I had no idea all you needed for glow in the dark goodness was some tonic water and a black light. Guess I should loosen my grip on the bottle of tonic I keep for my gin and let my … Read More...
DIY Felt Pencil Case
Make these cute pencil cases for the children or have them help. They can personalize them and pick some wild colors. One comment on the site suggested making them out of wool felted sweater, which is a fun idea and … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretend and Play dolly diaper bag
Elizabeth from Twelve Crafts Till Christmas shows how to make a Pretend and Play dolly diaper bag. This is sooo cute!! Her kid-sized diaper bag has room for all the doll baby essentials, even a pocket for a little plastic … Read More...
Cheese Mice and Truffle Hedgehogs
Some cute critter how-tos from Just My Delicious: Cheese mice and truffle hedgehogs. (Translation gadget on the right-hand column of the blog.)
[tags]cheese, truffles, mice, hedgehog, sprinkles[/tags]
Tutorial: Camera strap cover
Michelle from Wee Folk Art shows how to make a fabric sleeve to cover your camera strap. This simple project adds some “snap” to a plain camera strap. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Wee Folk Art]
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Tip: Cheap & easy cleaner for your iron’s sole plate
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a tip on her blog for cleaning the sole plate of your iron without using expensive or messy cleaners. I won’t spoil the surprise and tell you here what it is, but I can tell … Read More...
Anniversary and Giveaways: Peachy Keen Stamps
Peachy Keen stamps is celebrating their anniversary, with giveaways each Friday, a blog hop and sale! Click here for all the details.
-Heather
Tutorial: Luxe Lovey little bitty snuggle blankie
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Luxe Lovey. It’s a small square of minky fabric surrounded by a pretty satin ruffle. The small size makes it easy for baby … Read More...
Etsy find – needlework and fabric beads
Christine Kangas’ says she began making fabric beads when she “couldn’t find just the right look or color” for her designs. She pulls together vintage fabric, wood, glass, metal, or porcelain in her designs to create pieces that have a … Read More...
TANGLED? MY TANGLES NEVER LOOK THIS GOOD!
There’s a new online ezine for crocheters and knitters – Tangled. It has such an appealing look that I’m very drawn to it. I can’t wait to see where this thing goes.
But first, I’ve GOT to get my hands … Read More...
Tutorial: Altered Pocket Planner
Mariska from No Time to be Bored shows how she altered her pocket planner using scrapbooking paper and supplies. Click here to go to tutorial.
Mini Album Inspiration
Linda from Pane, Amore e Creativita sent along this adorable mini album for a baby girl. The blog is written in Italian but there are lots of photos of the album. Thanks Linda!
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Review: Scrapbook PageMaps 2
Scrapbook Pagemaps 2 by Becky Fleck is a great book to add to your pile of crafting books for inspirational layouts.
This book has simple layouts that are elegant, creative and versatile. Layouts come with 64 sketch cards that you … Read More...
New Crafting Mama Website & Facebook App
We reviewed the Crafting Mama game earlier on this blog, and now the official website and the Facebook virtual gift application have been launched as well.
The website features never before seen screenshots, wallpapers, the official trailer and the actual … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Anna Lee
DIY: Bed Bug Spray
Apparently there is a bed bug epidemic sweeping the United States (that’s what my Mother-In-Law told me, anyway). If you travel often & are worried about bed bugs, check out this recipe for a diy bed bug spray from BathBodySupply.com.
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Tin Foil Nightstand
How cool is that? A nightstand covered in tin foil. Wild! it’s not just foil though. With the help of Mod Podge, steel paint and glaze, this once plain white piece of furniture is now hip and happenin’.
Buttons Galore!
As the weather starts to turn cooler, why not make some fall leaf buttons? Or if leaves are not your thing, make some of the other lovely buttons featured in this how to by syndee holt on the Polyform website.… Read More...
Tutorial: Nursery rhyme softie flip doll
Caty from Do Ah Diddy guest blogs over at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make this super sweet nursery rhyme flip doll. The face of the dolls flips down to reveal another face behind, which flips down … Read More...