Booooooom! is having a “Little Drifters” contest which I thought would be perfect for inspiring families to get outside and create! But hurry, you have to have your photo entries in by Monday, July 26th!
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Booooooom! is having a “Little Drifters” contest which I thought would be perfect for inspiring families to get outside and create! But hurry, you have to have your photo entries in by Monday, July 26th!
{Found via The Stir@ Cafe … Read More...
Now I know in my many drawers of random kitchenware I must have some corn on the cob skewers. Find a roundup of fun skewers on the market HERE at the kitchn, like these clever folks from Sur la … Read More...
Use library cards and scrap papers to make these cute books. Click here to go to tutorial on Packagery.
by Anne Weaver
Our giveaway of The Sewing Answer Book ended earlier this week, and it’s time to announce the winner. I had planned on posting this 2 days ago, but summertime schedules at this house are C-R-A-Z-Y!! So here it goes today…… Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Katie from Explanation Required guest blogs at All Things Vintage Sheets showing how she used some strips of vintage sheets to turn an outgrown pair of pants into a cute little skirt for her daughter. So cute!! Go to the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
The Sewing Dork shows how to make a pair of reversible pants or shorts with an elastic casing at the waist. The pants/shorts are sewn together in such a way that there are no rough edges on the inside. The … Read More...
(image by Rachel Schneider)
Visit The Paper Crafting Place blog to learn a fun technique using copic markers for a vintage black and white look for your stamped images.
-Heather
Heidi Swapp is giving away the July kit from Crazy Daisy on her blog. Entries close July 31st, 2010. Click here to go to giveaway.
by Anne Weaver
Whipstitch Fabrics takes part in Lizzy House’s Castle Peeps Summer Camp with a tutorial showing how to use this fabric line to creae a travel castle play set. Get the tutorial from Whipstitch Fabrics.
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Just out, Nellie’s Garden fabric line by Nancy Mahoney for P & B Textiles is so pretty. It’s like taking a cool drink of water in the summer heat.
Via Chitter Chatter
by jd wolfe
http://www.lavishjewelry.us/index.php?option=com_lavish&view=product&pid=363
This necklace, like all the jewelry on the linked site, is created with crocheted components. The artist uses precious metals, gorgeous glass beads and crystals, and elegant findings to present these beautiful works of art.
I’m trying to figure … Read More...
Find a roundup of inspiring sweets and treats (and I’m not just saying that because my, ahem, “x” and “o” cookie bites are included in there) collected by Bird of Dog n’ Bird Artful Wedding in a guest post for … Read More...
This free video class by Kristina Werner on the BasicGrey website teaches you how to make the layout shown above. Click here to go to free class.
Learn how to convert a decorative napkin into a sturdy patterned paper for scrapbooking and other crafts. Click here to go to tutorial.
Thinking of opening your own bakery? Check out Inc. for an article featuring tips on How to Write a Bakery Business Plan. {Found via Cupcakes Take the Cake.}
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Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Chalkboard paint rocks. I just loved this the moment it popped up on the page. I mean really, who thinks of painting a globe with chalkboard paint! Genius!
See the transformation from tattered sphere to awesome chalkboard globe on Under … Read More...
BathBodySupply.com posted a recipe for Soothing Oat Fizzies on their blog. These are the perfect treat for dry, irritated skin. There is also a recently posted recipe for a Java Luv Exfoliating Wash.
Skateboarding is all the rage among boys, and even some girls! As the kids outgrow their old skateboards, or they just start looking a little worse for wear, you can turn them into cool shelving for your kids’ rooms.
Get … Read More...
by Vikram Goyal
This competition is over. Winner announced on our Facebook Wall.
Thanks to Storey publishing, we are giving away 2 of their recent books:
Around the Corner Crochet Borders was recently reviewed by our Crochet Editor.
To win, please leave … Read More...