The Crafting Fiend shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her I Love You Mostest pillow. She made this pillow for her baby girl, and it has a pair of pockets on the front to hold a … Read More...
Tutorial: Mario and Luigi costumes
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made Mario and Luigi costumes for her kids’ Halloween costumes. They turned out so cute, and I love that they go together!! Get the tutorial… Read More...
And the Winner is…..
The winner of the wonderful Inkadinkado Party Stamp Prize Package is….. Crisa!!
She said her ultimate party would be:
“I saw a fun idea at the Halloween store the other day. I would love to have a mustache party where … Read More...
Win BATB expenses
Country Bumpkin newsletter announces this unloose subscription contest:
… Read More...Renew your subscription for one year or take out a new subscription for two years and go into the draw to win one of two trips to Beating Around the Bush.
DIY Tootsie Rolls
But wait, there’s more! One more from Gluesticks: Homemade Tootsie Rolls! Who knew? Find the recipe HERE.
DIY Rock Candy
Next up, courtesy of Pinterest: Homemade Rock Candy. Find the how-tos HERE at Gluesticks.
Caramel Apple Bites
I’ve been busy Pinteresting, and I have a few-in-a-row finds from that addictive site. First up, as one who finds caramel apples terribly interesting, but a chore to eat, I love these caramel apple bite snacks from Try It … Read More...
Ferris Wheel Cake
How clever is this? A cake topped with a Rice Krispies Treat Ferris wheel? And not Halloween related! Find the how-tos HERE at Parents.com.
Stitch In the New Year
Lovely Angel
Angels with Birds
Monochromatic designs can be so fun to stitch. All-in-one color or mix it up and use a variegated design for a little fun. This angel and bird mirrored design is pretty in blue as shown here, but would also be … Read More...
Technique: Leaf Stamping
Here’s a great way to use all those pretty fall leaves piling up in the yard, try stamping with them! Bloom, Bake, Create shares how to use watercolors and leaves for stamping.
-Heather
Free needlepoint info
If you’re wanting to learn some new needlepoint stitches or bone up on some familiar ones, check out the Needlepoint Teacher site. Susan Sturgeon Roberts has put the site together to share her knowledge, from choosing canvas to mounting your … Read More...
UT sale on steampunk designs
Here’s an awesome tidbit of news from Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More...We collaborated with fantastic local design duo KMKostumes to create the embroidered steampunk gown you see here, showcasing lots of the Clockwork Natura embroidery designs. It’s been written up in
Tutorial: 8-petal fabric flower
Rachel of Lines Across My Face shows us how to make a simple but beautiful fabric flower. See the tute.
Giveaway | X-Acto Craft Knives
Are you a fan of craft knives? If so you’ll love this giveaway from Elle’s Studio. Not only can you win one of two prize packs, but Elle also shares three of her favourite tips for working with these … Read More...
Bread Art
I’ve seen and posted on many a fancy bread, sure. But I’ve never seen such seriously fancy bread. Check out Chef Tess Bakeresse, a self-described “bread artist.” Bread artist” indeed. Learn more about her amazing creations and find links to … Read More...
Pita Pizza Ghosts
An easy, quick mini-meal for the season… Make pita pizza ghosts HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Halloween Panna Cotta
Eyeballs, eyeballs, everywhere eyeballs! Even on your coconut panna cotta with rasperry and kiwi coulis. (Bonus points for the butcher-like knife placed just so next to the plate.) Find the how-tos HERE at Kitchen Table Scraps.
Giveaway | Pretty Paper Party Scrapbook Class
Have you heard about Shimelle’s new class, Pretty Paper Party, that is about all things paper? Well Julie Kirk is giving away one spot to this great sounding class. Entries close Thursday, October 20th at 8:00 UK time. Click … Read More...