Trying to define “edible crafts” is part of the fun of this job. But it’s tricky. I often opt for foods that are manipulated to look like other things, foods made for gifts or with clever packaging, unique kitchen tools, … Read More...
Follow the leader
Yesterday I posted about following links from other peoples sites. Ever since I started using a feed reader it’s something that I have to remind myself to do: go to actual websites and look at peoples blogrolls and follow their … Read More...
Cute, Cute, Cute!
This free pattern for a dinosaur sweater will be a favorite for your young-in’s!
And an awesome stash buster project.
And think of the fun you’ll have shopping for buttons.
And how cool would it be to come up with … Read More...
Squiddy, free knit-felting pattern from Berroco
I know my new Grandson Weston, now almost 5 months old, would love to this Squiddy to play with because he could hang onto all Sduiddy’s tentacles. I would embroider the eyes and use wool that has minimal pilling because … Read More...
Free pattern: Sundress for the Dolly Donation girl doll
**The PDF file has been fixed and should print correctly. Now that it’s sized correctly, turn OFF page scaling. The dress skirt should be 5 inches wide when printed correctly.**
My pledge for the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge was … Read More...
Tutorial: Fit a shirt to your shape with a basic alteration
So you have a shirt that is cute enough but doesn’t fit quite right? Assuming that it fits through the shoulders and arms, you can easily take in the sides to make it fit you better. Liz Copeland explains how. … Read More...
Sugarplum Sorbet. With Champagne. And Amazing Photos.
Find the recipe for Sugarplum Champagne Sorbet–along with the trials and tribulations of concocting these beauties and ridiculously gorgeous photography–HERE at zested.
[tags]sugarplums, sorbet, champagne[/tags]
Soaps That Rock
Learn how to create these lovely rock soaps on the Soap Queen blog!
Tutorial: Stamping with Water-based Products
Learn three different ways to used water-based products (like watercolour crayons) to achieve dreamy stamping effects. Click here to go to tutorial on It Takes it Kinds
Vegetarian Approved Meat!
The picture says it all, doesn’t it?
Actually, though, there’s more to it. Stephanie Casper, while working on a campaign idea for a yarn company, decided to explore fun ways to use yarn, and this was the result. There’s more, … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle neck sleeveless top refashion
Paige from Pink Lemonade and Simply Handmade guest blogs over at Sew Much Ado with a tutorial showing how to update the look of a longsleeved top. She cuts off the arms to make it sleeveless and then adds a … Read More...
Tutorial: Create puffy, ruched t-shirt sleeves
Heather from Crafty Schemes shows how to create a puffy, ruched effect on t-shirt sleeves. She started with a long-sleeved tee, then shortened the sleeves and made them all gathered and puffy. What a cute sleeve detail!! Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle Table Runner
Stephanie from Under the Table and Dreaming shows how to make this lovely table runner with ruffles at either end. A solid color fabric keeps the design simple and shows off the ruffles. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from … Read More...
Sale: Cherry on Top Stamping and Scrapbooking
Visit Cherry on Top and enter code: SCS at check out to save 20% off everything in their online shop (except digi stamps) from now until 8/31.
-Heather
Giveaway: DeLovely by Cosmo Cricket
Scrapbooks and Cards Today magazine is giving away this crafting kit on their blog. Entries close Thursday July 29th. Click here to go to giveaway.
8-Ball Cupcakes
Well, minus the 8-ball as black sprinkles are a tough find in non-Halloween months. As a (former, thanks a lot kid) pool player myself I couldn’t resist posting these pool hall cupcakes. Check them out HERE at A Crafty Escape… Read More...
Live Show from CHA on Scrapbook Update
Today, Tuesday July 27th, 2010, Nancy Nally will be broadcasting live from the floor of the Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) show in Chicago. The show starts at 4 pm CDT and will run for two hours. Click here for … Read More...
PB and J Ice Cream Cone
Clever, if a bit odd. This PB and J ice cream cone is made from peanut butter toast and strawberry ice cream. Find it HERE at Craftzine.com. Find the detailed how-tos (including a recipe for homemade ice cream) HERE … Read More...
Newsy: Issue 2 Fat Quarterly
It’s out today, Issue 2 of Fat Quarterly eZine. I loved the first issue, so I’m certain I’ll heart this one too. Go here to download your very own copy. See ya later, I’m going to get mine now.
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Glass Straws (and some Vegan Sweets)
I spotted these glass straws on the Bitter Sweet blog and was immediately smitten. How clever to extend the reuse credo to straws. These beautiful glass straws are from Strawsome
. Learn more about the product HERE. And while … Read More...