Ok procrastinators, we’re down to the wire on Halloween. Lucky for you, I’ve got a fabulous tutorial here from Rock Mosaic showing how to make a pair of glam lace cat ears. Throw them on with your cutest black … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a cuff to short sleeves
Tara from Tales of a Trophy Wife shows how to make cuffed short sleeves. She added them to a cropped top that she was making (and she links to a previously published how-to), but you could do this with any … Read More...
Tutorial: Insulated baby bottle carrier
Sew4Home shows how to make an insulated carrier for a baby bottle. The inside is water resistant thanks to the PUL lining, and the batting between the inner and outer layers helps insulate. Go to their tutorial.
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Tip: Matching stripes when cutting pattern pieces
Head over to Crafty Mamas for a quick tip showing how to cut out matching pattern pieces (such as a pair of sleeves) out of striped fabric. They show how to make the stripes match perfectly on the two pieces. … Read More...
Panna Cotta Brains with Raspberry Blood
You pretty much can’t go wrong with brains and blood. I mean, for dessert. I mean, for a Halloween dessert, of course. Make delicious Panna Cotta brains with raspberry blood HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
Slumber Party Birthday Cake
When, exactly, do kids start having slumber parties? Because my 5-year old is already asking for one, and I dread the idea of babysitting a bunch of 5-year olds overnight. Maybe in a couple of years… And then I’ll also … Read More...
Before the Cauliflower, There Were Lollipops
Remember the cauliflower head? I have to admit, I did wonder why one would have a Styrofoam head lying around. See the reason why one would have a Styrofoam head lying around, and find a great way to display … Read More...
Anne Nye – Selling Smart from D&L Art Glass
Twice a month D&L Art Glass runs posts regarding business. If you’re an artist that’s trying to make a living doing your art this is a great bit of information to check out. It’s written by Anne Nye and she … Read More...
Tutorial: How to use a binding foot on your sewing machine
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to use a binding foot to attach bias tape and binding around the edges of a piece of fabric. The handy little foot holds the binding strip in place around your fabric while … Read More...
Freebie: Box and Envelope Template Maker
Here’s is an amazing and very handy on-line tool from Ideogram. Simply type in the dimensions for an envelope or box and it will make a template for you, just print it out. How cool is that?!
-Heather
Chestnut Ring
Marija shares her DIY tutorial for making a ring from a chestnut. The perfect fall accessory, chestnuts are a rich, warm brown with a glossy surface. Marija’s tutorial is so easy, you’ll have a new ring in minutes – and … Read More...
Project: Witches Hat Party Favor
These little paper witches hat are simply adorable! And there’s even a surprise inside, a piece of candy! Find out how to make these cute party favors using A Muse Studio stamps and cardstocks over at the eighteen25 blog.… Read More...
Tutorial: Getting a true quarter inch seam allowance
Crucial to good results in quilting is sewing an accurate 1/4 inch seam allowance. Deborah of Connecting Threads shows you how to mark your stitch plate and then test your efforts. Get the know-how.
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Free design from Urban Threads
Here’s an awesome, timely freebie from Urban Threads! The UT e-newsletter says,
… Read More...Show off your skills as a vampire hunter when you machine embroider your own in-the-hoop patch! Available in hand embroidery and stock art versions too — free
Virtual Kids Book Club- Amy Krouse Rosenthal- Crafts and Activites
This month’s featured author is an amazing one, Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Any book you check out from the library of hers will not disappoint you. You can get so many inspiring ideas by heading over to the Virtual Kids Book … Read More...
Teaching Kids About Negative and Positive Space
Art with Kids is a wonderful blog that teaches all aspects of art to children through creative activities and art projects. This particular post explains about negative and positive space and gives a great example of how you can help … Read More...
Craft How-to: DIY Felt embellished Throw Pillow Designs
This is a very simple project and I found it on “Woman’s Day” to bring some fall décor into your home. They offer downloadable patterns and complete instructions.
Light Up Marquee Letters – Crafts Unleashed
If you’ve ever wanted to see your name in lights, this is your chance! Morena of Morena’s Corner has a fabulous tutorial over on Crafts Unleashed about how to create a vintage Marquee style letter using christmas ornaments, electric tea … Read More...
Tutorial: Highchair Splat Mat
Sew4Home shows how to make a Splat Mat to place underneath a young child’s highchair to catch the inevitable spills. The tutorial includes a carrying case so you can take it with you when eating at other peoples’ houses or … Read More...
DIY: Coffee Butter Foot Creme
Coffee, peppermint, dark chocolate…um, way too nice for my feet, I’m thinking! Anne-Marie, the Soap Queen, takes us through the process and I have to say this one sounds amazing (and I’d use it on my already-chapped-from-not-even-winter hands!) Get … Read More...
