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In celebration of the Wednesday, April 20th , 1000th show edition of THE MARTHA STEWART SHOW (Hallmark Channel, 10 AM ET/9 AM C – same day encore airing, 2 PM ET/next day airing, 1 PM ET) Martha Stewart has launched … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a two-part tutorial showing how to make this fabulous bloused top for a little girl. Are lovin’ that rose print or what? It’s actually a custom design, painted on to knit fabric. She shows … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Miriam from Mad Mim guest blogs at DIY Maternity with a tutorial showing how to make her fabulous Turn About the Room maternity dress. I wish I had had this dress when I was pregnant years ago! The deep V-neck … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Emily from The Polka-Dot Umbrella shows how to make a soft baby rattle. It’s part of their Baby Week series of posts. The tags around the head of the soft toy are fun for baby to grab, while a bell … Read More...
Bramcost Publications shares another vintage tutorial – this one for stretchy beaded rings from the 60s. Take a look at the tutorial from Amara at Bramcost Publications to learn how you can make some, too. You can also see the … Read More...
by Vikram Goyal
Our sister site, Craftbits.com, has some fun creative Easter Crafts for kids and the whole family. We will be showcasing them in different categories.
To start with, look at this adorable crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Easter Bunny. … Read More...
Bullseye’s glass makers have a very important job to do. They have to make gorgeous glass for us to work with. Well when they’re done with their regular tasks they get to have glasstastic fun. They make what is referred … Read More...
If you have no use for these cardboard tube angry birds but would still like to help the relief effort in Japan, think of a relative, neighbor child, local day care, or even a children’s hospital you’d like me to … Read More...
Check out this cute Get Well Ensemble over at the Catered Crop blog, love the pretty stamped sunflowers! Click here and find out how to make it for someone special who needs a pick me up.
-Heather
One warning before you start: you need to know the basics of soapmaking before you try this. There are many, many books and websites out there that can get you started. But in the meantime click here for a basic … Read More...
by jd wolfe
THE BEADED EDGE BY MIDORI NISHIDA, Interweave Press, 2010
I’m offering this great book for auction so our site can send aid to Japan. Bidding will start at $10. The book’s retail value is $17.95, so you can get yourself … Read More...
For any of you (us) out there who know the angst and joy of submitting, being featured and being rejected by the quintessential food photo site tastespotting: a very interesting article HERE at the LA Times on Sarah Gim, … Read More...
I tried to reach into the computer to grab one of these. Rice Krispie treat Easter pops. Learn to make them HERE at Savor the Thyme.
Check out this crazy adorable dessert table devoted to Rice Krispie Easter treats HERE at Cute as a Fox. And learn to make the chicks. And a wow to the topiary, by the way. The table was created by … Read More...
Sarah Fielke at The Last Piece and Cara Wilson at Cara Quilts assumed all quilters sleep under a quilt they’ve made. Amazingly, most do not. I’m guilty of giving 99% of what I make away, are you? If so, we … Read More...
Check out this submission from Nikki in Stitches: Kid-friendly ideas for decorating Easter eggs HERE at Berlin Patch. Send me your Easter eggs, everybody, I love seeing decorating ideas!
Gotta love free printables! Especially really nice free printables. Find a set of 12 free recipe cards HERE at Embellish. And check out Embellish’s etsy shop HERE.
Look what Jasmin of 1 Fine Cookie sent me. Her first blog post! Learn to decorate basketball jersey and tournament bracket cookies HERE at her new blog. Apparently the season is over, but I know nothing of such things as … Read More...
Easter Peeps wall decor in the form of specimen art. Love it. Find the how-tos HERE at Choose to Thrive, along with Jelly Bean specimen art and some hybrid Peeps.