The fabulous Ayumi from Pink Penguin joins the Spice Up Your Kitchen series at Noodlehead with a tutorial showing how to make a scrappy quilted placemat. Strips of patchwork create a splash of color down each side. Go to the … Read More...
Hot Rocks
Here’s a hot project that Eighteen 25 found here. These rocks seem like the perfect cool down activity for the end of a fun filled summer day!
Note: Parental supervision is definitely required for this activity.
Tutorial: Fix a gaping waistband on a pair of jeans
Nothing ruins an otherwise perfect jeans fit than a gaping waistband. You know, the ones that allow someone to look down and see your underwear? Brenda from Whosies & Whatnots has a solution for that, and shares a tutorial on … Read More...
New Release: Nature Stamps from Northwoods
Northwoods stamps has just released some truly lovely stamps. The Nature’s Canvas images would be perfect for summer or Father’s Day cards. Click here to download their new spring catalog and see all these great new rubber stamps.
-Heather
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Free pattern: Robot applique
Who says robots are only for boys? Beth from Project: Project made this super cute robot dress for her little girl, and shares the pattern for the robot applique. Of course, there’s nothing stopping you from using it on a … Read More...
Free patterns: Hand embroidery
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...
Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired t-shirt with asymmetrical pleated neckline detail
Laurel from Dart and Gather shows how she made this stylish t-shirt with asymmetrical pleated trim added to the neckline. She was inspired by a similar shirt at J. Crew. It’s easily made from an existing t-shirt. Get the how-to… Read More...
Makeup Tips for Glasses Wearers
I come across a lot of makeup tips, but not a lot specifically for women that wear glasses. Beauty Fool shares a few tips for those who do wear glasses.
Friday Inspiration: Lothario’s Necklace
Originally uploaded by James Thurman
Here is a bit of fun Friday inspiration from James Thurman. If you love shoes and love jewelry, then this is the necklace for you! Made from high heels, pearls and silver, this necklace … Read More...
Do some good
If you are a bead artist, if is a great chance to do some good.
Beads of Courage provides art-in-medicine programs for children with serious illnesses. It seems like a really great program to help children throughout their treatments to … Read More...
GlassFest is ON!! Go to Corning!!
It started last light! GlassFest in the Gaffer District of Corning, NY. I’m so jealous! It’s a four day weekend of glass. OH MY GOD!! Like I didn’t get enough over at Bullseye last week. And can I go a … Read More...
Lookie what she’s making: 21 days of dresses
Melissa Caringer from Featherweight has set out on an ambitious sewing project at her blog 21 days 21 dresses. Her goal is to create 21 dresses in 21 days. Some are refashioned, some are made from scratch. Some are made … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Bow Non-slip Clippies
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these cute little non-slip bow clippies. These are great for baby girls’ hair that’s often so fine that it won’t hold other kinds of hair … Read More...
Water Soaker
How fun is the sponge craft! My girls would love this in the tub, the pool…puddles…you name it! Visit All Things Sun Shiney to see how simple they are to make!
Father’s Day Card Ideas
The Mad House has some really cute ideas for Father’s Day cards. Check out some of her ideas here. I love the feather card the most!
Flower Collage
I love that this project is so open ended and only has 3 materials! Let your children create and see how to start it with them on The Baby Bunch Blog.
Homemade Tea & Juice Dyes
Children love to participate in anything hands on…Now they can participate in dyeing fabric without having to worry about nasty chemicals. Check out Nature Craft to see all of the different colors you can create from nature!
Scratch Foam Block Printing
This technique is perfect for making Father’s Day cards…visit Craft-Project.com to see how simple this really is. Its also a great way to Re-use Styrofoam.
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Pounded Flower Bookmark
I think this craft is great for encouraging summer time reading…and being outdoors finding beautiful flowers! Head over to Think Crafts for the how to by Gillian!
Water Bottle Jacket
This is a great first summer kids project that your children can keep all summer. Visit Sparkle’s Studio to find out how to make this great craft.
