Independent craft blog since 2007
I just adore these buggy ideas for decorating cupcakes featured on the Hostess with the Mostess blog. The ideas are originally from the often-talked-about-on-this-blog book, What’s New, Cupcake?
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[tags]bees, bugs, ants, cupcakes, books, picnic, summer[/tags]
I love this and wish it was in my house! I may just follow Pam’s lead from Frippery and make one of these myself. She took some planks of wood and the base from an old coffee table and made … Read More...
Holly from 504 Main took a plain crock for her kitchen and made it her own. If you need a little inspiration to get your kitchen accents off the ground, take a look at this.
See how Holly designed her … Read More...
You might remember from last week when I showcased a project from FamilyCorner.com explaining how to refinish a floor using paper bags. Talk about a recycling project! Well this week, Jami from An Oregon Cottage shares a video tutorial … Read More...
(image by Dover)
Click here to download lots of lovely vintage frames for free from Dover Publications.
-Heather
Find tips on creating an old fashioned soda bar for your wedding or party HERE at Project Wedding.
[tags]soda bar, wedding, parties[/tags]
I found, under my Maple tree this morning… are you ready for this…. 4 Red Leaves!!
Just can’t describe how wrong that is, on so many levels. Summer just started! We can’t have leaves turning already. And while folks are … Read More...
Here’s a quick round-up of some of the sewing-related giveaways going on this week:
Amber from Ruffles and Roses is giving away a Hera shirt that can be worn in three ways. Deadline is August 28th, 2010. Go to Ruffles … Read More...
Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a super cute binder pouch to hold pencils and such. The bit of vinyl pieced into the body of the pouch provides a peek at the contents. Go … Read More...
This is an awesome book for anyone of any faith. If you crochet and know someone in need of a prayer, this would be an amazing gift. I received this book from “The Taunton Press” to giveaway to you, my … Read More...
As one who basically grew up with sand in my toes (my great grandfather was a light house keeper), I’m a sucker for any seaside-themed food. So of course I adore … Read More...
I do like Red. It won’t ever replace green but it’s a good color. Red looks semi-decent on me, but I don’t wear a lot of it. Don’t ask why, don’t know.
So, when I ran across this blog post, … Read More...
kz from kzjo’s studio shares a fun back-to-school tutorial for making a simple fabric bookmark. It fits around the corner of a page to mark your spot in the book. You can make them quickly, and from the contents of … Read More...
I just love this idea. Turning a boring clock into something soft, squishy and educational! Head on over the Two Shades of Pink for the tutorial…so cute. Definitely an adult craft for teaching a child how to tell time, but … Read More...
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make the blinged up kids’ shoes that are all the rage right now. A plain pair of canvas shoes can become trend-fabulous with the addition of paint, glitter, and gemstones. Go to … Read More...
I love this use for strawberry containers! This is an aquarium that I feel my family could actually take care of! Head on over to No Time For Flash Cards for the tutorial.
Savvy Stamps has some wonderful new Holiday and Winter images. Most of their stamps can be found on-line at Impress Rubber Stamps but be sure to check with your local retail store and see if they carry them or you … Read More...
Priti from Arm Candy for You shares another pursemaking tutorial, this time showing how to add a zippered pocket to the lining of a purse. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Arm Candy for You]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, zippered, … Read More...
1. Spinach and green apple salad from Food Network.
3. The dish that inspired this post and that, as a big fan of The Muppet Movie, simultaneously freaked … Read More...
Find tips to make your own ginger ale HERE at the kitchn. Find the original recipe and how-tos HERE at Crumpets and Cakes.
[tags]soda, homemade, ginger ale[/tags]
