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Cuteness Alert - Cupcake Kits

Cupcake Kits

These little Cupcake Kits from Meri Meri are quite possibly the most clever and adorable things ever! I found them at my new favorite website Plates and Napkins!!

I'm always getting asked if I personalize plates and napkins and have to say no, since they would really mess up my printer:) Now I can send people to a site that carries oodles of patterns for napkins, plates and tons of other fun party decorating supplies. They even offer personalization! Click here to check them out and here to join their Facebook Page.

Stickyfingers - Felted Wool Edition

In keeping with my whole felted wool fetish this week, it should be no surprise the three craft tutorials I'm sharing with you today are made of {what else?} FELT. While combing the web to bring you great ideas, I also came across some new blogs and designers to follow. As always, I aspire to inspire so go and MAKE SOMETHING! and have fun.

Don't you just love this picture's color combinations? Learn how to make this Felted Brooch by green crafter herself, Betz White. The possible uses for this little brooch are endless! You can put them on a sweater, scarf, hat, curtains, you name it! Click here for complete instructions.

Then we have this pillow with rosette clusters that I would wear as an article of clothing! From the felt master herself, Anne Kyrro Quinn offers up this step-by-step tutorial over at Etsy's Storque's How Tuesdays.
Be sure to pickup a copy of her book on the subject Felt Furnishings.

Garland can make any space festive, don't you agree? Learn how to make this festive felted garland, compliments of the PurlBee. Click here for her easy directions.

Stickyfingers - Fabric Edition

Happy Sunday to all of you creative types! This week's tutorials are all about using fabric. Whether you sew or not, don't worry these are all super duper easy! As always, I aspire to inspire so go and make something! Want to be featured in Stickyfingers? just send me some pictures of your finished projects, looking forward to seeing them:)

Here's a great use for your leftover fabric. How about making your own Fabric Flowers Garland? Kayte Terry gives you the steps here over at Creature Comforts.

Now that the kid's are back to school in full swing, how about making them a special Notebook Lunch bag? Kate Pruitt, offers up an exclusive here for Design Sponge.

Even if you don't sew, this Fabric Yo Yo tutorial from Heather Bailey, offers up some simple stitches anyone can master. Make It and Love It shows you some cute uses for these little gems.

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Happy Sunday! This week's edition of Stickyfingers brings you fun, crafty tutorials from a few old friends you've seen before and you get to meet a new friend too. I aspire to inspire so by the end of today (or at least this week) I hope you go and make something! I love to see pictures of your finished projects so please send along so I can feature you.

The amazingly clever Patricia Zapata, of A Little Hut brings us this easy tutorial for those of you who like to recycle. These modern Yarn Gift Tags are easy to make, click here for instructions. Also, Patricia has recently launched a new craft book. I bought my copy last night and I anxiously await it's arrival!

No stranger to Stickyfingers, Amy of The B-Line always has wonderful craft tutorials. I'm most impressed that she makes each and every one herself, instead of just blogging about them {like yours truly}. This time she shows us how to make the timeless cocktail umbrella and offers other uses besides adorning your fav Mai Tai.

I was reading my friend Jessica's blog and she introduced me to the idea of knitted bangles. How great would these be for Fall? She offers several links to tutorials she has found, my favorite was this one, by Cloud Hopping.

Stickyfingers - Cupcake Edition

Who doesn't love a cute cupcake? In fact, cupcakes have become so popular they are being called the "new" thank you! Well I can definitely relate. This week I'm all about bringing you some easy, fun and unique ideas to do with these tasty morsels. As always, I aspire to inspire so go and MAKE SOMETHING!

How about using cupcakes as your seating cards? My DIY Wedding Day shows you how here.

Leave it to the QUEEN to come up with this clever craft. Learn how to make Cupcake Paper Carnations here.

Must have an equally adorable cupcake stand to display your tiny treasures. Thanks to Cake Journal, you can lean how here.

How about some really adorable Girly Girl Wrappers? Thank you Food Art Party (my new favorite blog) for this free printable and many others, click here.

Stickyfingers - Pet Edition

The dog days of Summer have me thinking about pets today, although it's only 61 degrees and starting to feel like Fall. Hope you enjoy these pet friendly projects and get a little inspired to GO MAKE SOMETHING:)

Nothing says I love you like a good game of tug-of-war. Now you can make your pooch his very own Dish Towel Toy. Real Simple shows you how here.

Cool off your little pupper with some homemade Mini Fruity Popsicles for Dogs. They look so good I'm sure humans would like them just as much! Thank you Small Dogs Paradise for this recipe.

Remember Shrinky Dinks when you were a kid? Use sheets of this wonderful shrinking plastic to make your own Pet Tags. Craft Stylish gives you an easy tutorial here.

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Welcome to this week's edition of Stickyfingers, brought to you by InkSpot Workshop's blog...The Spotter. I've hand selected these DIY crafts just for you and hope you get inspired to go MAKE something! Enjoy

I'm a sucker for scents and never want the same perfume everyone is wearing. I just discovered Sweet Anthem handmade perfume oils and am in love with them! Lori is what I'm wearing right now in fact. Meredith of Sweet Anthem was generous enough to put together the most well instructed tutorial I have ever seen on how to make your own perfume. Thank you IndieFixx for posting this.

How about sprucing up your front porch with a new braided doormat? The Queen shows you how right here.

Have tons of empty boxes lying around and could use some extra storage? How about turning those boxes into pretty fabric covered storage boxes? Made By Petchy shows you how here.

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It's Sunday! Happy Sunday everyone and get ready for this week's edition of Stickyfingers, brought to you by The Spotter and InkSpot Workshop. Here are some of my favorites for this week and it's pretty obvious I've got SUMMER on my MIND! Enjoy and I hope you get inspired to go out and MAKE SOMETHING:)

Enjoy strawberries all year long by making some "Hot Damn, This Is Good Jam" compliments of Intimate Weddings. For full tutorial, click HERE.

What to do with all those shells you've been collecting? How about making some fun beachy candles? Great for your next party or just jazzin' up your home. Goddess Martha Stewart shows how right HERE.

Better hurry on this one since the leaves will be on the ground before you know it. Actually, I'll bet these silhouettes would look gorgeous in Fall colors. How about making some of your own Leaf Silhouette Portraits? Photojojo shows you how right HERE.

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Welcome to this week's edition of Stickyfingers, lovingly brought to you by InkSpot Workshop's The Spotter. Go ahead and sharpen up those scissors and get yourself into the creative zone because these 3 DIY projects are sure to bring a smile. Have fun and most importantly, go make something!

Looking for a special way to show off those fancy cupcakes you just made? Simply follow these steps, add a few of your personal touches and voila! an adorable cupcake stand is born. Thank you Jannypie Crafts for this visual.

I just can't wait for the next time I need a baby gift. How cute are these easy Iron-On Onesies? A perfect step-by-step tutorial is waiting for you over at Cookie Magazine's blog called NESTING.

How about these fabulously adorable Paper Cutout Nightlights? Perfected by my favorite Twitter friend and local Martha Stewart celebrity, Rachel Weber of Fog and Thistle? To learn how, watch this video.

Reader update!! Remember this fun paper pinwheel tutorial from a past Stickyfingers? I love it when you all send pictures of your projects and this one is special since it's from my mom's next door neighbor Melanie. Didn't they turn out cute? Thanks Mel for sharing.

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Sorry for being a day late with this week's issue of Stickyfingers. Arrived home yesterday exhausted and brain dead from an incredibly fun weekend with my gal pals. As a result, I'm going to also give you a little break... the 3 DIY projects I'm offering up this week do not require any tools. All you will need is a printer and some paper and you will be on your way. Figured we are all in the throws of summer activities and simple printables may be a better option for us right now. Having said that... get out there and MAKE SOMETHING!

While browsing Big Blue Eyes Press, I spotted something that not only appealed to my creative side, but my heartstrings. It appears there is a little 6 month old named Cab, who is in the process of getting a heart transplant and we all know how much that can cost. Carrie is kind enough to offer this adorable Owl Invitation Set in her Etsy shop and although this is not a free download, each and every cent is going to be donated to the efforts helping Cab. To read more please click here. This set includes a cute downloadable envelope, stickers, matching Thank Yous and more. Good Luck!

How cute are these? Deliciously illustrated free downloadable bookplates, compliments of mommy and illustrator Helen Dardik, of Orange You Lucky. Thank you Helen!

Is your summer choc-full of parties? How about using these gorgeous, sherbet colored Summer Tags with little bees, from Erin Vale of Vale Design? Yes, they are FREE too! Thank you Erin!

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Hope everyone had a great 4th of July and got lots of rest and relaxation over the long weekend. I don't know about you but I'm feeling energized and super creative and can't wait to share my favorite DIY finds with you. Hope you enjoy these clever projects and most importantly, go get some Stickyfiners and make something!


I just can't get enough of these adorable tissue paper pom pom flowers sprouting up everywhere. The Queen (Martha Stewart) has an easy tutorial so you can make your own bouquet, plus a step-by-step on how to turn them into these beautiful napkin rings.


Got extra paint chips? How about turning them into this colorful and playful fish mobile? The super talented Amy of The B-Line (not exactly a stranger to Stickyfingers) shows you how right here.

Tis the season to show off your blooms! How about making these gorgeous paper flower cones for a display to be proud of? iDIY will show you how, simply click here.