Look what happens when Checkout Girl Melissa Crowe stitch-doodles. *happy sigh* See more on her blog.
New stitch tutes from Sarah
Here are several new tutorials from Sarah Whittle:
(1) Darning stitch
(2) Closed cretan stitch leaves
(3) Closed cretan stitch
A whole bunch of recycled necklaces
Tutorial: Scrap-fabulous soft knit earflap hats
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how to make these scrap-fabulous earflap hats from scrap knit fabrics. You can use old t-shirts and other repurposed knits for this project. These would be awesome projects for boys, though … Read More...
Owls and Cupcakes and Wrappers
Find a roundup of lots of owl cupcakes HERE at Cupcakes Take the Cake, such as these from Confabulation in the Kichen. (Some dedicated Edible Crafts fans may recognize prior features in the bunch.) And, taking a cue … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini-tote from old jeans
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cute mini-tote purse out of an old pair of jeans. Beading and a happy bow tied around one of the handles are a fun combination … Read More...
Eye Candy: Leaping Lollipops
I adore this clever photograph from This Charming Candy: breakfast flavored lollipops popping up from the toaster. Find more yummy flavors at This Charming Candy’s etsy shop.
Halloween Cake Pops
And to keep the cake pops coming…. check out these Halloween cake pops HERE at Family Circle.
[tags]bakerella, Halloween, cake pops, lollipop sticks[/tags]
Pop-Tarts on a Stick and bakerella
Learn how to make these bakerella-inspired Pop-Tarts on a stick HERE at babble, and read a bonus interview with the one and only bakerella about her new book, Cake Pops
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[tags]Pop-Tarts, pie, lollipop sticks, bakerella[/tags]
Homemade Pop-tarts are really … Read More...
Family Tree Craft Round Up
Toddler Brain has 4 great Family Tree Ideas just in time for Grandparent’s Day. You’ll definitely want to check them out!
Tutorial: Quilted seatbelt covers
Megan from Bug Creator celebrates National Sewing Month with a tutorial showing how to make a quilted cover for a seatbelt strap. The padded cover wraps around the seatbelt to keep it from chaffing the necks of small children. A … Read More...
Paper Plate Mummy
Our very own Home and Garden Editor has a cute Mummy craft over at Craftown.com. She’s even looking for contributors…interested? This mummy is so cute, and I’m not a huge mummy fan:)
Egg Carton Boat
Red Ted Art is a site that I am just finding out about, and it is great for finding kids crafts! Here, they show you how to make a boat out of an egg carton. Adorable.
Tutorial: Tea themed projects
Luvinthemommyhood wraps up Teacup Month with a round-up of teacup themed projects. You can find links to a number of teacup pincushions, tea cozies, and even a tea wallet. Go to the Teacup Month wrap-up.
[photo from luvinthemommyhood]… Read More...
Ella Publishing Turns One
Ella Publishing is one year old as of September 1st 2010! To celebrate, every Monday in September, they will give away fun prizes that include:
~A “Birthday Party in a Box” (four different parties for four different winners!)
~A $25 … Read More...
Tutorial: Carving Your Own Stamps
Want to learn to carve your very own stamps? Click here to visit Chantal Vincents blog for a wonderful step by step tutorial and learn how.
-Heather
BACK TO THAT JULY WINNING CAP
April, a kindly blog reader, came up with some clever notations to the pattern that Emme posted of her winning July Giveaway Contest Cute Hat. Emme has reviewed these ‘corrections’ and approved posting them. So, here they are. If anyone … Read More...
LED fun
Check out these brilliant pieces created by Melanie Brooks at Earthenwood Studio Chronicles. She’s used Ice Resin and LEDs to cast some really fun pieces. I can’t wait to see these worked into a finished piece!
Tutorial and Freebie: Address Book
Join Monika Wright as she shows you how to create this address book with the Zutter Bind-it-All. She has also included a free download of the book pages. Click here to go to tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – Adore Her Sweetness
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog