Michelle from Fun on a Dime guest blogs over at Blue Cricket Design with a tutorial for making this scrappy stuffed snake. This is such a fun project for your scrap bin, and the kiddoes will love them! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Tea staining to add vintage charm to a garment
Belle from Belle and Burger shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she used tea to dye her sweater. The staining that occurs gives the garment vintage charm, making it appear much older than it actually is. Tea staining … Read More...
Tips & Tricks: No Glue Vacation Scrapbook
Here’s an interesting idea from the Martha Stewart Site: a no glue vacation scrapbook using baseball card holder pages. Click here to go site.
New Release: De Nami Halloween Card Kit
Looking for a quick way to make lots of cards? De Nami stamps has just released a Halloween card kit. Here’s what they have to say about it:
“We have just released our very first card kit! Each kit … Read More...
Spotlight on Gayle Thorsen
James Michael Lawrence has written about one of my favorite jewelry designers – Gayle Thorsen. See Gayle in the spotlight at mnartists.org.
You may know Gayle as The Violet Hoarder or from her Etsy shop gemnorde. The delectable … Read More...
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...
Freebie: Education Word Art
Just in time for Back to School you can download this free word art from Jill at A Matter of Memories. Click here to go to download.
Looking for Back To School papers, stamps, and embellishments? Check out these Back … Read More...
Party Monday: Totally ’80s!!
Anyone else out there remember when the internet didn’t exist? How about leg warmers, unicorns, and the Smurfs? The Smiths, The Cure, The Clash? Or my favorite movie, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (starring Sarah Jessica Parker, thank you very … Read More...
Tutorial: Dessert Stand
Learn how to make your own individual dessert stands HERE at Catch My Party. The tutorial was created by Kristy of The Purple Pug.
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An Ice Cream Bar for the Urbane
Check out this posh ice cream bar spread created by Sweet Table Chicago, featured at Celebrations at Home, found via Gordon Gossip. Whew. Hope I credited everyone there. See the details HERE. The bar included edible … Read More...
Freebie: Apple and Award Mini Notecards
These printable note cards are perfect for putting into a loved ones lunch box, or bag. Click here to download the printable file from Creature Comforts.
Inspiration du Jour – I Will
Get even more inspiration from her gallery.
DIY: Chamomile & Orange Body Cream
Here’s another great recipe I came across while going through past issues of UK Handmade. Originally featured in the Autumn 2009 issue. 
Tutorial: Skirt with extra fullness and bow at the back
Cut Out + Keep user lala shows how to make this fabulous elastic waist skirt. It’s fairly straaight on the front, but extra gathers and a pretty bow make the feminine and a little bit flirty. Get the tute.… Read More...
Free projects from Lark Crafts
Kathy at Lark Crafts has posted a wonderful interview with Nathalie Mornu. Lark Crafts’ bonus content page features two free projects from Nathalie’s recently published book Leather Jewelry: 30 Contemporary Projects. Head over to Lark Crafts and hear … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a summer visor
Craftster member Polly Peanut shows how to make a summer visor to keep the sun out of your eyes. It ties at the back for a adjustable fit. Pull out the funky fabric for this project! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: DIY key fob with your custom logo
Nicole from Create and Delegate shows how to make a key fob custom printed with your business logo. This is a cool, low-cost way to promote your business! Get the how-to.
[photo from Create and Delegate]
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Tutorial: Feelin’ Witchy Dishtowel
Beverly from Flamingo Toes guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make her Halloween-themed Feelin’ Witchy Dishtowel. A bit of applique transforms a black towel into a witch skirt, and a pair of funky black … Read More...
Recycled Jar Baby Activity
Babies brains are like sponges…they soak everything you teach them up! This recycled Jar activity is a great way to teach your child using this matching game! Idea found at Toni’s Treehouse . Original Idea found at Homemade by Jill.
Yarn Pictures
I just love the blog Creative Jewish Mom….she never ceases to amaze me with her creativity. I wanted to share her idea about using yarn in creating pictures with your children. No tutorial, just inspiration!
