Family Fun never disappoints with clever (kid-friendly) holiday treats. Find all kinds of Valentine’s goodies HERE, like these rose cupcakes made from Fruit Rolls.
[tags]Valentine’s Day, roses, cupcakes[/tags]
Idea For A Sweater-Redo….
Cool story! Pieces of knitting found in attic, disassembled and remade into something useful!
http://papgenamadeit.blogspot.com/2010/01/o-sotao-da-minha-sogra-my-mother-in.html
Tutorial: Making Decoupage Glue
Let’s face it. We scrapbookers like to cover anything within reach with our pretty papers! This tutorial from e-how can help! Learn how to make your own decoupage glue for all those altered projects. Click here to go to tutorial
Freebie: 2010 Calendar
Download this food and recipe themed calendar from the Cottage Industrialist. Each page prints onto a letter sized sheet. Click here to go to download.
Cupcakes-on-a-Stick (and Deep Fried)
I think I just need to plan to report on every single Serious Eats post by CakeSpy‘s Jessie Oleson. It’s a well-established fact that food taste better on a stick. And deep fried. Find the how-tos for making these … Read More...
Scrap Fabric Heart Wreath…Kid Friendly
This heart wreath looks too good on a door to be this simple.
Little Birdie Secrets shows you the How To over at Living With Lindsay for her 2010 start to her Teach Me Tuesday series. Check out both blogs…it’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Envelope Liners
Debee Campos, of the Kenner Road Design team, shows how to make these envelope liners. Click here to go to tutorial
Tutorial: Lengthen t-shirt sleeves to create a layered look
A short-sleeved t-shirt can become a long-sleeved tee with a simple addition to each sleeve. The end result is a layered look. This is also a great way to squeeze another season out of a shirt that your child has … Read More...
Read a review of the Dritz Bound Buttonhole vintage sewing tool
Sarai from Colette Patterns gives a review of the Dritz Bound Buttonhole tool. These are no longer produced and can be difficult to find, but from the sound of her review they’re certainly something to be on the lookout for. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Sew a pleated pinafore for girls
LiEr from ikat bag continues her Winter Dress series on her blog with a tutorial and free pattern for making this pleated pinafore. What I love about a pinafore like this is that it’s an all-season dress. Wear it layered … Read More...
New Photography Blog: Beyond Snapshots
Rachel and Peta have started this new blog Beyond Snapshots to teach regular people how to take their fancy cameras off Auto, and get fantastic shots of their kids. This sounds like a perfect resource for scrapbookers! Click here to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Crib toy and book organizer
Jess from Bits for Baby and The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie tells how you can create this handy organizer that hangs in a crib and holds baby’s toys and books. Go to the tutorial.
Recycled Milk Container Craft…Dump Truck
Plaid Kids Craft Blog found this great post over at Origami Mommy where she shows you how to turn a milk container into a dump truck…such a great idea for re-using and making use of materials we all have. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – MaSte
Get more inspiration from her galleries: here and here; and her blog.
New Classes at Vitrum Studios
Registration began today for new classes at Vitrum Glass in Maryland, good for those of you on the east coast. Vitrum offers a wide variety of glass and jewelry making classes. they offer many supplies and equipment are a Bullseye … Read More...
Get some tips for sewing with boiled wool
Threads Magazine shares some tips for sewing with boiled wool. If you’re using this warm but challenging fabric in your winter sewing projects, you’ll want to check them out. Go to the article.
[photo from Threads Magazine]
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Free pattern: Reader’s book bag
Dorinda from Flower Girl Designs offers a free pattern on her blog for making this Reader’s Book Bag. The Tumbler Block patchwork pattern is a fun way to combine prints on the outside of the bag. On the inside, a … Read More...
Paint Stick Snowmen..Adorable
Amanda from Crafts by Amanda is amazing. She never ceases to amaze me with the creative ideas she comes up with for kids crafts.
If you have some time, I suggest you head over to her blog and write down … Read More...
Martin Luther King Day Craft…Preschool
The Ramblings of a Crazy Woman took a picture of this craft her child made at school and I just had to post on it. Such a great simple idea that gets a big point across. Check it out!… Read More...
Tutorial: Tote bag with matching game and tic-tac-toe boards
Madeline AKA The Barefoot Mama from Barefoot Childhood shows how she made this felt tote bag for her little man. One side features a tic-tac-toe board, and the other a matching games. The pieces can all be stored within the … Read More...