Fun in the Sun
Knit-Along Starts 4/22/11!
Get your Toes on the Nose without even getting your feet wet! Enjoy this beachy-themed knit-along, and you might even win a prize!
From the Knitter’s Brewing Company! Click HERE
Last Minute Batik Easter Egg Craft
Come Together Kids has come up with some great last minute Easter decor using a Batik method with glue! She used a tutorial from ‘that artist woman here’. I just love the options here….perhaps some Easter Bunnies too? Beautiful!
How to make paint chip art for Easter and Earth Day
This Earth and egg are made with recycled paint chip samples. The Earth is perfect for an Earth Day (April 22 Today!) craft project and the egg, well of course would be super fun for Easter Sunday!!!! ! I could … Read More...
Tutorial & Free Pattern – Chinese Take-Out Easter Basket
Melissa of “A love affair with my brother” Has this charming Chinese takeout box for Easter. This year Melissa decided to do something special and a little different for her nieces (8 and 9) and her nephews (5 months and … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s ruched t-shirt from an adult tee
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to refashion an adult-sized t-shirt into a kid-sized one tee. The gathered neck is repurposed from the adult version. Ruching at the sides adds a nice detail. Get the tutorial to find out … Read More...
Happy Easter floor canvas, an inspiration
Bunny from A Creative Hare is wishing everyone a Happy Easter with this eye candy – a floor canvas her daughter made and gave her. Read MORE. I want to make a floor canvas with Mod Podge and bits … Read More...
Marshmallow Barnyard
An edible craft after my own heart (I do lots with marshmallows): a Marshmallow Barnyard. Find the instructions HERE at Country Living.
Make The Knit Fit Podcast From Knit One Crochet Too
In this podcast episode:
1) what makes a yarn a winner in my book
2) traveling with knitting in tow
3) the mini lesson is about choosing the right sweater to fit your body shape
Click over to the Knit … Read More...
Last Minute Easter Ideas
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled circle pillow sham
Larissa from mmmcrafts guest blogs in the Sincerest Form of Flattery series at KojoDesigns with a tutorial showing how to make this ruffled circle pillow sham. This is so pretty! Get the tute.
[photo from mmmcrafts on kojodesigns]
Tutorial: Bloused drop waist t-shirt dress for little girls
Amy from Nap Time Crafters guest blogs at Homestitched with a tutorial showing how to make this cute t-shirt dress for little girls. The casing on the drop waist creates a bloused top. It’s inspired by a similar dress from … Read More...
For a Good Cause: Unexpected Treasures
It’s always nice to buy something and also help someone else at the same time. Next time you’re looking for a handmade card consider “Unexpected Treasures”. Here’s what they have to say:
““Unexpected Treasures” are handmade crafts by young … Read More...
Tutorial: A-line t-shirt dress with contrast neckline
Jenny from By JG and I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how she created this A-line t-shirt dress. This is such a cute look for spring and summer! I’m loving the contrast around the neck! Get the tutorial and make one … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy ruched neckline for a tee or tank
Bromeliad shows how easy it is to make add a ruched neckline to a t-shirt or tank. Make it from a silky or shiny fabric to add almost-instant zazz to a plain shirt. Get the tutorial.
I found this … Read More...
Easter Day Activity for Kids: Marshmallow Art
This is one from me… A quick, easy, less messy than Easter eggs, activity for kids to keep ’em busy on Easter day: marshmallow art.
Carrot Cones
And so easy to make, too. Learn how to make carrot ice cream cones HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.
Easter Bunny Buns
Easter bunny buns, hee hee. Find the recipe HERE at Just My Delicious (translation tool in the sidebar).
ONE FOR MOM (or yourself)
Do you know that I love felting? Well, I do. There is something about the entire process of turning wool yarn into a piece of fabric that needs no hemming, won’t fray, can be cut and sewn (or glued) into … Read More...
Clam Basket Candle Chandelier
I stumbled across a blog by Karin Lidbeck. She’s a stylist, lifestyle editor, designer and scout for several different home and lifestyle type magazines. She created this stunningly simple hanging chandelier for Country Living Magazine, along with several other ideas … Read More...
Stones: Sketches and Quotes
I wish I could tell you who created these. In fact, if you know please tell me. I found them while browsing around Pinterest. These are so awesome, and if you have a stead hand, I’m sure you could … Read More...