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“DIY Felt Macarons – Kittenhood” plus 38 more

“DIY Felt Macarons – Kittenhood” plus 38 more


DIY Felt Macarons – Kittenhood

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 11:16 PM PST

felt macarons

Winter has arrived in full around my part of the world. It’s dark, dreary, and freezing cold and I’m desperately seeking all things pastel and adorable. Like macarons. Light, fluffy, available in pale pink and mint green. Better yet, these cute felt macarons from Kittenhood‘s tutorial, because these won’t end up a crazy, egg-y mess if you beat them …

Pasadena Bead And Design Show – Jan.17 – 20

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 10:42 PM PST

awp2-1Today was the opening day of a four day stretch for the Pasadena Bead And Design Show. If you’re in the Southern California area this is a good show to start the year with. I like going so I can see what is going on in the lampworking world, bead show wise. It’s also a great show to see …

Pallet Letter Sign

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 07:21 PM PST

Pallet Letter Sign

I’m totally in love with this pallet monogram sign. In fact, I may just make one for myself. The rustic look of this beauty is really drawing me in! Luck would have it that there’s a tutorial. So if you are as smitten as I am with this sign, head over to get the instructions — Pallet Letter Sign {tutorial}

Tutorial: Conversation Heart Tags

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 06:53 PM PST

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Adrianne of HappyHourProjects shares her conversation heart project with us. The tweak for these hearts is she’s using them as gift tags. They’d also make great tie on charms for just about anything for your sweetie this Valentines.The tip about using the red acrylic paint to make the lettering more authentic is spot on.

Photo by HappyHourProjects

Valentine’s Heart Tic-Tac-Toe

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 06:23 PM PST

Here’s a cute idea to spend some quality time with your kids talking about how much you heart them.  Enjoy this game craft with your kid from Meaningful Mama.

Washer Necklaces

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 05:11 PM PST

I have seen a few washer necklaces floating around on Pinterest, but I have yet to see ones made with nail polish. This would be a great sleep over or girls night craft for your tween! Head over to Vicki Smart’s Art with Kids.…

Thumbprint Valentine Bookmark’s

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 05:06 PM PST

I posted about her first set of thumbprint Valentine ideas last year… I couldn’t let her newest ideas slip by!! Check out these fruity fun Valentines that yo make with Thumbprints over at Sweet and Lovely Crafts.

Chalkboard Blocks

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 05:00 PM PST

Many of is DIY’ers have Chalkboard Paint lying around, and can’t wait for simple projects to use it on. This project is perfect to let little hands take over once you have made the blocks! Check out An Idea on Tuesday‘s post on how to make them!…

Craft Foam Sewing Cards

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 04:58 PM PST

Make your own Craft Foam Sewing Cards! CraftsbyAmanda.com @amandaformaro

My daughter is right at the age where she absolutely loves anything that has to do with sewing. Often times, I fear that she is too young to use the sharp needles or do intricate sewing projects. I feel like these foam sewing cards would be the perfect compromise. She can use the plastic needle and embroidery thread which will …

DIY Vintage Brooch Escort Cards

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 04:49 PM PST

vintage brooch escort cards via intimate weddings

I adore this simple yet stunning idea from Intimate Weddings: escort cards adorned with pretty brooches! What a fun way to use those irresistible bits and pieces of bling found at flea markets, antique stores, or even new ones from the craft store!…

Tutorial: Bean bag easel for a tablet or eReader

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 03:55 PM PST

Tablet bean bag collage labelledJill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a bean bag easel for a tablet or eReader.  It holds your tablet for easy hands-free reading.  Get the how-to on her blog.

[photo from Creating My Way To Success]…

Braided Ribbon and Chain with a flower Necklace tutorial

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 03:50 PM PST

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Kara is a Navy wife with a four year old son and hosts her blog “Happy Go Lucky” is sharing her her Braided Ribbon and Chain Necklace.  Her goal is to share fun and inexpensive DIY’s projects, games and activities the entire family can enjoy. Kara has a complete tutorial for us to follow.  You could make this in …

Tutorial: Bunny security blanket

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 03:31 PM PST

bunnyblanketMira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection made this bunny security blanket as a special gift for a brand new baby.  Isn’t the cutest?  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Go to her blog for the tutorial.

[photo from Sewing The Littleheart Collection]…

Rainbow Pencil Roll

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 02:16 PM PST

Rainbow Pencil Roll

I don’t know about you, but after Christmas I’m ready for the snow and cold weather to take a hike. Anything that resembles spring appeals to me and gives me a little hope. Rainbows are definitely in that category and this absolutely adorable pencil roll is just too sweet for words! Check it out here — Rainbow Pencil Roll «

Free pattern: Little Red Riding Boots for baby

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 03:06 PM PST

LittleRedRidingBootsShauna from Shwin & Shwin has a free pattern for making these adorable little baby boots.  Her Little Red Riding Boots work equally well for boys or girls.  They’re fully lined, with a strap and snap closure.  (The button is just for looks.)  The pattern is available in 3 sizes: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-12 months.  Go to her

Mini Football Cookies Ready to Kick Off of Mini Grass Cookies

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 02:48 PM PST

Every now and then comes along a sweet craft that is just so exactly right. Like mini football cookies that stand up on mini grass cookies. Perfect. Anyone else think of Charlie Brown and Lucy, by the way? That’s my football frame of reference though. Make little kickoff football cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies.…

Project: Mouse and Cake Card

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 02:09 PM PST

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When I was a kid I used to love mice, I had a huge collection of all different kinds. So of course I adore all the cute mice stamps from Penny Black so much! Elisabeth Allan’s Art Studio has directions for making this sweet mouse and cupcake card.

-Heather…

Festival Theme Wedding

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 01:32 PM PST

confetti via bridal musings photo by sarah legge photography

These newspaper cones filled with confetti look so pretty and cheery! They’re just one element of a festival theme wedding featured at Bridal Musings. You’ll love all the rustic details and the gorgeous photos by Sarah Legge Photography!…

Herringbone Paint Stick Table

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 10:18 AM PST

Herringbone Paint Stick Table

This table is absolutely stunning, don’t you think? Believe it or not, this beauty is actually made from paint stir sticks! I know, amazing! If you head over to Infarrantly Creative, you can find out exactly how this was made. Get the tutorial — Herringbone Pattern Paint Stick Table.…

Free Pattern: Basic Hat

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 10:42 AM PST

montera hat classic eliteI don’t know about you, but sometimes I like patterns that are really quick, easy and straightforward. The basics are things that we can knit up without thinking too much about them but we’ll use them again and again and be glad to do it. And of course you can always embellish something that’s totally basic by knitting in a …

Cake-in-a-Mug

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 09:12 AM PST

Shazaam! Cake on demandI’m a recent convert to the whole mac n’ cheese in a mug microwave thing, so this will be my dessert. Absolutely. And just to complete the meal, I put salad in a mug. Find the recipe for cake in a mug HERE at Rock UR Party.…

Decorate with Knitting for Winter

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 08:38 AM PST

hat garland vintage umbellaI know a lot of people get kind of sad when it’s time to take the holiday decorations down. The house seems so plain without all the glitter and lights, and it’s just compounded by the fact that it’s dreary outside.

If you want to bring a little something special to your decor for the rest of the winter, check …

Yardstick Stool

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 07:30 AM PST

Yardstick Stool

Four beautiful stools all made by one talented DIY blogger. I love them all, but I am absolutely smitten with the yardstick stool. Oh kitchen bar stools would look fabulous like this, don’t you agree? Get some of your own inspiration here — Shabby Love: Crazy for Benches and Stools!.…

Mod Podge Luminaries

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 08:27 AM PST

Danielle at Crafting Connections shares instructions on painting recycled jars with Mod Podge and food coloring to create these luminaries with kids. See the tutorial.…

Hot Chocolate on a Stick Tutorial

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 08:11 AM PST

gourmet hot chocolate on a stick giftI’ve seen plenty of hot chocolate on a stick out there, but I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a solid tutorial to actually make your own. This is one. And they are so pretty to boot. Find the how-tos HERE at giver’s log.…

Pomegranate Ice Cubes

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 08:00 AM PST

Now these would be a pretty addition to a glass of water. Or maybe pink lemonade. Oh, who am I kidding, to a cocktail. I love the idea of pomegranate ice cubes. Find the how-tos HERE at Make the Best of Everything!.…

Tutorial: Block print your own fabric

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 07:26 AM PST

8314904312_62c565c3eaIf you can’t find a knit fabric print that you like, you can always take the matter into your own hands (literally) and stamp a design yourself.  Rachel from Anu*Miki joins the Stretch Yourself series (hosted by Mad Mim and One Little Minute) with a tutorial showing how.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Anu*Miki]…

Recycling Ideas for Plastic Milk Jugs

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 06:15 AM PST

Recycling Ideas for Plastic Milk Jugs

Whether it’s crafts or organizing, feeding your pets or making Kool-Aid, there are plenty of ways to reuse milk jugs. So before you send them to the recycle bin, check out Home Made Simple for a bunch of great ideas – Uses for Plastic Milk Jugs | Home Made Simple.…

Tutorial: DIY sweater skirt

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 07:10 AM PST

diy sweater skirtMegan from Brassy Apple shows how she refashioned an unwanted sweater into a cute new skirt for herself.  It takes just one cut and a couple of seams.  Get the tute.

[photo from Brassy Apple]…

Cupid’s Arrow Snacks

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 07:04 AM PST

Here’s an easy, peasy, cute and quick (how do you like phrase? I might use it a lot) snack for Valentine’s Day. Make Cupid’s arrows from gumdrops and pretzels HERE at Organize and Decorate Everything.…

Tutorial: Cotton Candy Skirt for girls and dolls

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 07:01 AM PST

cottoncandyMandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how she made matching skirts for her daughter and her doll out of an inexpensive throw blanket from IKEA.  She calls it the Cotton Candy Skirt because of the fluffy textured fabric. It makes such a fun, girly skirt!! Go to Sugar Bee Crafts for the skirt tute.

[photo from Sugar Bee Crafts]…

Tutorial: Lace back dress for little girls

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 06:49 AM PST

lacebackdressDelia from Delia Creates guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how she made this lace back dress for her baby girl.  Love!! This design would also work for older girls and tweeny types.  Go to her tutorial at iCandy Handmade.

[photo from Delia Creates on iCandy Handmade]…

How to make recycled soda can butterfly earrings

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 06:23 AM PST

Over at Hub Pages Natashalh shared a great tutorial on how to make recycled soda can butterfly earrings.…

Owl Cross Stitch Chart

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 06:09 AM PST

owltwoo1Owls are popular as all get out and Craft Novice has a sweet little owl chart for you to stitch. If you give a hoot you will scoot on over to this blog and stitch it up immediately and whip it up. Get the free chart.

Project: Quad Card

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 05:46 AM PST

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I’m still really digging Instructagram, I’m finding lots of great new paper crafting ideas pop up there every day. And I recently saw a cool Quad Card over there made by Corrie Wagner that I wanted to share, click here for her instructions.

-Heather…

Free Printable and Tutorial | Watercolor Valentine Card

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 05:00 AM PST

Printable Water Color Valentine from little monsterI love that this is a printable that you can customize for a  handmade touch! Download the free Valentine’s card and use watercolors (or even crayons!) to add the little heart at the top. Thanks to Lisa from little monster for the download. Click here to grab it.…

DIY Tutorial | Custom Alphabet Book

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 04:00 AM PST

Custome Alphabet Book from One Dog Woof

ChiWei from One Dog Woof made this gorgeous customized alphabet book for her son using photos of people and objects he already knew. What a great idea! Click here to see how she did it.…

What’s So Great About Crochet?

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 04:00 AM PST

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Kathryn Vercillo has found – and written about – the benefits of crochet in her life.  You’ve read about her on this blog. Her book about how crochet saved her life has proven to be very popular.  Now Kathryn has another project to show others how to use crochet to work for positive change in their lives.

On …

Free Valentine’s Day Printable from Live, Laugh, Rowe | Say Cheese!

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 03:00 AM PST

Say Cheese Valentine's Printables from Live Laugh Rowe

Kelly from Live, Laugh Rowe designed these adorable “cheesy” camera themed printables for Valentine’s Day. I’m all over these! Click here to go to the download.…

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