I was pretty happy and excited about Aubrey Longley-Cook‘s Fireworks series. And then I spotted his Fuel Fossil works. Now I don’t know whether to be happy or sad. But, either way, I love Aubrey’s brain. See more on … Read More...
“Cake” Cupcake Toppers
Remember these crazy cute cupcake topped cupcakes made with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups? Well, check out the latest version from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen: a cake cupcake topper made with Oreos. Find the how-tos HERE.
[tags]Oreos, cupcakes, … Read More...
Project: Back to School Door Hanger
Isn’t this an adorable project?! Click here to visit the Spotted canary and find instructions to make this fun stamped door hanger.
-Heather
Looking for Back To School papers, stamps, and embellishments? Check out these Back to School-themed supplies we … Read More...
Steal this idea: Stitched birthday card
Martha Stewart might have the most creative staff in the world. I love The Crafts Dept. blog, where Martha’s staffers post snippets about what’s going on in their world. For Martha’s birthday recently, the summer interns created handmade cards for … Read More...
Stitch Sampler with recycled bits
If you love stitching you will love the sampler that is posted over at Pam Garrison’s blog. This is just one of the detail shots that she included a watch face in her stitching. There are all sorts of … Read More...
In your own best interests: Stitch an owl cosy
I’m still laughing. Deadlyknitshade posted the following on Crafty Crafty:
… Read More...A lonely egg sitting in its egg cup slowly cooling while you’re waiting for your toast to cook. It’s a tragic part of many a morning and quite frankly
20 Cool DIY Coat, Key and Towel Racks
This post started with just one towel rack project. Then I found another, and then some cool coat racks… before I knew what happened there were ten awesome projects. I couldn’t stop myself! So many good ideas, so little time! … Read More...
Custom Tray End Tables
You know those luggage racks that are always right inside the door in hotel rooms, just under the coat hangers? Ali over at Honey and Maple Syrup put her genius to work and converted a luggage rack into this fabulous … Read More...
TAFA Talk: Valerie Hearder
Rachel of Rayela’s Fiber Focus is publishing a series of online interviews with members of TAFA, The Textile and Fiber Art List. This week, she’s featuring Valerie Hearder of African Threads. Rachel says,
… Read More...Valerie Hearder is both a working
How to make a Headboard Bench
Andy had removed the headboard from her bed and revamped the wall. She was left with a headboard, so she made it into this adorable bench! Love. Will you make me one Andy?
See how she made this headboard bench… Read More...
Quick Flower Magnets
These cute little magnets are easy to make and inexpensive as well. Dress up your fridge or file cabinet with these little cuties.
See how to make flower magnets at Sweet Little Smoothie.
PB Inspired Shelf
I love projects that are inspired by Pottery Barn and the like. Jillian over at The Virginia House put together this lovely shelf which was inspired by a PB shelf with a price tag of… are you ready? $350! Really? … Read More...
Hand Crafted Fleur De Lis Boxes
Painted or decoupage boxes are a great way to jazz up a boring spot in your home. They’re inexpensive and you can tailor them to your own tastes and home decor.
Jen over at Craft-o-maniac shows you how she made … Read More...
Ati goes naked
Ati of Ati’s Little World has discovered that some folks don’t enjoy the process of creating a crazy-quilt block. They just want to get on with the embroidery and embellishment. With those stitchers in mind, Ati is now offering handmade … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect satin stitch
Carina of Carina’s Craftblog offers tips and tricks for perfect satin stitch. See the tute.
Inspired by: PB and J
Find a roundup of foods, charms, and goods inspired by the classic, PB and J HERE at the Family Style blog on babble, such as PB and J cookies from Joy the Baker, these PB and J pillows … Read More...
Popcorn Sweets Roundup
You may remember a mere two posts ago I mentioned the cupcake challenge at Hoosier Homemade. As it happens, these clever popcorn cupcakes were one of the entries. Find tips on how to make them (easily!) HERE at A … Read More...
Felt Gift Envelopes tutorial
I am always thinking of new ways to wrap gifts, and this is a unique and colorful way to present a gift for an occasion. Felt comes in many colors and textures, so your choices are limitless. If you get … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: 3-Hour Sundress for little girls
Sarah from Sew Saucy guest blogs over at Made by Heidi with a tutorial showing how to make this pretty 3-Hour Sundress for little girls. I LOVE the extra long length!! Wear it in the summer as a sundress, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Boy’s cuff watch
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shares a tutorial for making a boy’s cuff watch. The no-frill, athletic look is sure to appeal to even the coolest guy. Even better, you can make one out of items you can … Read More...