“May Miniatures” plus 31 more

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• May Miniatures
• Magic Wands
• Sugar Scrub {Kid-Made Gift}
• Jellyfish Craft
• Patriotic Hand Print
• Paper Cup and Ball Game
• Nature Names Craft
• {Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Playful Pink Spring
• Tutorial: Use bleach to create a subtle chevron print
• Tutorial: Knotted knit fabric headband
• DIY: Polka Dot Manicure
• DIY: Beach Hair, Two Ways!
• Technique: Water Coloring Stamps with Gelatos
• Stars and Stripes Pound Cake
• Bananas, Just Bananas, Ice Cream
• Re-purposing Plastic Cards – Candoodles
• Felt flower pillow tutorial
• How to make a no sew recycled t-shirt hobo bag
• New Exclusive Free Chart from Cross Stitch It – Bee Happy
• Tutorial: Pleated cummerbund belt
• Tutorial: Kid’s emergency kit inspired by Scaredy Squirrel
• Free pattern: Layers of Sunshine dress for little girls
• Tutorial: Gathering fabric to create ruffles
• Video tutorial: Hardware washer pattern weights
• Project: Double Slider Card
• Memorial Day
• Tutorial: Tie a quilt
• Ta Dah!: Oven Mitt from scraps
• Tutorial | Photo Garland With Instax Photos
• Freebie | Printable Invitation or Menu Cards
• Inspiration du Jour | Only You
• Giveaway: Win $100 worth of Kawaii DIY Clay Sets

May Miniatures Posted: 28 May 2012 06:40 PM PDT I went looking for minis again and found some cuties – not all foods even. I could totally live in the little house… if I were an inch tall. 1. Summer in Venice – Dual Canal Houses, 2. .SLR Camera(Nikon D3) miniature Earphone Jack, 3. Cookies Anyone?, 4. Jarra de limonada…

Magic Wands Posted: 28 May 2012 06:36 PM PDT I love this artistic spin on a magic wand for kids. The tutorial for this is actually a video, and you can find it at Mark Montano’s blog.  {FYI Parents- this website page has a word that you may not deem appropriate for little eyes to see on it, but the tutorial is still fun, so I posted it …

Sugar Scrub {Kid-Made Gift} Posted: 28 May 2012 06:29 PM PDT Often times, we as parents can get so stressed about what we will give to our children’s teachers. Why not put the ball in your child’s hands? This craft will get your children into the giving spirit while also teaching them the skills of measuring and using their senses! You can find the tutorial at quirky momma.…

Jellyfish Craft Posted: 28 May 2012 06:21 PM PDT I have previously posted about a Jellyfish craft, but this one is also worth mentioning! I love the idea of thin tissue paper as the body of the jellyfish, makes it see through! You can find the tutorial and information at Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational. …

Patriotic Hand Print Posted: 28 May 2012 06:14 PM PDT I’m a little late in getting this post out for Memorial Day, but I thought it would be a wonderful craft to also keep in mind for the 4th of July! B.Inspired, Mama! has a great tutorial to go with this patriotic craft!…

Paper Cup and Ball Game Posted: 28 May 2012 06:09 PM PDT This is a wonderful craft because it teaches the beginning techniques of Origami, and it also is a craft that will keep your children having fun long after it has been created! You can find out how to make this paper cup game over at Red Ted Art. …

Nature Names Craft Posted: 28 May 2012 06:04 PM PDT Around here, the kids are getting ready to get out of school, and this is the perfect craft to get them outside and creating! Kids will love to see their names designed with supplies they found in nature! You can find the tutorial over at Little Family Fun.…

{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Playful Pink Spring Posted: 28 May 2012 05:43 PM PDT Pink + a dash of berry red = the perfect palette for spring! Visit Glamour & Grace for all the details in this cheery inspiration board!…

Tutorial: Use bleach to create a subtle chevron print Posted: 28 May 2012 04:38 PM PDT Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how she used bleach to create a subtle chevron print on some knit fabric.  She used the fabric to create a pretty maxi skirt, but I can also see this print making a cool blouse-y top.  Get the tute. [photo from It's Always Autumn]…

Tutorial: Knotted knit fabric headband Posted: 28 May 2012 04:01 PM PDT Homemade Mamas shows how to make this cute knotted headband out of strips of jersey knit fabric.  The nautical look of the knotted knit is perfect for summertime!  If you don’t have knit yardage to cut the strips from, you can always do what they did and cut apart an old t-shirt.  No sewing is required, though you could opt …

DIY: Polka Dot Manicure Posted: 28 May 2012 03:19 PM PDT I can’t wait to try this one…The Beauty Department shows us how to make our own “dot” tool and then some great different looks for a polka dot manicure. Brilliant all around! Find all the details here.…

DIY: Beach Hair, Two Ways! Posted: 28 May 2012 03:11 PM PDT Where I live, Memorial Day weekend is the start of the glorious beach season. But even if you’re landlocked, who doesn’t want nice, wavy I-spent-the-day-on-the-beach hair? So here are two great tutorials to help you get the look (and they’re both pretty easy). The first, a DIY sea salt spray from Beauty Bets is really nice because you can make …

Technique: Water Coloring Stamps with Gelatos Posted: 28 May 2012 02:48 PM PDT Laurel Beard shares a wonderful video on her blog on how to water-color your stamped images with Faber Castell Gelatos. I love the soft pretty look she got with this technique! -Heather…

Stars and Stripes Pound Cake Posted: 28 May 2012 12:51 PM PDT For the record, I’m way more than OK with a “white blob” as a stand-in for a star shape when one manages to evoke an actual American flag with a cut piece of pound cake. Make this stunning cake (too late for Memorial Day? The 4th is only a month away) HERE at Big Bear’s Wife.…

Bananas, Just Bananas, Ice Cream Posted: 28 May 2012 12:45 PM PDT When I spotted this picture and the claim this ice cream is made ONLY with bananas, I’m pretty sure I uttered aloud, “Are you kidding me?” I’m going to trust Come Together Kids on this one. Only bananas, turned into ice cream. So going to trick my kid with the batch of bananas I just bought. Find the how-tos HERE…

Re-purposing Plastic Cards – Candoodles Posted: 28 May 2012 11:33 AM PDT It just so happens that I have a large collection of gift cards I’m unwilling to part with because they’re so pretty. (I’ve been roughly planning a purse for…three years now? Humm….) But if you’re like me and have gift cards, but don’t have a plan for them, I suggest heading right over to Candoodles and checking out this roundup of things to make…

Felt flower pillow tutorial Posted: 28 May 2012 08:13 AM PDT Stephanie of "Fab You Bliss" has been blogging for four years and is a photographer but has really been into crafting and sharing her ideas lately.  She has some cool ideas and tutorial on her blog according to Stephanie; this felt flower pillow pictured is "Probably the Cutest Thing I've ever made With Felt" the tutorial I am featuring today.  …

How to make a no sew recycled t-shirt hobo bag Posted: 28 May 2012 08:05 AM PDT If you aren’t into sewing but still into recycling check out this great video tutorial Vanessa of the blog Crafty Gemini sent in on how to make a no sew recycled t-shirt hobo bag.…

New Exclusive Free Chart from Cross Stitch It – Bee Happy Posted: 28 May 2012 07:46 AM PDT Thanks to Cross Stitch It we have a new exclusive free pattern to share. Be sure to visit the Cross Stitch It website to check out their designs as a thank you! Then check out the Free ‘Bee Happy’ by Cross Stitch It pattern, the new Craft Gossip exclusive. Cross Stitch It takes inspiration for their charts from everywhere and …

Tutorial: Pleated cummerbund belt Posted: 28 May 2012 07:40 AM PDT Steph from 3 Hours Past shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a pleated cummerbund belt.  Wide belt elastic inserted into the back portion of the cummerbund gives it a good snug fit.  Go to her tutorial. [photo from 3 Hours Past]…

Tutorial: Kid’s emergency kit inspired by Scaredy Squirrel Posted: 28 May 2012 07:22 AM PDT Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar guest blogs in the Once Upon a Thread series at No Big Dill with a project inspired by the book Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watts.  She made an “emergency kit” for her son so he can carry around some of the same first aid items that the book character does.  The book …

Free pattern: Layers of Sunshine dress for little girls Posted: 28 May 2012 07:08 AM PDT Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Layers of Sunshine dress for little girls.  It’s a drop waist t-shirt knit dress with rows of ruffles around the buttom.  The pattern is in a size 5T, but you could adjust it up or down using a shirt that fits your child as a sizing guide.  …

Tutorial: Gathering fabric to create ruffles Posted: 28 May 2012 07:01 AM PDT Kathy from Merriment Design guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to gather fabric to create ruffles.  Her method is the same one I have used for years.  Get the tute. [photo from Merriment Design on Prudent Baby]…

Video tutorial: Hardware washer pattern weights Posted: 28 May 2012 06:51 AM PDT You can use pattern weights instead of pins when cutting out your patterns.  Rather than pinning the pattern down to the fabric, simply lay the weights down at key places on the pattern to keep it in place while you cut it out.  You can buy pattern weights at the fabric store, but they tend to be expensive.  Vanessa from …

Project: Double Slider Card Posted: 28 May 2012 06:01 AM PDT Awww,  this is such a cute card!! Pull and each side slides out to reveal the images inside. Darlene Designs share directions for making this super fun double slider card. -Heather…

Memorial Day Posted: 28 May 2012 05:54 AM PDT It is important to remember the military families who sacrifice so much to protect us but especially on the day set aside for remembering all who have served. JCK Online Web Editor Daniel Ford shares a post about those in the jewelry industry who served during World War II. Read Daniel’s tribute at JCK Online. JCK magazine covers important …

Tutorial: Tie a quilt Posted: 28 May 2012 05:31 AM PDT Vanessa of Crafty Gemini shares a must-have technique for any quilter – how to tie a quilt. She explains, It’s easy and a great way for anyone to finish a quilt– no machine quilting and you don’t have to spend $$$$ with a longarmer. She did a great job on the video tute. Get the know-how. Image credit: Crafty Gemini…

Ta Dah!: Oven Mitt from scraps Posted: 28 May 2012 05:06 AM PDT This oven mitt has County French charm. Linn of The Home Project made it from  the scraps left over from her last quilt. It’s lovely. Go HERE to learn more. Image credit: The Home Project…

Tutorial | Photo Garland With Instax Photos Posted: 28 May 2012 05:00 AM PDT Tori from Voyages of the Creative Kind shares how you can use your Instax photos to make a photo garland that is reminiscent of photo darkrooms. You can adapt this idea to use with any printed photos. Click here to go to the tutorial.…

Freebie | Printable Invitation or Menu Cards Posted: 28 May 2012 04:00 AM PDT These colourful printable cards from Gi det Videre can be used as invitations, menus or how about spots for journaling? Click here to go to the download.…

Inspiration du Jour | Only You Posted: 28 May 2012 03:00 AM PDT Only You by texaschic {GALLERY}…

Giveaway: Win $100 worth of Kawaii DIY Clay Sets Posted: 28 May 2012 01:05 AM PDT Modes4U.com is an online shop selling Kawaii bento boxes, stationary, fabric, bags and more. Kawaii, for those are unaware of it, is a Japanese word that means “cute” and is used to represent aspects of the Japanese culture. This style is huge in Japan, Hong Kong, China and the US. Their products are perfect for the teenager in your life …

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