AdithisAmmaSews shares a pair of tutorials for making an angrakha wrap tunic from scratch. The tunic has a very flattering shape, and the asymmetrical neckline is a beautiful detail. The first tutorial shows how to draft the pattern (you’ll need … Read More...
Caramel Apples Revamped
Chow has just been wowing me lately with their sweet creations. See their takes on the caramel apple HERE, like this marzipan caramel apple with sesame and almond.
Hubcap Clock
I’ve featured quite a few clock ideas in the past, so when I came across this very creative idea from Deborah Lynn at Green Willow Pond I knew I had to share it with you. Being the mother of 3 … Read More...
Tutorial: “She’s a Lady” luxe cardigan
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff gives us a tutorial showing how to make her “She’s a Lady” cardigan. It’s a plain cardigan embellished with pleated ribbon and bow detail at the neckline. These simple additions give a plain sweater a … Read More...
Article: Finding Time to Scrapbook
Lain Ehmann discusses four ways that you can fit scrapbooking into your busy schedule. Click here to go to the article on E-Zine Articles.
Techniques and Ideas: CTMH Scrapping and Stamping Video
Close to My Heart has a brand new video out with tons of ideas including creating pop up images and interactive layouts, along with an introduction to their new paper and ink colors. Check out this great instructional video here… Read More...
Spider Cocktail
Find the recipe for making this Black Widow cocktail HERE at Talk of Tomatoes, with the genius idea of black licorice spider legs crawling from the glass.
Really Gross Halloween Food (and Not So Gross)
I know I’ve been posting so so so much ghoulish food, but the vast majority falls in the “cute” side over the “gross”. This roundup of Halloween food at Super Punch better belongs in the latter category. Severed hands, killer … Read More...
Freebie: Holidays Idea Book
Scrapbook Trends Magazine is giving you free access to the digital version of their Holidays Idea book. Click here to go to the download. You simply need to enter your e-mail address to be able to access the book.
Tutorial: Green at Heart Tag
Melissa Thiesse shows you how to create this tag to declare your eco-friendliness to the world. Click here to go to the tutorial.
DIY: Gelato Soaps
Denise of GoPlanetEarth.com posted a great recipe on her blog for Gelato Soaps. Make several batches of these for holiday gifts!
Modern Farm Party
I adore every detail of this modern farm party hosted and featured by Aesthetic Nest, especially the apple place settings and milk bottles. See all the details HERE and find tutorials for the tablecloth and napkin ties and free … Read More...
Candy Spoons
Now, I’ve posted on festive chocolatey spoons before, but I think the silver takes things up a notch, no? Learn how to make candy spoons HERE at babble.
Crochet Acorns and Felted Pumpkin Bowls: A Free Tutorial
Margaret Oomen of “resurrection fern” has many-many delightful tutorials in her archives. These two caught my eye, the Crocheted Acorns and the Pumpkin Bowls. You will get written instructions and stunning pictures on Margaret’s blog, so take some time … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
(1) Coucou! from Cachounette (no longer available as of 3/14/12)
(2) Machine à coudre ancienne from Cachounette
(3) Blackwork patchwork sampler from Angie Designer
(4) Tricot from Les petits bonheurs de Miss T
(5) Quand je serai grand from Les … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Tutorial: Military pencil skirt
Shauna from Schwin & Schwin guest blogs at Ruffles & Roses with a tutorial showing how to make a Project Runway-inspired military pencil skirt. Love it!! Get the how-t0.
[photo from Ruffles & Roses]
Zebra Foam Tray Storage Box
Look at what Michele made from a recycled shoe box and some of those foam trays you get from the grocery store! How cool is that? I love the look of this, and anyone with a zebra motif would welcome … Read More...
More Halloween Pretzels
Remember when I posted on these Halloween pretzels a bit back? Well, Ashley of Cute as a Fox saw them and added some Frankensteins and mummies! Learn to make them HERE.
DIY Twilight Cupcake Stand
Learn how to make this fantastic, dripping blood Twilight cupcake stand HERE at The Swell Life. (Twilight fans, is it a sacrilege to say it would be perfect for Halloween, too?) And non-vampire fans, there’s also a tutorial for … Read More...