I struggle endlessly with my food photography, knowing that good, engaging pictures are crucial to any successful blog, and I struggle to understand what all the buttons on my camera are for. So I fully appreciate when I come across … Read More...
Space Inspired!
The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks tonight on August 12, so I thought linking to the Polymer Clay Smooshers Guild of Artfire’s space-inspired creations would be appropriate. Click here to check them all out!
[tags]polymer clay smooshers, space, meteor shower[/tags]
Gathered mini clutch
Joan from Wishes, True and Kind cooked up a batch of gathered mini purses using bands of pieced fabrics for decoration. They are so cute, you’ll want to see them all. Go to post.
[tags]clutch, purse, pieced fabric band, … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished t-shirt tunic with beads and lace
Head over to Craft to find out how to create this embellished tunic. Start with a loose-fitting t-shirt and add beads and lace or other fancy trim. Go to the tute.
[photo from Craft]
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Free pattern: Solar Dress for girls
Charity from Sweet Shop and Indie Tutes shares a free pattern for the Solar Dress. This A-line sundress is great for the hot summer weather, and adjustable straps make it easy to wear as a pinafore over a shirt in … Read More...
Spicy Popsicles
Feels so counter-intuitive to have spicy hot popsicles, but the kitchn has managed to amass a roundup of 5 of them. Check out the roundup HERE, including this wasabi pop from New York Magazine.
[tags]spicy, popsicles, summer, roundup[/tags]
Apple Candy “Cupcakes”
Despite the almost 100 degree weather (and crazy summer storms we’re having at the moment, I’m typing quickly before we lose power again), I do have back to school on my mind, thanks to these adorable apple candy “cupcake” packages… Read More...
Gorgeous! And The Pattern Is Free!
Isn’t this pretty? No, not just pretty, but gorgeous, and elegant, and white! Yikes! We don’t do white, not like this anyway, because white quickly becomes off white with spots.
A nice light shade of yellow maybe? Very nice. But … Read More...
August Challenge Winners at PCAGOE
PCAGOE members created with paint, foils, and ink for this month’s challenge, and the stunning winners are up on their website. Click here to see the winners of the challenge and enjoy the inspirational eye-candy!
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Purse Cake
Learn how to make this purse cake with only some store-bought cake, icing, and candies HERE at A Girl and a glue gun.
[tags]purse, cake decorating, candy, store-bought[/tags]
Doggy Shaped Cupcakes
Awww...Click HERE to check out the doggie that inspired these puppy cupcakes and find tips on making them at Munchkin Munchies.
[tags]dogs, puppies, cupcakes[/tags]
Fancy shoes with some crochet
These little purpley pinky grey heels at Anthropologie are so adorable. They have maroon crochet whip stitches all along the edge and a grosgrain bow. TWEEE!
Free Fiber Craft Tutorials
Elizabeth Carls of Minneapolis, MN is creating her world one project at a time and writing about it. She has several amazing felting tutorial for you to download. Sharing their talent is a lovely thing for an artist to … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamp a Doily
(image by Btesy Veldman)
Visit the Paper, Scissors and Superheros blog and learn how to stamp out your own doily shapes using circles and scalloped stamps.
-Heather
Chicken Crate Coffee Table
I’m swooning over this coffee table made from a chicken crate. Once you visit Suzanne over at Meridian Road, I’m certain you’ll be hooked. So many amazing ideas, and just look at that living room! Can I move in Suzanne?? … Read More...
Paper Bag Floor
Did you know you could turn paper bags into a unique flooring treatment? Talk about recycling! Kathy Wilson from The Budget Decorator shares the how to on FamilyCorner.com
See how to create a paper bag floor at FamilyCorner.com
How to Make a Watermelon
Alison over at How Does She? is at it again. This time she’s created this adorable slide of watermelon from an old piece of wood. Some Mod Podge and a little hole drilling later and this adorable piece of wall … Read More...
Watercolor Lanterns
Garden Mama made these beautiful lanterns from watercolor paint and jelly jars. Aren’t they gorgeous? I’m thinking that I must make some of these!
See the watercolor lantern tutorial at Garden Mama
Boy’s Aviator Room
Ann Marie from Twice Lovely took an old waterfall dresser she picked up at Goodwill and turned it into this amazing aviator themed dresser for her son’s room. Don’t you just love it! She made a matching head and footboard … Read More...
Free Washcloth/Dishcloth Pattern!
This super simple washcloth pattern, with an easy to memorize pattern is available, free, over at Homespun Living’s Blog.
Click on this link for the pattern and to read her amazingly fun blog!