Check out this simple pattern – and imagine how you’d enjoy wearing it this Spring. I think I need to make one to go with every crochet sweater, vest, tank top, etc. Also, a great way to use up that … Read More...
Mardi Gras Party Food
Find a spread of Mardi Gras recipes HERE at Southern Living, including the classic King Cake.
Improve Your Photography with Lighting
Katrina Kennedy has posted an article on The Daily Digi with numerous tips for how using lighting correctly can improve your photography. These tips are applicable whether you are shooting with a DSLR, Point & Shoot or your cell phone … Read More...
Jelly Phone Filters – Photojojo
The iPhone filters from Photojojo are pretty neat and cheap!
Jelly Phone Filters are keychain sized adapters for your camera phone’s itty bitty lens.
Morph your otherwise low-res snapshots into something of a spectacle with kaleidoscopes, wide angles, and starbursts. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – The Kidlet
Sweat – Tea
SMELLING A BIT OFF?
Drink more Tea!
According to nutritionist Lola Berry, certain variations of the brew are known to alter the way you smell.
For a non stinky gym session, try drinking fennel tea before your workout, it
… Read More...Paper Goodie Bags Tutorial
Edible treats are always a hit at parties and weddings! Learn how to create your own stylish paper bags from the innovative and charming blogger Emily Jones of Jones Design Company. Emily has even provided a blue striped paper … Read More...
Pattern: Deal on little guy decor
There are some cute things out there for boys. This R is for Robot pattern is not only cute, it’s on sale for $4.98 USD at Clotilde. Product Description: This fun pattern includes directions for a quilt and a … Read More...
Cereal Mascot Last Supper, I Mean Breakfast
Cereal mascots at the Last Breakfast sculpture by Brian Stuckey. So. Awesome. See photos from the making of this awesomeness HERE. And buy the print HERE. via Super Punch.
Check out these Make-Ahead Recipes books
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Tutorial: Playhouse table cover
Mama Crafts shows how she turned her dining room table into a fabulous playhouse for her daughter. She created a cover sized to fit the table exactly, and then added windows and doors and appliques to make it feel like … Read More...
Tutorial: Use zippers to create unique wall art
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial at Momtastic showing how to use zippers to create unique wall art. This is such a fun idea! And because zippers are available in such a wide range of colors, you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a messenger bag boys will love
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns joins in the Celebrate the Boy fun with a tutorial showing how she made this super cool messenger bag for her son. But just because it’s made for a boy doesn’t mean it’s plain or boring. … Read More...
Winner of Sewn With Love by Fiona Bell
Thank you for all of your comments entering the Sewn With Love giveaway! I enjoyed reading about all of the different garments that you remember from your childhood.
One of my all-time favorite childhood garments was a verrrry 1980’s … Read More...
Recycle Old Wax Into Chunk Candles
Chunk candles are one of the most fun, colorful and forgiving candles to make. They’re also perfect for recycling leftover wax or reusing candles that have not worked out.
I found this video tutorial for making a chunk candle on … Read More...
Recipes for the Oscars
Find 18 recipes inspired by the Oscars nominees HERE at babble, like these Franco-stein stuffed peppers for James Franco, Harry Potter pasties, or Mother’s Day smoothies for The Kids are Alright. I feel like there is so much more … Read More...
Martha cross-stitches
For the March issue of Martha Stewart’s Living magazine, her crafty minions (known as The Crafts Dept.) forayed into cross-stitch. The upshot: a rockin tutorial for beginners, free patterns for some charming silhouette images and simple alphabets, and ideas … Read More...
Saffron Craig’s Bird Tree fabric range: Birds, trees and blossoms
Totally cute bird fabrics from Saffron Craig. I love this top down view one!
Saffron Craig’s Bird Tree fabric range: Birds, trees and blossoms.
The importance of stitch direction
Does it matter whether you stitch right-to-left or left-to-right? Mary Corbet says it does. Find out why from her Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post.
Recycle green bottles into the perfect St. Patrick’s Day decorations
Over at Malia’s blog, Yesterday on Tuesday there are a whole bunch of great ideas for transforming green glass bottles into charming and festive shamrock themed decorations perfect for St. Patrick’s day. Check out the great St. Patrick’s Day recycled … Read More...
Free sampler charts: Sins and virtues
Kell of Kincavel Krosses follows up her individual Seven Deadly Sins charts with a pair of free samplers: Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Heavenly Virtues. You know you want them!