Well, local may be a misnomer. The designers featured on hyenacart.com may not live near you. They are, however, individuals, mostly young moms, trying to support their families with the work of their hands and designs from their heads. There … Read More...
Freebie: Gift Tags
The Holidays have gone by but I still wanted to share these printable gift tags. You can save them for next time! They were created by Maemae Paperie for a gift wrap feature on the Grey Likes Weddings blog. Click … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Chit Chat With Santa
Sparkly Winter Wedding
Shimmery metallics paired with luxurious chocolate brown and ivory create a magical winter wedding inspiration board. This lovely board was created by Chris of Postcards & Pretties and featured on The Loveliest Day. For more cozy winter wedding … Read More...
Etsy find – Chocolate Vanity
I love the colors of these delightful eco-friendly “carton pierre” bangles from Chocolate Vanity. Ruth says she makes custom pieces on request and gives discounts and freebies when you follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/chocolatevanity. This year, Ruth is … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated short skirt
Sew Happy Geek shares a tutorial on her blog, Excell Crafts, showing how to make a super chic pleated skirt. The pleats appear near the bottom of the short skirt, giving it a kicky hemline. Love it! Go to the … Read More...
Free pattern: Fancy Schmancy Cloth Napkins
Wendy Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares her first free sewing pattern for her online sewing school. Fancy Schmancy Cloth Napkins – just the project for a beginning sewist to practice sewing straight lines. (She gives a video sewing lesson … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a traditional vest into a halter vest
Alison from Backstitch Baby shows how she gave a traditional tweed vest some kick by turning it into a halter-style vest. What a cool idea! See how she did it at Backstitch Baby.
[photo from Backstitch Baby]
Free Patterns for Knitted Easter Bunnies….
Looking for a fun and unique Easter project? Check out this free jointed toy bunny pattern from Berroco! This adorable bunny features a pouch where you can hide sweet treats or … Read More...
Mini Snowmen Cookie Pops
Everything about these cuties is cute. Mini sandwich cookies? The pop sticks? The candy buttons and nose? Everything. Learn to make mini cookie dipped snowmen pops HERE at Make and Takes.
DIY Sour Patch Cupcakes
Four cupcakes, four flavors, all matching Sour Patch Kid
s. Oh so very wonderful. Find tips on making them HERE at Ingredients of a 20Something.
Now N’ Later Candy Table Backdrop
I’m loving this candy table created by Michele of Crazy for Design and featured on Amy Atlas’s blog. Specifically, the Now N’ Later Backdrop. Oh, fun candy from my ’80s childhood. Sigh.
Coconut and Tofu Sheep Truffles
Oh. My. Goodness. That was my first thought when I saw this cuteness on pretzel legs. Learn to make coconut and tofu sheep truffles HERE at Just My Delicious.
Kids Cooking Site
Check out this site devoted to Kids Cooking Activities. As a mom of a 3-year old who always insists on helping (she makes the salad, ie. pours and entire jar of Bacos on top of lettuce), I definitely appreciate … Read More...
Sneak Peek: Spellbinders Dies
CHA is quickly approaching again and so the sneak peeks are starting! Spellbinders is having a blog frenzy and each day a different blog will showcase a brand new die, there is also chances for you to win. Here’s what … Read More...
Spiderman Cake and Cupcakes
Oooh, check out this awesome Spiderman cake and cupcakes Monica of La Cocina del Goblin Gloton sent me. Find it HERE.
Meet Phoenix Art Studio
1.Introduce yourself!
My name is Rebecca Hadley and I work under the name Phoenix Art Studio in sunny Florida. – The editor is very jealous of this.
2.Why do you work in polymer clay?
I have a degree in Illustration … Read More...
How to make a recycled sweater Valentine heart wreath
This is so pretty for so many reasons! I love the red and white color combo and the heart shape, but most of all that it’s made from recycled sweaters, fabric and a wire hanger! See how to make a … Read More...
DIY Felting: Making a Silk Purse Out of a Sow’s Ear
What a charming child’s sweater created by Janet Metzger host of “The Empty Nest” blog. She is graciously sharing her step-by-step tutorial with us. In this tutorial she transforms a thrift store wool sweater into an adorable child’s garment … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered loop hairbow for girls
Head over to the M & J Trimming blog to find out how to create a layered loop hairbow. They used several different colors and prints of ribbons for a super fun look. A button in the center finishes it … Read More...