So I’ve already decided that I want Beth from The Stories of A 2 Z to come over and redo all the lighting in my home. She has a creative eye and comes up with some fabulous ideas. This chic … Read More...
Paper Roses
Sara has a fun blog, it’s called Creative Jewish Mom, and she definitely lives up to that name. Recently, she made these lovely roses out of patterned papers. Just look at how pretty they look arranged in this colorful basket!… Read More...
How to Make a Built In Bookcase
Marianne over at the blog Songbird has taken an Ikea Billy Bookcase and turned it into a beautiful built in bookcase. Marianne gives you a step by step tutorial on how she did it.
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Kids Homemade Magazine
Craftzine.com shows you many ideas for how you can have your child make their own magazines. My favorite is making a magazine for each letter. What a great learning tool!
Garden Snake Sign
This would be a great craft for any lesson plan about snakes too! Check out Plaid Kids Crafts for the project how to! The use it as a sign for a garden, but this idea has so many possibilities!
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Fabric and Polymer Clay Craft for Kids
Creative Jewish Mom has incorporated two mediums for this children’s craft. Children can really get creative when using different patterns of fabric while also molding their own creations out of the Fimo clay.
Cookie Monster and Elmo Hats
Heading out on a hot summer day? Why not make one of these hats for your children so they are protected and stylish! Check out Crafts by Amanda for more fun ideas and crafts!
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Tutorial: Caftan beach cover-up
Instructables member paronomasiac shows how to make this caftan cover-up for the beach or swimming pool. Go to the tutorial.
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Invitation from the Smooshers
The Polymer Clay Smooshers are having a ball, and you’re invited!
They have posted an invitation to all of their fans to participate in the 2nd annual Masquerade Clay Ball. If you enjoy making masks, whether small or large, click … Read More...
More Creative Storage Solutions
Jenny Harris of Allsorts shares some creative storage ideas for embellishments. Click here to go to blog post.
Tutorial: 30-minute camera cover
Joy from How Joyful shows how to make a simple camera cover. The camera slides easily into the boxy sleeve, while a Velcro strap holds the camera in its case. She made hers in just 3o minutes. Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a t-shirt into a cardigan
Amy from The Butcher, The Baker, and The Craft Maker shows how to turn a t-shirt into a cardigan. Don’t worry if the shirt is too big; this tutorial will show how to resize it down into a cardigan that … Read More...
Tutorial: Clock appliqued pillow with moveable hands
Steph from Silly Precious Piggies guest blogs over at My Four Monkeys with a tutorial for making this throw pillow with clock applique. If the clock isn’t cute enough, get this – the hands are moveable! This could be a … Read More...
In Bloom: Nectarine Tart
Find the recipe for this gorgeous nectarine tart cleverly arranged to mimic a flower HERE at the always gorgeous and clever, Bakers Royale.
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Mini Ice Cream Cookie Pops
Seriously, what is it with me and stuff on sticks?? Learn how to make these these mini ice cream cookie pops HERE at pen n’ paper flowers, spotted on the idea-filled site, Catch My Party.
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Tips: How to Use the Copic Colorless Blender
(image by Suzanne Dean)
Join Suzanne Dean for a very informative video on how to use the Copic colorless blender pen, she’s got some really great tips and ideas! Did you know you can erase your mistakes with this pen?? … Read More...
Organize It: Help from the Kitchen
This article on About Scrapbooking (excerpted from the book by Wendy Smedley), shows how to use common kitchen gadgets to organize scrapbooking supplies. Click here to go to article.
Too Soon? Back to School Treats
Find some school themed inspiration to get you in the mood for the inevitable HERE at Family Fun, like this pencil cake.
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Tutorial: Easy peasy pieced blocks
Try the stack and whack method for a fast way to make quilt blocks two at a time. Then use for a sewing project or make more for a quilt. Allison from Cluck Cluck Sew shows you how. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial and Freebie: I Love You Today Minibook
Ali Edwards shows you how to put together a mini-album and includes a free download for the journaling strips shown above. Click here to go to tutorial and download.