DIY Maven shows how to make button pillow slipcovers, inspired by similar pillowcovers from Pottery Barn. The decorative button on the front is also a functional closure. Get the tute.
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Broccoli Forest Cake
I know I’ve posted before on something similar (here), but I couldn’t resist these fantastic broccoli forest cakes from Not Quite Nigella. Aside from the fact that I’ve been fully intrigued by sweet things-turned-savory lately, just look … Read More...
Project: Folded Cardstock Treat Bag
Visit the Paper Cuts blog and learn how to fold up a cute goody bag from cardstock. There’s also a sweet matching card and tag.
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Martha Stewart’s Metallic Candle Flowers & Stars
If you’re a scrapbooker (scrapper?) you probably have the tools to make these metallic candle flowers and stars. Martha Stewart’s craft of the day looks super easy and it really livens up birthday candles on cake!
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Tutorial: Oilcloth covered canvas sneakers
Crafty Chica shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how she made these awesome sneakers. She started with a pair of plain canvas sneakers, and used Aleene’s Fabric Fusion to cover them in a bright oilcloth print. If … Read More...
How To Make Your Own DIY Cadbury Eggs
It’s very possible I already posted on DIY Cadbury Eggs last year. Very possible. I feel like I did, and I’m just that predictable, but I can’t find it, (updated … Read More...
Winners of “The Three Bear” Pattern Giveaway
Congratulations to our 5 lucky pattern winners given by Linda of Linda of “Linda’s art Quilt’s” ESTY shop. I want to thanks Linda for allowing me to hold her giveaway and I hope all you will leave her a … Read More...
Angry Birds Craft
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‘ll admit it, I’m an angry birds fan just like the rest of the world, but how about taking the birds out of the iPad? I love that Make and Takes has taken the game, and made it a … Read More...
Felt Flower Tiara
This craft is so cute, and it does’t take much to re-create. Head on over to Girl. Inspired. to see how she came up with the idea!
Crocus Sun Catchers
I love simple projects, and the fact that I am seeing more and more Spring projects means that flowers should soon be in bloom…yay! Use your own window and tissue paper to make these adorable crocus blossom sun catchers. Head … Read More...
Watercolor Mobile- Kid Craft
Our Big Earth has a great craft to brighten up your house using watercolors and creating a beautiful mobile. Check out the tutorial here.
3D Elmer the Elephant Craft
The Honorable Mention definitely shares the same love that my family has for Elmer the Elephant. This is a great book craft where you can read the book, and then reinforce the book with a great craft.
Encaustic Art for Children
I’ll give an up front disclaimer…do this craft with your children while you have the time to give them your undivided attention, and you are sure that this is something your children are capable of. I will leave it up … Read More...
Bookmarks- Kid Craft
Michele Made Me was very ambitious while her child was sick the other day. She made these amazing bookmarks with him. Check out how they did it! I love them!
Explore Creativity- Recycled Paper Tube Scultures
Encourage your children to expore their creativity by using leftover paper tubes to make individualized sculptures. Visit The Chocolate Muffin Tree for some inspiration!
Spring Sink Mat Prints
Tinker lab is a low-threshold printmaking project for pre-schoolers that values process over product. But the product still looks great! It’s printmaking with a sink mat, which is kind of a novel idea. And it has a Spring/St.Patty’s flavor to … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy bubble skirt refashion
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how she transformed a plain gathered skirt into a trendy bubble skirt. The skirt she started with had a lining already, which makes this a quick, easy refashion project. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Felt stacking toy
Head over to CreateBabyStuff.com for a tutorial showing how to make this soft stacking toy. Each ring is a different shape and color, and has a number appliqued on to show the order. This looks a lot like the plastic … Read More...
Freebie: Bird Images
Tutorial: Resize a baby jacket to fit a baby doll
Kalleen from At Second Street shows how she made this awesome jean jacket for her daughters Bitty Twin doll. No, she didn’t do all of that fancy top stitching or add those snaps. Instead, she found a jacket sized for … Read More...