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.
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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]
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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.
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Tutorial: How to clean your iron
Ironing is crucial to the success of a sewing project, but we often get so wrapped up in our love for fabrics, and machines, and gadgets that we forget that these workshorses need maintenance to continue to function properly. Head … Read More...
New Stamp Catalog: Close to My Heart
Close to My Heart has just released their new summer Idea Book and Catalog for 2010, it’s full of lots of new scrapbook kits, clear stamps, embellishments, ideas and techniques. You can flip through the catalog on-line by clicking here… Read More...
Get a chance to splurge on fabric
Jojo’s online quilt shop is having a sale through May 15 – you get a free fat quarter with every purchase. But something else that does not expire – they have a drawing every month for a $50 shopping spree. … Read More...
Freebie: Celebrate Flag Template
Download this printable flag template by Rhonna Farrer of House of Three. You can see a idea here of how they can be used. Click here to go to download.
Giveaway: $10 Gift Certificate
Simple Scrapper is giving away a $10 gift certificate to any online digital scrapbooking store. Click here to find out how to enter. Hurry! Entries close today May 11th at 9am Central!
Inspiration du Jour – Having a Ball
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Creative and Unusual Soap Designs
Toxel.com has a great collection of Creative and Unusual Soap Designs. My husband recently convinced me to watch all Star Wars movies, so I’m especially liking the Darth Vader soaps!
Sewing Pattern: Leisurely shirred sundress for girls
Jennifer Casa from J*Casa Handmade shares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for her Leisurely shirred sundress for girls. What a carefree look for summer! Go to the free pattern.
[photo from Sew, Mama, Sew!]
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Tutorial: Monthly dressmaking sew-along with Kathleen from Grosgrain
Did you know that Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tum Tum Tree has started a monthly dressmaking sew-along? It’s called A Frock by Friday, and each week long sew-along walks through the steps of creating a dress from a different … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girls’ bubble shorts from a pair of pants
Rachel from Sew Ambitious shows how to transform a pair of pants into a pair of bubble shorts for little girls. I love the contrast band at the bottom! This quick refashion is a great way to repurpose a pair … Read More...
Tutorial: Clothespin bag from a hand towel
Jeanine from Fireflies & Jellybeans shows how easy it is to make a clothespin bag from a hand towel. You can make one in just 15 minutes! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Fireflies & Jellybeans]
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DIY Macaron Tower
Visit Project Wedding to learn how to create your own macaron tower for your dessert table. Find the how-tos HERE. The how-tos were created for Project Wedding by Macaron de Paris, Merci New York, and Oh Darling! … Read More...
Suzan Rezac: Japanese Metal Inlay Techniques
If you are interested in learning this amazing technique, you can learn it at the 92nd Street Y, during this one week course taught by Suzan Rezac. You can also sign up for other summer session courses here.