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]
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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...
More free cross-stitch charts
(1) Mésange et muguet from plaisirdecreer
(2) Muguet de Mai from Arachné en son jardin
(3) Cuisine from Le blog de carmela
(4) Chien from Le blog de kali
(5) ABC Printemps from Les petites croix de Symiote
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It’s Back… The Jell-O Mold Competition
It’s that time of year again. Time for Jell-O. The Jell-O Mold Competition. (My how quickly a year flies. It seems like just yesterday I posted on this. And then this featuring last year’s winners.) The competition is held … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a tea tray ensemble
Lisa Cox shares a tutorial for this Breakfast in Bed ensemble over at QFD Creative. The ensemble includes everything you need to set a pretty tea tray – a crochet-edged fabric napkin, an appliqued tray cloth, and a patchwork … Read More...
Inspiration: Alma Stoller
New Beads on the Block by Alma Stoller
Tutorial: Car Diddy Bag
Jenny Garland shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop for making this Car Diddy bag. This handy bag hangs over the back of a car seat and serves equally well as a toy bag or a litter bag … Read More...
Project Video and Freebie: Stamped Purse Card and Template
Join Judi from Judi Kins for a fun heat embossing video where she’ll show you how to do a super cool technique called patent leather embossing to make a purse card, there is even a free downloadable template for the … Read More...
Free charts: Mother’s Day
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
DIY: Creamy Walnut Lip Butter
The Natural Beauty Workshop shares a recipe for Creamy Walnut Lip Butter on their blog. Made with intensely moisturizing Pistachio and Macadamia Nut Butters, this nutty scented lip balm is said to have a rich, creamy flavor that will keep … Read More...
Tutorial: Dress up a pair of flip flops
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to dress up a pair of plain flip flops with the addition of some pretty fabric and trim. This is a quick, easy no-sew project. The white eyelet and jute she used in … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible tablecloth
Sew4Home shows how to make this reversible tablecloth. Contrast fabric peeks out at the corner flounces. What a fun look! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, reversible, table, tablecloth, corner, flounce[/tags]
Tutorial: Lace doily coasters
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff continues the Celebrating Mom series with a tutorial showing how to make these lace doily coasters. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]
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