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Saturday, June 16, 2012

“Meet FlowerLandShop” plus 25 more

“Meet FlowerLandShop” plus 25 more


Meet FlowerLandShop

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 08:27 PM PDT

blue butterfly earrings by flowerlandshop

Sara of FlowerLandShop dropped me a line to tell me about her Etsy shop. She has some adorable pieces! She works in her Rome, Italy based studio, with clay and other media to make jewellery and other small decor items.…


Tori Spelling celebrates her daughter’s 4th birthday with a crafty backyard themed party

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 07:02 PM PDT

Tori Spelling's Daughter

As if from a page from her new book, celebraTORI, Tori Spelling threw a special backyard tea party for her daughter Stella's 4th birthday.  She shares the details and photos at her website EdiTORIal(www.ToriSpelling.com).

Stella had strict orders… She wanted her tea party to be all hot pink and purple with pops of yellow and Tori …


Tutorial: Let’s Fly a Kite Pincushion

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 04:45 PM PDT

Natt Smith from Awesomeness of Crafting shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College showing how to make this super cute kite pincushion.  The diamond shape is easy to sew, with handstitching for the details.  A bit of twine and some knotted scraps make the tail.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Awesomeness of Crafting on Cutting …


Free pattern: Knot dress for 18″ dolls

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 04:14 PM PDT

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern for making a knotty dress for an 18″ doll.  The dress coordinates nicely with her Forget Me Knot little girl’s dress pattern that you can buy in her pattern shop.  It ties together at the shoulders and the back so it’s easy to put on and take off of the doll.  Get the free pattern for the


DIY: All Natural Sunburn Remedies

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 02:47 PM PDT

We probably all know about aloe vera but black tea for sunburns? Or potato peels? Some great advice, as well as the recipe for a burn relief spray, all from the fabulous folks at Frugally Sustainable. Get all the information here.…


Project: Gift Card Holder

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 02:01 PM PDT

This little gift card holder is as sweet as a berry! Find directions for making this simple card from Anita Madden over on the All That Scraps blog.

-Heather…


Vicki’s Color Theory 9 – Luminosity

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 11:57 AM PDT

Vicki of Field Trips in Fiber discusses color theory today on her blog. It’s lesson 9 – Luminosity. She explains what created ‘light’ in her quilt, shown here, plus shows other quilts and a couple of paintings you’ll recognize. Go HERE to learn more.

Image credit: Field Trips in Fiber


Tutorial: Modern nautical placemat clutch purse

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 11:39 AM PDT

Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl shows how to make a placemat clutch purse with a modern nautical flair.  She starts with a canvas placemat and uses a few seams to turn it into a simple clutch.  She then uses fabric paint to add the nautical motifs.  Get the tute.

[photo from Midwestern Sewing Girl]…


Tutorial: Baby sunsuit tutorial

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 11:34 AM PDT

Rae from Made By Rae has updated her popular baby sunsuit tutorial, and she shares it on her blog.  The original tutorial was posted nearly two years ago.  Since then, she’s revised the shaping to reduce some of the bulk at the side of the legs.  Go to her revised tutorial.

[photo from Made By Rae]…


Gnome Sweet Gnome

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 09:55 AM PDT

Amy is the host of “while wearing heel” has a cute idea for a gnome house.  As you can see from the picture she put a handle on it so Grace could carry it around and the Gnomes follow.  This is Amy's first attempt at making a gnome house, and she is satisfied.  It’s full of flaws, none of …


Find: Trio of Mason Jar Soy Candles for Father’s Day

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 09:45 AM PDT

Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, and if you’re in the market for masculine-scented candles, PaperOak on Etsy has the gift for you – a trio of soy candles in mason jars. You can choose among the following scents:

Leather
Mountain Lake
Beer
Bacon
Oakmoss & Amber
Driftwood
Pinecone

Check out the trio on Etsy.


How to make felted soaps and pebbles tutorials

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 08:56 AM PDT

Annie & Lyn of "Rosiepink" have these amazing tutorials for you on how to make felted soap and pebbles.  They have a complete pictorial tutorial for you to follow.   This would make a fun and clean last minute Father's Day gift.  Just get a bar of his favorite soap and use his favorite color roving and felt him a …


How to make a recycled star spangled straw caddy

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 08:38 AM PDT

I love how this practical straw caddy looks like a fire cracker perfect for 4th of July! See how to make a recycled straw caddy over at Christina’s blog I Gotta Create.…


BBQ Cookies

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 08:20 AM PDT

Just look at those ever-so-cute and animated ketchup and mustard bottles! (Yes, adding candy eyes to anything makes it “animated” in my own eyes.) Love, love these summery and barbeque-friendly cookies. Find the BBQ cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies.…


Video tutorial: Lower the neckline of a collared shirt

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 08:00 AM PDT

Emily Tao has added some a new video to her series of pattern drafting tutorials on You Tube.  This one shows how to lower the neckline of a collared shirt.  Her tutorial shows how to lower the neck and adjust the length of the collar and collar stand so they fit to the new length.  For shirts with convertible collars, …


4th of July Fireworks Cake

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 07:04 AM PDT

This painted fireworks  cake is perfectly festive for the 4th of July, but do-able to make and decorate, even with a kid’s help. Make a marbled, red, white and blue cake with painted fireworks HERE at Bird on a Cake.…


Golf Ball Cupcake Cones

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 07:01 AM PDT

Sure, these would be great to serve for a golf-loving dad this weekend, but I’m picturing a tray on the dessert table for a golf-themed party. Simple to make, but so adorably golfy (yeah, I’m making up my own words now), find the how-tos to make golf cupcake cones HERE at Design, Dining and Diapers.…


Tutorial: Sew a swimsuit coverup

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 06:58 AM PDT

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a swimsuit coverup.  It hangs loose and comfy, but cinches in slightly for an empire waist. She used a summery seersucker, but this would work out of any lightweight cotton fabric.  A drapey jersey knit might also be nice.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from See Kate Sew]…


Homemade Gummy Bites

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 06:54 AM PDT

Last year’s were flavored chipotle, this year’s are mango lime. Imagine the other flavor possibilities when making your own. And what pretty, little squares. Make homemade gummy bites HERE at The Nature of Grace.…


Tutorial: Towel wrap for toddlers

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 06:51 AM PDT

Lindsay from Arts-Fartsy Mama guest blogs in the Sew It Yourself: Kids Clothes series at Fireflies & Jellybeans with a tutorial showing how to make a towel wrap for little kids.  The body of the wrap is made from a hand towel, with straps made out of a washcloth. A Velcro closure is easy for small hands to manage.  Get


Free pattern: Little girl’s bubble dress for summer

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 06:45 AM PDT

Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shows how to make her Double Bubble Dress.  The back is cut deep in a crossover style, so there are no buttons or other back closures required.  It’s cute made from two coordinating cotton prints - one for the bodice, another for the bubble skirt – but you could also make it from one fabric …


Technique: Misting with Markers

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 06:10 AM PDT

I’m always so happy when the flowers in my yard start to bloom. I have a tiny hydrangea bush that’s given me some lovely pink blossoms already this year. Here’s a wonderful card from Taylored Expressions (using one of their upcoming new stamps) that captures the beauty of a hydrangea by using Distress Markers to mist with, what a soft airy …


Tips & Tricks | An Unconventional Dad Layout

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Are you bored of making grungy, masculine Dad layouts? In this article Corrie Jones shares 7 Tips for Using Lace, Flowers and Pink on a scrapbook page about Dad. Click here to see more.…


Freebie | Printable Father’s Day Card

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Rachelle at The Lovely Dept. is sharing this free printable Father’s Day Card. The sentiment is based on a favorite family phrase. Click here to go to the download.…


Inspiration du Jour | Travels

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 03:00 AM PDT

June Giveaway

Posted: 15 Jun 2012 01:26 AM PDT

You can read my recent review of this lovely book here.  Since everyone seems to like crocheted flowers, I decided to offer this book as a Giveaway!

To win this Giveaway, you need to post in the Comment section below.  Tell us how you would use these flowers in your crochet – appliques, combined to create a scarf, added …


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