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...
Inspiration du Jour – Smile
Smile by lisa25
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Cosima nominated in 2011 Telstra Business Awards
You may or may not of seen a recent review/giveaway I did on Cosima Skincare. I have some exciting news ……… Cosima has been nominated in the 2011 Telstra Business Awards and there is a peoples vote for the first … Read More...