Sara of “Craft Snob” has the most adorable “Chick Clip” for your little ones hair and I can see a tween wearing this. She offers a wonderful pictorial tutorial for you to follow. Sara crafts when her babies are sleeping, … Read More...
Personalized Pinatas
I’m hoping to justify the inclusion of these mini pinatas on Edible Crafts since they can be filled with candy, right? Learn to make them HERE at Ruffled. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo.
Memory Quilt from sister’s clothes
Alix of Mamaka Mills Quilts just finished this memory quilt for a family who lost their 5-year old daughter. The parents are giving the quilt to their younger daughter. Alix made the quilt from bits of the sister’s clothing. What … Read More...
Monster Party Food Ideas
I spotted this deep sea punch on pinterest and jumped over here to post. Check out the whole monster madness party HERE at BHG.com. I know it’s for Halloween, but really, monsters work all year round. I also love … Read More...
Giveaway: I Heart Patchwork book
Margaret from Konstant Kaos is celebrating her birthday month (April) by giving her readers a chance to win a copy of this book I Heart Patchwork. Happy Birthday Margaret! Visit her POST for entry details.
How to make a 50’s style starburst Easter Egg decoration
Oh I just fell in love with this project and I am going to be going to the old egg stash to whip myself up one of these 50’s style starburst decorations. The clever crafter really got the style right … Read More...
A great idea for turning wrappers into jewelry
Check out this video and earrings available from a company Trashy Earrings. They import these handmade creations that help support women in Honduras.
Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check out our favorite supplier BeeBeeCraft
Roundup of Peeps Recipes
Something about Peeps… I’m a sucker for anything Peeps related. (I’m already anxiously awaiting this year’s Washington Post Peeps Show results to share with you.) Find a roundup of ideas for using Peeps in recipes HERE at babble.
Painted Cookies
Check out these darling cookies that Putti Amma of Putti Prapancha sent me, painted as a kid’s birthday party activity. I love this idea, and I’ve painted cookies with my daughter, too. Then lo and behold I followed her link … Read More...
Love links to Red and White quilt exhibit
Pat Sloan of PS Let’s Sew has created a special web space for bloggers to share their experiences attending the recent exhibit Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts. See a photo of Joanna Rose, who along … Read More...
Dyeing Easter Eggs with Food Coloring. And a Bunny.
Here’s a two-in-one for you: An Easter egg decorating idea and a no-bake bunny, both from Craft Buds. Find the recipe for these cute no-bake bunnies and tips on making your own Easter egg dye from food coloring HERE … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Chocolate Easter bunny softie
Sew4Home shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this chocolate bunny softie. This would be so sweet sitting in an Easter basket! Made from minky fabric, the soft bunny would also be a great present for a brand new … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a ruffled button placket to a tank or tee
Lindsey from Paws & Re-Thread shows how to add a ruffled button placket to a plain tank or tee. It’s not a functional placket (the buttons are purely decorative), but one a stretchy shirt that’s not an issue and it … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible clean/dirty utensil bag
Steph from The Silly Pearl had been using plastic baggies to carry child-sized eating utensils when she went out to eat with her girls, but she wanted a less wasteful solution. Enter the reversible reusable clean/dirty bag. She shares a … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn an old towel into a new bathmat
Mama Crafts shows how she turned an old towel into a new bathmat. It’s nice and thick, made from two layers of towel with a pretty fabric print on top. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Mama Crafts]
Cruisin’ with Riley Blake sewing contest
Riley Blake Designs is hosting a sewing contest, and the grand prize is an awesome 3-speed Electra OM Beach Cruiser Bicycle – with a fabric lined basket, of course. (Value is over $600!) To enter, submit a photo (to their … Read More...
Freebie: Owl Paper Doll
Is he not the cutest little guy ever!? Visit the My Barn Owl blog and download this fun Owl Paper Doll from Danita Art.
-Heather
Looking for more Owl themed papers, stamps and embellishments? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
Freebie: Woodsy Numbers
Amy Moss at Eat, Drink Chic created these “woodsy” numbers for a wedding table project, but these printables can be used for many other things. Numbers 1-23 are available. Click here to go to the download.
Freebie: 4 Layered Templates
DIY Chocolate Face Mask Recipe
I came across this article @ The Merry Chocoholic
CHOCOLATE FACE MASK RECIPE – A guilt free way to nourish your skin – By Biljana
Not only is it diet friendly, this chocolate face mask recipe is an excellent moisturizer … Read More...