Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make this fun spiderweb throw pillow. The large felt spiderweb is actually a decoration she found at the dollar store. She stitched it to the pillow base, and then added a jeweled embellishment. … Read More...
Tutorial: “Meh” banner
Meream from Bored and Crafty shares a tutorial over at Ecka & Pecka showing how to make a banner that expresses your indifference. She uses freezer paper stencil to add the word “meh” to a pretty fabric banner. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial Saturday – A Twist from Soda Lime Times
Diane from Soda Lime Timessent a twistie tutorial by Kris Schaible so I’m sharing it with all of you. This could be for bead makers or fusers. I love making component parts for either. What I like about this … Read More...
Pipe Cleaner Octopus – Solomon Sewing
I’ve got to admit, pipe cleaners make me nostalgic for the crafting days of my youth. There’s something about the fuzzy wires that brings back memories of sunny summer afternoons, plastic beads, and fun. I think these pipe cleaner octopuses… Read More...
Tutorial: Jack o Lantern treat pocket
Jane’s blog is called “Buzzmills” and she loves crafting and her and her husband dream of owning a small shop buzzing with happy noises from customers milling about. Today she shares her blog posting with us and hopes we get … Read More...
DIY: Teeth Whitening for under $1!
We all want whiter teeth, and how cool to be able to do it with what you already have at home! Becky at Pixi Wishes and Forehead Kisses shares her grandmother’s secret for white teeth…brilliant. Find it here.
Tutorial: Mismatchy scarf from repurposed flannel shirts
Rock Mosaic shows how to make a mismatchy scarf out of old flannel shirts. The design is inspired by a Free People scarf. The old flannel will be soft against your skin on cold winter days. Using either shirts pulled … Read More...
Project: Stamped Silk Scarf
The Dreaming and Creating blog has directions for sewing and stamping a lovely silk scarf and matching gift tag. What a wonderful gift idea! Click here for directions.
-Heather
Lollipop Masks/Freaky Felt Rings – Make It Easy Crafts
Looking for a way to add a little DIY to your Halloween candy this year? Try adding felt masks to your lollipops like Make It Easy Crafts did. The cute felt eyeballs double as rings once they’ve eaten the lollipop, … Read More...
Pretzel Monsters!
It’s that time of year where I start saying “I think this is a new trend.” I think this is a new trend: Decorating pretzels. And I’m all for it. My greatest weakness after chocolate and peanut butter is chocolate … Read More...
Super Easy Chocolate Monster Pops
Whenever I have leftover melted chocolate, I find myself making pops. It’s just about the easiest method of making something silly and sweet. And given the blob-factor, there is pretty much no room for error when you’re piping the chocolate. … Read More...
Tutorial: Mama’s sweatshirt becomes a little girl hoodie tunic
Jenni from Family, Faith, & Crafting shows how she made a cute new hoodie tunic for her little girl using a sweatshirt from her own closet. She keeps the original hem and the neck and shoulders (and hood), so it’s … Read More...
Silly Spooky Candy Apple Sticks
While these sticks take a bit more dedication to the candy apple making process, oh they are so worth it. Funny, silly, slightly spooky, find the step-by-step how-tos with photographs to make your own candy apple sticks HERE at Craftfoxes… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a muslin to test the fit of a garment pattern
If you’re sewing a garment where the fit matters, or out of expensive fabric, it’s a good idea to test out the pattern with a muslin first. That way, you can make any adjustments before investing much time or fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Sheer high low dress
Cotton & Curls shows how you can make a trendy high low dress. She made hers out of sheer fabric (and includes instructions for adding lining to the skirt), but you could also make this out of an opaque fabric … Read More...
Coffee Grounds in Your Beauty Routine
I’m always thrilled to find a way to use something I might normally get rid of, so Inspiring Pretty‘s fab list of creative ways to use coffee grounds caught my eye. She has three great beauty ideas — cellulite, … Read More...
Tomatoes on a Stick
These are so simple that I could write the how-tos in a sentence. But I won’t. I’ll let you visit the site for them, if you haven’t already figured it out. Make tomato twigs HERE at Parents.
Free pattern: Around the World quilt by Heather Jones
Heather of Olive and Ollie designed this quilt for Coats and Clark. She talks about it at Sewing Secrets. Scroll to the end of the post to get the link to the free download.
DIY Arrow Bouquet – Eat. Sleep. Make.
Looking for something new and different to use as a part of a centerpiece or decor element? How about an arrow bouquet? One part rustic natural, one part Katniss Everdeen, the arrow bouquet that Eat. Sleep. Make. made is sure … Read More...
Simple Marbling Paper Technique
I think children are amazed when you can take plain paper and turn it into a work of art itself. We can do this by using a number of different techniques on paper. Here is a fun and simple technique … Read More...