Editor’s note: The tutorial linked to in this post is no longer available.
We’ve all seen the pillowcase dress for little girls, but what about the grown-ups? Potholes & Pantyhose shows how you can turn a vintage pillowcase into a … Read More...
New Release: Wild Rose Stamps
(images by Wild Rose)
Wild Rose stamps has just released lots of great new images, a fun group of stamps geared for the men in your life and super cute Milton bear holiday stamps, check them out by clicking here… Read More...
Flowery Summer Rolls
I’ve seen so much lately with edible flowers, and understandably so. They add just the right amount of gorgeous. Like these summer rolls with edible flowers peeking through the rice paper wrappers. Find the how-tos HERE at Cranky Cakes.… Read More...
Review and Giveaway: Kellie Christie – A brand of her own
Kellie Christie – Jewellery Designer
Kellie Christie started making jewellery just 6 years ago and has since created a mini brand all of her own.
Kellie has a background in fine art and majored in printmaking but her passion today … Read More...
Family Tree Displays
Kristyn over at Lil’ Luna actually makes and sells these wonderful family forever boards, but she was gracious enough to provide a tutorial for you here.
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise made this modern family tree to … Read More...
Cake Plates and Cupcake Platters
I’m a baker. I love cakes, and cupcakes rock too. I love looking for pretty and creative ways to display desserts, especially if I can save a buck or maybe even make it myself. Cake plates and cupcake platters are … Read More...
Making Natural Dog Shampoos & Pet Care Products
While you are whipping up handmade skin care goodies for yourself, why not take some time to treat your best friend to something special as well? Learn how on The Natural Beauty Workshop blog.
Looking for pet supplies, toys, … Read More...
Time to Sign Up for Fall Classes at Bullseye Portland
The schedule for fall classes is up at Bullseye and it’s a great selection. Having just taken a series of classes there I highly recommend making the trip over there if you’re not already in Portland. Their facility is “heaven … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew netbook case from a fabric placemat
Heather from Dollar Store Crafts guest blogs over at According the Kelly with a tutorial showing how to make a netbook case from a fabric placemat. The closure is made with sticky-back Velcro, so no sewing is required, though you … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a baby sling
Sarah from Dolls & Daydreams and Dolly Donations shows how to make a sling for carrying your baby. The sling allows you to carry baby all snuggled up against your body while still keeping your hands free. The picture here … Read More...
Make a big mess
One of our favorite things to do around here is to make a gigantic mess. Over the weekend I let my kid spill out a giant box of packing peanuts and he rampaged around in them breaking them up into … Read More...
A fishy discount for you
Ellie of Bustle and Sew is offering her blog readers a discount on this charming fish pattern. She says,
… Read More...I’m very pleased with them – they were great fun to make and look really effective hanging in a bunch –
How old is macrame?
If you happen to be a child of the 1970s, you may think macrame was invented in that decade to hang potted plants and decorate swag lamps. But, in fact, macrame is an ancient craft with an international background. Enjoy … Read More...
Freebie: Owl Digital Stamp
(image by Sylvie Ashton)
Click here to download this cute owl digital stamp for free at The Creative Mind of Sylvie blog.
-Heather
Looking for more Owl themed papers, stamps and embellishments? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
Zebra Resist
I love what you can do with a white crayon and some imagination. Here, That Artist Woman creates an amazing zebra with newspaper… check it out!
Sea Shell Art
If you live by the beach, here is a great project to do with your children. They will love painting the shells and then arranging them into something great! Visit Alpha Mom to see how its done.
Good Old Fashioned Lollipops
Revive the classics with homemade sugar lollipops. Find the recipe HERE at Bird Crafts.
[tags]sugar, lollipops, candy, homemade[/tags]
Inspiration: Cool Beads
Anthropologie jewelry has been a huge source of inspiration for crafter/bloggers out there, and this season’s jewelry will not let you down.
I am inspired by this double torsade necklace made of fresh, cool colored acrylic beads. I would love … Read More...
Make Your Own Sanding Sugar
Learn how to color your own sanding sugar HERE at Bake at 350. (And you’ll also find some cookie inspiration for using your sugars there, too.)
[tags]sanding sugars, cookie decorating, DIY, food coloring, sprinkles[/tags]
Free Yarn (with purchase) From Darn Good Yarn!
Nicole, over at Darn Good Yarn, does a really cool thing! She says; “Darn Good Yarn prides itself on providing you with fairly traded and child labor free yarns. Falling back on her experience with Around the Om… Read More...