In this video tutorial, Savannah Starr shows us how to transform a water bottle into fashion forward earrings featuring red felt lips. Inspired by a BeBe fashion ad, Savannah added her own creative twist to black and white earrings with … Read More...
Upcycle cinder blocks with nail polish
Over at Jill’s blog Reincarnated there is a great tutorial on how to upcycle some old cinder blocks with of all things- old nail polish. Nail polish works great on beads too!
Funny Face Pumpkins
Need a quick way to cheer up this morning? Click on this post over at Munchkin Munchies to see some funny face pumpkins, with how-tos. Ha.
Cocoa Krispies Treats Bears Dressed for Trick or Treating
Can a Halloween treat be cuter? No really, I’m asking, because I don’t see how it’s conceivable. And the background setting just pushed these far over the edge. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make the cutest-ever Cocoa Krispies bear treats … Read More...
Healthy(er) Pumpkin Cake Bites
Yes, a healthy(ish) treat! There are carrots and zucchini in there, which is enough to count as healthy for me. Check out how they are easily turned from bars into pumpkins using an ice cube mold HERE at Sugar Swings!… Read More...
Tutorial: Flange edge throw pillows with mitered corners
Valori Wells shares a tutorial for making a flange edge throw pillow. The flange is made from a contrast fabric, with pretty mitered corners. Go to her tutorial to find out how to make it.
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Free pattern: Silhouette Cameo dust cover
Taylor from Taylor Made created a dust cover for her Silhouette Cameo. (That’s the version of the Silhouette that cuts media up to 12″ wide.) She shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. Get the tute.
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Virtual Book Club for Kids and Craft Link-Up
I love to hear about wonderful link ups that involve crafts to coincide with something educational. This Virtual Book Club has over 30+ bloggers that share some wonderful crafts that match up with some great books! This month, they are … Read More...
Tutorial: Smocked gingham zippered pouch
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shows how to make this cute smocked gingham zippered pouch. The row of smocking creates a cool effect across the gingham fabric. She boxed the bottom so it stands up on its own. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Spray baste a quilt
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy did a guest post at And Sew We Craft where she shares her method for putting a quilt sandwich together. Learn how to spray baste a quilt, get the tutorial.
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Video tutorial: How to Create A Spider Pumpkin
If you are tired of carving your pumpkins with sharp knives and scooping out the seeds; then watch this clever no-carve technique for turning a small pumpkin into a creepy-crawly spider. All you need is small pumpkins, felt and old … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew throw pillow from a tea towel
Joann from Craft Passion shows how to turn a tea towel into a throw pillow, no sewing required. Instead of needle and thread, she uses eyelets and ribbon to pull the sides together. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Liquid Soap with Glycerin
Emma of Spiral Soaps has a great tutorial on making liquid soap with glycerin, featured on The Soap Bar. I know all my questions were answered. Get all the details here.
Needlework problem-solving on the fly
Even Susan Elliott runs into a needlework problem from time to time. She stitched a flower on silk for a needlebook cover. But when she fused the silk to interfacing, it puckered and rumpled. Go to Susan’s Plays with Needles… Read More...
Tip: Bend and Curve Clear Stamps
Believe it or not this lemon shaped stamp is actually an oval stamp, wow! Pop over to Jeaneete Lynton’s blog and find out how to get more out of your clear stamps by stretching, bending and curving them.
-Heather
Painted Tights: Lana Red
I’m in love with funky painted tights, and I love that there are so many interesting tutorials out there to make your own. Like this one from Lana Red, featuring adorable heart tights. They’ll look super fabulous under fall … Read More...
Scratched CD to Painted Clock – Morena’s Corner
With the rise of digital music, there are fewer junk cds floating around, but I’m sure you can dig up a few old cds or dvds to make an awesome clock like this one from Morena’s Corner. She uses … Read More...
Cheese Eyeballs
Eyeballs are funny things. They can be adorable (I always say, add two candy eyes to anything edible just to make it cute) or utterly creepy, especially when they stand alone, stand with many, and are bloodshot. This one falls … Read More...
Felt Bat Mask Pattern and Template
Susan hosts her blog “Living with Punks” and is the Mama to 3 little punks and a wife. She loves to create and inspire others to do the same. I am sure she will inspire you today with her awesome … Read More...
Tutorial: Tattered Paper Flowers
Using die cut paper flowers, stamps and ink sprays Neels Expressionz has made some stunning tattered flowers! These are perfect accents for cards, scrapbook pages, home decor projects and more. Click here for his tutorial.
-Heather