Hmmm, dare I declare a trend? I shall: Tiny little bunting. I remember seeing bunting at the celebration shoppe to adorn a cupcake stand and the image has stuck with me. When I happened upon this cake bunting at Design … Read More...
Project and Techniques: Close to My Heart Stamp and Scrap Video
(image by Close To My Heart)
Visit Close to My Heart for another informative stamping and scrapbooking video featuring techniques for masking sentiment stamps, making your own paper embellishments with a circle punch, clear card tips and much more. Click … Read More...
Food Photography Tips: Aperture
Good food photography is essential for a good food blog. And hence, good food photography is my greatest struggle. I am not a natural. So I snap a million pictures hoping for one at least minimally suitable to post on … Read More...
Vintage Frame Collage
I’ve begun looking at thrift store and garage sale frames in a whole new light. Not sure why it took me this long to do so, as so many others around the blogosphere seem to have been at it for … Read More...
Nautical Ladder Shelf
I came upon a post by Suzanne at Meridian Road. She took an old ladder, painted it, and hung it on the wall. But it wasn’t quite finished. So she dolled it up with some nautical knick knacks and turned … Read More...
Unique Area Rugs
Have you ever thought of having an area rug that looks like an egg made sunny side up? How about one that looks like a giant slice of on old tree trunk? Check out all these unique area rugs over … Read More...
Bench Makeover
Mary over at Mary’s Meanderings had been saving the frame of an old bench that had seen better days. Then she pulled out some leftover wood flooring slats and went to work. Just look at the gorgeous result!
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Beautiful Chair Redo
While this pretty chair is the star of this post, you really must visit Three Pixie Lane to see the entire room. After browsing all of the pictures and soaking in this gorgeous room, it makes me wish I was … Read More...
Candied Hazelnut Cupcakes
Check out this eye candy from La Mia Vita Dolce. Click HERE to learn how to make these Candied-Hazelnut Cupcakes (with the caramel dipped hazelnuts), originally from Martha’s Cupcakes. And if you like these, check out here and … Read More...
Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge: Extended!!
Has anyone else been experiencing Extreme Summer Busy-ness (E.S.B.)? You know, one crazy hectic day after another filled with playdates, family obligations, swim team, library reading club, and other random activities coming at you so fast you hardly have time … Read More...
Tutorial: Circle purse
Priti from Arm Candy for You shows how to make this cute circle purse. The bag’s rounded shape looks so cute slung over the shoulder! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Arm Candy for You]
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90 cent patterns at the Squiggly Twigs birthday sale – EXTENDED!
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs has extended the sale on the downloadable patterns from her shop. The 90-cent patterns will be available through Sunday, August 1, 2010. That’s tomorrow, so go there now and get your discounted patterns! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a twirly circle skirt
Brown Paper Packages continues their Sewing for School series with a tutorial showing how to make this twirly circle skirt. It makes such a pretty wrap for dance class! Get the how-to.
[photo from Brown Paper Packages]
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Tutorial: Sleeveless blouse with ruffled neck
Joy from How Joyful! shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this gathered sleeveless top with ruffled neck. LOVE it! Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Retro Ric Rac Apron
Beverly from Flamingo Toes shows how to make this retro-fabulous apron. Ric rac trim loop-dee-loops around the skirt, while ruffles and gathered tulle finish off the bottom. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Flamingo Toes]
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Project: Greeting Card Holder
(image by Splitcoast)
Looking for a cute way to store your stamped cards until your ready to send them? Visit Splitcoast Stampers and let Jane Matsumoto show you how to make this pretty greeting card holder. Click here for step … Read More...
How to Wrap Soap
If you’ve mastered the art of soapmaking, but lack the skills to present it in an appealing way, check out these tips on How to Wrap Soap from The Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe, Inc.
Giveaway Coming
We have an amazing giveaway starting on the 1st of August so make sure you pop back to the stamping blog for all the details.
We will be giving you the chance to win (Shhhh it’s a surprise)…
Pen Pal Project
July is winding down, and that means not only is August just around the corner, but School will soon be starting as well!
This friendly creature holds your pens, and would be a great back-to-school project.
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Tutorial: Girl’s pettiskirt with layers and layers of fluff
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this fabulous pettiskirt for girls. The layers and layers of ruffles and fluffles will be soooo much fun for little girls to twirl … Read More...