The trend for ruffled wedding cakes is still going strong! For ideas and inspiration visit the links below. You’ll find a round-up of great ideas, and techniques for making your own icing ruffles. Delicious!
Tutorial: Only-The-Essentials simple felt wallet
Jess from bits for baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Only-The-Essentials Wallet. The simple felt wallet has just enough space for to hold an ID or credit card and some folded money, but it still … Read More...
Arm Knitting and Finger Knitting
Arm knitting and finger knitting. It’s here and ready to be explored. Quite simply you use super chunky yarn and lose the needles.
It’s pretty fast too, as you can imagine. So dig out your super chunky artisans yarn, set … Read More...
Tutorial: Plaid Neck Wrap for cool fall weather
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Plaid Neck Wrap. The simple neck scarf adds an extra layer of warmth for the cool autumn days. Get the tute.
[photo from Shwin & Shwin]
Faux Hammered Copper Witch Hat
This looks like real metal doesn’t it? Well it’s not, it’s made from paper! I know, pretty cool huh? There’s instructions over at Burton Avenue and she’ll tell you how she did it too. What a fun project for Halloween! … Read More...
Pumpkin Pie Pops
OK, so technically this is the fourth tie I’m posting on pumpkin pie on a stick (see here and here and here). And sure, I’ve posted on plenty of other pie pops since Luxirare’s originals, but given the … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial: Circus Monkey
Oh, the cuteness! If you need some cute, Creative Breathing is sharing her pattern and tutorial for creating this Circus Monkey felt sculpture. Go to her post.
Spiders and Spider-Man Foods
Eek! Spiders, spiders, everywhere spiders! I keep telling you people I’m arachnophobic and you just don’t listen. Find a bunch of spidery foods for a Spidey party HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons, like Spider-Man 7 layer … Read More...
How to upcycle an old purse into a wild new one
Do you have an old plain purse or two laying around that could use a makeover? Check out the upcycling job that Mel did on one of her old purses. She posted her fab tutorial on her blog Mel Designs … Read More...
Pattern: Apple Slices Baby Quilt
The description for this cute quilt pattern says it is pieced ‘cranky’ style making it go together quickly. That’s a good thing ’cause projects that go on too long make me cranky, you? Click HERE to see Apple Slices Baby … Read More...
Slant your satin stitches
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread warns,
… Read More...When satin stitching, start in the middle of the element and work towards a tip or edge, so that you can set in the slant of your stitching. But think before you stitch:
Video tutorial: How to cut out a tissue sewing pattern
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares the latest video in her Beginning Sewing Series that shows how to read and use a commercial pattern. This video shows how to prepare your fabric and the tissue pattern, as well as how to … Read More...
Tutorial | Shabby Corrugated Background
Melissa Samuels shows a quick technique you can use to make a shabby background on corrugated cardboard. She also shows a couple of ways that you can use it in your projects. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Colour de Verre Tutorial Video for Aralia Leaf Mold
I just finished one post and found something else I should share. It’s a tutorial video by Colour de Verre on how to make a bowl with the Aralia Leaf Mold and the results are really lovely. They even have … Read More...
Project: Witches Broom Treat Bag
The project of the month for October from The Cat’s Pajama’s stamps is an adorable witches broom treat bag made from brown lunch bags, how cute! Click here for instructions.
-Heather
Tutorials; “witchy mouse toy” and “Baby Penguin”
Holly Dawes of “Holloughby” has created this darling “witchy mouse toy” tutorial for Halloween suitable for both girls and boys and she is sharing it with us. The “witchy mouse toy” tutorial is in 2 parts; Part1 and Part2. … Read More...
Tutorial: Angel face ornament
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares a new Stashbustin’ Ornament in her weekly series–a sweet and easy angel face. Go to her blog post for the pattern and tute.
How to make a recycled cardboard and can vase
Isn’t it fun to make pretty yet unexpected things? That is just what I think this is. I love the way the clever designer Donatella incorporated the recycled type into her cardboard vase. I could see making all sorts of … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a rag doll
Oh Sew Dollin shares a tutorial showing how to make a soft fabric rag doll. She includes information on sewing the body, attaching the limbs, creating the face, adding the hair, and even making a little dress. A soft fabric … Read More...
{Wedding Trends} Hanging Wedding Decor
From elegant chandeliers to rustic glass jars, festooning your wedding venue’s upper spaces adds drama and flair galore! Belle the Magazine shares a 2-part round-up of stunning ideas for hanging wedding decor.Visit Part 1 here or Part 2 here. … Read More...