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“Once Upon a Treehouse” plus 23 more

“Once Upon a Treehouse” plus 23 more


Once Upon a Treehouse

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 10:55 PM PDT

Once Upon a Treehouse

The more I read about Once Upon a Treehouse, the more I love this shop! All of their beautiful toys are carefully made from eco-friendly materials that meet the highest available standards and have been sustainably harvested. The heirloom quality toys are handcrafted in Europe and America, by family owned business that have been making toys for almost 100 …

The Knitted Boyfriend

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 06:03 PM PDT

http://www.noortjedekeijzer.nl

My Knitted Boyfriend is a cushion with a story. A cushion with a personality. A cushion to kiss! Or, well… to cuddle, to caress, to hug, and to smile with. Because this man is always happy. And he is flexible as well. He will have a mustache if you prefer mustaches. He will wear glasses if you prefer glasses.…

Party Ideas – Soccer

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 05:09 PM PDT

Soccer Party Ideas

1. Soccer party Styling by PaisleyPetalEvents

2. Giant Soccer ball from Vat19.com 

3. Giggleberry shares a fun Referee Bottle Cozy which retail around $1.69 each from the ezpartyzone (very affordable)

4. kimskandykreations Soccer Dessert Table.

5. CatchMyParty Soccer Styling.

6. Soccer Invite by ZAZAZOO

7. Soccer Backdrop for Dessert table by Giggleberry 

8.  Soccer Party Pinterest board.

9. How …

Tutorial: Make a doll dress from a woman’s skirt

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 04:49 PM PDT

American Doll Dress from Woman's Skirt at u-createcrafts_com_thumbBecky from U Create shows how she made a simple doll’s dress out of a woman’s skirt.  The waistband of the skirt became the bodice, and the side zipper became back closure.  Go to U Create for the how-to.

[photo from U Create]…

Tutorial: Appliqued word pillow covers

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 04:26 PM PDT

Applique Cushion CollagePortia from Miss P shares a two-part tutorial showing how she made these appliqued throw pillow covers.  Each has a four-letter word stitched to the front.  (But these are nice four-letter words, like HOME and SNUG and LOVE.)  Go to her first post to see how to cut and applique the letters.  Go to her second post to see how …

DIY Monogrammed Candles

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 04:00 PM PDT

DIY Monogrammed Candles

Personalize a candle with an easy stenciled monogram accent – Amber at Damask Love has you covered with a pretty tutorial.…

Free pattern: Little Miss dress for toddler girls

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 03:57 PM PDT

littlemissAllie from Freshly Completed shares a free pattern for her Little Miss dress for toddler girls.  It has a simple round neck and pretty puff sleeves.  The skirt is gathered on to an empire waist  bodice.  The pattern is in a size 2T.  If you need a different size, you could adjust it using a garment that fits your child …

12 Earth Day Treats, Sweets and Other Food

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 03:23 PM PDT

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I just love how this cake is decorated (shown above). Make a strawberry Earth cake at Plant Food Fabulous.

A few things from yours truly: Rainbow Earth Day marshmallow pops, some Earth cookie pops, or draw some Earth Day marshmallows.

Green, green and more green foods for your Earth Day party at One Charming Party.…

Colorblocked Earrings Tutorial

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 02:34 PM PDT

Color Block Earrings Here is another tutorial by Amy from One Artsy Mama.  This pair of earrings is bursting with color. They remind me of candy.  Amy describes them as a great warm-weather accessory. I agree. They are trendy, yet super easy to make. Read how Amy made these statement Colorblocked Earrings.…

Project: Reuse Wooden Stamp Blocks

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 02:25 PM PDT

Project: Reuse Wooden Stamp Blocks

If you’ve unmounted your stamp from their blocks (or maybe never mounted them in the first place) you might be wondering what to do with those unused wooden blocks. The Tricky Tip Tuesday blog (say that three times fast :) ) has a fun idea to upcycle those blocks into a cool home decor project.

-Heather…

Felt Flower Headband Tutorial

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 01:43 PM PDT

Felt Flower Headband Tutorial

It seems like I know so many young ladies that are expecting and my daughter is in her 34th week with a girl so this tutorial is for me.  Lizzie, of “Shad and Lizzie” is a stay home mom to 3 children and Shad is her hubby. Lizzie has the perfect tutorial for comfortable “Felt Flower Headbands” for the little …

Check out What’s Popular in Knitting with the Stock(inette) Market

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 11:57 AM PDT

stockinette reportThe Venn diagram on knitters and math and science geeks would show a lot of overlap, and when statistics lovers and knitters collide, awesome things can happen.

Like what, you ask? Like the Stock(inette) Market, an analysis of trends on Ravelry sorted by garment type, fabric type, yarn type, color and whether the item’s picture has a person in …

Pattern Sales to Benefit Boston Victims

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 08:47 AM PDT

white clover classic eliteAs our minds and hearts go once again to Boston as the news continues to unfold there, yarn company Classic Elite Yarns, which is located outside of Boston, has announced that proceeds form the sale of its White Clover shawl pattern will be donated to One Fund Boston through the end of the summer.

The pattern was designed by Susan …

COOK BOOK GIVEAWAY!! Cupcake Decorating Lab

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 07:53 AM PDT

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Are you the baking and decorating sort? Love cupcakes? Then you’ll need this cookbook: Cupcake Decorating Lab: 52 Techniques, Recipes and Inspiring Designs for Your Favorite Sweet Treats!, by Bridget Thibeault, from Quarry Books. Every aspect of how to make and decorate cupcakes is between the covers. The author efficiently, yet thoroughly, details every possible technique you may …

Paper High Heels Filled with Candy

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 07:42 AM PDT

Heels so sophisticated they could appear on a runway. And yet, they are made of paper and filled with candy. How awesome are these colorful, fancy paper shoes? Very, in my eye. Find the template to make them HERE at VisValk.…

Tutorial: Vintage tablecloth tote

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 07:36 AM PDT

IMG_2485_657x600Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life made this lovely bag out of a vintage tablecloth.  I love this idea!!  It’s a great use for a vintage tablecloth that has damage and is no longer usable as a table covering.  You could also probably use a vintage tea towel for this project.  Go to My So Called Crafty Life to

Tutorial: Tulip hem for a wrap skirt or dress

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 06:53 AM PDT

IMG_0754The skirt on this little girl wrap dress has a curved edge that mimics the petals of a tulip.  Perfect for spring!!  Anshu from Blooms and Bugs made it and shares a tutorial showing how.  Go to her tulip hem tutorial.

[photo from Blooms and Bugs]…

Tutorial: Trousers to maxi skirt refashion

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 06:44 AM PDT

frontsplit-006 copyLiz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make a maxi skirt out of a pair of trousers.  Love!  The long straight skirt is fairly fitted, with a slit at the front for easy movement.  Go to her tute.

[photo from Cotton & Curls]…

Tutorial: No-sew pillow throw covers

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 06:38 AM PDT

nosewpillowsIf you want to make some new throw pillows, but sewing’s not your thing, check out Decorate Me Diana’s no-sew method.  She uses Heat ‘n Bond in place of stitches to create the pillow covers.   Go to Decorate Me Diana for the how-to.

[via Someday Crafts]…

Tutorial: Breezy Tunic for little girls

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 06:29 AM PDT

breezy1Heidi from Elegance & Elephants guest blogs at The Mother Huddle with a tutorial showing how to make her Breezy Tunic for little girls.  It’s a summer top that sews up quick and easy.  The front is left plain and the back has a keyhole opening.  It’s just two pieces, plus some bias binding to finish the neck edges.   Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Elegance & …

Project: Pennants Card

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 06:01 AM PDT

Project: Pennant/ Flag Card

Call them flags, banners, pennants, what ever, they are still really hot….Nicole Magouirk has a video tutorial sharing how to make this lovely banner birthday card.

-Heather…

A Link And A Chain (Stitch)

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 05:18 AM PDT

Portia created this unique ‘statement’ necklace using some links of metal chain and simple crochet stitches.  Isn’t it cool?  I can think of a number of ways to use this technique to embellish my crochet.  I think the statement necklace would be very interesting composed of graduated lengths of chain to create a V shape.  I also think this design …

Freebie | Spring Themed Project Life Journaling Cards

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 04:00 AM PDT

Free Spring Project Life Cards from Wild Olive

Document your Spring adventures with a set of free Spring journaling cards from Wild Olive. These printable Spring themed cards are sized to fit Project Life pockets, and can also be used on standard scrapbook pages. Click here to go to the download.…

Freebie | Editable Personalized Notepad Printable & Tutorial

Posted: 19 Apr 2013 03:00 AM PDT

Editable Persanalized Notepad from The Languid Lion

Geri Jewitt from The Languid Lion shares a free editable printable file for making a personalized From the Desk of notepad. She also shares all the steps make putting the pad together. Click here for the download and instructions.…

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