Every week it’s my job to create a tutorial for How-To Tuesdays. The projects themselves are fun, crafty and creative, but making a tutorial while crafting presents a unique challenge. I try to write careful and thoughtful instructions for each project, but my goal is for any reader to be able to follow a project […]
Re-learn to tie your shoes! I just learned how to basket weave laces, and now no shoes are safe. For $2 and in 2 minutes you can add a totally new look to any pair of shoes. I’ve tried different lace combinations, and I think the best look comes from pairing a skinny lace with […]
I went shopping for bedding this weekend. It was a total bust. I didn’t find anything I liked. But the big trend in every department store was the look of “handsewn” (not!) textures and details. Instead of spending the big bucks on fake embelishments, try this DesignSponge tutorial on refreshing old linens.
Cute cute cute! Sew up these Hedgehog Pincushions, from BurdaStyle featured member, SKG. I love the sense of humor in this project, so sweet! PS: BurdaStyle is giving away a pair of tickets to the Maker Faire, but the deadline to enter is Monday, May 3rd! (That’s right now!)
Yesterday was ANZAC day, which is the Australia and New Zealand equivalent of our Memorial Day. (ANZAC stands for Australia and New Zealand Army Corps.) ANZAC biscuits are a classic cookie that myth associates with World War I (they’re still getting over Gallipoli, and rightly so). My husband is Australian, so of course I wanted […]
The wedding photobooth trend is becoming a full on tradition. I think it’s because these simple back drops lend themselves to so much spontaneous fun. The photos taken in a photobooth seem to do the best job of capturing the candid personalities of your best friends. All you need to do is provide the set. […]
I think the simple moss is perfectly dramatic running the length of this glass table. Oooh, what if this was the head table at a wedding? Swooning at the thought. This is upscale gardening at it’s best. Sunset Magazine has all the deets on how to create your own version.
