Here’s a fun sewing project for all you Star Trek fans out there! Katie from punk projects shows how to make this apron inspired by a Starfleet officer’s uniform. Now if only you could outfit your kitchen with a working … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a colorful floral neckline for a t-shirt
Madeline from Uber Chic for Cheap made this gorgeous t-shirt with colorful floral appliques around the neckline. She was inspired by a similar shirt she saw at a favorite retail store. Rather than plunking down the money to buy the … Read More...
Giveaway: Zippered makeup bag
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini is giving away two zippered makeup bags on her blog. The first is a zippered pouch made in a fabric of your choice (from Quilting Lodge). The second is the one pictured on her giveaway … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated lumbar pillow
Sew4Home show how make this pleated lumbar pillow. (The pleats are on the white portion of the example pillow, so they’re hard to see in the photo.) This would make a lovely addition to your bed linens. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Aunt Flo’s Felt Personal Purse
How many times have you gone somewhere and forgot a personal item and have to go to the store or ask someone for assistance? Well ladies with this darling bag you will always be ready. The tutorial comes from Salihan … Read More...
Quick Cupcake Couture
Visit Momologie for a handy roundup of resources to turn your cupcakes into couture treats with store-bought decorations. And find tips on making your own. Check out the fabulous ideas HERE.
[tags]cupcakes, decorations, flowers, royal icing, gum paste, fondant[/tags]
How to Make Chocolate Bowls. Without the Balloons.
I believe ’tis standard practice to make chocolate bowls with balloons, sure. (See my former post HERE and bakerella’s recent chocolate cups HERE). But what if there is nary a … Read More...
6 Week Mini Challenge From The Loopy Ewe
Sheri, over at the Loopy Ewe, has a new 6 Week Mini Challenge for you! Here’s the Challenge: Knit a short-sleeved or sleeveless summer sweater/tank between now and July 1st.
Here’s the details: http://www.theloopyewe.com/sheri/category/contest
Who’s in?
Make Food Fun
Check out this photo gallery of ideas to make food fun from Family Fun. Find the slideshow HERE.
[tags]kids, fun, banana, cucumber[/tags]
New Release: Whiff of Joy Stamps
Whiff of Joy has a brand new collection of Get Well stamps, I love their Henry mouse stamps, he’s so sweet! Click here for their UK website or you can find their new stamp in the states at All that … Read More...
Dandelade? Lemonlion? Well, It’s Dandelion Lemonade
Learn how to make dandelion lemonade HERE at Learning Herb, found via The Crafty Crow.
[tags]dandelion, summer, lemonade[/tags]
Bean Bag Numbers
This is a great craft to help your children learn about numbers! Create Studio shows you how! Perfect for a classroom game, or at home!
Cupcake Liner Flowers
Creative Jewish Mom has a cute little craft using cupcake flower liners. Perfect for welcoming Spring!
Stitched Alphabet Book
I thought this book was such a great inspiration for making one for your child. This is not a children’s craft, but it will definitely help a young child learn their alphabet and about texture.
Craftzine is the place for … Read More...
Beads on the Space Shuttle – Go Judy Carlson!
Go Judy!! This is such a great story. The cutest bead by bead maker extraordinaire, Judy Carlson, of jujeebeads.com, and president of the So Cal Flame Surfers, the local chapter of the International Society of Glass Bead Makers, are … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Reversible swim cover-up
Jenny Garland shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop for making these cute swim reversible swim cover-ups for little girls. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Moda Bake Shop]
Looking for more Swimsuit sewing patterns? Check … Read More...
Yum!
No fat, no sugar, and you’ll even burn calories knitting these yummy treats!
The pattern is available over at Lynne’s Pattern Parlor, here
Hand and Scrunched Paper Tree
This project is so cute and perfect for many ages! Visit Paper Crafts for Children to see how!
Sewing Project for Kids
This is a great first sewing project for kids…I knew my foam sheets would come in handy! Visit Skip to My Lou for the how to!
Tutorial: Easy applique with fusible webbing
Beth from Project: Project guest blogs over Come and See the Seitz with a tutorial showing how to use fusible webbing to make cute appliques for your sewing project. Get the how-to.
[photo from Come and See … Read More...