Dover Publication has a lovely Dia De Los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) coloring page that you can print for free. Click here to grab it.
-Heather
Happy Turkey Day! with Polymer Clay of Course
It’s Thanksgiving today in Canada. I am blessed to have family visiting, food roasting in the oven, and time to enjoy it all. One of the things I am constantly thankful for is how very lucky I am to have … Read More...
How to make a Day of the Dead Doily banner
Doilies are fast becoming one of my go-to surfaces to embellish and create on. I thought they looked a bit like the papal picados that are often used to decorate for all sorts of festivities, they just needed a whole … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Snow White play apron for girls
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can make this Snow White dress up apron. The apron style is easy for girls to put on for dress-up play time. And put it over a white skirt and top and … Read More...
More Halloween Delights
The Halloween stuff keeps rolling in online, and I can’t resist bombarding you with tricky finds. Expect many more to come, as people are awfully crafty this time o’ year. From Martha… Read More...
Pumpkin Molten Lava Cake
Change out the chocolate in the molton lava cake for the autumn favorite pumpkin. Meriem of Confessions of a Confectionista shares how to create this warm dessert. This recipe makes two cakes. Double the recipe for a small Thanksgiving gathering. … Read More...
Giveaway: Drop-Dead Easy Knits
The first commenter wins it!
Easy knitting doesn’t have to mean plain knitting, as Drop-Dead Easy Knits illustrates, and easy but pretty knitting is the perfect thing for this time of year, whether you’re planning holiday gift knitting or just … Read More...
Halloween Eye Spy Bottle
This Halloween craft is great for preschool and early elementary ages. Pink and Green Mama has a compilation of Halloween crafts, and this is one of them. She features it on her blog and you can see how its made. … Read More...
Minestrone Soup for One – Free Recipe
As the weather gets colder, soup is always on the menu. Chicken noodle soup is great for those filling under the weather and of course a bowl of chili is perfect on football Sunday. There are times I want a … Read More...
Congrats to……
Tara Stimpson! She’s the lucky winner of A Somerset Holiday magazine!
Thanks to all who entered, I enjoyed reading what holiday projects you’ll be working on this year.
-Heather
Jackalope Arts and Crafts in Pasadena, CA
Hey California friends, The Pasadena Jackalope Indie Artisan Market is back and has announced the much anticipated official vendor listing for the upcoming Fall Fair, to take place in Pasadena’s Central Park. The fair will offer handmade specialty goods from … Read More...
Check Out This Collection of Halloween Cross-Stitch Patterns
I am definitely starting to get in a Halloween mood and want to cover the house with all things black and orange.
If you like the primitive look, there’s a great collection of patterns to inspire you over at A … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece earwarmer headband for baby
Make a fleece earwarmer headband to keep your babies’ ears warm this winter! Damjana from Apple Green Cottage shares a free pattern for making a fleece earwarmer headband for babies. Her free pattern comes in 3 sizes to fit babies … Read More...
Pink Velvet Cupcakes
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and is filled with pink besides the orange and black for Halloween. These pink velvet cupcakes are also cute for a girl’s party or for any bridal showers for anytime of the year. Lalaine … Read More...
DIY Pumpkin Witch
Carving pumpkin with Children is not only dangerous it’s frustrating. This Kids Halloween project allows your child to be creative without a knife in sight. You will need a few supplies to complete this project but it’s a fun Halloween … Read More...
Apple (Cozy) For The Teacher
Apple for the teacher? How about apple mug cozy for the teacher?
Be impressive and give an adorable gift by creating this tapestry design for all those apple fans, teachers, and Fall enthusiasts in your life.
Pre-Packaged Halloween Party Food Hacks
Homemade sweets are a thing of the past at most school parties these days, in light of health and wellness policies and new food rules meant to keep kids with life-threatening allergies safe in the classroom. But, just because you … Read More...
Etsy Product Review – Mini Embroidery Frames
This Mini Hoop is perfect for jewelry and for hosting your miniature designs. You can check out more designs by heading directly to their Etsy Store. dandelyne This hoop is available for $10.29.
DIY Halloween Snake Candle Holder Decorations
To continue on the theme of Halloween Candle Holders today we have these disgusting snake Candle holders. Forgive me for using the word disgusting but I can barely look at this picture as I have a major snake fear. (Yes … Read More...
Halloween Lego Pumpkin
Halloween is a great excuse to try new activities under the cover or the “Halloween Theme”. This activity is not only creative but it teaches them fine motor skills. The perfect STEM activity. Grab the lego tutorial here.