How many Cross Stitch or Needlework magazines do you subscribe to or purchase each month? Right now – I only subscribe to 3, which is pretty conservative for me. I had to cut back because they were TAKING OVER THE … Read More...
Archives for October 2011
Rounding Up the Polymer Clay
A few goodies from the online clay world –
- If you’re into clay beads and jewellery, don’t forget to take a stab at the Art Bead Scene’s monthly challenge. This month has a hedgehog in the inspiration art. I
Tutorial: Mummy onesie for baby’s Halloween
Jennie from CraftOManiac guest blogs at Eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to turn a plain white baby onesie into a cute mummy outfit for Halloween. This is such a great idea, since many of the costumes available in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini car playmat that rolls up for easy travel
Kate from See Kate Sew guest blogs in the Swell Noel series at Positively Splendid with a tutorial showing how to make a mini car playmat. The small playmat has two short road tracks and a pocket big enough to … Read More...
Jack-O-Lantern Puppets
How cute is this little guy? Perfect for singing the Five Little Pumpkins song in a preschool setting. . They also include the lyrics for Did You Ever See a Pumpkin. You can get the carwash gloves at the dollar … Read More...
DIY Gumball Machine
Never woulda thunk it… Make a DIY gumball machine from flower pots and bowls HERE at Kara’s Party Ideas. {via here}
Meet Apple-onia!- Lesson Plan
Sometimes a blog post comes across my path, and I am blown away by the creativity of the one who inspired it. This post is more of an incredible lesson plan than a craft, but does involve some ‘crafty’ things. … Read More...
Tutorial: Buttonhole seahorse
Ina of Let’s Learn Embroidery shows us how she created this shining seahorse. Follow along and make one yourself. See the tute.
How to make a recycled can football windsock
I don’t get a chance to post many “guy” projects. I’m not saying girls don’t like football too, I’m just saying this one can lean toward the boy side of things. I love it! I wonder how it would look … Read More...
A doll’s doll
A pendant with a secret
Larissa of mmmcrafts reviews Microcrafts: Tiny Treasures to Make and Share. Of this photo, Larissa says,
… Read More...First up, a felt pendant with itsy bitsy flowers on the front and a pocket in back to stash a diminutive photo of your
Pendants of vintage lace
These gorgeous pendants are the work of Harmony of Feed Your Soul Art. Stunning. Would it be wrong for me to borrow her idea and add tidbits of embroidery and beading? See more examples of Harmony’s lovely work at … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Glow in the Dark Spider Web Treat Bag
What child would not love collecting their candy in this bag while trick or treating? Molly of “The Purl Bee” tells us: “The one thing missing from the Halloweens of my youth was a festive candy bag (I just used … Read More...
Inspiration: JafaBrit
Wow. The creator of this piece, JafaBrit, says,
You know, this is what happens when one becomes obsessed with yarn and glue, and garage sale mannequins.
Only if you have the eye and mind of an artist. See more … Read More...
Giveaway: 10 fat quarters from Pat Bravo’s Bespoken Lush line
is giving away a bundle of fat quarters over at Maureen Cracknell Handmade. The bundle includes 10 fat quarters from Pat Bravo’s gorgeous Bespoken Lush line. Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade to enter the giveaway. (Deadline … Read More...
Tutorial: Days of Wine and Roses fabric flower embellishment
Ros Made Me shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Days of Wine Glasses and Roses fabric flower. The petals are made from circles of fabric traced around a wine glass, and the center from a … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew woodland fairy costume
Laura Bray from Katydiddyshares a tutorial over at the Rit blog showing how to make a woodland fairy costume. No sewing is required to make this beautiful costume. It’s actually made from a store bought t-shirt and leggings (dyed, … Read More...
Project: Halloween Bride Card
Ack! I am a big lover of Poe so of course I’m in love with this Bride of Usher card, it’s amazing! Find directions for it over at Leigh S B Designs blog.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween … Read More...
Inspiration: Love and a Sandwich
The cutest Mogwai ever. Who would imagine such evil lurks within. See more of Love and a Sandwich‘s creative stitchery in her flickr photostream.
Donut Acorns
Turn store-bought donuts into acorns HERE at Come Together Kids. I think I posted on the originals last year… yep, there it is. So good to see how they turn out in real life.