If a summer walking around in flip-flops has left your feet less than gorgeous, why not try a coconut salt stub? Nicole from Wonky Wonderful shares her fast, easy and inexpensive recipe…and it’s good on way more than just feet. … Read More...
Inkjet Transfer Method Using Duct Tape – Doll House Miniatures
Who would have thought you could use basic duct tape to create beautiful and interesting transfers onto a variety of surfaces? Doll House Miniatures did. And now you can learn the technique and try it for yourself using this tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric flower embellishments raise a neckline
Kristina J. shows how you can raise a neckline by adding fabric flower embellishments. She adds a band of fabric across the lower portion of the neckline and then covers it with dimensional fabric flowers. It’s a fix that looks … Read More...
Tutorial: Tulip wrap skirt
Lizzie from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a tulip wrap skirt. It has a slight gather at the waist, with curved front edges that create a petal shape when they overlap. The curved edges also create a high-low … Read More...
Felt Oogie Boogie Monster tutorial
I am sure your kids would love this monster and like putting yucky bugs into it, too much fun. This pictorial tutorial and template is on Disney Family were you can download the pattern. I love their story about this … Read More...
Free tat pattern: Square doodad
Tatting maven Jane Eborall is sharing a new pattern, Square Motif on Metal Centre. Beautiful, as always. Go to her blog post for the link to the PDF file.
Pine Cone Flower Wreath
I came across this beautiful wreath over at Today’s Fabulous Finds. Isn’t it gorgeous?? I think it’s exquisite! I’m sure it was a lot of work, but I believe the effort would be worth it. Wish I had one hanging … Read More...
Halloween Cross Stitch Canvas
Looking for a new way to use canvas? How about cross stitch! I love this idea for some fun Halloween home decor. Check it out over at Decor Hacks — Halloween Cross Stitch Canvases.
How to make a cuff from a sandal
I love this cuff and if you do too check out Nellie’s blog the reconstructed life for an awesome and extensive tutorial on how to make a cuff from a sandal.
Video tutorial: Draft a pattern for a mitered facing
Emily Tao has a new video in her library of pattern drafting video tutorials. In this one, she shows how to draft a pattern for a mitered facing. The edges fold up to create a perfect miter. It’s a … Read More...
Resource: Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials
Palak of Make It Handmade sent me a recommendation for a site I hadn’t seen before, Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials. Palak says,
… Read More...I came across this site when I was searching for handwork tutorials. She has a huge library
Tutorial: Embroidery hoop thread holders
Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how she makes thread holders out of embroidery hoops. The spools of thread (or bobbins) are held on dowels inserted between the inner and outer hoops, making circles of thread that you can hang on … Read More...
Ghost Meringues
More from the wealth of easy Halloween ideas… like adding my favorite Halloween accessory, candy eyes, to meringues. Gotta love those candy eyes. Make ghost meringues HERE at pharMA.
Tutorial: ‘Flying Geese’ doll quilt
Nova of a cuppa and a catch up covers the October edition of the Liberty Scrap Challenge with this tiny doll quilt. She started with mini charm squares of Liberty fabric to create Flying Geese blocks, sewed them into rows … Read More...
Janet Clare’s cat quilt is adorable
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Idea file: Crystal embellished sweater
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation gives a high-end designer look to a plain sweater by making one simple addition. Sparkle. Inspireed a Miu Miu crystal embellished sweater, she sewed sparkly gems all over the sweater. Go to her post to … Read More...
DIY Cat Ear Headband Tutorial and Template
Jamie hosts “Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom” and is a stay at home mom of 2 and she loves all things crafty. She hopes her DIY’s projects will inspire you. Today she is sharing her darling “Cat Ear Headband … Read More...
“Monster Teeth” Candy Corn Favors with Free Printable
OOps. I posted the printable for skeleton bones favor bags too quickly, because I have one more freebie to share with you. Even easier than the chocolate-covered pretzels, toss some candy corn in a treat bag and add this adorable … Read More...
Pretty Chocolate “Hedgehog” Truffles
I’m struck by the beautiful simplicity of these chocolate truffle hedgehogs. Darling is the word that comes to mind. Marzipan, white chocolate, cranberries and almonds are coated in chocolate to make these cute bite-size creatures. Find the recipe HERE at … Read More...
Googly Eyed Lollipop Centerpiece
Googly eyes, googly eyes, I can’t get enough googly eyes. Especially at the end of curly cue pipe cleaners. Make this silly, googly-eyed lollipop centerpiece for Halloween HERE at Crafts n’ Coffee.