Visit the Pink Persimmon blog to find instructions from Kristie Larson to make this totally adorable painted, decoupaged and stamped step stool. I love the colors in this project, what a sweet idea!
-Heather
APRIL GIVEAWAY – WEEK #4
First is this little Coats and Clark book from 1967
. It’s mostly knit, but has several crochet patterns, including some lovely afghan stitch mittens. The other 11 books are old copies of Workbasket Magazine. These are not in mint … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Letterpress Using Stamps
Julie has posted a great tutorial on the Banana Frog blog showing how to achieve a letterpress effect with your alphabet and word stamps. Click here to go to tutorial
Freebie: Mother’s Day Word Art
Download this free customizable word art from Lovely Bud just in time for Mother’s Day. The image can be downloaded as a JPEG or PDF, and can be used as a photo prop or on cards and scrapbook pages. Click … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – My Baby
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Looking for Baby themed papers, stickers and embellishments? Check some of our favorite baby-themed designs out on Scrapbook.com
Soap Making Demo at The HodgePodgery
The HodgePodgery, an artisan shop located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, recently announced that a soap making demo will be held on May 21st from 6-9pm. Join Jana MacGinnes and Barbara Kline from Soap Du Jour as they take you through … Read More...
Tutorial Time – Spectrum Glass and Mediterranean Mosaic
Here’s another of my, “While I was in Las Vegas at Glass Craft” posts. What can I say, there was a lot to see. So I picked up some project sheets to share with all of you from Spectrum Glass… Read More...
Unique Tree Craft
ikat bag has some incredible craft (just one among many many others) that I just had to share! These trees are like little paper works of art…you HAVE to check out her blog…you will be inspired to say the least!… Read More...
Band-Aid Butterflies
If you are a mom ( or a teacher) then you definitely have these craft/emergency items somewhere in your reach! No Time for Flash Cards has an intriguing idea for butterflies for those children( mine included) who love to play … Read More...
Duct Tape Wallet
This project would be is perfect for the older child finally ready to keep money on themselves and learn how to be thrifty…first by making their own wallet!! Crafts by Amanda is were you can find this great in depth … Read More...
Spring Butterfly Craft
This craft is great for some Springtime inspiration! Perfect to hang around a classroom or bedroom too! Bo Bunny shows you how!
Cardboard Tube Giraffe
This is such a cute project for teaching children about giraffes! Visit Crafts by Amanda to see how she made it! It would be great to make this as a horse too! I love the yarn for the mane!
Margaritas!
Find a gallery of ten margaritas for Cinco de Mayo HERE at the Food Network that make me want to reach into my computer for a cocktail. Pictured: The jalapeno margarita.
[tags]margaritas, cocktails, cinco de mayo[/tags]
April Challenge at Polymer Clay Central
The entries for the April Polymer Clay Central Challenge are up! The theme this month was “Animals,” and there are some great entries!
Click here to head over to the contest page and vote for your favorite!
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Ta Dah! Patchwork cake
Look what Bernise submitted to Sunday Sweets at Cake Wrecks. Makers Heather Corbett and Carol did a great job – check out the tiny stitches on the baby blanket and how it extends past the sides of the plate. … Read More...
New Website: Copic Markers
If you love to color your stamped images with Copic markers or if you’re interested in learning what these popular markers are all about you need to check out the brand new design of the iCopic website. There are new … Read More...
Tutorial: Tunic dress from a t-shirt
Cut Out + Keep user Rosie M. shows how to turn a plain boxy t-shirt into this fabulous tunic dress. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Rosie M. on Cut Out + Keep]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, tunic, dress, … Read More...
Free pattern: Birdie and fish fleece pillows
You can find a free pattern and instructions for making these birdie and fish fleece pillows over at Better Homes & Gardens. Go to the pattern and instructions.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing … Read More...
Inspiration: Inspireco
Shadowboxing by Amy of inspireco
Tutorial: Sew a round luggage tag
If you’ve got a plain black suitcase, then you know how difficult it can be to tell your suitcase apart from all the other plain black suitcases in the baggage claim area. Craft Apple shows how to make a round … Read More...