How big would dad’s smile be if he woke up to be awarded with this trophy! Check out Kaboose to see how to make it!
Recycled Kids Craft
Who knew anything from McD’s could be turned into a cute little craft. See what she made these little fridge magnets out of over at My Little Sprouts…love em!
Marshmallow Letters
Oh how I wish it were chillier when I see such lovely things as these alphabet marshmallows. A definite bookmark for me. Learn how to make them HERE at raspberri cupcakes.
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Seaweed Jelly Koi Fish
Learn how to make these cute koi fish from Agar-agar (seaweed jelly) HERE at Selby’s Food Corner.
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Art Class – Corn Syrup Paintings
I have never seen this idea before, and I love the way the pictures come out. Your kids will have a blast doing this project! Check out eighteen25 to see how to make them!
Where the princess keeps her lipstick
I regulary drool over Karen Ruane‘s embroidery — usually on white silk — piled and folded and photographed to perfection. Today, she shows us what happens when those sumptuous fabrics are turned into little clutch purses. Fit for a … Read More...
Inspiration: Resurrection Fern
Oh, my! Look what Margaret Oomen did! See many more amazing things on her Resurrection Fern blog.
Cross-stitch charts for half price
Radical Cross Stitch — being in the southern hemisphere — is having a Brrrr It’s Chilly Winter Sale. Kakariki says,
… Read More...Heads up pattern nerds, for a strictly limited time, all Radical Cross Stitch E-Patterns are HALF PRICE! Yip I’m
How to make perfect knots
The trick to making perfect French knots and bullions is using the right needle. Get the facts from Mary Corbet at Needle ‘n’ Thread.
Learn to make ribbon flowers
Cassandra of My Artful Adventures writes:
… Read More...I offer monthly ezines with tutorials. I am doing a ezine for June themed around ribbon roses. I think that there is a lot of interest in ribbon flowers right now, and hope to
Glassphemy…what would you make with broken glass?
Over at Readymade magazine they like recycling. No, they really like recycling! So they were asking, “What would you make with broken glass?” They even have a contest in conjunction with Macro-Sea, they are putting on a contest. But first … Read More...
Tutorial: Seamless Ring Using a Disc Cutter
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I don’t have much experience with disc cutters myself, but this in an interesting tutorial from Rio Grande on how to make a seamless ring using a disc cutter. It looks pretty easy and much faster than trying … Read More...
Needle felting DVD giveaway at Felt Alive
Did you ever want to join a felting class and just don’t have the time or there is none in your area? Well, how about having a felting teacher in your home 24/7? Kay Petal’s in holding a DVD giveaway … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy bubble skirt for girls
Stacy from Apple Tree Boutique and Patchyapple shows how to make an easy bubble skirt for girls. All it takes is two rectangles of knit fabric. This is a quick, easy sewing project great for beginners or anyone wanting … Read More...
Freebie: Party Hat Template from Jessica Sprague
Jessica Sprague is celebrating three years of her website this week, and as part of the celebration you can download this free template for a party hat. The template comes in both hybrid and digital versions and will be available … Read More...
Sewing Tutoria: Fruit Salad baby hats
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots guest blogs on luvinthemommyhood with a tutorial showing how to make fruit-themed baby hats. These are SO cute!! She shows how to make strawberry, blueberry, apple, and orange hats. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Free pattern: DIY Diaper Cover
The next time you make a cute little baby dress, how about making a matching diaper cover? Click over to Prudent Baby to get a free pattern for a DIY Diaper Cover. Go to the free pattern.
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Tutorial: Make a gathered A-line skirt
Phiphi fromChez Vies and Indya Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog for making a simple gathered A-line skirt. She shows how to create a flared pattern piece so that there is more fullness at the bottom without creating … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own monogrammed pattern weights
I love using pattern weights when cutting out pattern pieces from fabric, but to purchase them as a set is ridiculously expensive. Junie Moon shows how to make your own weights from heavy washers. They’re perfectly serviceable straight from the … Read More...
Inspiration and New Release: Lollipop Holder for MFT
How cute is this!?! Visit Stamp Owl Studio’s blog to see this adorable Lollipop holder she made using a new Pure Innocence stamp from My Favorite Things. Then pop over to MFT and see all their new stamps.
-Heather