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Soap Frosting 3 More Ways
Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove wrote a guest post for Soap Queen showing several ways to use a simple soap frosting recipe. She details how to create Soap Meringues (pictured), Soap Marshmallows, and Fluffy Fillings.
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Handmade, ethically sourced, recycled beads, You can’t get better than that!
Mzuribeads paper beaders live in the village of Ndejje, Uganda, where they roll paper beads from strips of recycled magazines and posters.
The director began this business with the … Read More...
Fall Classes Listed at Vitrum Studios
It’s that time of year when new class schedules are posted. And the selection over at Vitrum Studios looks like a very good time. I like the idea of a trouble shooting class. What a great subject? Haven’t you wondered … Read More...
Children’s Book-Inspired Cakes
Check out this collection of children’s book-inspired cakes by Coco Cake featured at Ohdeedoh, such as this Richard Scarry car cake.
[tags]kids, cake decorating, books[/tags]
Tutorial: Girl’s pleated uniform skirt for back-to-school
Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this pleated uniform skirt. What a smart skirt for back-t0-school! Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!]
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Tutorial: Folded and twisted fabric flowers
These pretty little flowers look like they’re tied up in knots. Really, they’re folded and stitched to create the shape. Little Treasures shows how to make them. These would make great embellishments for garments or bags! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Frozen BLT
Check out this (winning) entry to a Farmer’s Market Holy Tomato! contest by Salty Seattle: a frozen version of the BLT. Really. So clever. Find the winning dessert? Lunch? HERE, as well as a recipe for candied … Read More...
Food Photography: Backgrounds
More food photography tips! Find a tutorial on photographing backgrounds HERE at gimme some oven.
[tags]food photography[/tags]
Tutorial: Reversible clutch with magnetic closure
Carolina from Expect Moore shows how to make this reversible clutch purse. A magnetic closure works no matter which way the clutch is turned. How cool is that? Get the tute.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, reversible, purse, pouch, magnetic, snap[/tags]
Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make your bra straps pretty
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make your bra straps pretty. That way, they won’t look silly when they’re peeking out from your tank tops. Brilliant!! Go to the tutorial.
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Ice Cream Apple Bites
I love love love these little ice cream apples for back to school from pen and paper flowers. But wait! They get even cuter (if that’s possible). See? Find the how-tos here.
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KAL With Knit Picks….
5 Knit Alongs, 1 Crochet Along and 1 Spin Along, going on over at Knit Picks Right Now.
Getting Ghoulish Felting Tutorials
It is chilly here in Ohio today and my thoughts turn to Halloween and we crafters will start on our scary projects. Check out Cut Out + Keep and find some of the projects pictured and more. Have fun and … Read More...
Will it Waffle?
Every wonder what will waffle? Or rather, what won’t? Scroll through the Waffleizer web site for some waffle experimenting. The project is done… as of yesterday…but there is tons of inspiring waffleizing history there, such as waffled mac n’ cheese… Read More...
Twinkie Minion Cupcakes
Find a yummy step-by-step tutorial to make these Minion cupcakes (from Twinkies
and candy) HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen, spotted on Gordon Gossip. And if you like these, don’t forget these cupcake toppers.
Driftwood Horses
Earlier this week I posted about email images I had received, pictures of the amazing pencil lead sculptures of Dalton Ghetti. Today I’m sharing with you some more mouth dropping art, this time from sculptor Heather Jansch. Heather makes life … Read More...
Contest: Craft for Cause
Jo Anns is giving you and your favorite charity a chance to win big prizes in their Crafting for a Cause contest. Here’s what they have to say about it:
“Contest Dates
· Crafting contest begins August 15, 2010 and … Read More...
Starburst Twig Wreath
I’m in love with this wreath. It would look totally fabulous hanging in my bathroom! A great project using nature as a medium.
Head over to The Painted Hive to see how Kristine made this starburst twig wreath.
Surfer Boy Bedroom Makeover
Ellie’s son outgrew his childhood character room and needed a change. So she went to work and transformed this little boy room into a room that he can grow into for years to come. Totally cool Ellie.
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