Learn how to make these fairy wand cookies, perfect for a fairy birthday party, with this step-by-step tutorial at Bubble and Sweet.
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Sweet Stands Giveaway at the Amy Atlas Blog
Check out this great giveaway over at Amy Atlas’s blog, Sweet Designs: hello hanna sweet stands. Adorable. For details on how to enter, click HERE. To see the hello hanna
shop, click HERE.
Minion Cake Toppers
Learn how to make this fondant Minion for a Despicable Me cake HERE from a spoonful of sugah. See the cake these topped HERE. And if you are totally out of the loop (like me, really? how … Read More...
Pat Benatart
Learn how to make this ’80s inspired tart HERE at Serious Eats, courtesy of CakeSpy. And yes, yes, the blond hair and blue eye shadow possible anomaly was addressed by some astute commentors, but I have pretty blind … Read More...
Project: Alice in Wonderland Book
(image by Stampington)
Click here for Vanessa Spencer’s instructions on how to make this wonderful book with Alice In Wonderland stamped covers.
-Heather
Playroom Shadow Boxes
Julie over at Crae’s Creations put together these colorful shadow boxes for her childrens’ playroom. She also has another shadowbox design that you’ll want to see.
Check out both shadow box designs at Crae’s Creations.
Seashell Nightlight
Oh Martha, you’re so smart! I love seashell decorations, and this nightlight is just too adorable. It would be perfect in a nautical bathroom!
Get the seashell nightlight instructions from Martha Stewart.
Looking for more crafts using collected keepsake … Read More...
Spice Rack to Book Shelf
Mrs. M from Completely Cottage took an old spice rack, gave it a coat of paint, and now it adorns the wall in her daughter’s room as a book holder. Great idea!
See the spice rack turned bookshelf at Completely … Read More...
Metallic Secretary Desk
I’ve become quite captivated by Ann Marie’s talent for taken an old piece of junk furniture and giving it new life. it’s like the Island of Misfit Toys from Rudolph, I can see that sad piece of furniture turned happy … Read More...
Organized pantry
There have been some pretty cool posts lately about organizing your pantry. In fact, Beth from The Stories of A to Z was inspired by one of them. I think what I liked best about Beth’s mindset was it was … Read More...
Fall Vogue!
Fall 2010 Fashion Preview from Vogue. Lots of pretty styles. A few, um, well, lets just say I can’t imagine wearing that much yarn. But some really cool things!
Click here to view all of the patterns in Vogue Fall … Read More...
Tutorial: Outdoor padded roll-up cushion
Sew4Home shows how to make this roll-up cushion that you can take with you to picnics, parks, and other outdoor activities. Make it from an outdoor safe fabric to be sure that it will hold up to the elements. Go … Read More...
Sew the seeds of recycled crafts with a bird seed bag
The clever (and stylish) crafter Cecily of the blog Craftopotomus sent in this link she posted on making a bag from recycled bird seed bags and burlap. Fly on over to this post to see more pictures and for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Cereal Box Journal
Upcycle cereal boxes and papers into a Moleskin inspired journal or minibook. Click here to go to tutorial on The Long Thread
Looking for supplies for journaling? Check these Art, Junk and writing journal supplies out at Scrapbook.com
Tutorial: Draft a front sloper for a child
LiEr from ikat bag shares part II of her series on drafting patterns for children with a tutorial explaining how to draft a front sloper. Her explanations are details and easy to understand – perfect for the novice (or wannabe … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeveless knit top with appliqued petal
Adrianna from Crafterhours shows how to make this stylish sleeveless knit top with a cascade of appliqued flower petals. The style of this top is spot on! It looks like it stepped right out of a trendy boutique. Get the … Read More...
Cookbook Giveaway!!!! Two Ways to Go Green: Preserving vs. Eating Fresh
Thanks to the generosity of From Storey Publishing, I have two yummy books to giveaway! in Put ’em Up: A Comprehensive Home Preserving Guide for the Creative Cook, by Sherri Brooks Vinton and Recipes from the Root Cellar by Andrea … Read More...
Tutorial: Removable fabric flower embellishments
Jamielyn from I {heart} Naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make her Anthropologie-inspired flowers. Attached to a garment, headband, or brooch with Velcro dots, these stacked fabric blooms are interchangeable. … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Newborn jacket with kimono sleeves
Betty Kingston shares a free pattern for this newborn baby jacket with kimono sleeves. This would make an awesome baby gift! Go to the free pattern.
[photo from Betty Kingston]
Stuff on a Stick Contest
Remember way back when, a few minutes ago, when I posted about the banana split on a stick at instructables? Turns out it’s an entry for a Stuff on a Stick contest. Finally. A stuff on a Stick … Read More...