Essential U posted a helpful article addressing the care & feeding of skin for fall & winter. Learn how to cleanse, moisturize, exfoliate & more during these harsh, dry months.
Free pattern: Santa Monica Dream quilt
Patchwork on Central Park is sharing this oldie but goodie quilt pattern, Santa Monica Dream. It’s a free download. Get it here.
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Tutorial: Interchangeable Theme Pillow
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a pillow with an interchangeable front panel. The panels are attached to the pillow body by buttons. To change them out for the season (or your mood), just unbutton the one and … Read More...
Skittles Vodka
I can so taste the rainbow. And now I want a cocktail. Learn how to make Skittles-infused vodka HERE at Mix That Drink.
Tutorial: Knit fabric cowl
Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make a cowl from knit fabric. Pair it with a plain long-sleeved t-shirt for an easy winter outfit. Get the tute.
[photo from Punkin Patterns]
Cardboard Cookie Craft
You can let your children’s imagination run wild with this project. Just lay out some decorative items and let them go to town. Ikat Bag is where you can find the inspiration!
Gelatin Bows
Learn how to make these amazing gelatin bows for cake decorating with a step-by-step photo tutorial HERE at CakeSpy, created by guest blogger Nell of Nellie Cakes.
Spider, Pumpkin and Ghost Lollipops
Sticking with the classics: wrapping lollipops. Learn how to package these cute spider, pumpkin and ghost lollipops HERE at Ohdeedoh.
Tutorial: Controlling multicolor threads
Jeanne of Just String blog offers us “an easy way to control color with multi-color threads.” See her post.
Tutorial: Buttonholed double chain stitch
Technique :Waffle Paper
Stop by the Created by You blog and let Sharon teach you how to make this cool waffle paper background.
-Heather
A Guide to Making Your Own Acrylic Stamps
Sheila at Cheeky Magpie has out together a series of posts explaining how you can make your own acrylic stamps. The posts are based on her recent experience with making stamps herself. She includes resources for materials and supplies, as … Read More...
Tutorial: Infinity & Beyond Scarf
Luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial for an Infinity & Beyond Scarf. It’s a versatile scarf that can be worn at least different ways to suit your mood, your outfit, or the weather outside. Made from a soft flannel, it’s snuggly for … Read More...
Freebie: Birdhouse Card
This is such an adorable winter card! It was made by Angela Kennedy for Penny Black, she made her own birdhouse template which she generously shares here on their Flickr site. She stamped it using Penny Black stamps, click here… Read More...
Tutorial: Monogrammed Cake
Learn how to make this beautiful, monogrammed cake HERE at Art of Dessert.
Pizza Pops, More Pizza Twists and Project Food Blog
I can’t believe the contest is half over and I haven’t even told you that I entered the Foodbuzz Project Food Blog challenge. The search for the next food blogger star started with 2,000 contestants and each week whittles them … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth tote bag
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to make this pretty oilcloth tote bag with edges finished with bias tape. Get the how-to.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
Tutorial: Quilling
Quilling is a form of paper art that’s been around for a long time and has recently begun to make a come back. It’s taking tiny strips of paper and curling them to make pretty shapes and swirls. They make … Read More...
Candy Corn Jar
Learn how to make this adorable gumball-machine-esque candy corn jar HERE with a step-by-step tutorial from my I Heart Naptime. {spotted by my co-editor, Kristen}
Chalkboard Pumpkins
The EdelSpot is a cute blog who features chalkboard paint pumpkins this week. This simple tutorial can keep your child using their imagination….not to mention they can use the same pumpkin over and over! 