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“Light – Bruce Munro” plus 33 more

“Light – Bruce Munro” plus 33 more


Light – Bruce Munro

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 11:23 PM PDT

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Light is an essential part of any painting, but how about creating entire works of art out of just lights? Far beyond your average holiday display of lights are the light artists like Bruce Munro, whose exhibition Light will be featured this summer at the Cheekwood Art and Gardens in Nashville, Tennessee. These light displays utilize fiberoptic cables and various diffusers to create scenes …

Tutorial: Easter Egg Place Cards

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 08:38 PM PDT

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Amy Christie posted this cute tutorial for stamped egg shaped place cards. It’s sweet and simple so you could totally do it in time for Easter. I’d probably make the little holder out of clay too, using the same template as for the cardboard.

Picture by Amy Christie of this heart of mine

DIY Safety Pin Bracelet

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 07:52 PM PDT

Safety Pin Bracelet It fascinates me that something as basic as a safety-pin can set the stage for a trendy fashion accessory that is versatile enough to wear with almost any outfit. I now know what to do with my stash of safety pins in assorted colors.  Check out the tutorial on I Spy, and learn how to make your own “DIY Safety

FREE ebook! Edible Food Crafts

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 06:38 PM PDT

foodcraft.bookPretty much the most perfect ever ting to share for my category… 30 food crafts, collected in a nice, handy, downloadable book.  Edible Food Crafts: The Ultimate Guide. At this moment, as I type, it’s FREE!! I’m downloading right now. So can you, HERE.…

Origami Parchment Bunny Cakes

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 06:30 PM PDT

parchmentbunniesNow this is a clever idea that extends beyond Easter. I’ve already bookmarked as a must-try baking trick. Make origami bunnies from parchment, fill with cake batter and bake. Love it! Find the how-tos HERE at Testado, Provado e Aprovado!. (Translation tool available.)…

Cardboard Train Tunnel

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 06:04 PM PDT

Cardboard Tunnel1Purchasing different aspects of a kids train set can be super expensive, and sometimes they even fall apart way too soon. Here is a great way to re-use a cardboard box and create your own train tunnel. There is something so mysterious about train tunnels. I think my kids would like to have a few tunnels on our train set…this …

Counting Rocks

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 06:00 PM PDT

Painted counting rocks1Recently, I have been looking for ways to teach my younger sons letters and numbers. This rock number idea is perfect for that! Rocks are amazing to children..why not make good use of them?!  You can find the how to over at Thrive 360 Living- which is a really cool site by the way!…

Spring Themed Lesson Plan

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 05:54 PM PDT

eggs2This lesson plan has a ton of great ideas that you can use this coming Spring. Many of the ideas such as this egg word match game can be used with different subjects and topics! You must had over to The Nature of Grace where you can find not just this Spring themed plan, but tons more topical lesson themed …

Easter Globes

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 05:42 PM PDT

globes1How fun are these interactive little Easter characters? Your kids will love going to the table where these are set up and constantly turning them over to see the ‘sparkle rain’. You can find the full how to over at Two Kids Cooking & More!

DIY Paper Rose Wedding Bouquet | Lia Griffith

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 05:39 PM PDT

Paper Rose Wedding Bouquet via Lia Griffith

Learn how to create a stunning rose bouquet with a fantastic tutorial from Lia Griffith! The tutorial is packed with step-by-step photos that make the process easy to understand, and even includes printable templates to download. Be sure to check out her paper rose video tutorial too. You’ll be making gorgeous paper roses in no time!

 

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Duct Tape Camo Easter Basket

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 05:35 PM PDT

camo1Ok, so its really a box..but you can use your imagination. If you have a boy who truly loves camouflage, why not have them entertain themselves by making their own Camo Easter Basket? You can find the how to over at Make It Easy Crafts.

5 Little Ducks Craft {Red Ted Art Book Craft}

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 05:31 PM PDT

littleducks1Red Ted Art is one of the most creative, kid-friendly, fun crafters on the internet today. She happens to have a book entitled Red Ted Art: Cute and Easy Crafts for Kids coming out soon, which I would love to get my hands on! This is a craft that was inspired by the book. You can find the full tutorial …

Shoe Box Doll House

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 05:23 PM PDT

doll-house-title2Looking for a simple doll house for your child? Why not make one?!? You can make one out of many household items you already have lying around the house too.  For some helpful ideas on how to make one for yourself, head over to  My Poppet.

Easter Egg Paper Cut-Outs

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 05:16 PM PDT

easteregg2Here is a fun simple way to teach your children cutting techniques and also have something cute to hang on the wall for Easter decoration! You can find the tutorial over at Katydid and Kid.

Ribbon and Bead Bow Tie Ring Tutorial

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 03:39 PM PDT

PB_feb_2013_41 (400x248)  These colorful bow rings are adorable. The bright colors remind me of bubblegum I use to get out of a gumball machine as a child.  When I read the tutorial I was surprised at how easy the rings are to make.  You could easily make several for party favors, or as a gift for a teenager.  Learn how to make your …

Tips: Using Acrylic Sheets

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 02:02 PM PDT

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Tyra from Craft Swag picked up a large acrylic sheet at the hardware store for less then $2 dollars and found some great ways to use it in her paper crafting. These sheets are perfect for mounting large clear or cling stamps and also as a non porous palette for color mists, watercolors and markers.

-Heather…

Chick Macaron Trifles

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 11:54 AM PDT

chick.macaronsFrom my favorite, clever macaron maker, comes more macaron adorableness. This time with a little something extra underneath. Make chick macarons sitting atop trifles HERE at raspberri cupcakes.…

How to make foil stained glass art

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 10:16 AM PDT

Easter Egg Foil Art Tutorial (6)_thumb[3]Pop on over to the blog Cook Clean Craft to see a really innovative technique on how to make recycled foil art. It is almost like fabric applique!…

DIY Felt Flower Wall Art

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 10:06 AM PDT

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We all need a little spring in our lives this time of year with the snow still falling and the lack of sunshine.  Sam of “Thrive 360 Living” found just the thing with her bright and charming felt wall hanging.  She has a pictorial tutorial for you to follow to create your own wall hanging. Sam is mama too …

Cherry Blossom Branches

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 08:41 AM PDT

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Spring is right around the corner. A little closer to some of us than others. But let’s plan for it anyway.
Here is a beautiful idea for decorations. These Cherry Blossom Branches, and favor bags are delicate and lovely.
Martha Stewart gives you all the directions here on her site.…

It’s Hop to Be Square

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 08:16 AM PDT

lapin-grille-gratuite-point-de-x-brigitte-dadauxThis bunny pattern is super simple – it’s composed of squares. You can stitch it with whatever color you want. Free from Brigitte Dadaux. Get the free chart.

Mickey Mouse Easter Basket Cookies

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 07:51 AM PDT

easter.basket.mickeymouseI must admit, I was never overly concerned with Mickey until I visited Disney World last year. Ever the cynical skeptic, I thought I’d merely survive the trip for the sake of my 4-year old. Well, dagnabbit, wouldn’t you know it, but I’m now a Disney convert. They run that operation pretty impressively. It could actually be the happiest place …

Nutter Butter Lamb Pops

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 07:46 AM PDT

nutterbutter.lambYou know how I mentioned that whole Nutter Butter trend thing? Well, these lambs are far and away my favorite Nutter Butter-turned-cute-pop so far. Maybe because I’m a fan of Shaun the Sheep. Find the how-tos to make your own Nutter Butter sheep cuteness HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

Tutorial: Laminated cotton wallet

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 07:44 AM PDT

Chic Laminated Wallet Inner SCD2Cheryl from Sew Can Do continues her series on sewing laminated cotton with a tutorial showing how to make a laminated cotton wallet.  It folds up with snap tab to keep it closed. Inside, it has small pockets to hold credit cards and IDs as well as a larger pocket to hold folded money or receipts.  Go to her blog

Tutorial: Draft a pencil skirt sloper

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 07:24 AM PDT

Blog-clothes-022-485x650Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can draft a sloper for a pencil skirt.  Once you have this basic pattern, you can adjust it and adapt it to many styles.  She gives instructions for taking your measurements and then using them to draft the pattern.  She also includes a downloadable spreadsheet that calculates the numbers you’ll need based on …

Bugs on Marshmallows for April Fool’s Day

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 07:12 AM PDT

bug.marshmallowsPerhaps you’ll be fooling no one unless your bug-drawing skills are more precise than mine, but this still may be a good way to gross out the kids. Make easy bugs on marshmallows for April Fool’s Day, and find links to 13 other food prank ideas, HERE at the decorated cookie.…

Tutorial: Lamb hooded towel

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 07:07 AM PDT

LambhoodedtowelAmber from Crazy Little Projects has another hooded towel tutorial for us.  It being the end of March, she thought a lamb towel would be appropriate (since March comes in like a lion and out like lamb).  Cute!!  Go to her blog to see how to make one.

[photo from Crazy Little Projects]…

Tutorial: Little girl’s fancy circle skirt with a tulle underlayer

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 06:50 AM PDT

New Easter Skirt_thumb[1]Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a fancy circle skirt for a little girl.  It has a tulle underlayer to give it body, and a lining to keep the tulle from being scratchy on the legs.  Contrast bias tape around the hem shows off the beautiful shape of the skirt.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from The Crafty …

8 Easy, Awesome, Gorgeous, Fabulous Easter Egg Decorating Ideas

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 06:44 AM PDT

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If you still have Easter egg decorating on your to-do list, here are some lovely DIYs for ya’:

So pretty in a messy kind of way: Watercolor sprayed eggs from For the Love Of.

Two trends in one: Washi tape chevron eggs by Lovely Indeed.

All you need is a gold pen: Live, Love, Laugh eggs by le

(Healthy) Angry Birds Party Food

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 06:36 AM PDT

angrybirds.party1 Not just healthy, but pretty dang clever, too. Cucumber pigs, bowls of fruit turned into those wacky birds. And I’m also loving the wall decorations, with the crepe paper trailing the flying birds. See them all  HERE at Creaangrybirds.party2tive Food.…

Tutorial: Copic Marker Hair Coloring

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 06:06 AM PDT

Tutorial: Copic Marker Hair Coloring

Today we’re going to learn how to color our hair with Copic markers, ok, not really *our* own hair but the hair on our stamped images :)  The My Favorite Things blog has a wonderful tutorial showing how to get great highlights and shine coloring with Copics. It’s just like you went to the salon!

-Heather…

Photography Friday Tutorial | Understanding the Metering Mode

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 06:00 AM PDT

Photography metering Tutorial from get it ScrappedKatrina Kennedy explains all you need to know about camera metering modes and which one you should choose. This should help you get more even lighting in your photos. Click here to go to the tutorial on Get it Scrapped.…

Photography Friday Tutorial | All About ISO

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 05:00 AM PDT

Photography Tutorial from Sweet CS Designs - All About ISO

Courtney from Sweet CS Designs explains everything you need to know about using ISO effectively on your digital SLR camera. Learn what the term means, how you can adjust the setting, and which setting is best for which situation. Click here to go to the tutorial

Creative Market | Resources for Digital/Hybrid Scrapbookers and Designers

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 04:00 AM PDT

Resources for Scrapbookers from Creative Market

Have you heard about Creative Market? If you’re a digital or hybrid scrapbooker or a designer, you can find beautifully handcrafted clipart graphics, fonts, digital papers and patterns.  They have hand selected hundreds of premium clipart graphics, unique handwriting fonts, stylish digital papers, patterns with personality and illustrations for every occasion, at prices starting out as low …

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