There are so many different approaches to making your own washi tape! Christine Newman aka Listgirl shares a tutorial and free template for making your own tape using address labels. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Monster Fingers and Eyeballs Dip
Look! Another blogger who got the same awesome box from California Ripe Olives as I did! Check out what The Chocolate Muffin Tree created with olives: Monster fingers and eyeballs dip. Find the how-tos HERE.
Diyas (Clay Lamps) to Celebrate Festival of Lights
These diyas (clay lamps) are traditionally used during Diwali (Hindu New Year).
Lighting the lamps symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, and Diwali is also called the festival of lights.
Some of these clay lamps are beautifully decorated and … Read More...
Mummify Your Nails This Halloween
You have the costume you have your hair and makeup sorted but what about nails? Check out this tutorial from MissChievous to do your very own mummified nails this halloween. These are cool. Click here to see a YouTube tutorial … Read More...
Spider Queen DIY Halloween Makeup
LOVE LOVE LOVE this Spider Queen Halloween Makeup by MissChevious. Very talented makeup artist indeed, me, well…hmmm… not so talented. If your up for the challenge check out her Youtube tutorial to get this look for yourself. Don’t know about … Read More...
DIY Mermaid Makeup Halloween Idea
Not everyone is into gore at halloween. Check out this Halloween makeup Tutorial for a Mermaid look. This is a fantastic tutorial by MissChievous. You should visit her Blog or YouTube channel for other fantastic tutorials. If you … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-D Flower Tee
Carmen from RoCa and Company shows to make her 3-D Flower Tee. This is SUCH a cute design!! The giant flower applique gives a 3-d effect to the outer petals and leaves, and the center of the flower is embellished … Read More...
Thankful Bottles
If you head over to avery&anderson you’ll find this fun and festive tutorial for using empty bottles to create a unique decoration or centerpiece. I love all the different colored bottles and the various textures used or the letters. See … Read More...
Learn about Zalakdosi
Royce’s Hub gives us a look at Zalakdosi, chain stitch created with a hook. (This looks a lot like tambour embroidery and lesage.) Get the details from Royce’s post.
Read more of our Tambour Hand Embroidery Articles and … Read More...
Pretzel Stick Bones
I don’t even think I knew there was a vanilla flavored Tootsie Roll! Look what you can make with them: Pretzel stick bones. Find the how-tos HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. There’s also a bloody one, but you’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Amy’s Dresden Plate quilt block
Amy at Stitchery Dickory Dock has demystified the dreaded Dresden Plate quilt block. Follow her step-by-step instructions and she says you can cross this off your bucket list. Click HERE to go to her Dresdens Decoded Tutorial.
Thanks goes … Read More...
Tutorial: Tufted Sweater Pillow
You can put an old or hole-y sweater to lovely re-use as a tufted pillow. Not only do they look pretty, they’re quick and inexpnsive to make. Sweet Verbena shows how to do it. Get the tute.
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How to make a recycled light bulb jack-o-lantern
We all want to switch our old light bulbs to the new energy efficient ones but what are we supposed to do with our old ones? I have the answer for you! Well, Beth Watson does! She shared her easy … Read More...
Framed quilt block for Thanksgiving decor
The talent behind The Three Sweet Peas created this Thanksgiving decor by framing a quilt block. A self-proclaimed non-quilter, she gives tips to this crowd, then offers up a diagram of the 12″ Strip Block she created. Click HERE to … Read More...
DIY: Straighten up fabric without ripping it
Susan at Living with Punks shows how she straightens up a piece of fabric to get it ready to cut. If you’ve ever wondered why some fabric shops rip the fabric off the bolt instead of cutting it, it’s to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweet Sweater Pumpkins
Deb from Hummadeedledee shows how to make her Sweet Sweater Pumpkins, soft fabric pumpkins out of old sweaters. I’m loving the neutral and cream palette of the ones she made for the examples! Get the tute.
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DIY: Anthro-inspired Pinwheel Pushpins
Jessica at Sew Homegrown says this project is a great way to burn some scraps while marking a gift off your holiday list. Best, these tiny beaded yo yo pushpins are inexpensive to make, unlike the Anthropologie ones that inspired … Read More...
Gray Loopy Wreath
Loving the look of this loopy wreath. If you head over to Blissful Meandering she’ll tell you how she did it. The yellow is a great touch! See the post — Gray and Yellow Love.
Cereal Cake
How cool is this cake for the cereal addict? Find it HERE at The Birthday Blog, along with tips on making it.
Faux Ice Cream Cones
I absolutely adore these soft serve ice cream cones that aren’t really soft serve ice cream (it’s really meringues posing as ice cream). Aren’t they incredible? Plus, you can stash candy in the cones. Find the how-tos HERE at the … Read More...