Seriously, does it get any better? I have an ongoing list of baking recipes that I’ve been making with my girls. I’m not sure if we’ll be making these, but they look so yummy I had to share. Go see Gotta Little Space for the recipe!

I drool over pretty much everything that Joy the Baker makes, but these sugar cookies look totally do-able! I think I may even have all of the ingredients on hand. Yes…I will definitely be making these in the coming weeks. Find the recipe here!

The Magic Onions shares a how-to for making a worm garden using a glass jar. I love this idea and I know my 3yo will, too! In the past we’ve simply explored worms in our yard, but being able to watch them digging in the dirt whenever we want would be a wonderful treat! Click here to learn how!

I love that Jenny makes it a point to create a homemade dessert for her family every week. Most recently she made this delicious-looking pie from fresh peaches and berries! Are you salivating yet? Check out Through Jenny’s Lens for the recipe! Love the special touch of the cut-out hearts!

Crayon stars from The Long Thread

Stars and stripes gift pack from 4 Crazy Kings

Boys patriotic t-shirt embellishment from My Little Gems

Live Savor Firecrackers from An Altered State of Mind

(via Ucreate)

Star-shaped pinwheel from Cheeky Magpie

Jiffy Pop 4th of July Party invite from Chica and Jo

Red, white, and blue sun hat from The Purl Bee

Firecracker cake topper from Wisdom of the Moon

(via Craft Gossip)

Party popper from Homespun Threads

Bandana Top from Naptime Journal

Festive baton from Elle’s Studio (via Craft Gossip)

4th of July Ring Toss from Roots and Wings Co.

Homemade by Jill has created a tutorial for making these gorgeous floral headbands! Perfect for summer and little sewing involved…yay! Click here for the tut!

Keep the kids cool this summer with these fun snack ideas!

Gotta love this (not-so) fishy snack idea from Her Cup Overfloweth: Sharks on the Beach!

Our Big Earth dishes out a TON of cool summer treats that are tasty as well as healthy! See ‘em all here!

The folks at Craft have laid out all of the steps needed to make these incredible-looking Chocolate Banana Pops.

Frozen grapes are perfect for those hot summer afternoons. Put them on skewers and they’re a sure fire success! See Make and Takes for more!

***Also, be sure to check out No Fuss Fabulous for even more popsicle ideas!***

Indie Fixx shares a tutorial for making this sweet butterfly mobile from gift wrap. I love the natural elements, too. You can view the entire project here!

Anybody who has ever attended a sleepover or gone on a camping trip knows how cumbersome it is to carry your belongings with a pillow stuffed under your arm. Maya*made has come up with a simple solution that will have you thinking, “Why didn’t I think of that!” Go here to be inspired by her simple travel pillow!

Freezer paper stenciling is a ton of fun and so easy to do! If you haven’t tried it, go take a gander at the explanation from Painting Pink Pajamas. She recently made this sparkly sea horse using the freezer paper stenciling technique, and I’m feeling re-inspired to do some more projects with fabric paint…this time with a little bit of bling! Read more here!

Tangarang is sharing the sweetest little fairy embroidery pattern right now at their blog. These would be so lovely stitched and framed in a set for your fairy-lover’s room. Look for the download here!

I’m loving this idea that Chez Beeper Bebe came up with for her 6 year-old’s birthday. Each card has a number and with it comes a gift in that number (e.g. 4 quarters for the number “4”). What a great way to make birthday gift-giving even more fun! Click here to read about the rest of the gifts and to download the template!

Sister Diane has created a wonderful tutorial for making these button-letters. Kids love seeing the letters in their name and there are probably loads of ways you could use these. I could see one of these hanging from a child’s backpack as an accessory, or perhaps you could make a monogram to hang over your kiddo’s bed! You can find the how-to at CraftyPod!

Smart-Bottom Enterprises used a pack of premium scrapbook paper to create this colorful wall covering for her kids’ basement playroom. I am impressed and inspired all at once! Go here to see the before pics and for more details!

This looks like a delicious snack that I know my girls would love! They eat oatmeal for breakfast every morning…by request. Erin Compton Design shares the simple recipe at her blog!

Red Bird Crafts recently made this oh-so-practical hook board for her daughter. The construction is simple but the results are absolutely lovely! You can read more here!

If this set of embroidery patterns from Green Jello doesn’t make you want to break out a needle and thread, then I believe I will personally have to come to your house and shake you. Ok…perhaps I went a little too far, but these are seriously cute illustrations that bring a smile to my face every time I see them. And that bee on the banana seat bike is KILLING ME! Click right here for the download! (found via Pip Stitch)

These colorful horses make such a beautiful statement and would be perfect in a horse-themed nursery or on a wall of the horse lover in your life. Enlist your little one to help paint and they can have their own artwork to display. You can find a full tutorial for making these at Design Sponge! (via Folding Trees)

Did you know that you could use cardstock, plastic wrap, and paper napkins to create custom greeting cards? I sure didn’t and I was totally blown away when I saw the results that Mama King had using some leftover Tinkerbell napkins. She mentioned using the newly created cards for thank you notes and I think that is a fabulous way to get some extra use out of your party leftovers. Go visit 4 Crazy Kings to read more!

Lotta Bruhn created these fun space stickers and is offering a free download of them at her blog! You can find them here! (via Ohdeedoh)

Heather from Dollar Store Crafts is an expert at low-cost crafting, which definitely comes in handy when you’re planning a party! Go on over to read about the details of her son’s Pirate Party and her tips for pulling off a birthday bash without breaking the bank!

This is one of the latest prints available from Feed Your Soul: the free art project from Indie Fixx. I just love the playfulness of the print and think it would be lovely in a girl’s room. Click here to see this and other prints available for free download.

Dive into your fabric stash and pull out up to 6 different pieces for all of this little elephant’s parts. He’s such a cutie, isn’t he? You can find the free pattern at Cicada Daydream (sans instructions, but the savvy sewer can probably pull it together with few problems). (via CraftGossip)

Cake and ice cream are birthday party staples, as are goody bags…so why not combine the two? Mrs. Jones shares a template for making a paper cake (above) that can be filled with little toys and candy. Below, is a paper ice cream cone that can be printed off at Tangarang and used for the same purpose. Choose one or use them both for your next birthday party!

This whipped cream cupcake topping looks so stinkin’ delish I can hardly stand it! Go ahead and whip up some cuppies for the kiddos and try this topping from the Cupcake Project as an alternative to the heavier stuff.