Learn how to make these cute watermelon cookies HERE at Amanda’s Cookin. And for more watermelon inspiration check out this roundup from the archives.
[tags]watermelon, cookies, smoothies[/tags]
Tutorial: Tea stain inexpensive lace for a headband with a vintage look
Claire from Blah to TADA! shows how to use leftover tea bags to give inexpensive lace a vintage look. She uses her lace to make a quick headband, but you could use this on any kind of project where you … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric strawberry keychains
user Brenda D. shows how to make these cute little fabric strawberries. She uses her for keychains, but you could also use them as small pincushions or as play food for a toy kitchen. Go to the tutorial.
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Tinfoil Art
I just had to search around the Eighteen 25 blog to see what other great ideas were there, and I found this one as well. The kids projects came out so beautiful! The original idea is found here at Scrumdilly-do!… Read More...
Freebie: Movie Inspired Download
Visit Scrap N Fonts to download these free movie inspired borders and words, click here.
-Heather
Free charts: Cross-stitch and blackwork
Leopard Print Make Up & Nails
I’m not sure how practical Leopard Print Eye Make Up is for everyday wear. But it definitely is an artistic expression that is nothing if not eye-catching. If you’re feeling especially wild, why not pair your leopard print eye make … Read More...
New Release: Lost Coast Stamps
Lost Cost Rubber Stamps carries wonderful vintage, artsy and nostalgic stamp images and their new releases are just wonderful, including several Alice in Wonderland stamps and some fun Mother Goose images too. Click here to see all that’s new.
-Heather
Sugru – Hack Things Better and Giveaway
sugru
Originally uploaded by Minnibird
I saw Sugru at Maker Faire this year. I snuck off to buy some for my husband for Father’s Day and then when I got home it turned out he had already bought himself some!… Read More...
Grapes Centerpiece
I’m loving this simple, sweet centerpiece made from grapes (I’m picturing a lovely summer outdoor fete or a vineyard wedding…). Find the how-tos HERE at All You.
[tags]grapes, centerpieces[/tags]
Homemade Pinata
Make your own pinata found here at Scrumdillydo. Who doesn’t love a pinata right? While your visiting this site, you might want to take a peek around, its pretty great for ideas and inspiration!
Tutorial: Pretty purse with woven ribbon and bow
Cut Out + Keep user Jenny B. shows how to make this pretty purse. Two-sided ribbon is woven through slits cut in the body of the purse (use a buttonhole for better wear), and is tied into an oversized bow. … Read More...
An Important Warning to Handmade Artists and Crafters! Please Read and Pass it on…
The Funky Felter is sharing a warning about safe guarding your online art work.
Well, to make a little bit longer story shorter, I was contacted by a lovely fellow Flickr user to let me know that there’s an Etsy … Read More...
More Treats for the Grad
Visit Family Fun for a roundup of clever sweets and foods to make for the graduate HERE, like this diploma cake or these balloon cupcakes.
[tags]balloons, cupcakes, diploma, cake, graduation[/tags]
Tips for Buying a Wedding Cake
Liz Shim, of Eat Cake Be Merry, offers some great tips on what you need to know before choosing a wedding cake. View the advice HERE at The Cinderella Project.
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Tutorial: Scrappy quilted placemat
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...