Melt in your mouth Nutella Brownies
By Vikram Goyal on Jul 08, 2014 10:55 am 
If I could, I would lick the screen. Actually scratch that. I did lick the screen and all I got was dirt.
Oh well! These recipe is easier than you think and makes use of that wonderful ingredient that should be staple in all brownie recipes: Nutella.
If you are as tempted by this recipe as I am, then head …
Continue Reading » Make Your Own Moss-Covered Stone
By Larissa Coleman on Jul 08, 2014 10:30 am 
If you are wanting the mossy look in your garden, but don’t have the patience to wait for it to grow, this post is just right for you. Making your own moss covered stone is easier than you would ever imagine. It can work on your stone pots, your rock garden, and even cement. As long as the moss has …
Continue Reading » S'mores Dip
By Carolyn Bickford on Jul 08, 2014 10:00 am 
More s’mores! No campfire needed!
Hungry Brownie has creatively turned this yummy campfire treat into a dessert dip. Make sure you tell the guests to be careful when dipping. The pan will still be hot from being in the oven. Just like with regular s’mores, you will need to help the little ones so they don’t burn their fingers.
It …
Continue Reading » Vote for the Best in British Knits
By Sarah White on Jul 08, 2014 09:39 am 
Voting for the British Knitting Awards for 2014 is now open. There are 20 categories ranging from favorite yarns and companies to the best book of the year and favorite designer.
Two new categories this year are Best Brand for British Yarn and Best Yarn Shop Day Experience.
I’m pretty sure you can vote even if you don’t live in …
Continue Reading » Winner- Wise Craft
By katiesmith on Jul 08, 2014 09:38 am 
Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway for a copy of Wise Craft.
Congrats to Jenna!
I've emailed you, please email me back to claim your prize! If I don’t hear back within one week, I’ll choose a new winner.…
Continue Reading » Book Review- Shooting with Soul
By katiesmith on Jul 08, 2014 09:25 am 
Today I’m reviewing a copy of Shooting with Soul by Alessandra Cave.
About the book-
“Shooting with Soul is glorious and beautiful book for anyone who loves to take pictures. Whether you are an aspirational photographer, artist, creative mom, or blogger, you will enjoy expanding your understanding of this medium by exploring 44 weeks of unique and reflective prompts and …
Continue Reading » DIY Painted Walking Sticks
By Sherri Osborn on Jul 08, 2014 09:00 am 
Next time you go camping with the kids, bring along some paint, brushes, and Mod Podge or clear acrylic sealer. Those are all the supplies you need to make your own colorful walking sticks. If you make them the first day, you can use them on the rest of your trip.
Of course, you can do this even if you …
Continue Reading » Host the Best Crafternoon Ever
By katiesmith on Jul 08, 2014 08:55 am 
Have you ever wanted to host a crafting party with your friends? WhimseyBox is sharing their tips for throwing the best crafternoon ever on their blog. They tell you their secrets for picking a project, a location, even snacks!
Learn more here- How To: Host the Best Crafternoon Ever – Whimseybox.…
Continue Reading » Free pattern: Sienna bow back top for little girls
By Anne Weaver on Jul 08, 2014 10:03 am 
Free pattern: Sienna bow back top for little girls
Jen from Eat. Sleep. MAKE. shares a free pattern for her Sienna top, a bow back t-shirt for little girls. This is SUCH a cute top!! The back of the shirt is scooped low, with two bows stitched across the opening. A small pocket accents the front. Her free pattern makes a …
Continue Reading » Project: Rolling Cat Card
By Heather Holbrook on Jul 08, 2014 06:09 am 
How fun is this roller skating kitty cat card?! Find out how to make a neat rolling card over on the Penny Black Stamps blog.
-Heather…
Continue Reading » Inspiration du Jour | Our Typical Summer Day
By Francine Clouden on Jul 08, 2014 06:00 am 
Our Typical Summer Day by Amber Kroening
What I loved:
- The sunburst background
- The bright colors
- The clothesline bunting
- The title treatment
Tidbits about Amber:
How long have you been scrapping? Off and on for about 10 years. Right now I’m ON. =)
Paper or digi? (or both?) 90% paper.
What is your favourite scrapboooking supply? Paper! I love Echo …
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Faux Anodized Beads
By Elaine Robitaille on Jul 08, 2014 12:57 am 
Emma Ralph makes fabulous clay beads and here’s a free tutorial of hers. The technique creates a faux anodized aluminum look. She uses her ultrafine glitter in the tutorial but mentions you can do this with mica powders or other materials – your results will vary of course.…
Continue Reading » Winner of 2 blank sample books and 2 of the 20 Ways to Draw books
By Stefanie Girard on Jul 07, 2014 09:51 pm 
Congrats go out to Cindy M. of Greer SC. She is the winner of the 2 “bulking dummies” blank sample books and copies of 20 Ways to Draw a Butterfly and 20 Ways to Draw a Tulip.…
Continue Reading » 3 fun recycled jar projects
By Stefanie Girard on Jul 07, 2014 09:27 pm 
We all have jars and I bet if you read this blog you keep them to use to make pretty projects. Pop on over to The Country Woman Magazine’s web site for a tutorial on how to make photo frames with the mason jar lids (there is a cool surprise way you can make them stand up!), hanging votive holders…
Continue Reading » Up cycle Old Sweaters Into a Pet-Friendly Bed
By Linda Lanese on Jul 07, 2014 10:59 pm 
Tiffany Threadgould has her sweet doggie bed “Up cycle Old Sweaters Into a Pet-Friendly Bed” on “Made + Remade”! What a fun and cozy use for your old sweaters and I am sure your doggie will love it. She has a complete tutorial for you to follow. Thanks Tiffany for sharing your idea!…
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Make custom fabric designs using your sewing machine's decorative stitches
By Anne Weaver on Jul 07, 2014 09:34 pm 
Tutorial: Make custom fabric designs using your sewing machine’s decorative stitches
Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can use the decorative stitches on your machine to make a custom fabric design. This might be a little time consuming to do on a very large piece of fabric, but it’s totally doable for smaller pieces like you’d use to …
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Shirred summer top
By Anne Weaver on Jul 07, 2014 08:26 pm 
Nienke from Pienkel shares a tutorial showing how to use elastic thread shirring to make a cute and simple summer top. The elastic thread shirring creates a stretchy gathered bodice. The stretchy bodice will give you an extra season (or more) of wear, which is always good when kids grow so fast. Go to Pienkel for the tute.
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Continue Reading » Tutorial: Seahorse Tote
By Anne Weaver on Jul 07, 2014 06:25 pm 
Mark Montano shows how you can make this cute summer Seahorse Tote. It’s made from a sturdy cotton twill, with a pair of seahorses stenciled on it. Embellishments like fringe around the top, pearls for air bubbles, and aquarium gravel sea floor make this a super fun tote for summertime. Go to his blog for the tutorial.
[photo from …
Continue Reading » Giveaway: 6 Kids' Activity Books and more!
By Stefanie Girard on Jul 07, 2014 03:21 pm 
This one is for all you Moms, Dads, Grandmas, and all the other caregivers out there who have heard the question, “What is there to do?” or “I’m bored”. Here is an opportunity to get yourself in the running for 6 kid crafting and activity books that are sure to keep the little ones occupied! The package includes:
Just Us …
Continue Reading » Freebie: Tarot Card Images
By Heather Holbrook on Jul 07, 2014 02:32 pm 
Dover Publications have several lovely Tarot Card images, like this Empress, to download for free, use them as coloring pages, shrink them for greeting cards or make your own Tarot deck. Click here to download (once there click the numbers across the top for more images).
-Heather…
Continue Reading » Quick Craft: {10 crafts in under 10 minutes}
By Linda Lanese on Jul 07, 2014 04:52 pm 
Ursula Rosien of “Kraft and Mint” with modern quick crafts has these stunning pieces for us to make. I think they are all amazing and there is that dramatic felt ring. She not only has the tutorials, but shows us where to buy the supplies for some of the projects. Be sure to check out her blog her ideas are …
Continue Reading » DIY "hello" Doormat Tutorial
By Linda Lanese on Jul 07, 2014 03:57 pm 
This is such a good idea and Briana and Tana have the neatest blog called “The Twisted Horn”! They saw this “”hello” Doormat” for $75 and decided this would be inexpensive to make. They found a doormat for $5 and some paint and the results are amazing. Clever idea ladies, I love it and thank you for sharing.…
Continue Reading » Woman Arrested after Knit in at Gas Company
By Sarah White on Jul 07, 2014 12:18 pm 
A woman was arrested last week in Vermont after five women staged a knit in at a local gas company. Jane Palmer of Monkton was arrested after refusing to leave Vermont Gas Systems’ waiting room. The women were protesting a pipeline proposed for their area that would cross her property.
The women said they wanted the company to admit …
Continue Reading » How to make recycled golf ball cows
By Stefanie Girard on Jul 07, 2014 12:12 pm 
This guy is just too cute! I bet a whole herd of them would make a fun decoration- maybe add silly hats? Pop on over to the link Mona sent in to the blog Craft Klatch for the tutorial on how to make a cow with a recycled golf ball and golf tees.…
Continue Reading » Beach Ball Party Ideas
By Dana Hinders on Jul 07, 2014 11:51 am 
I stumbled across this roundup of beach ball themed summer party ideas from Spoonful while helping a friend search for ideas for her son’s birthday party. The inexpensive paper plates decorated to look like a beach ball banner are my favorite featured project, since this is a thrifty way to decorate an outdoor party space.
If you really want to go …
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Skinny fabric organizer baskets
By Anne Weaver on Jul 07, 2014 02:24 pm 
Tutorial: Skinny fabric organizer baskets
I think I could use these skinny fabric organizer baskets by Ayumi from Pink Penguin in every room of my house! Finished dimensions are 2″H x 9 1/2″W x 2 1/2″D. They’re the perfect size to organizer flatware in the kitchen, make-up brushes or toiletries in the bathroom, sewing threads in my craft room, etc. …
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Abstract drip dye t-shirt
By Anne Weaver on Jul 07, 2014 01:11 pm 
Tutorial: Abstract drip dye t-shirt
Alexa from The Swell Life shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can create this abstract drip dye t-shirt. She uses a Tulip One-Step Tie Dye kit to add the drips of color to a plain t-shirt. It’s a cool effect for a t-shirt, but I think it would also be …
Continue Reading » Marble Candle Holder
By Shellie Wilson on Jul 07, 2014 01:00 pm 
If you have kids than no doubt you have a marble collection. This candle holder is created using glass marbles. You could use some fancy marbles to create something really decorative or keep it simple with a clear glass marble. Check out dollar stores for bags of marbles or home decor stores for something a little different. Marble Candle Holder…
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Alice panel skirt with a shirred waistband
By Anne Weaver on Jul 07, 2014 11:32 am 
Tutorial: Alice panel skirt with a shirred waistband
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a tutorial for making this lovely panel skirt with a shirred waistband. The piecing makes it a great project to stretch a favorite print. The amount of fabric you need will depend on the size you’re making. For a size 10 (40″ hip), she used 3/4 …
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