I received a Silhouette Portrait
for review and today I wanted to tell guys what I thought about it! First, what is it? A Silhouette Portrait is one of the many electronic die cutting machines currently available. It’s made by … Read More...
Project: Poe Collage
Happy Halloween! This is my favorite holiday, I love making art and cards and decorating for Halloween!
Drop on over to my own personal blog, P is for Paper and I’ll give you details on how I made this collage … Read More...
Tutorial | Halloween Bat Brad & Thread Art
Happy Halloween! Wait, should that be Scary Halloween? Here’s one last idea for you today. The original tutorial at The Things She Makes shows how to make this as home decor, but I think this would be a great embellishment … Read More...
Halloween Tic Tac Toe
Here’s a last minute fun project for kids or family. The clay is simple sculpting and suitable for children.
You could make this a fridge tic tac toe game by adding magnets to the bases of the pumpkins and ghosts.
Poison Toffee Apples
Snow White would not have tried the poison apple if it looked like this. These would definitely fit in well with a Nightmare before Christmas theme though.
You may have all the ingredients all ready in your pantry. You need … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage comb holder and cosmetic case
This vintage pattern shows how you can make a comb holder and matching cosmetic case. It was originally published in a 1954 Workbasket Magazine, but you can download it for free at the Pattern Patter blog. The pattern comes courtesy … Read More...
Freebie: Felt Sugar Skull Sachets
Dia de los Muertos is coming up right after Halloween. It is wonderful celebration to honor those who have passed on. Rachel at Adventures in Making shares with us both a tutorial and pattern for making one of the key … Read More...
Chocolate Cauldron Filled With Pudding
A witch’s brew sure to thrill your guests. Plus you can eat the container it comes in!
This might have to wait till next year, but maybe instead of making the mold you can find some plastic cauldrons
or even … Read More...
Tutorial: Orange peel appliqued throw pillow
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial for making a throw pillow with an appliqued orange peel design. The orange peel design is a traditional motif but would be quite at home in modern décor depending on your … Read More...
Knit Some Simple Slippers for a Gift, or for You
As the holiday crafting season comes upon us, we’re all looking for simple knitting projects we can use to stockpile some gifts or even just to make a little something for ourselves to relieve some of the stress around the … Read More...
Susty Party Supplies Are Now at Target!
If you’ve never tried Susty Party’s party supplies, you’re missing out. This company manufactures fabulous eco-friendly party supplies that are made from renewable or sustainably harvested materials and can be recycled or home composted when you’re done. There are several … Read More...
Tutorial: Child-sized play tool belt
Nichole from Bluebird & the Boy guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing how to make a child-sized play tool belt. It’ll hold all his or her kid-sized play tools so they’re handy when something needs repairing. It … Read More...
And Speaking of Cowls
Thanks for the amazing response to my yarn giveaway (if you haven’t entered yet it’s open through Sunday). I’m taking this positive reaction to mean both that you love free yarn and that you love cowls, which a lot of … Read More...
7 Quick and Easy Quilt Patterns
In today’s digital world, it can be hard to know what to give someone. Even if you do have a specific person in mind, it’s easy for presents to get overlooked. Fortunately, handmade gifts are becoming increasingly popular.
They not … Read More...
Free Pattern – Apple Pouch
This cute little and might I add healthy pouch is made by Repeat Crafter Me. These would make adorable little coin purse gifts for teachers (because it’s an apple). They are quick to make and the pattern could be varied … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace trimmed running shorts from pajama pants
Anna from Plan B shows how she refashioned a pair of silky pajama pants into lace trimmed running shorts. The look is a little bit sporty, a little bit romantic. Or leave off the lace trim and just go for … Read More...
The Bride’s Guid To Choosing The Right Hairstyle
When you started planning your wedding, did you think about the fact that you need to have a plan in place for you hairstyle? Ok, maybe you did, but you probably didn’t think about the fact that your style needs … Read More...
Freebie: Gingerbread Digital Stamp
Whimsie Doddles Digital Stamps is sharing this adorable Gingerbread Man with Mug digi stamp for free, click here to download it and make some cute tags, cards or food labels with it this holiday season.
-Heather
Looking for more digital … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew monster claw gloves
Caroline from Salsa Pie shows how you can make a pair of monster claw gloves – quick, easy, and with no sewing required. You’ll start with a pair of inexpensive gloves and then add felt claws to the end. This … Read More...
Tutorial | Pilgrim Napkin Rings for Thanksgiving
Dress up and secure your napkins for Thanksgiving Dinner with these Pilgrim Styled Napkin Rings from Crafts by Amanda. This is a very stylish interpretation of the pilgrim rings usually made by kids. Along with cardboard tubes, you’ll need … Read More...