An important topic to discuss this time of year: how to make perfect pie crust. Find what may be my new favorite tutorial on the subject HERE at Brown Eyed Baker, what with the great step-by-step photos and all. … Read More...
Canning and Preserving Giveaway Winner
The winner of the Canning and Preserving and Keeping Chickens book giveaway is…
Samantha!
Comment 71: “This is awesome! I just bought a canning set and have been searching for a book to guide me in the right direction of … Read More...
Weekend Crop at Cocoa Daisy
This weekend join in the Fall Crop at Cocoa Daisy. The crop starts at 3 pm EST and there will be challenges posted almost hourly from the design team. Click here for more information.
Freebie: Craft Labels
Visit the I Made It So blog to download these fun, cute craft label images for free to help you organize your stuff.
-Heather
Giveaway: Drop Shadow Kit
Paislee Press is giving away this drop shadow kit by Peppermint of One Little Bird Designs. Leave a comment on her blog post before Friday November 12th to enter. Click here to go to the giveaway.
Twinkie Chan – Tight Hooker, Video and Book
Heehee. You must watch this video for Twinkie Chan’s new book. First off their necklaces say ‘Tight Hooker’. Ahahahaha. Second of all, how outrageously cute are they with their balls of yarn falling everywhere and their cute outfits?! I’m … Read More...
A Custom Tile for Nene
I introduced you to Renee’s custom tiles back in early September. I keep an eye on her blog, as I do so many (my google reader is way overflowing!) and really wanted to share this most recent project called Designing … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Suus & Marijn
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Happy Veteran’s Day
Thank you to all the heroic & selfless Veterans that have served in the United States of America military, including my husband! (pictured: Patriotic Cupcake Soap by Sunday Morning Soaps)
Tutorial: 1920s dolly bonnet
Bramcost Publications continues their 12 Days of a Vintage Handmade Holiday series with a tutorial showing how to make a dolly bonnet. The project is from the 1920s and was intended to teach children how to sew. Go to the … Read More...
How to Make a Ribbon and silk flower elastic wrist corsage
Little Treasures shares a lovely DIY project that’s perfect for special occasions — learn how to make a beautiful wrist corsage using ribbon, silk flowers, and a simple elastic band. This charming accessory combines elegance and ease, making it not … Read More...
Tutorial: Be Merry Festive Garland
Head over to A Spoonful of Sugar to find out how to make this Be Merry Festive Garland from quilting cottons and craft felt. Make one and hang it from the fireplace, over the doorway, or from the staircase to … Read More...
Put your stamp on it
The Cafemom Street Team (CST) has a nifty, free tutorial you can bang out — hand-stamped silver pendants. This tute from Kiwi of Kiwi and Kiki’s Etsy store tells you the tools and materials needed for pendants like the one … Read More...
Volcano Cake
Find tips on making this fabulous volcano cake HERE at The Bake-Off Flunkie. The volcano? It’s a Rice Krispie treat! And I love that the baker even made it smoke with dry ice. And be sure to check out … Read More...
Project: Pocket Matchbook Treat Holder
Click here to visit Theresa Mober’s blog Crafting the Web for a great video showing you how to make a sweet treat holder shaped like a match book. These would make perfect holiday girfts for teachers or co-workers!
-Heather
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Origami Box Ornaments
Samantha Miller of Sam’s Red Shoes guest posted over at Creature Comforts and shared how she made these wonderful origami boxes and make them look like little Christmas presents. These would make cute ornaments or as displayed, a festive garland. … Read More...
Indoor Water Garden
If you are sad that the weather is growing too cold for your garden, why not bring some of it indoors? A tabletop water garden is an ideal solution and Radmegan of In Words and Pictures will show you exactly … Read More...
Embroidery design = party theme
Gretchen of June at Noon let her matryoshka embroidery pattern set the theme for a sweet baby shower. The images were perfect for invitations, favors — even cake! Brilliant! Think of all the embroidery designs in the cybersphere that are … Read More...
Mod Podge Fabric Ornaments
Amy over at Mod Podge Rocks made these super fun fabric covered ornaments. The best part is that they are kid project friendly! So sit your kids down, gather up some fabric scraps and Mod Podge
and get busy! Amy … Read More...