I know, I know, I’ve already posted on the concept of using fruit for decorative ice cubes, but this gorgeousness bore repeating, I think. Learn how to add this fruity, icy, cute decor to your drinks HERE at Bits … Read More...
New Release: Artistic Outpost Stamps
Artistic Outpost has two great new rubber stamp sets, Neverland featuring sweet Peter Pan images and phrases and Haunted Halloween with lots of cool spooky vintage stamps. Both are available mounted or unmounted. Click here to … Read More...
Giveaway: Christmas Stamp Set
Yes, it’s that time of year already! Time to get started on making crafts and gifts for the holidays. To get you started we are giving away this lovely stamp set from Banana Frog – Christmas Elegance.
To enter leave … Read More...
Planted Rose Cupcakes
Learn how to make these fantastic rose cupcake pots (from candy!) HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.
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Strawberry Cups
Find tips on using strawberries as fruit cups HERE at the always lovely Bakers Royale.
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If you love baking with Strawberry flavours check out this AMAZING strawberry syrup. Perfect for adding a burst of flavour to … Read More...
Book Review -GIFTED Crochet And Knitting
Gifted, Lovely Little Things To Knit & Crochet is the name of one of the most recent publications from Interweave Press. Doesn’t it have an inviting cover?
Mags Kandis has created a very attractive array of knit and crochet items … Read More...
Ali Edwards Launches New Website
Ali Edwards has just launched her new site design at aliedwards.com. Among the new features will be two separate blogs, one will focus on stories, inspiration, giveaways etc. and the other on scrapbooking and other projects including tutorials. Click … Read More...
Article: Guide to Tombow Adhesives
Darren Bowers has written an article about the different kinds of Tombow Adhesives and their applications. Click here to go to article.
Looking for Scrapbooking adhesives? Check these out from Scrapbook.com
Inspiration du Jour – Sweet Summer
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Soap Frosting 3 More Ways
Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove wrote a guest post for Soap Queen showing several ways to use a simple soap frosting recipe. She details how to create Soap Meringues (pictured), Soap Marshmallows, and Fluffy Fillings.
Support MzuriBeads
Handmade, ethically sourced, recycled beads, You can’t get better than that!
Mzuribeads paper beaders live in the village of Ndejje, Uganda, where they roll paper beads from strips of recycled magazines and posters.
The director began this business with the … Read More...
Fall Classes Listed at Vitrum Studios
It’s that time of year when new class schedules are posted. And the selection over at Vitrum Studios looks like a very good time. I like the idea of a trouble shooting class. What a great subject? Haven’t you wondered … Read More...
Children’s Book-Inspired Cakes
Check out this collection of children’s book-inspired cakes by Coco Cake featured at Ohdeedoh, such as this Richard Scarry car cake.
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Tutorial: Girl’s pleated uniform skirt for back-to-school
Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this pleated uniform skirt. What a smart skirt for back-t0-school! Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!]
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Tutorial: Folded and twisted fabric flowers
These pretty little flowers look like they’re tied up in knots. Really, they’re folded and stitched to create the shape. Little Treasures shows how to make them. These would make great embellishments for garments or bags! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Frozen BLT
Check out this (winning) entry to a Farmer’s Market Holy Tomato! contest by Salty Seattle: a frozen version of the BLT. Really. So clever. Find the winning dessert? Lunch? HERE, as well as a recipe for candied … Read More...
Food Photography: Backgrounds
More food photography tips! Find a tutorial on photographing backgrounds HERE at gimme some oven.
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Tutorial: Reversible clutch with magnetic closure
Carolina from Expect Moore shows how to make this reversible clutch purse. A magnetic closure works no matter which way the clutch is turned. How cool is that? Get the tute.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, reversible, purse, pouch, magnetic, snap[/tags]
Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make your bra straps pretty
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make your bra straps pretty. That way, they won’t look silly when they’re peeking out from your tank tops. Brilliant!! Go to the tutorial.
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Ice Cream Apple Bites
I love love love these little ice cream apples for back to school from pen and paper flowers. But wait! They get even cuter (if that’s possible). See? Find the how-tos here.
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