Max California shares a tutorial over at her blog, Queen of the Trailer Park, showing how she deconstructed a bra and then used it to create a new one. Wow!! I love the striped knit bra that she created! … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Quote Stamps
(image by Scrap N Fonts)
Download these fun inspiring quotes from Scrap N Fonts for free. Click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for more fonts? Check these out at Fontbundles.com
Tutorial – Make That Sweater Longer!
Knitting Daily brings us this tutorial from the book, Knit Fix.
Called, “Help, My Sweater’s Too Short!”
Click on the link above to check out how to fix this problem!
Lemonade Stand from an Old Desk
This creative lemonade stand was created by Tiff over at Making the World Cuter. She took an old desk her kids had been using and dressed it up for summer. Looks like the kids are pretty happy with mom’s handy … Read More...
Melon Ball Roundup
Who would’ve thought melon balls could have their own roundup? Apparently I was grossly misinformed in all the melon ball can do.
1. Stick with the classics at Matt Bites.
2. Make a melon ball vodka cocktail at The … Read More...
YARN CRAWL
Booties knitted by Georgia Druen of Hearthstone Knits of Angora New Fall from Plymouth Yarns
http://hearthstoneyarns.com/?cat=1
We’re having a yarn crawl in St. Louis at the end of July. I can’t wait! I’ve read about these before, but have never … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Currents Necklace
Ornamentea has another great tutorial – this one fits in very well with the light palette and summery feel of the last few posts.
This multi-strand necklace shows off Elaine Ray’s Murrini beads and is strung on white leather cording.… Read More...
A Tour of Serious Eats
Ever a fan of behind the scenes peeks (that is, glimpses of how magic happens), I ate up every word and photo of this Tour of the Serious Eats offices. Find the slideshow HERE.
[tags]food, blogging, tours[/tags]
Lookie what came in the mail: First batch of Dolly Donations!!
Lookie what came in the mail yesterday – a box full of happy Dolly Donation dolls. Suzi from Heber Springs, Arkansas sent them in to our Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge.
Aren’t they the sweetest? Look at those … Read More...
Tutorial: Make cloth napkins from a pillowcase
Julia from Adirondack Mama and Adirondack Patterns shows how to make cloth napkins from a pillowcase. One pillowcase will yield 4 napkins. This is a quick, easy sewing project that’s good for the environment in two ways – you’re making … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a onesie into a t-shirt
While the crotch snaps of a onesie mean that a shirt always stays tucked in, they can be inconvenient during potty training. The few seconds it takes to get everything unsnapped may mean the difference between a success and an … Read More...
Ocean Form
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Originally uploaded by bstrungjewelry
I recently traveled to the west coast and was able to dip my toes in the Pacific with my children.
This framed polymer clay jewelry by flickr member bstrungjewelry takes me back to warm sand … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle flower tank from a plain t-shirt
Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to refashion a plain, boxy t-shirt into a fitted, fabulous tank embellished with ruffle flowers. So pretty!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Ruffles and Roses]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, t-shirt, tee, ruffle, … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Vintage pillowcase dress for women
Editor’s note: The tutorial linked to in this post is no longer available.
We’ve all seen the pillowcase dress for little girls, but what about the grown-ups? Potholes & Pantyhose shows how you can turn a vintage pillowcase into a … Read More...
New Release: Wild Rose Stamps
(images by Wild Rose)
Wild Rose stamps has just released lots of great new images, a fun group of stamps geared for the men in your life and super cute Milton bear holiday stamps, check them out by clicking here… Read More...
Flowery Summer Rolls
I’ve seen so much lately with edible flowers, and understandably so. They add just the right amount of gorgeous. Like these summer rolls with edible flowers peeking through the rice paper wrappers. Find the how-tos HERE at Cranky Cakes.… Read More...
Review and Giveaway: Kellie Christie – A brand of her own
Kellie Christie – Jewellery Designer
Kellie Christie started making jewellery just 6 years ago and has since created a mini brand all of her own.
Kellie has a background in fine art and majored in printmaking but her passion today … Read More...
Family Tree Displays
Kristyn over at Lil’ Luna actually makes and sells these wonderful family forever boards, but she was gracious enough to provide a tutorial for you here.
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise made this modern family tree to … Read More...
Cake Plates and Cupcake Platters
I’m a baker. I love cakes, and cupcakes rock too. I love looking for pretty and creative ways to display desserts, especially if I can save a buck or maybe even make it myself. Cake plates and cupcake platters are … Read More...
Making Natural Dog Shampoos & Pet Care Products
While you are whipping up handmade skin care goodies for yourself, why not take some time to treat your best friend to something special as well? Learn how on The Natural Beauty Workshop blog.
Looking for pet supplies, toys, … Read More...