I don’t often post about kits for lesson plan crafts that I find on ebay because….quite honestly, I hardly ever find them! But this kit looks perfect for learning a new type of craft as well as teaching some organizational … Read More...
Snake Cakes
Learn how to make this strawberry shortcake snake HERE at Family Fun. And for more snakey goodness, check out this snake cake.
Candy Corn Bottles
So easy. So clever. Learn how to make these “CANDY” candy corn bottles HERE at Random Thoughts of a Supermom.
Another Tutorial…Marble Magnets
My next artist in my gallery portion of my store is a photographer, so I’m trying to come up with an appropriate “make-n-take” for the opening. I think this project is perfect. Get a selection of his pictures and make … Read More...
Crash Glass Mosaic Tutorial
I’m in the midst of three different mosaic projects so I’ve got it on the brain. Of course there are beads in the kiln as well as tiles and more glass for mosaics…what can I say, I’m a busy girl. … Read More...
Halloween Chocolate Bark
Something about this particular Halloween chocolate bark is just so perfect. Find the recipe for the chocolate bark HERE at The Curvy Carrot.
Free charts: Cross-stitch
DIY: Moisturizing Mask
In Golden Path Alchemy’s most recent newsletter, they included a short & sweet recipe for a Moisturizing Mask. Simply blend together 2 tbs organic yogurt and 1/2 tsp lemon juice by hand, then apply to face for 30 minutes and … Read More...
Halloween Food from Martha
I’ve posted so much on Halloween food, I can’t even remember if I already told you about this savoy collection of Halloween goodness at Martha Stewart. Well, it’s such a great collection, it might even bear repeating. Find the … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl on a Tree Swing
Aneela shares how she made this modern mini quilt Girl on a Tree Swing at her blog Comfortstitching. Isn’t it magical? I spent a magical day Friday going to two craft fairs in Northwest Arkansas, USA. I tagged along … Read More...
Free pattern: Not Just Another Pretty Purse
Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this pretty and practical bag. She calls it “Not Just Another Pretty Purse,” and the name is accurate. It’s roomy enough to carry everything you need, … Read More...
Tutorial: Versatile drawstring cardigan wrap
Sneezerville shares a tutorial for making this versatile cardigan wrap. It’s a shorter version of this longer wrap dress by gaia conceptions. Made from a soft knit fabric and closed with a drawstring, it can be worn any number … Read More...
Tutorial: Placemat purse with jumbo grommets
Sew4Home shows how to make this cool purse out of a placemat. The straps are attached to the bag with jumbo grommets, like you’d use for making curtains. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Stitched Layers by Gaignat
This is Stitched Layers, a journal quilt by Patricia Gaignat. From a canvas base she added gesso, fabric, and paint. Wonderful. It is one of the five memory quilt projects in Interweave’s Making Memory Quilts and Personalized Quilts:5 Memory Quilt … Read More...
Halloween Treats from Kraft Foods (and a New Site)
New foodie sites always intrigue me, so I was happy to check out this new site from Kraft Foods for all things seasonal, Delicious Days when they contacted Craft Gossip. Plus, I love the idea of a foodie site centered … Read More...
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
Embroidery is a centuries-old art form that can be enjoyed by anyone. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced embroiderer, there are handpicked embroidery designs to try out.
We found these new designs by searching for “embroidery designs for beginners” … Read More...
Tutorial: How to Make a Linocut
If you’re interested in carving your own stamps Chantal Vincent has a great linocut tutorial on her blog, click here to learn how to make this lovely Russian doll stamp.
-Heather
Free charts: Cross-stitch
(1) Aujourd’hui, c’est l’automne from Les chroniques de Frimousse
(2) The weary needle book from At the Honeysuckle Tree
(3) Maple Leaf Silhouette by Connie G. Barwick of About.com
(4) Octobre Rose from Le coin broderie de Marilyn S
(5) … Read More...
DIY: Milled Soap
Jessica Wilson shares a recipe & step-by-step instructions for creating Milled Soap over on the Craftzine blog. Check it out here.
Tutorial: Dressform cover
Susan from Crafterhours thought her dressform should get a makeover, and so she created a new cover for it. She also wrapped the pole and covered the base to complete the new look. Ahhh, much better! She shares a tutorial … Read More...