What a darling little “Pumpkin Patch Felt Kitty” over at “styrofoam crafts”! There is a supply list and downloadable pattern. This kitty looks like there’s a frisky little feline hiding in the pumpkin patch. This fun felt and foam design … Read More...
Eye of Newt
Oh Halloween. It makes the best of mums come up with the worst of candy ideas (in a how-cool-are-these way).
These eye of newt candies are so gross that I have trouble looking at them – yet they are so … Read More...
Halloween Vincent Price Theme Diorama – Missing Willow Farm
Vincent Price is a legend of Halloween for sure–with a fifty year career in sci-fi and horror, how could he not be? And in true Halloween spirit, Connie of Missing Willow Farm has recreated his living room in this tiny … Read More...
Googly Eye Trick-or-Treat Tote Bag for Halloween
I found this cute tote “Googly Eye Trick-or-Treat Tote Bag” on BH&G and I think it is so cute and something you and your kids can make together. They have complete instructions and a supply list.
Fall Felt Series: Felt and Suede Clutch Tutorial
Shannon and Jen of “eat-sleep-make” hopes everyone has enjoyed all of their projects from the Fall Felt Series this year! They had fun getting creative with felt and coming up with some new ideas for fall outside of the typical … Read More...
Help SewCalGal celebrate Eleanor’s anniversary
SewCalGal announces:
Eleanor Burns/Quilt in a Day is celebrating their 35th Anniversary on Saturday, October 19th. Yes, 35 years in business. Many quilters from around the world learned to quilt from Eleanor.
Congratulations Eleanor from Craft Gossip. This quilting editor … Read More...
Polymer Clay Picks
People keep doing amazing polymer clay work! The shiny faux glass caught my eye first and then it was a whole long list of neat pieces.
1. Faux Czech Glass Beads, 2. Gildenstrangperlen, 3. A snail that loves … Read More...
Make a Fall Leaf Pillow in Minutes! Tutorial
Amy is mama of four, wife to her high-school sweetheart, and creative enthusiast; hosts “Positively Splendid” has this “Fall Leaf Pillow” Tutorial to bring the colors of the season into your home. Amy wanted to share this super quick and … Read More...
Fall Felt Series: Hooded Dragon Cape Tutorial
Day 3: From “East Sleep Make” has this great Pictorial tutorial for us and it is a hooded dragon cape. Jennifer’s son hates to wear costumes, so she made him a cape with a hood instead! The felt is … Read More...
Vintage Paper Clay Halloween Parade Sticks
Brenda from UniqueJunktique (love that name!) sent me this link suggestion for a parade of vintage paper clay Halloween sticks.
She has a great collection of vintage postcards for Halloween and she has used them as the inspiration for creating … Read More...
How to Make a Halloween decorative Door Sign
Linda of “Bread love and creativity” who lives in Italy is one of the creative contributers to “FunLab blog”. Today Linda shares her first decoration this year for Halloween, along with her children; they will create a Halloween picture to … Read More...
An 8 bit fireplace and it’s DIY!
This might need a little bit of explaining.
The Legend Of Zelda is an action-adventure video game first made in Japan but popular worldwide with teens and kids (and some discerning adults).
Kat from OurNerdHome – decided to make a … Read More...
Recycling Old Bottles – The Daily Green
What to do with all of those bottles? This posts link deals with both glass and plastic but the glass stuff is pretty cool. The first is the flattening of bottles which I have been having a blast doing, and … Read More...
Inspiration Tuesday: Zipper Jewelry by Kate Cusack
A few years ago I noticed jewelry and bows being made from your average zippers used in clothing. The idea fascinated me. Today’s inspiration features beautifully creative jewelry made from zippers, by artist Kate Cusack. Click here to read more … Read More...
5 pictures made with fall leaves
What a clever idea! Or rather – 5 clever ideas.
All those leaves in the yard and you don’t know what to do with them? Why not make pictures!
Gosia got her kids involved in making these pictures and that … Read More...
Fall Felt Series: Felt Moccasin Slippers (+ free pattern)
Shannon and Jen, the hosts of “Eat Sleep MAKE” are kicking off a week of fall felt projects on their blog! First up are these easy DIY “Felt Moccasin Slippers” with free pattern. I hope you will all check out … Read More...
Feathered Owl Pumpkin ~ it’s a Hoot! Tutorial
Sisters, Heather. & Vanessa, host “At the Picket Fence” and this is their way of staying in touch. One lives in the Pacific Northwest and the other in Kentucky and they can share their lives via their blog. Both are … Read More...
Board to Follow: Art, Sculpture
If you like my posts on the intersections of modern art and crafting, then you should take a moment and head over to Pinterest to visit one of my favorite boards on that subject “Art, Sculpture“. Curated by … Read More...
Incredible Book Sculptures – Kelly Campbell Berry
Add some altered book inspiration to your day by checking out the work of Kelly Campbell Berry. Kelly creates beautiful, multi-dimensional book sculptures using paper cutting and scrapbooking style techniques. Each one illustrates a concept or story drawn from … Read More...
Massive list to help you make use of everyday things
Ever used a tennis ball for your laundry? To make your clothes fluffy and absorbent? Me neither.
Ever stopped a door from squeaking by using ordinary everyday butter? Nope, me neither.
Used baby oil to get latex paint off you? … Read More...