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ndering how to incorporate a craft , Easter, and physical activity before the Easter Egg hunts happen? Why not make this adorable Bean Bag Toss…my favorite part is the ‘egg’ shaped bean bags! Head on over the Bunny Bean … Read More...
String Flowers
A while back, My Kids Make did a great Heart String Valentines Project. This is a take-off of that, and the result is adorable. Your children will love to use their own creative ability and imagination to create these … Read More...
Rhinoceros by aliette on Etsy
Tutorial: Quilt block refrigerator magnets
Regina from Chalk in my Pocket shows how she made these quilt block magnets for her refrigerator. Brilliant! Get the know-how.
Ta Dah!: His and Hers Bed Quilt
Riel from The Q and the U made this quilt as a result of a friendly conversation she had with her husband when the subject of quilt colors came up. Love it. Get the rest of the story HERE.… Read More...
Giveaway: Valerie Goodwin art quilt
Don’t miss a chance to win this fabulous mini art quilt made by Valerie Goodwin – an architect – over at I’m Feeling Crafty!. Get contest details HERE.
Tutorial: Curved Nine Patch block
Check out the curved edges on this traditional Nine Patch Block. Kerin shows how she made it over at Instructables. Get the tute.
How To Select The Perfect Sweater Size
Our friends over at LionBrand bring us a tutorial on how to measure yourself for your project and selecting the size to best flatter your shape.
I for one need something like this, as forever, I’ve been stuck in the … Read More...
How to make an eggshell flower
Over at the blog Creative Mind there is a fun tutorial for making a spring bouquet of flowers out of one of another symbol of spring, the egg, well the shell at least.
Elvis Cupcakes
These would’ve been perfect for my Vegas wedding. Find these and others HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Peeps Stew Cupcakes
So many silly things one can do with Peeps. Learn to make Peeps stew cupcakes HERE at Sweetology (and enter to win the Peeps cookbook while you’re there).
Tutorial: Inside-out tiered pettiskirt
LiEr fromikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a inside-out tiered pettiskirt. Most pettiskirts have a tulle layer underneath to make the skirt all cute and poofy. Her version is made cute by having … Read More...
Strawberry Pancake Toppers
There’s something about a stack of fluffy pancakes that just makes the morning feel extra special, especially when you top them with something delicious and colorful. If you’re looking to elevate your … Read More...
Free pattern: Reversible hat with ear flaps
Bettsy Kingston shares a free pattern over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a reversible hat with ear flaps. The yarn pom poms (optional) are soooo cute! Get the free pattern.
[photo from Bettsy Kingston on Sew, Mama, Sew!… Read More...
Licorice Baskets
Weave baskets from licorice with step-by-step instructions HERE at More Like Martha.
Easter Cupcakes
Yum, and aww. Find the recipes and decorating tips for these citrus-y chicks and bunnies HERE at Just My Delicious. (translation tool in the sidebar)
Cool idea: Contrast shoulder yokes on a sweater or t-shirt refashion
Zoe from So, Zo… What Do You Know? shows off a super cool refashioning idea that combines two sweaters into one. She recut and reshaped one sweater, but before she stitched it all together, she added contrast shoulder yokes cut … Read More...
Tutorial: Understitching to keep facings from peeking out
Head over to Colette Patterns to find out how to understitch your facings to keep them from peeking out. Understitching gently pulls the facing down, and is completely invisible from the outside of the garment. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Drawstring tote bags
Anne from Blue Milk and Cookies shows how to make these cool drawstring tote bags. The handles run through casings across the top, gathering the body of the bag. Her example is made from a linen solid, with bright contrast-y … Read More...
Technique: Stamps in Mixed Media
Danita of Danita Art is an amazing mixed media artist, I adore her work! Click here to see how she incorporated stamps to make pattered paper for one of her collage paintings.
-Heather