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Saturday, October 20, 2012

“Clay and Tea” plus 37 more

“Clay and Tea” plus 37 more


Clay and Tea

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 08:44 PM PDT

On a whim, tea and polymer clay:

Upcycled Tea Pot by OneDancingCrow Bubble Tea Necklace by PumpkinPye
Mini Tea Set Tutorial by MegNewberg Lemon Tea Earrings by GiraffesKiss


Virtual Kids Book Club- Amy Krouse Rosenthal- Crafts and Activites

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 06:20 PM PDT

This month’s featured author is an amazing one, Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Any book you check out from the library of hers will not disappoint you. You can get so many inspiring ideas by heading over to the Virtual Kids Book Club at The Educators Spin on It.    They, along with many other co-hosting bloggers, have a link up with a …


DIY Spider Web Lacing Cards

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 06:15 PM PDT

How fun is this idea?!? I love the fact that is will help with your child’s coordination and dexterity while also giving them a sense that they are just celebrating Halloween! This craft also includes my favorite type of craft.. a handprint spider!  Head on over to Mom Endeavors for the tutorial.…


Jack O’ Lantern Bottle Caps

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 06:11 PM PDT

pumpkin bottle cap necklace

Here’s a simple, inexpensive craft that you and your kids can make, and you probably have most of the materials in your home already! Head over to Dollar Store Crafts for more information.

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‘Make A Story’ in a bag!

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 06:01 PM PDT

IMG_2058I love handmade gifts…they are sort of a silent passion of mine. I spend hours on Pinterest looking up who has the best current handmade gift ideas. And I think this one is at the top of my list.  The thought of a child opening up the bag and included inside is all the materials and supplies they would need …


Fall Lesson Plan Theme Unit

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 05:53 PM PDT

Are you looking for some fun crafts or activities to teach your child about the Fall season? Look no further than The Nature of Grace where you will find poems, crafts, math lessons as well as this beautiful pointillism project, you won’t be disappointed!…


Yarn Pumpkins

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 05:46 PM PDT

I think my favorite part of this craft is the addition of a little ‘leafy’ twig as the stem! This project is easy and your kids will love adding to the Halloween or Fall decor in your home! Head to The Magic Onions for the tutorial.…


Teaching Kids About Negative and Positive Space

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 05:42 PM PDT

Art with Kids is a wonderful blog that teaches all aspects of art to children through creative activities and art projects. This particular post explains about negative and positive space and gives a great example of how you can help them visualize it as well. Head on over to this post from Art with Kids for more information.…


Powder Printing on Glass at Bay Area Bullseye

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 04:58 PM PDT

Today I have a couple of posts about Bullseye. It could be like that everyday but I’ve got to talk about other things too. But today…if you’re in the Bay Area the Bullseye location up there will be hosting a talk and demonstration about printing on glass with powders by Stacy Lynn Smith. She uses screen printing to do …


Tutorial: Easy bound fleece blanket with rounded corners

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 04:58 PM PDT

Fabric stores are filled with cute fleece prints in the fall.  Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to use some of that cute fleece to make a quick and easy blanket with rounded corners.  The edges get a pop of color from bias tape.  It’s made from two layers so it’s warm and snuggly.   Get the how-to.

[photo from See Kate …


Tutorial: No-sew mermaid costume for a little girl

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 04:25 PM PDT

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shows how you can make this gorgeous mermaid Halloween costume for a little girl.  It’s a one shoulder dress with a tutu skirt.  Don’t worry if you don’t know how to sew – you don’t have to sew a stitch to make it.  Get the tutorial to see how to do it.

[photo from …


Free pattern: Ellie the Elephant softie

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 04:06 PM PDT

Jessica from Happy Together shares a free pattern for making her Ellie the Elephant softie.  What a sweet friend she would make for a young child!  Go to her blog for the free pattern.

[photo from Happy Together]…


Project: Haunted Bird House Ornament

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 02:19 PM PDT

Ornaments aren’t just for Christmas! Find out how to make this cool haunted bird house ornament with stamps and papers from Echo Park.…


Giveaway: Coffee cozy kit

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 01:45 PM PDT

You could win a kit to make this cute coffee cozy and coaster — perfect for gift-giving or for treating yourself. The kit is produced by Dimensions – the needlework brand of EK Success. The Dimensions site says,

Perk up your morning coffee with our Java Coaster / Cozy set. A few simple embroidery stitches are all you need to


Giveaway: Crewel kit

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 01:38 PM PDT

You could win this beautiful crewel-embroidery kit from Dimensions — the needlework brand of EK Success. The Dimensions site says,

Whether framed or appliqued to a pillow, our colorful Tree design in crewel embroidery will brighten your home. This project is fun to create using a variety of stitches. Kit contains printed cotton fabric, presorted wool yarn, needle and easy


Giveaway: Embroidery transfers

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 01:29 PM PDT

Dimensions — the needlework brand of EK Success — had the insight to transform designs by one of our favorite collage artists, Claudine Hellmuth, into iron-on transfers for embroidery. Two sets of designs are available: Housewarming, which is images of homey appliances and accessories, and Continental Places, which includes iconic European images such as the Eiffel Tower. To …


Giveaway: Needle felting kits

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 01:16 PM PDT

If you’ve been itching to try your hand at needle felting, Dimensions — the needlework brand of EK Success — has the perfect little kits for you. The characters are adorable, as you can see from these photos. And each kit contains the wool, felting needle, felting mat, embroidery needle, thread, and instructions you need to complete the project. Maximum …


Giveaway: Felt stocking kits

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 01:02 PM PDT

Dimensions — the needlework division of EK Success — offers felt-applique Christmas stocking kits that include everything you need to complete a beautiful keepsake. The diecut felt elements are prepunched with evenly spaced holes so you can be confident your blanket stitch will look perfect! This makes the kits ideal for newbies and for experienced stitchers who need to finish …


Bullseye Videos on Vimeo

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 12:24 PM PDT

Yesterday I was doing some of my Facebook wandering and I saw a share by Cynthia Morgan for a video from Bullseye. It’s got Ted Sawyer lecturing over a slide show of architectural glass projects and it got me very inspired. I noted the video was shown via Vimeo so I went over there to get the link for …


Stacked Soy Candles

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 12:08 PM PDT

Learn to make your own stacked soy candles with this tutorial from Candle Lit Life.…


Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory {Review and Giveaway}

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 12:00 PM PDT

Every so often, when something comes across my desk to review or giveaway,   I am either  spellbound, speechless, or in awe. This eBook has done all three to me!  But more importantly, not only did I love this eBook, my children did as well!

So I am so proud and excited to share with you and tell you a little …


Craft How-to: DIY Felt embellished Throw Pillow Designs

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 11:33 AM PDT

This is a very simple project and I found it on "Woman's Day" to bring some fall décor into your home.  They offer downloadable patterns and complete instructions.…


Light Up Marquee Letters – Crafts Unleashed

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 11:21 AM PDT

If you’ve ever wanted to see your name in lights, this is your chance! Morena of Morena’s Corner has a fabulous tutorial over on Crafts Unleashed about how to create a vintage Marquee style letter using christmas ornaments, electric tea lights, and those giant paper-mache letters I never know what to do with. I love this idea for parties and …


Giveaway: Sublime Floss

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 10:19 AM PDT

Jenny Hart and Sublime Stitching just released a new line of embroidery floss in nine delicious palettes–and we’re giving away one of each set! If you want to know more, see the review. Or just go ahead and enter!

Comment on this post any time through October 26. That's all you have to do. (One comment per person, please. …


New: Sublime Floss!!

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 10:17 AM PDT

Big big news from Jenny Hart and Sublime Stitching: Sublime now offers its own line of embroidery floss!! With a soft hand and a bright sheen, the flosses are available in nine palettes of seven colors each. So gorgeous I want to eat them! Jenny explains her decision to package the flosses in sets rather than selling them open stock:…


Product Review- New Brush Tip Sharpie markers and Metallics

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 09:20 AM PDT

I don’t know about you but I practically live and die by my Sharpies. I use them to write on EVERYTHING! I would say they are the cornerstone of my organizational system. The Metallic Sharpies are the mainstay of my crafting pens. I especially like them for edging objects and touching up metal jewelry. Well, the fine peeps at Sharpie …


Tutorial: Highchair Splat Mat

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 07:35 AM PDT

Sew4Home shows how to make a Splat Mat to place underneath a young child’s highchair to catch the inevitable spills.  The tutorial includes a carrying case so you can take it with you when eating at other peoples’ houses or in restaurants.  Go to their tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]…


Tutorial: Wrapped In Bows scarf refashion

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 07:31 AM PDT

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make her Wrapped In Bows scarf – winter scarf covered in big fluffy bows.  It’s absolutely adorable!!   It’s actually a refashion from two store-bought scarves.  Get the tute to see how she did it.

[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]…


Tutorial: Too big hoodie refashioned into a fitted zip-up sweatshirt

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 07:24 AM PDT

Ashley from Lil Blue Boo wanted a zip-up sweatshirt but found the ones in the stores to be too boxy.  She ended up buying a hoodie that was several sizes too big, and then cutting it down to fit her the way she likes.  She used a hoodie that fit her as a cutting guide.  She shares a tutorial showing how she …


Free pattern: Baby girl Mary Jane shoes

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 07:17 AM PDT

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a free pattern for making a pair of soft fabric Mary Janes for baby girls.  Aren’t they sweet?  The pattern is available in two sizes: 0-6 months and 6-12 months.  Get the pattern and how-to.

[photo from Crazy Little Projects]…


Free pattern: Police office hat for a kid’s Halloween costume

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 07:13 AM PDT

Stacey from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy! guest blogs at Rae Gun Ramblings with a free pattern and tutorial for making a police officer hat. Once you make the hat, all you need are a plain blue shirt and pants to make a whole costume.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy! on Rae Gun Ramblings]…


DIY: Coffee Butter Foot Creme

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 06:17 AM PDT

Coffee, peppermint, dark chocolate…um, way too nice for my feet, I’m thinking! Anne-Marie, the Soap Queen, takes us through the process and I have to say this one sounds amazing (and I’d use it on my already-chapped-from-not-even-winter hands!) Get the tutorial here.…


DIY: Coconut Salt Scrub

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 06:12 AM PDT

If a summer walking around in flip-flops has left your feet less than gorgeous, why not try a coconut salt stub? Nicole from Wonky Wonderful shares her fast, easy and inexpensive recipe…and it’s good on way more than just feet. Another great idea to hang on to for holiday gifts. Get all the details here.…


Project: Paper Pumpkins

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 06:09 AM PDT

Wouldn’t these wonderful paper pumpkins looks terrific as a table centerpiece or lined up along a mantle? Find out how to use die cut circles and stamps to make these fun fall decorations over at Lawn Fawn.

-Heather…


Put Some Ripple In Your Crochet

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 05:56 AM PDT

I was very drawn to this beautiful Fans and Pansies Ripple Afghan when I saw it recently.  I have stayed away from ripples for the most part.  They are boring and I just won’t make one in all single crochets.  The exception for me is a round ripple which I really do enjoy making, usually in variegated lighter weight yarns …


{Wedding Trends} Metallic Cakes

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 05:13 AM PDT

This gorgeous gathering of gold cakes is just one of the inspiring collections of metallic confections at Pocketful of Dreams! You’ll also discover lovely silver cakes, along with suggestions for adding metallics to your wedding. Love the shimmer and sparkle!…


4 Fun {& free} Halloween Printables

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Get your spooky fun on with these four fun Halloween printables.

1. Halloween Game by Lisa Storms.           {Click  to download}

2. Halloween Tags from Project Alicia                                  {Click to download}

3. Halloween Treat Box by Minted Strawberry               {Click to download}

4. Halloween Toys by Boni Frati ( in Portuguese)                 {Click to …


Inspiration du Jour | Pre-School Rocks!

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 03:00 AM PDT

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