Here I was all impressed by these (still pretty awesome) black cat caramel apples, and Hungry Happenings has to go and make these and really blow me away. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these (really, really awesome) chocolate … Read More...
Topsy Turvy Bat-Topped Mummy Cake
Two mummy ideas in a row… now how about something a bit bigger. And with more sugar. Check out this amazing topsy-turvy mummy cake from These Peas are Hollow. Find helpful links and tips on making the cake HERE… Read More...
Easy felt jar topper tutorial
When I ran across this project and with the holidays nearing I decided it was a very timely project. If you love to giveaway your homemade jams as holiday gifts then this tutorial is for you. Even if you go … Read More...
Muffin Tin Halloween Lunch
Isn’t this just the coolest li’l Halloween lunch ever? The little snack and treat-filled cauldron just pushes it over the edge. See what it all is HERE at Another Lunch.
Tutorial: Floral cardigan
Sachiko of Tea Rose Home takes a purchased cardigan from plain to fabulous by adding a variety of embellishments, including fabric and felt flowers and yoyos. Follow her step-by-step instructions to make one of your own. See the tute.… Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler’s hooded winter jacket
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for making a toddler’s winter jacket. The jacket has a hood to keep small ears warm in the cold weather, and a couple of pockets on the outside. The pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace fabric flower embellishment
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she folded and stitched circles of beaded lace to make this gorgeous fabric flower. She’ll be using it as an embellishment for her daughter’s Christmas dress. Get the tute.
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Toddler Doll Bench
It occurred to me that I haven’t shared anything from Gail’s blog, My Repurposed Life, in quite some time. So I stopped over and one of her most recent projects was this adorable toddler doll bench made from repurposed headboards … Read More...
Tutorial: Stemmed fabric roses
In the latest tutorial from The DIY Dish, Kim and Kris show us how to make stemmed fabric roses. All you need are fabric scraps, twigs, a glue gun, and a few simple stitches. See the tute.
Fondant Vintage Ghost Tutorial
Sure, I’ve featured fondant ghosts before (here and here), but not a “vintage girl ghost,” with a mask no less. Find the step-by-step photo tutorial to craft a vintage girl ghost cupcake topper HERE at Lynlee’s Petite Cakes… Read More...
Jack O’ Lantern Tortillas
Gotta love how Halloween makes us turn everyday food into scary things. Or, not so scary. Make Jack O’ Lantern tortillas HERE at Come Together Kids.
Things People Make
Things People Make is a new site for crafters to share their projects and tutorials. The site is still in beta so it’s a great time to go check it out and give feedback.
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Tutorial: Piecing “A Brand New Heart”
This is an irresistibly cute pillow I spied at Boys, Buttons, and Butterflies. Heidi used a foundation piecing method to create the scrappy heart then surrounded it with these sweet words,
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Black Cat Caramel Apples
Can you believe there’s an apple under all that Halloween kitty coolness? Find the step-by-steps to make chocolate caramel kitty cat apples HERE at Hungry Happenings (aka Queen of crafty Halloween fare).
Jo’s crumb quilt so far
Here’s a peek at Jo’s crumb quilt in progress. She’s the host of this fall’s Crumb Quilt Along 2 on her blog Jo’s Country Junction. Crumbs refer to small bits of fabric used to make small blocks approximately 3″ … Read More...
Tutorial: Make ruffled bobby socks from old tights
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to recycle old tights into cute new ruffled bobby socks. I am now hating that I just threw away a whole bag of hole-y tights that my daughter had outgrown. I’m filing this … Read More...
Clothespin Drop Light
This beautiful (and quite fitting) light from Young House Love is so perfect for a laundry room! I love that it’s completely hand made and constructed from clothespins. See the complete tutorial here — 320 Pins | Young House Love… Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidery on knit
Suppose your nickname for your baby girl is monstruito (little monster). And suppose you want to embellish a cute little knit dress with a bit of stitching. What motif would you choose? A monstruito, of course! Alba of FestoTu shows … Read More...
Cheesey Monster Appetizers
She who has mastery over Babybels apparently is equally skilled with Laughing Cow. Make adorable cheese monster appetizers HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
Mistletoe Kisses embroidery pattern
With patterns like this one by Nini Makes it’s no wonder I’m seeing more embroidery in patchwork projects. This sweet design starts on a kitchen towel but would be at home on a quilt, garment, or whatever. Get a closer … Read More...