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Saturday, April 27, 2013

“A Little Window Shopping” plus 28 more

“A Little Window Shopping” plus 28 more


A Little Window Shopping

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 08:52 PM PDT

From the neat and new department of Clay on Etsy:

Kaleidoscope Cane by IKandiClay Adjustable Bracelet by FruitLoopJewellery
OOAK Sculpted Fairy by LaurieAnnGray Funny Bunny Ring by PennysLane

Free pattern: Scoop neck tee

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 04:20 PM PDT

8670369847_741ccb2ef2_zKristin from Skirt As Top shares a free pattern for a scoop neck tee.  A shirt like this is a wardrobe staple for me!  It goes casual or dressy, depending on what pants (or skirt) I wear and how I accessorize.  The scoop neck is perfect for showing off a necklace.  The pattern is for a size small/medium.  She doesn’t …

Paperclip & Junkmail Bracelet Tutorial

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 04:11 PM PDT

Paperclip Bracelet  Do you have bits of paper lying around your office? What about junk mail? Admit it, we all do!  What about paperclips? I have a jar full of colorful paperclips, they have many, many uses, like the trend that has been around for years, paperclip bracelets. This tutorial puts a new spin on paperclip bracelets that you might not have seen …

DIY Jewelry Holder

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 04:08 PM PDT

Jewelry Holder  Looking for a way to display your jewelry on a booth at a craft event? Maybe you want a fun way to display your own jewelry on your dresser or vanity table, whatever the case may be,  this tutorial will show you how to create this jewelry holder using a branch from the great outdoors.  The tutorial is in …

Teacher Appreciation Planter

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 03:04 PM PDT

teacher1With the end of the school year quickly approaching, now is a great time to start thinking of Teacher Appreciation gifts. Normally we do class gifts, but this year we are all on our own. I think this will be the perfect child made gift! You can find the tutorial over at We Made That.

No-Sew Tooth Pillow

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 03:00 PM PDT

tooth1In the next few years we are going to have a lot of lost teeth in our house. As of now, we don’t have a special pillow for the teeth. I love how simple this project is! Just make sure you supervise your child with the glue gun. Get the tutorial over at We Made That.

Felted Sheep with Martha Stewart and Marlo Thomas Video Tutorial

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 02:57 PM PDT

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Martha Stewart and actress Marlo Thomas make a felted sheep craft VIDEO. Cinnamon sticks make the sheep’s legs. You can watch the video or read the written instructions.  Set a whimsical scene of felted sheep and a cinnamon-stick fence for a fragrant holiday touch.  It is never too early to think ahead to the holidays or make an …

Very Hungry Caterpillar Painted Rocks

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 02:55 PM PDT

TVHC1I think I have read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle over 100 times. Each time I have a child, I am amazed at how drawn to this book they are. This rock painting project is the perfect way to celebrate this amazing book! You can find the idea over at Thrive 360 Living. She also includes some great …

Milk Jug Votives

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 02:54 PM PDT

Milk Jug Votives

These lotus-looking votive holders are so fun! Made from recycled milk jugs, which is so brilliant when dealing with wax overflow, these votive holders are a really special idea. via bliss bloom blog.…

Technique: How to Use Perfect Pearls

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 02:06 PM PDT

Technique: How to Use Perfect Pearls

Add a little shimmer and shine to your stamped cards by using Perfect Pearls. Find out how to over at the Capture the Moment blog.

-Heather…

PB and J Twinkies

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 12:56 PM PDT

pbandjtwinkiesTwo classics, together at last! Peanut butter and jelly twinkies. Make them HERE at The Domestic Rebel.…

A Simple Knit Necklace Scarf

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 12:38 PM PDT

necklace scarf mellywood's mansionSometimes the best projects are born from happy accidents. So it was for Mellywood’s Mansion’s resident knitter, when she started on a cowl worked in stockinette stitch on really big needles.

She ran out of yarn before it was the right size, and ended up tossing the knitting in with her jewelry making supplies.

The addition of a scarf bail …

Elmo and Cookie Monster Cake Pops

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 12:23 PM PDT

sesamestreet.cakepopsLoving these Sesame Street cake pops, with their “messy” candy coating fur. Even Cookie’s eyes are placed just so for an extra punch of realistic (I mean, as realistic as a puppet can be, which in Sesame Street’s case, is “very”). Find them HERE at I Feel Cook.…

Flowers Mother’s Day Cupcake Cake

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 12:19 PM PDT

flowers.mothersdaycakeOoooh, pretty. Make a bouquet of flowers giant cupcake cake for Mother’s Day (or any day) HERE at Wilton.…

Butterflies

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 09:37 AM PDT

pilleAgi writes that she has been stitching many charity squares lately, so she was inspired to design some charts of her own for a little variety. If you are looking for some new charts to use for charity squares or other projects, these might just fit the bill. This block is filled with lovely butterflies. Get the free chart.

How to make a recycled rubber glove brooch

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 08:32 AM PDT

spilla-bouquet-riciclo-guantiI think this is a first for me! I don’t think I have ever shared a project made from a  recycled dishwashing rubber glove. Well thanks to Linda of the blog Pan Amoreee Creativita for a great tutorial on how to make a recycled glove brooch.…

Video tutorial: Modify a shirt pattern to add pleats to the back

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 07:36 AM PDT

pleatsI’m always excited when I see a new pattern drafting video by Emily Tao!  In one of her newest additions to her library of video tutorials, she shows how to modify a shirt pattern to add pleats at the back.  She shows how to make a knife pleat that adds fullness at the yoke but keeps the original …

Lion Cake

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 07:17 AM PDT

http://www.marthastewart.com/sites/files/marthastewart.com/imagecache/img_l/ecl/images/content/pub/cakes_cupcakes_sip/lion-cake_vert.jpgI stumbled across this lion cake from long ago and I had to pause. Just look at the impressive frosting mane! Make a lion cake HERE at Martha Stewart.…

Free pattern: Simple A-line dress for little girls

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 07:16 AM PDT

IMG_0509Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this  simple A-line dress for little girls.  It’s made from a stretch knit fabric.  You can use yardage, but for smaller dresses you can also use knit from repurposed adult sized tees.  The pattern will make a dress in a size 3 years, but you can adjust the …

Tutorial: Sequin shouldered tee

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 07:03 AM PDT

sequinshoulderMerrick from Merricks Art shows how to add a sparkly sequined shoulder to a plain tee.  Go to her tute.

[photo from Merricks Art]…

Classic Album Cover Cake Pops

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 06:53 AM PDT

albumcover.cakepopsUm… wow? What’s greater than “wow”? Classic album cover cake pops. By Miss Insomnia Tulip. Seem them HERE at Evilcakehead.com.

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Tutorial: Shabby chic braided fabric shoelaces

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 06:44 AM PDT

shoelacesYou can make cute braided fabric shoelaces out of your scrap fabrics.  The raw edges give them a shabby chic look.  Mary Beth from Cupcakes and Crinoline shows how to do it.  Go to her tute.

[via Craftgawker]

[photo from Cupcakes and Crinoline]…

Tutorial: Pieced herringbone shorts

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 06:24 AM PDT

herringbone-shorts-headerOh, how I am loving these herringbone shorts that Caila from Caila Made made!  The herringbone patchwork and bright colors are so much fun!  She shares a tutorial showing how she made them.  She uses a tried-and-true shorts pattern and shows how to create the pieced herringbone panels, including advice on how to pick your fabrics.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Caila …

Pinata JellO Shots

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 06:14 AM PDT

pinata.jelloshotsYou know she-who-made-the-pinata-cookies, yes? You must because I talk about them all the time what with the pinata-themed sweets trend going on. Look at this latest boozy, college-flashback version. Pinata-shaped jello shots. And they are even flavored with margarita mix. Make them HERE at She Knows.…

Cheese Wedding Cake Appetizer

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 06:07 AM PDT

cheese.weddingcakeI know, this is a lovely wedding cake, perfect for Spring. Only it’s not cake. It’s cheese. And it’s an appetizer. How cool is this?  I want to serve cheese daisy wedding cake appetizers at all my parties, even though I’m long past the days of bridal showers. Make a wedding cake cheese appetizer HERE at Hungry Happenings. Click …

10 Shortcuts for Writing Thank You Notes

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 06:03 AM PDT

10 Shorcuts for Writing Thank You Notes via Emmaline Bride {Card by Nostalgic Imprints}

You may not think of writing thank you notes as part of the wedding planning process, but if you plan ahead it will be much easier in the long run! Emmaline Bride shares tips and resources to make thank you notes a breeze! Love this beautiful example from Nostalgic Imprints!

Doggie Beach Party

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 06:03 AM PDT

Doggie Beach Party

This is not your usual beach party, this one involves 150 Corgis.

This is one crazy beach party! I just hope they had some pooper scoopers on hand.

What was in the cake dude?…

Project: Mother’s Day Card

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 06:00 AM PDT

 

Don’t forget Mother’s Day is coming up soon! The Spotted Canary has directions for making this lovely card for your mom.

-Heather…

Scrapbooking & Technology | 5 Ways to Use Instagram Photos | Mother’s Day Gifts

Posted: 26 Apr 2013 04:00 AM PDT

5 Ways to Use Instagram Photos from Fat Mum SlimChantelle from Fat Mum Slim (the creator of the wildly popular FMS Photo a Day Challenge) is sharing five companies that can help you do more with your Instagram photos. From simple prints, to posters and even jewelry, now you can get those photos off your account and share them with friends and family. Some of these ideas would …

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