This is a neat spin on the embroidery hoop ring wreath. I like how the center is filled in. This would be a cool way to feature some stitching or image? Pop on over to the link Patti sent in … Read More...
Giveaway: Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book
Leave a comment in today’s post by October 11th 2017, and you are in the running for this vintage decorating … Read More...
How to make skull candle stick Halloween decorations
So many inexpensive things can be upcycled with just a bit of paint. Even if you aren’t an artist paint really can be your best friend. Pop on over to the blog 17 Turtles for the easy tutorial on how … Read More...
Winner-Color Yourself to Tranquility: And reduce stress with these beautiful artworks of trees
Congrats go out to Deborah H. of Riesel TX as she is the winner of Color Yourself to Tranquility: And reduce stress with these beautiful artworks of trees
Designer feature- Pink Party Skeleton Halloween decoration
From time to time I like to feature a fun designer whose work you can buy on Etsy. Today’s featured designer’s shop is JeanKnee on Etsy. I love the juxtaposition of the skeleton with the cutesy pink pennant and party … Read More...
Candy corn stacked shadow box Halloween decoration
Candy corns are one of my all time favorite decorating themes for Halloween. Do you remember last year’s Candy corn pedestal lights? This year I decided to make stacked shadow boxes painted in each of the colors of a … Read More...
Giveaway- Knitted Animal Nursery: 35 gorgeous animal-themed knits for babies, toddlers, and the home
Giveaway- Knitted Animal Nursery: 35 gorgeous animal-themed knits for babies, toddlers, and the home
Leave a comment in today’s post by October 5th, 2017 and you are in the running for this adorable knitting book that contains a whole bunch … Read More...
How to make an Iphone / Ipad pillow stand
I am finding myself watching more and more videos on my Ipad so I thought I’d whip up a little fabric pillow stand. The new bunny fabric from Crafter’s Companion was the perfect choice.
The stand works great with an … Read More...
How to make no-sew fabric pumpkins
If you are someone who loves to craft and sew, chances are you have a collection of beautiful fat quarter packs that coordinate perfectly. These versatile fabrics are perfect for small sewing projects, and today we’re going to show you … Read More...
How to make die cut felt hedgehogs and Christmas trees
I am always looking for new ways to use my dies as I love die cutting. The new Crafter’s Companion Rose Flower and Daisy Flower dies are perfect for making felt hedgehogs and Christmas trees.
For the base of the … Read More...
How to make a giant spider Halloween decoration
Looking for a fun, easy and BIG Halloween decoration? Why not try this giant spider made with just a few easy materials you may already have on hand. Pop on over to the blog The Pinning Mama to see how … Read More...
12 unusual painting techniques
This is a great collection of 12 painting techniques that are originally for nail art but could be used for all sorts of painting projects from fine art to crafts. These would be great for miniature work! I can’t wait … Read More...
Stencil a barbed wire background on your planner page
I’ve been experimenting with different backgrounds and one of my favorite materials and images is of barbed wire. So I thought I’d play around with this cool barbed wire stencil by Sheena on a planner page.
Since this was going … Read More...
Fun way to embellish and package tea lights
I just posted about a fun way to dress up chocolates and today I want to share this fun way to dress up tea lights. If you like to have little hostess gifts or do holiday boutiques this project might … Read More...
Vintage photo and spool Halloween decoration
This cute Halloween decoration is made with a vintage photo and is just darling. But why not print out photos in black and white of you or your kids dressed up from previous Halloweens and make this little decoration personal? … Read More...
Die cut recycled leather cuff and zipper necklace
Die cutting is pretty much my favorite way to work with leather these days. The Crafter’s Companion Sheena geometric die only cuts the center shapes with no border so it has lots of possibilities to make lace-like designs. Pop on … Read More...
Fun idea for embellishing chocolates
This is such an easy idea but boy is it cute! I want to make these for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day and Easter, really in every theme I have scrapbook paper and washi tape….and that is just about everything! … Read More...
How to make ice cream cone ornaments
You know all those scraps of fabric you save? Well, here is a fun project that you can you them to whip up for all sorts of decorating uses. I am thinking gift toppers for Christmas? Pop on over to … Read More...
How to make frose juice pouches
Maybe it’s because I have Halloween on the brain and have gotten out my decorations that when I spotted this frose juice pouch I thought faux blood bog cocktail! Do you see what I’m seeing? Instead of frose- something dark … Read More...
How to make paper tube bears
TP tube craft alert!!!! These are so cute! Da-Bears. Wouldn’t these be a fun party decoration if you are Chicago Bears football fan? Paint them up in team colors. Pop on over to the blog Creative Family Fun for the … Read More...