Denise from Mom in Madison created these sweet orange peel candles with beeswax. They’re perfect for the summer and help add a splash of cheer anywhere.
She cut the orange tops in zig zag patterns and took out the fruit … Read More...
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Fun Food Candles Offer Recipes on Labels
Are you tired of being teased with mouth watering food smells in candles? Cook With Lisa has combined her love of food with recipes and cooking lessons if you want them!
The scented candles offered so far at the shop … Read More...
SUMMER SPIDER STITCH – no spiders were harmed in the production of this garment!
Since I’ve been writing so much about crochet for summer lately, I got an email from my blogging ‘buddy’ Maria Merlino. She has designed this lovely ‘skirt’ which really would work well as a beach cover up. One thing I … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy bird softies
Salty Pineapple shows how to make these cute scrappy bird softies. You can make their bodies from solid pieces of fabric, or piece together your smaller bits for a scrappier look. They’re cute either way. Get the tute.
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THE GYPSY IN YOU – And A Special Offer
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If you have a gypsy in you, this designer’s got some goodies for you. Check out the items in her boutique at etsy.com here . Even if you don’t think of yourself as the free-spirited being that the term … Read More...
FRESH AND FANCY CROCHET
I just ran into this blog and I’m very taken with the designs I find there. To be honest, I haven’t purchased a pattern from this designer, but I’ll probably be doing so soon. As is my practice, I prefer … Read More...
Party Monday: Swanky!
“The guests had no common theme…It was as if the hostess had distributed her invitations while zig zagging through various bars; which was probably the case.” Truman Capote, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, 1958.
1. cocktails. Make classic 1960s cocktails … Read More...
DIY: Face Scrubs
What do oatmeal, pineapple, and sunflower seeds have in common? In this case, they can all be used in various face scrub recipes. Check out beautylish for three simple recipes that will gently exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin.
Tutorial: T-stitch
This week, Laura Wasilowski‘s Thread-u-cation Thursday tutorial is t-stitch. She says, “Simple to do and perfect for indicating veins on leaves, I’ve used it on this pineapple top. (Looks a little like a bad hair day on a Muppet.)” … Read More...
Aloha! Cupcakes.
Summer Paper Lanterns
I have previously posted about paper lanterns before, but thought this tutorial was nice and easy! Salty Pineapple is featured on Dollar Store Crafts where I found the post!
Review: Fortune Cookie Soap
Oklahoma-based Fortune Cookie Soap is a small company that offers wonderful, fun products. Their products are made with 100% vegetable oils and are SLES/SLS (Sodium Laureth Sulfate/Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) free and none are tested on animals, just on themselves and … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy envelope messenger bag
Nikki from Salty Pineapple shows a tutorial for a quick envelop-style messenger bag. She whipped one up as a birthday present. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Salty Pineapple]
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Tutorial: Make a big kid bib from a dishcloth
Nikki from Salty Pineapple made this “big kid bib” for her son who is getting old enough to feed himself. And with that big kid step you get big kid messes. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. … Read More...
Tutorial: Super simple tablerunner from dishtowels
Nikki from Salty Pineapple guest blogs over at Dollar Store Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a super simple tablerunner out of dishtowels. This is such an easy way to give your table a quick update! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Pot O’ Gold banner with ruffled rainbow
Nikki from Salty Pineapple shows how to make this St. Patrick’s day banner. It features a pot of gold at the end of a ruffled rainbow. Wouldn’t this be so cute on your front door? Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Road Trip Satchel
Nikki from Salty Pineapple shares a tutorial for making a Road Trip Satchel. Make one and fill it with coloring books, crayons, and other quiet entertainment for your child. Don’t save it just for road trips – take it with … Read More...
Tutorial: Wii remote applique for a t-shirt
Inspired by Celebrate the Boy month, Nikki from Salty Pineapple appliqued her son’s t-shirt with a Wii remote. How cool! She shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. Go to the tutorial.
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Last chance 2009 classes at Quilt University
From the Quilt University student newsletter, here are the listings of 2009 classes still available – last start date is October 30. Note: These are all online classes. Be sure you know you will have time to participate before you join…
Last chance 2009 classes at Quilt University
From the Quilt University student newsletter, here are the listings of 2009 classes still available – last start date is October 30. Note: These are all online classes. Be sure you know you will have time to participate before you … Read More...