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“MAY Giveaway Winner Is…..” plus 36 more

“MAY Giveaway Winner Is…..” plus 36 more


MAY Giveaway Winner Is…..

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 09:50 PM PDT

Wilma Keith!

This was her entry:

Submitted on 2012/05/09 at 9:24 pm

I have fallen in love with the "Bavarian Crochet" patterns by Jenny King.

Made one lapghan for charity and another for new gg due in Oct.

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Wilma’s name was chosen at random for the qualifying entries.  I hope to hear from Wilma soon to get her snail …


Duck tape iPad Cover – When Creativity Knocks

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 08:59 PM PDT

I am so glad that someone has come up with a super cute, useful craft that uses all of the new adorable duct tape products out there. I mean, seriously, how fabulous is Hello Kitty duct tape? Moustache duct tape? If I had an iPad, I’m pretty sure I would follow this tutorial and make a super cute robot iPad cover. …


Review: Hilton Tokyo Bay

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 08:14 PM PDT

Hilton Tokyo Bay

Holidaying in Tokyo was a new experience for us. We had never been to Tokyo before, and being in a strange city, it helped that we were able to stay with a brand name that is recognized the world over for its customer service and professionalism. Hilton Tokyo Bay, also has the advantage of being an official Disney Hotel, …


Free pattern: Summer knit cardigan, now in an adult size

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 04:59 PM PDT

Jen from iCandy Handmade recently shared a pattern and tutorial for making a summer knit cardigan.  It turned out smaller than she had planned, so the pattern was for a girl’s size cardigan.  Now she’s back with a larger pattern to fit a grow-up.  Yay!!!  The pattern is in a size medium, but you could size up or down …


Tutorial: Kawaii animal clear vinyl pouches

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 04:35 PM PDT

Craftbits has the how-to for making these kawaii animal clear vinyl pouches.  They would make such cute containers for hair accessories, small toiletries, or sewing supplies.  How yummy would your button stash look stored in these pouches!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Craftbits]…


Dipped Votive Holders

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 04:16 PM PDT

Nest of Posies took a cute, candley take on the dipped kitchenware/flower pot/etc trend found on tons of blogs these days and totally hit a home run. This is a budge-friendly project just about anyone can make! Check out the tutorial.…


Tutorial: Gathering fabric using couched cord

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 04:04 PM PDT

Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings guest blogs at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how she gathers fabric.  Instead of running basting stitches across the top, she uses a zig zag stitch to couch a thin cord to the fabric.  The zig zag stitches create a casing of sorts, so you can pull the thread to gather the fabric.  Get


Cool Colour de Verre Lighting Projects!

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 03:16 PM PDT

Yet another cool newsletter from Colour de Verre with some lighting projects. There’s a cool light with their beautiful Aralia leaf on it as well as some square candle holders. All of their products are fabulous and what’s really cool is that these molds are reusable so you can really get some bang for the buck…everytime I make goodies with …


Project: Father’s Day Truck Card

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 01:59 PM PDT

 

Printwork stampshas directions for making this cool card for Dad, perfect for Father’s Day or a birthday. I love the book page background, it adds a nice masculine touch!

-Heather…


Letter Rocks

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 11:51 AM PDT

Aren’t these rocks so naturally beautiful? I love the way this mama encourages her children to learn about the basics of reading and letter recognition by using rocks to spell out poems and other fun phrases. You can find her idea over at Love Them Madly.

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Make Your Own Notebook

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 11:46 AM PDT

Summer is upon us, and children love to keep a journal of their experiences and travels. Why not let them make their own notebook to keep memories and sketches in? You can find the tutorial and information over at Art With Kids. Her notebook covers are decorated with her gelatin prints, but as she states, the options are endless as …


Fairy House {Free Printable}

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 11:43 AM PDT

As the days grow longer, why not lure your children outdoors by setting up these beautiful fairy houses? You can get the printable over at Funlab Blog. My link is for the translated to english link.…


Kids DIY Activity Trays

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 11:37 AM PDT

The Silly Pearl {Handmade}: Kids Activity Tray For Legos, Beading, Felt Board

As children get older, the toys they play with seem to have more pieces, get into more nooks and cranny’s, and end up all over the house. These trays are a wonderful solution to keeping your child engaged in an activity while not pulling your hair out trying to keep the small pieces in one place; the tray does it …


Marshmallow Playing Cards and Memory Game

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 10:53 AM PDT

The world seems to go mad for s’mores when summer hits. Every year I see more s’mores-y products. S’mores-makers, jumbo s’mores marshmallows. This year I spotted these flat, rectangular marshmallow for s’mores in the supermarket. But I drew on them and made playing cards and the Memory game. Find the marshmallow card games HERE at the decorated cookie.…


Watermelon Star Pops… A Kid Version and a Grown-Up One

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 09:50 AM PDT

First, these watermelon star pops are the perfect (healthy) lure for kids this summer. I know this from experience, as I watched three kids consume an impressive amount of watermelon over cookies when I made melon star pops for Memorial Day. But then to go and add booze to lure their parents? Everybody wins (assuming you’ll keep the two batches …


How to make a recycled spoon sunburst mirror

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 09:43 AM PDT

I positively love the starburst or sunburst theme and this project is too cool. Check out the tutorial sent in by Khadija featured on her blog Khadija’s Creative Mind on how to make a recycled spoon sunburst mirror.…


Felt and fabric Cell Phone case tutorial

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 08:06 AM PDT

Michael Ann hosts her blog "MichaelAnnMade" out of Portland, Oregon.  Michael Ann am pretty excited  about having a guest post for a felt phone case DIY featured on her dear friend Janee’s blog – yellow bird yellow beard!  She has so many delightful tutorials on her blog and today I want to share her Felt and fiber cell phone …


10 Unique Ideas for Escort Cards

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 07:46 AM PDT

Mason jars filled with bird seed and soy candles double as escort cards and pretty lanterns for an eco-friendly wedding! For 9 more unique escort card inspirations, visit this post at Bridal Guide.…


Giveaway Reminder: KennyK Digital Stamps

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 07:21 AM PDT

There’s still time to enter our fabulous giveaway to win your favorite five KennyK digi stamps. Please click here to go to the original post for all the details and to enter to win.

Good luck!!

-Heather…


Tutorial: Knit skirt to halter top refashion

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 07:19 AM PDT

Head over to Mandy Made to find out how to refashion a knit skirt into a summer halter top.  She literally turns the skirt upside down to turn it into a top.  A few clever seams turn the skirt hem into the halter neck.  Go to her tutorial to see how she did it.

[photo from Mandy Made]

[via …


Red and Black Beetle Cross Stitch Project

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 07:11 AM PDT

Creepie crawlies can be fun to stitch too. This red and black beetle is detailed and actually quite lovely. Free from Aliolka. Get the free chart.


Tutorial: Layered and gathered fabric flower headband

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 07:11 AM PDT

Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House guest blogs at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make this fabric flower hair accessory.  The layered and gathered fabric flower is stitched to an elastic headband.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Welcome to the Mouse House on Project Run and Play]…


“Rock” Fudge, from Dad’s Rock to Serenity Stones

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 07:10 AM PDT

And speaking of the clever mind at Hungry Happenings (wherein I spoke of her here about 3 minutes ago), I’m now in love with this cookies n’ cream fudge rocks idea. Sweet, delicious, and so many possibilities.  From silly “Dad Rocks” for Father’s Day to calming serenity stones. Find the Dad Rocks HERE and the how-tos for the serenity stones


Fenced-In Home With Trees

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 07:09 AM PDT

From Stickeule, this house is quintessential Americana. Picket fence, trees, and it will be a fun stitch for you to do. Get the free chart.


Tutorial: Chevron maxi dress for nusing mamas

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 06:59 AM PDT

Sabra from Sew A Straight Line guest blogs at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make a chevron maxi dress that’s also a nursing dress.  She pieced the striped fabric to create a large chevron design.  The wide drapey neck is big enough to pull down to nurse a baby when you need.  Of course, this doesn’t have to be …


Peanut Butter Fudge Starfish

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 06:59 AM PDT

How crazy adorable is this starfish? And all peanut butter and fudgy, too. From the clever mind over at Hungry Happenings, find the how-tos and recipe HERE.…


Tutorial: Water bottle pouch

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 06:50 AM PDT

With the hot summer temps setting in, I find myself carrying a water bottle with me – a lot.  Pretty Shabby UK shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pouch to carry your water bottle.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Pretty Shabby UK]…


Tutorial: Zippered leather purse with metal stud accents

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 06:33 AM PDT

Andrea from For The Love Of shares a tutorial at Making It Lovely showing how to make a leather purse with metal stud accents.  It’s essentially a basic zippered pouch, but larger made from leather instead of quilting cottons.  Add a long strap and you can wear it cross body.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from For The Love Of on …


New Release: Lawn Fawn Stamps

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 06:03 AM PDT

One of my personal fave stamp companies has just released 7 adorable new clear stamp sets for summer. With lemonade, ants, watermelon, a perfect dad set, a numbers set, borders, kites, Aussie animals and more, there’s something for everyone with this new release. I personally can’t wait to get my hands on the Critters Down Under set, so cute!! Find


Tutorial | Accordion Photo Card for Father’s Day

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 06:00 AM PDT

 

Hannah Grunzke at Rise & Shine shoes this great idea for an accordion photo card for Dad. I think I know what my hubby will be getting this year! Click here to go to the tutorial.…


Tutorial | Faux Polaroids

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Love the look of Polaroids but don’t have an instant camera? Tessa over Scrapbook Circle at shows you how you can fake it! This is a neat trick. Click here to go to the tutorial.…


Mini Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cones… That are Safe to Eat

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 04:53 AM PDT

Thank you to In Katrina’s Kitchen for this most enlightening news that you can safely make raw cookie dough. You have changed all of our lives for the better. Plus, you made these crazy adorable mini chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream cones that are so cute I may cry a little. Find this life-changing cuteness HERE at In Katrina’s


Free Father’s Day Party Printables

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 04:47 AM PDT

More Father’s Day reminders! This one an easy-DIY-party idea. And free. Find printables for Dad’s party HERE at Embellish: Cupcake wrappers, bottle labels, flags for treats and more.


Lego Birthday Ideas

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 04:43 AM PDT

Cuteness abounds at this Lego-themed birthday party by Crazy Little Projects, and not just the cake. Lego utensil holders, juice boxes, favors… definitely a must-see for the Lego-obsessed party planner, and all ideas that are doable and recreate-able.


Rice Krispies Treats Shirt n’ Tie Pops

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 04:38 AM PDT

All these Father’s Day reminders are working to remind me to get my act together… Father’s Day is just over a week away. Make dad Rice Krispies Treats shirt and ties HERE at Mega Crafty.…


Freebie | Camera Graphics

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 04:00 AM PDT

I love these camera graphics from Stephanie Corfee, don’t you? These high quality images can be printed out to use on paper projects or even for screen printing. Click here to go to the download.…


Inspiration du Jour | Snippets of Our Summer

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 03:00 AM PDT

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