No-slip fabric cutting with pretty mat
By Scarlett Burroughs on 08 Jun 2013 09:49 pm 
Before you read this post I have to admit, I didn’t know what Margie of NannyNotes2U meant when her supply list called for glass paper. So, here you go. Glass paper = sand paper. Who knew! Well, Google did. Now, back to the crafty goodness. Margie shares on her blog, her way to get no-slip cutting of half square …
Continue Reading » Kantha Blanket Giveaway!
By Rosie Bromberg on 08 Jun 2013 02:49 pm 
A few weeks ago I told you all (in the post here) about the cool Kantha Blankets available from Uncommon Goods and today I have a chance for you to win the one featured above. This traditional blanket is handmade out of up cycled materials and would make a beautiful addition to any home.
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Continue Reading » Father's Day Gifts in Clay
By Elaine Robitaille on 08 Jun 2013 02:22 pm Father’s Day is coming right up! Here are some of the super cute polymer clay gifts for dads on Etsy:
Continue Reading » Hearts A Plenty – And A Giveaway For YOU!
By jd wolfe on 08 Jun 2013 01:56 pm I like hearts! When I run across pretty crocheted hearts on the internet, I hoard them – the patterns, the pictures, etc. Can’t have too many of them! So, I thought I’d share a couple of my latest discoveries with you. I’m hoping that YOU will post some here for me and the other readers. Links are perfect. Just post …
Continue Reading » Patriotic Wands
By Kristen Stephens on 08 Jun 2013 12:50 pm 
Here is a great easy craft to make with your kids before the 4th of July weekend. You can bring them to Parades, or just hang out on your front lawn waving at the cars passing by! To get the full tutorial, head over to Buggy and Buddy. …
Continue Reading » Paper Sack Puppets
By Kristen Stephens on 08 Jun 2013 12:38 pm 
Summer has arrived, and here in Florida, we are experiencing A. LOT. OF. RAIN. I am constantly looking for things to have my children do when we are stuck inside all day long. This paper sack puppet project is a great simple way to keep your kids creating and busy! Head over to The Vintage Umbrella for the tutorial.…
Continue Reading » 3 Strawberry Facemasks
By Shellie Wilson on 08 Jun 2013 12:33 pm 
Strawberries are fantastic to eat but imagine the fun of smooshing them all over your face.
Upcoming.co.uk shares 3 strawberry facials that are sure to leave your skin cleansed and refreshed.…
Continue Reading » Making Peg Dolls
By Kristen Stephens on 08 Jun 2013 12:30 pm 
Peg Dolls can be a great way to introduce some Waldorf styled learning and enjoy some quality time with your younger children. This post is based on a book review for the book Making Peg Dolls by Margaret Bloom. It looks like an adorable book that will guide you through the process of making peg dolls with your children. Head …
Continue Reading » How to Make a Bored Box and 85 Activites to Go Inside!
By Kristen Stephens on 08 Jun 2013 12:19 pm 
How many times have you encountered your child coming up to you while you are doing the dishes or cleaning the bathroom saying, “I’m bored” with a smug look on their face. I HAVE… all too many times. I love the idea of a bored box and it looks so simple to do! You can find the tutorial over at…
Continue Reading » The Bead Supply Shoppe: Bubblegum Beads Review
By Mardi Robyn on 08 Jun 2013 09:24 am 
Sky Blue
Bubble gum beads are extremely popular in jewelry making. I love their size and the many bright colors they come in. Recently I purchased several from The Bead Supply Shoppe. A supply shop on Etsy. They have a great selection of colorful beads to choose from, and the part that impressed me the most was their prices. The …
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Seat belt and handle cover
By Anne Weaver on 08 Jun 2013 08:20 am 
Sew4Home shows how to make a seat belt and handle cover lined with soft fleece or minky. It gives extra padding to keep a seat belt from chafing your shoulder or the handle of a heavy bag from digging into your hands. Go to Sew4Home for the tute.
[photo from Sew4Home]…
Continue Reading » Free pattern: Skinny pants
By Anne Weaver on 08 Jun 2013 07:46 am 
Anna from Plan B shares the pattern she used to create these floral skinny pants. I was just out shopping today and fell in love with some skinny pants that sadly were made from a fabric thinner than what pants fabric should be. I decided that I needed to just make my own. Her free pattern is for a size …
Continue Reading » How to make a felted mug cozy; no knit or crochet! And a felt vase cover
By Linda Lanese on 08 Jun 2013 07:45 am 
1. How to make a felted mug cozy: no knit or crochet!
“One Crafty Mumma” hosted by Mel. She lives with her husband and 2 children in Tasmania, Australia; created this nifty tutorial for her “felted mug cozy” for us to follow. It’s a simple tutorial on creating a mug rug using a felted garment – perfect for the non …
Continue Reading » Project: Stamped Fabric Hoop Art
By Heather Holbrook on 08 Jun 2013 07:26 am 
Here’s a pretty little project from Stampington and Company combining canvas, Gelatos and stamps for a mixed media wall hanging.
-Heather…
Continue Reading » Les bons gâteaux de Maman
By Connie Barwick on 08 Jun 2013 06:24 am 
I like deserts of all types, but my very favorite one has to be cake. And any type of cake will do. Sponge cake, pound cake, sour cream cake. Cake, cake, cake. This free chart from Chez Mounette has me dreaming and drooling. Celebrate the goodness of cake by stitching it up today! Get the free chart.…
Continue Reading » Froggy Breakfast
By Meaghan Mountford on 08 Jun 2013 04:22 am 
Fun food for kids continues this Friday with a froggy pancake breakfast. I must point out the strawberry tongue snagging the raisin fly. Clever, clever, clever. Find the how-tos HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.…
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Car seat swaddling blanket
By Anne Weaver on 08 Jun 2013 02:37 am 
Becky from U Create shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a swaddling blanket that fits in a car seat. There are holes cut for the straps so baby can be wrapped up inside the blanket while riding in the car. Get the tute at Riley Blake Designs.
[photo from U Create on Riley Blake …
Continue Reading » Free pattern: Summer Breeze Baby Dress
By Anne Weaver on 08 Jun 2013 01:53 am 
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making her Summer Breeze Baby Dress. It’s a simple sleeveless dress with a wide shoulder straps and a full skirt. Though it is intended for summer wear, you could easily layer it over a long sleeved tee and leggings for colder weather. The pattern will make a dress size 3-6 …
Continue Reading » 4 Ideas for Kids' Snacks on the Road
By Meaghan Mountford on 08 Jun 2013 01:26 am 
Friday is kid’s day here at Edible Crafts. Are you planning on trapping yourself in the car with any kids this summer for some road trips? If so, here are a few ideas for packing snacks.
Make road trip apple pies at Julie Vision in the Kitchen.
Make no-bake energy bites at Gimme Some Oven.
Find a few …
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Superhero skirts
By Anne Weaver on 08 Jun 2013 01:19 am 
Kataryna Borders from Sew Chibi shows the Super Skirts that she made for her daughters. They’re superhero skirts that also happen to be super cute. And, like all the clothes she designs for her girls, packed with super fun details that kids love. The insignia on the front is actually a super pocket. And on the back, a contrast overskirt …
Continue Reading » Candle Stands
By Heidi Gustad on 08 Jun 2013 12:57 am 
Craft Passion creatively converted door knobs and door knob hardware into a set of candle stands – head over to her site for the tutorial.…
Continue Reading » A Jillion Recipes for Homemade Kids' Crafts
By Meaghan Mountford on 07 Jun 2013 11:29 pm 
Well, more like 33. But an impressive roundup. Thank you for this collection of recipes for kids’ stuff, like chalk, bubbles, paint and play dough from around the web, Busy Kids = Happy Mom! Click HERE to go to them all. (Image above from Busy Kids = Happy Mom.)…
Continue Reading » Fun Food for Camping Kids
By Meaghan Mountford on 07 Jun 2013 11:18 pm 
I feel compelled to mention my adamant refusal to go camping any time I have anything camping-related on this blog. My aversion to camping is a well-known, unchangeable part of my being. But. If I HAD to go camping, I’d go with Jill of Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. Check out their awesome restored vintage camper and all …
Continue Reading » Technique: Using Watercolor Pencils
By Heather Holbrook on 07 Jun 2013 10:58 pm 
Using watercolor paper and water color pencils can add a whole new dimension to your stamping. You can color in images or add color to backgrounds like with the pretty multicolored sentiment on this card from the Creative Chick.
-Heather…
Continue Reading » Mini marshmallow "Ice Cream" Cones
By Meaghan Mountford on 07 Jun 2013 10:37 pm 
Why, oh why did I not think of this cleverness? Dang. I’m glad someone did. Make marshmallow faux ice cream cones at Sugar Swings! Serve Some.…
Continue Reading » 7 Ways to Celebrate National Doughnut Day
By Meaghan Mountford on 07 Jun 2013 10:13 pm 
How will you celebrate National Doughnut Day?
Will you…
…buy some doughnut art?
…make doughnut cake pops?
…make a doughnut cake?
…make chocolate covered doughnuts on a stick?
…make a doughnut dude?
…make rainbow doughnuts?
…get a free donut?
…
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