Decorate a cake in seconds with lollipops. Maybe more if you count the unwrapping. Find the idea HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
and the salt dough winner is…
…Ruth Hill! Thanks to everyone for playing. Check back soon for more tutorials and chances to win for National Craft Month.
Last call for 2011 Bead Star Entries
Have you read Bead Star? Published annually by Interweave, Bead Star is the first of its kind showcasing only prize-winning designs. The grand prize winner gets an all-expense paid trip for two to Santa Fe for Bead Fest Santa Fe … Read More...
Bird’s Nest Wedding Favors
Melony Bradley sent in a link to these adorable bird’s nest wedding favors filled with jelly beans. A perfect touch for spring bridal showers and weddings! Click here to visit Mel Designs for a complete tutorial.
Tutorial: Bow tie neck pillow
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this bow tie neck pillow. The shape of the pillow supports and cradles your neck – perfect for watching TV or reading in bed! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Cupcake Anatomy
I heart this chart. Find it HERE at Endless Simmer.
New Blog – KnitSteve
I’ve just found a new blog! I love knitting blogs, and look for and read them constantly. I use Google Reader, myself, it gathers up all of my subscriptions and deposits them in one place. Just like that! Just that … Read More...
Freebie: St Patty’s Printables
Tutorial: Simple fabric box
Violetta from Violet Elephant shows how to make a simple fabric box. You can make them in any size, depending on what you wnat to use them for. Make a smaller one as a threadcatcher, or a larger one as … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear zippered pouch with fun foam letters
Melissa Mortenson from fourteen may and The Polkadot Chair shows how she created this clear zippered pouch to store her son’s Lego blocks. She vinyl pouch travels easily in a busy bag and stands up better than a plain ziploc … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts
Tutorial: Pieced and layered valance
Rebecca Silbaugh from Ruby Blue Quilting Studio shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this pretty layered valance. The lower layer is pieced from a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) strips, though you … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: St. Patrick’s Day
This cross-stitch roundup is all about St Patrick’s day free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that … Read More...
HEY last chance to enter Soapy Love Giveaway – Gift Box Set Of Your Choice
Smell Good – Solid Perfume Tutorial.
These are great because they won’t spill, they fit in a pocket or purse, and are just downright cute!
Thankyou Bloom Bake & Create for sharing this easy DIY Tutorial for Solid Perfume, using the following ingredients
Solid Perfume
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Jewelry tutorial from Alma Stoller
You may recall the jewelry tutorial from Alma for fun paper bangles I posted back in January. Alma’s shared another great tutorial and I think you’ll agree these beads are lovely! See how Alma created fabric beads from cotton balls… Read More...
Tutorial: Easter Egg Hunt Bags
Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make these fun Easter Egg Hunt Bags. The bags are quick to make from felt, with rows of ric rac and other trim creating colorful stripes that remind me … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Craft organizer from repurposed pants
Tiffany from Lemon Tree Creations guest blogs at KojoDesignswith a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of pants into a craft organizer. What a cool idea! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Lemon Tree Creations on kojodesigns]
Get it now: Miss Maria e-Pattern, new and on sale
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs introduces her latest e-Pattern, the Miss Maria dress. The versatile dress can be worn in colder weather as a jumper, or in warmer weather as a sundress. You can piece the skirt, or make it … Read More...
Free Pattern – Knitted Baby Vest
CMS Design Company brings us this super easy, and super stylish knitted baby vest. Look how cute this is!
Definitely going in my queue for the next “baby thing” I have to knit!
You can get the free knitted baby … Read More...