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“Targets Misleading Kids Sewing Machine” plus 25 more

“Targets Misleading Kids Sewing Machine” plus 25 more


Targets Misleading Kids Sewing Machine

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 11:44 PM PDT

So my almost 5 year old put in a request for this Lexibook Barbie sewing machine. It was in a sale catalog and I have been trying to find in the Target store in Australia; but unable as it was SOLD out. Finally I managed to log in to the Target.com.au website (it has been down most of the time since the …


Bondera Giveaway

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 10:16 PM PDT

Bondera is a double-sided, pressure-sensitive, peel-and-stick adhesive that makes custom tiling projects cost-effective and mess free. Bondera was named one of Lowe's Top 10 Innovative Products in 2011 and is endorsed by Hildi Santo Tomas, best known for her work on the popular TLC home makeover show Trading Spaces.

Since its introduction to the DIY world, Bondera has helped create …


Kids Project: Sprinkle Stamped Party

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 02:25 PM PDT

 

 

Give the kids some ink or paint and a few pencils with erasers and let them go wild! These fun simple sprinkle designs are perfect for party hats and bags. Find more info hop over to the Tikkido blog.

-Heather…


Hot Cross Buns – Nursery Decor Tutorial

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 01:54 PM PDT

What a clever and creative idea for a baby gift and what new parent would not be crazy for this personalized gift.  Ashley of "Distractions" just finished a new project “Hot Cross Buns – Nursery Decor Tutorial” and she is very excited to share her creation. Recently, her brother needed a baby gift so she crafted a bunch of musically …


Tutorial: Honey of a Preemie baby quilt

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 12:31 PM PDT

Making quilts for the tiniest of newborns, preemies, is something Linda of Buzzing and Bumbling says she loves to do when she has enough time. Of this self-described simple project she explains:

A simple bow-tie pieced bee with 3-D wings is the center for this easy little quilt. It is perfect for a charity quilt or can be made a


3 Fun Flag Projects

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 10:00 AM PDT

3 Fun Flag ProjectsMichell over at Girl in Air has several flag projects that are easy to make and look great. Which is your favorite? I’m partial to the one made from a window! Michell gives you instructions and step photos to help you make your own so head over to Girl in Air for the scoop — Flags, Flags and More Flags!


Pop Rocks Marshmallow Pops

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 11:36 AM PDT

I came to conclusion making these that Pop Rocks are really weird. I should have accepted this thirty years ago, but every time I try them, I reach the same conclusion. But definitely necessary for the 4th of July. And delivered via paper party straws and marshmallows. Make Pop Rocks marshmallow pops HERE at the decorated cookie.…


Easy Summer Centerpiece Centered Around Votives

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 11:30 AM PDT

Creative Jewish Mom shares this inspiration and a couple tips on creating your own summer centerpiece in just a few short minutes. Check out her work.…


Watermelon Pops

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 10:48 AM PDT

The piece of mint sold me. That and the ultra cute and convenient watermelon-eating afforded by a stick. Love this simple serving idea for my 4th of July party. Find it HERE at Little Food Junction.…


4th of July Shots

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 10:45 AM PDT

Ooooh, the July 4th ideas are pouring in now. Here’s a way to make your celebration much more joyous for the adults: Red, white and blue shots. Yes, please. I’ll take that row. Make them HERE at Saucy Pants.…


Tortilla Chip Stars

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 10:42 AM PDT

Just so everything can be festive on the 4th of July, even your chips… Make star-shaped tortilla chips HERE at Make the Best of Everything!.…


Alice in Wonderland Tea Set – Look Between the Lines

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 10:30 AM PDT

I’ve seen many an Alice in Wonderland Tea Set in my day. (Really, my town’s high school pottery class has a Mad Hatter tea party every year.) So I feel especially qualified to say how fabulous this Alice tea set by Look Between the Lines is. It seems to capture the spirit of the movie/book. And all of the detail photographs are fabulous. The inclusion …


How to make recycled container mini hat boxes

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 10:05 AM PDT

The clever crafter Cindi of the blog The Brass Paperclip Project created these wonderful mini hats out of recycled plastic containers. She filled them with little goodies fore gifts but I could totally see popping them on a headband and wearing them they are so cute.…


Bunny and Clyde Cross Stitch Pattern

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 10:04 AM PDT

From Kinkavel Krosses, here’s a new dynamic duo in a fun bunny couple to stitch named Bunny and Clyde – how cute is that? Thanks Lady Kell! Check out the cute chart.


Newsy: Georgia Quilt Show seeks entries

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 08:36 AM PDT

If satisfaction for you is competition quilting and (hopefully) prize money, listen up. You have until September 4th to enter your beauty in the Georgia Quilt Show. Here are some details from their application:

NQA certified judges will award a $5,000 Prize for Best of Show
Best of Show winning quilt will appear in Quilters Newsletter in 2013.
An additional


Giveaway: Design to Stitch by Sandra Meech

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 08:03 AM PDT

Friendly Wendy of C&T Publishing Blog is hosting a giveaway for the book, Connecting Design to Stitch by Sandra Meech. She explains,

Part guide and part design class, the suggested lessons and projects offer exercises in refining and focusing design skills.

Don’t miss a chance to win a copy. Contest ends July 1, 2012. Go HERE for entry details.…


Tutorial: Water bottle holder with intrecciato woven fabric

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 07:58 AM PDT

Joann from Craft Passion shows how to make a water bottle holder out of an intrecciato woven fabric.  This is so fabulous!!  The intrecciato is the signature look of purse maker Bottega Veneta.  Rather than weaving strips of leather, she uses strips of fabric.  She splits the project into two tutorials.  The first shows how to make the intrecciato woven …


DIY Bird Cage Table Plan

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 07:48 AM PDT

This bird cage turned seating chart is so adorable! Emma from Hearts and Buttons shares all the instructions at The Boho Wedding Blog. Emma made this lovely creation for her own wedding, and suggests incorporating into your home decor when the big day over! Love projects that can go from wedding day to everyday!…


Tutorial: Veggie Stamping

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 06:12 AM PDT

Eat your veggies! Here’s a great way to “recycle” and stamp at the same time. Using bok choy cuttings with a little ink makes a lovely rose print and this is a great craft for the kiddos too! Find more info over on the Partycraft Secrets blog.

-Heather…


Tutorial: Shirred sunshirt for a baby girl

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 06:02 AM PDT

Kat from Chibi Designs and Sew Chibi shows how she made this shirred top for her baby girl.  She calls it her Sideshow Sunshirt because she made it to coordinate with a dress she made for her older daughter.  It’s a quick and easy little top to make.  She made this one in just 30 minutes, and it took just …


Tutorial: Travel make-up brush organizer

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 05:52 AM PDT

Dacia Ray made a make-up brush organizer for a friend to take with her on her travels, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  The inside has individual pockets for each brush so they don’t get all jumbled up.  The top folds down over the pockets and a button keeps it all closed.  Go to her tutorial.

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Tutorial: Girl’s halter dress with a circle skirt

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 05:44 AM PDT

Tara from True, Pure, Lovely shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a girl’s summer halter dress with a circle skirt.  The dress is a remix of the Dana from MADE’s circle skirt.   The halter top is edged with contrast bias tape (yum!) and has elastic thread shirring at the back so it stays put.  Get


Cupcake Pin Cushion

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 05:22 AM PDT

I like creative people!  I try to be creative but find that I’m so inspired by the designs of others, wanting to recreate some designs, that I don’t have time or creative energy left over to make things up for myself.  While I see a pattern as a mere suggestion and go about changing all kinds of things with most …


Tutorial & Freebie | Summer Fun Activity Board

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Over at Makoodle Camille shares a tutorial for making this Summer Fun Activity Board for keeping track of all the fun things you want to do this summer. She also includes free printable patterns for the pockets. Click here to go to the tutorial and freebie.…


10 Apps to Boost Your Instagram Photos

Posted: 26 Jun 2012 04:00 AM PDT

This post on Heart Independent Fashion Bloggers shares a list of 10 applications that make the Instagram App even better.  The list includes ways to create photo grids and  add effects to photos.  Click here to see the list.…


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Posted: 26 Jun 2012 03:00 AM PDT

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