Just stumbled upon Pink and Green Mama’s site, and they have a new 32 page pdf e-book that would be great for summer time ocean craft fun, or help you if you need lesson plans for a camp. Head … Read More...
Bubble Wrap Hopscotch
Givers Log has such a unique idea…for a gift or for some summer fun for your own family. Bubble Wrap Hopscotch…genius. 
Found Via {Lil Luna}
Homemade Ink/ Paint Roller
I love this idea because I already have all of these items in my house!! Plus, my kids can have fun making different designs while I can perhaps do other things…Kids Matter is where you can find the how … Read More...
How to make egg carton Mummenschanz and more!
Camillia of the blog Family Chic sent in a great post about spray painting old candle sticks black that’s a super idea. But I thought I would read on at her blog and I suggest you do too. Read about … Read More...
Free pattern: Go To Dress for little girls
Andrea from The Train to Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial for what she calls The Go To Dress. You know, one of those dress patterns that you can go to again and again and know that it will … Read More...
Dream Catchers
Natural-Kids shows you how you AND your children can make dream catchers out of items you probably in or around your home! She even mentions tying this activity into a geometry unit!! Awesome.
Nature Boat Contest
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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Corn on the Cob Skewers
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...
Tutorial: Library Card Books
Use library cards and scrap papers to make these cute books. Click here to go to tutorial on Packagery.
Who will receive The Sewing Answer Book?
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...
Tutorial: Little girl’s skirt from outgrown pants and vintage sheet
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...
Sewing Pattern: Reversible pants or shorts
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...
Tutorial: Black and White with Copic Markers
(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
Giveaway: Crazy Daisy July Kit
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.
Tutorial: Castle Peeps Travel Play Set
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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1930’s fabric line Nellie’s Garden
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
LAVISH CROCHET – EYECANDY FOR THE CREATIVE
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.
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Sweet Treats Roundup
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...
Free Online Class: Digital Layout
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.
Video Tutorial: Paper Napkin Transfer
Learn how to convert a decorative napkin into a sturdy patterned paper for scrapbooking and other crafts. Click here to go to tutorial.