I love this idea of taking older books andturningthem into storybook puzzle blocks! Mother*Lode gives you the tutorial..AND, she is also doing a giveaway for some blocks she has already made..just click here.
Tutorial: Heat Wave Halter from a man’s buttondown shirt
Is the summertime heat getting you down? Michelle from jakboutique and My Gramma Said shares a tutorial for making this cute Heat Wave Halter from a man’s buttondown shirt. Go to the tutorial.
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Life-Size Candyland Board Game
This backyard Candyland contains 17 micro gardens that mimic each section of the board game through theme, smell and color. Learn more HERE at Craftster and see a video on its creation at Ohdeedoh.
[tags]Candyland, games, gardens, backyard[/tags]
New Release: The Stamps of Life
(image by Stamps of Life and Jeanne Strieff)
The Stamps of Life has three new clear stamp sets: a fun robot set, a holiday icons set and a cool expressions set. The robots and icons are also available as digital … Read More...
New Rebecca Magazine – Online Review
Go here for a page by page “mini” review to the new Rebecca!
And click here for this free Hoodie pattern from the magazine!
DIY Clocks: 5 Different Ways
I have several different clocks to show you, all have a different twist, but all are fabulous.
Welcome to our DIY Clock Roundup! Time is a precious commodity, and what better way to keep track of it than with a … Read More...
Update: Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge
Look! It’s another faceless dolly made by yours truly for the Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge! Actually, the reason I’m showing the picture isn’t because of the dolly, it’s because of the dress. This is the dress I designed … Read More...
Gone Fishin’!
Originally uploaded by SandrART
Fishes in all colors and sizes by SandrART!
It makes me think of lazy weekends on a boat.
Click the picture to check out more of the artist’s work.
Eco-Felt Spiky Swine-Flu Jacket Warns People to Stay Away
You never know what artists and designers will come up with using felt. Check out “Chic Peak” and read the article and watch the video about the jacket. What a fun jacket to wear and show off in.
From task … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
(1) Bouquet de Marguerites from Le blog de Les broderies de vayou
(2) Ballon de foot from Le blog de Mamou
(3) Sieste de Chien from un jour, une grille
(4) BISCORNU from les loisirs abbygaelle
(5) Trio coccinelles from … Read More...
Farm Sweets Stand
I adore this “General Store” sweets farm stand. Not only are the farm-themed treats adorable, but the packaging and display is horribly clever. The party was created by Send in the Clowns Events, photographed by The Pixel Studio. … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork tote with oversized grommets
Jamie from Sunflower Seeds and Sunflower Quilts guest blogs over at Moda Bake Shop with a tutorial for making this patchwork tote bag. The straps are attached to the body of the bag through oversized grommets. What a cool look! … Read More...
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Learn how to make these cupcakes topped with ice cream cones (made with wafer cookies) HERE at Woman’s Day.
[tags]summer, cupcakes, ice cream cones, wafer cookies, chocolate[/tags]
Guest Totes to Match Your City
Match your wedding guest hotel gifts to your host city icons. 100 Layer Cake offers some examples of how to include famous foods from your city in wedding totes. So far they have Chicago (with Metropolis Coffee, Frango chocolate, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a flat iron pouch
Char from Crap I’ve Made guest blogs over at It’s a Good Day with a tutorial showing how to make this pouch for a flat iron. It’s part of the Christmas In July series. If you know someone who uses … Read More...
Sushi for Kids
Learn how to make a kid-friendly version of sushi (that is, without the raw fish) HERE at Food Mayhem.
[tags]sushi, kids[/tags]
Tutorial: Easy D-ring Scrappy Belt
Christine from From an Igloo guest blogs over at seven thirty three with a tutorial showing how to make this pretty patchwork D-ring belt. You can use a charm pack to get coordinated “scraps” or be more adventurous and raid … Read More...
Freebie and Project: Stamped Beach Tote
(image by Inkadinkado)
What a fun tote to carry your towel and flip flops to the beach in! Go to Inkadinkado to find a fee printable waves stencil along with directions on how to stencil and stamp your own tote. … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini-wallet for your essentials
Shelley Detton from 7 Layer Studio shares a tutorial on her blog for making this fun mini-wallet, sized to fit in her Infinity Tote bag. This little bitty wallet is just big enough to hold a driver’s license and a … Read More...