May 22, 2013
Owl Key Chain :: Positively Splendid.com

Owl Key Chain with Martha Stewart Jewelry

This post is brought to you by Plaid Crafts. Anyone who knows me knows I am a girl who loves to accessorize, so when a box of gorgeous goodies from the new Martha Stewart Jewelry line recently arrived on my doorstep, I was delighted to dig right in! In my experience with Martha Stewart products from Plaid, every product is carefully and thoughtfully designed, and this versatile line of jewelry-making supplies, which is available exclusively at Michaels stores, certainly lived up to those expectations. I haven’t had this much fun dabbling in crafts in a very long time!

Owl Key Chain :: Positively Splendid.com

With the end of school next week, I have been wanting to put together a special gift for a teacher who has meant the world to our family, and she happens to adore owls. Included in my box was a silicone mold with a small opening for creating my own cabochon owl, so I used that element as a springboard for creating a sweet forget-me-not key chain to give to our teacher as a thanks for all she’s done. (more…)

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May 21, 2013
Fresh Strawberry Lime Pie :: PositivelySplendid.com

Fresh Strawberry-Lime Pie Recipe

Nothing says summer like a heaping slice of strawberry pie. Today’s recipe for fresh strawberry-lime pie couples the sweetness of summer berries with the lively tartness of lime. Perfect for cookouts and pretty enough for special occasions, this is an easy dessert recipe you will want to prepare again and again!   To achieve the [...]

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May 20, 2013
Scalloped Sunglasses Case Sewing Pattern :: PositivelySplendid.com

Scalloped Sunglasses Case Sewing Pattern & Tutorial

With Memorial Day festivities this weekend, it is likely you’ll be donning your favorite sunglasses as you head out into the great outdoors. Ensure your shades stay scratch-free all summer long by making a pretty sunglasses case to tuck into your pool bag or purse using this quick and easy tutorial. This sunglasses case features [...]

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May 17, 2013
5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Sewing :: PositivelySplendid.com

5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Sewing

What would you say if I told you my best sewing tips are some of the simplest? Today I’m sharing five simple techniques and tricks that will immediately improve the quality of your sewing projects and help you take your sewing to the next level! A comment I have been asked many times by PS [...]

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May 16, 2013

Felt Toddler Travel Board

Gearing up for a long road trip with young children this summer? This easy, ingenious idea from contributor Jessica from Sunny Tuesday is just the ticket for keeping little hands busy during long stretches on the road! With a simple clipboard and a bit of felt, this Felt Toddler Travel Board is sure to be [...]

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May 15, 2013

So Pretty! Felt Book Review & Giveaway

Of any crafting medium, I have to say that felt ranks among my very favorites. From wearable accessories to home decor, there are countless different ways to create with felt, so when I was recently approached with the opportunity to get a first look at the new book So Pretty! Felt by Amy Palanjian, I [...]

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May 14, 2013
Vinyl-Embellished Hanging Baskets :: PositivelySplendid.com

Vinyl-Embellished Hanging Baskets

Nothing can enhance a home’s curb appeal more quickly than a colorful container garden, and I especially love to add character to our front porch with hanging baskets. Pre-planted hanging baskets can be very affordable, but the problem with many of them is that they lack pizzazz. Today I’m sharing a super quick, super easy [...]

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May 13, 2013
Glazed Coffee Squares :: PositivelySplendid.com

Glazed Coffee Squares

Breakfast recipes that can also double as a decadent afternoon snack are some of my favorite things to prepare. Today’s recipe is a delicious bar cookie infused with the rich flavor of brewed coffee, along with spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. Paired with fresh fruit and a tall cup of coffee or tea, these [...]

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May 11, 2013
Matryoshka Doll T-Shirt Dress by Positively Splendid

Matryoshka Doll T-Shirt Dress

Having handmade clothing for my girls is one of my greatest pleasures as a sewist, but it is admittedly difficult to find time to make elaborate outfits for each of them on a regular basis. So when I recently received an invitation to participate in a blog tour for the new Sew Pretty T-Shirt Dresses [...]

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