Thank you, I Believe I Can Fry, thank you for introducing me to the Koolickle, or pickles soaked in brine and Kool-Aid, a Mississippi specialty I knew nothing of. Learn to make Koolickles HERE at I Believe I Can … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Stickhorse from a pair of jeans
Ms Muffin from Muffins and More shows off the super cute stickhorse that she made for her daughter. She was inspired by the jeans leg stickhorses that LiEr from ikat bag made last year (here and here). The … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple dolly shirt, pants, and dress
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Store shares a free pattern on her blog for simple dolly clothes, including a shirt, a pair of pants, and a dress. The pattern is sized for her daughter’s 14″ Waldorf doll, but she says it … Read More...
Check it out: Shiny Happy World online sewing school
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World announces her new online sewing school aimed at beginning sewists of all ages. She already has a number of tutorials and free patterns on her site, but her new publishing schedule is taking it … Read More...
2 Hour Fingerless Mitts Pattern? What??
Are you looking for a quick and easy knitting project that will keep your hands warm and stylish all winter long? Look no further than the 2 Hour Fingerless Mitts pattern! This free pattern is perfect for knitters of all … Read More...
Lily earrings
Lark Crafts Jewelry and Beading blog shares a free project – lily earrings from Sara Jayne Cole. This project gives you a sneak peek at the exciting book Metal Clay Origami Jewelry from Lark. Our friends at Lark sent me … Read More...
Project: Sucker Flower
Visit the Paper, Scissors and Superheros blog to learn how to make this sweet sucker flower and tag, would make a great Valentines for kids to pass out at school!
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, … Read More...
Tutorial: Camouflage Cookies
Oh my goodness, two of my favorite bloggers in one place? Couldn’t be. But it is! Learn to make camouflage cookies HERE at Sweetopia with this tutorial from The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.
Summer or Vacation Fun Kid Crafts
For those of you readers who may live in a warmer climate, or even half way around the world from me, Kids Style File has a compilation of some great summer crafts by various bloggers. Check out their list of … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Luv Puppy
Classified Mom has a cute Valentine’s Day craft where your kids can make their own Luv Puppy. This project reinforces learning the shape of the heart, as well as colors.
See-Through Valentine Candy Favors
I’m loving this easy idea for packaging Valentine’s Day candies… sewn wax paper hearts! Find the how-tos HERE at Random Thoughts of a SUPERMOM!.
Comic Book Kid Craft
Zakka Life has a great older kids craft where they can make their own comic book. Head on over to see the tutorial and get the artwork!
FELT MAGNET GIVEAWAY!
Get onto facebook and “LIKE” Anatomically Incorrect Creatures to join in this fun giveaway. Maybe we can get this facebook site up to 150 or 200. Good luck everyone they are adorable! Giveaway Details below:
Anatomically Incorrect Creatures FREE MAGNET … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas
Just in case you’re eager to start stitching next year’s holiday decor and gifts, here’s one last round-up of free Christmas designs.
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Christmas Winter Snow
This cross-stitch roundup is all about 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 these patterns were … Read More...
Free charts: New Year
Sandy Candy and More from the Candyman
As one who is quite easily starstruck, though I forcibly act with casual indifference (such as following Keanu Reeves through the streets of Georgetown–he gave money to a homeless man–or pretending it was no big deal when I saw Steve … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered scallops apron
Head over to Flamingo Toes to find out how to make this super cute tiered scallop apron. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Flamingo Toes]
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired bolster pillow
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog for making this bolster pillow, inspired by a similar pillow she saw at Anthropologie. Love it! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew Homegrown]
Giveaway: Tuscany Silk Batting
Wendy from Ivory Spring is hosting a giveaway for one of Hobb’s premium quilt battings from their Tuscany Collection. Here’s how Hobb’s describes this premium product.