Besides being educational and adorable, this project is very timely… No, I am not talking about Halloween (although this would be a great excuse to make this crafts), I am talking about today being Monster Mash Day!
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Tutorial: Girls plaid taffeta wrap skirt
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how to make a gorgeous plaid taffeta wrap skirt. The waistband is a length of wide grosgrain ribbon that ties in a pretty bow at the side. Wear it with a dressy blouse or cardigan … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: DIY maternity skeleton Halloween costume
PharMa shows how you can DIY a maternity skeleton Halloween costume. It does more than just accommodate your belly, it makes it part of the costume. The stenciled skeleton bones include an x-ray view of a bitty bitty baby in … Read More...
Freebie: Thankful Downloads
Need a quick way to show someone how grateful you are? Paper Crafts magazine is sharing many different free downloadable images that are perfect to use on your next Thank you, Thanksgiving and Fall cards, place card holders, scrapbook pages … Read More...
Tutorial | Tombstone Treat Box
Use this clever tombstone box as an invitation or just a treat box. Chris Twing explains how you can make it using a matchbox die cut template and stamps. You’ll need gray cardstock, black ink, glue, and of course treats! … Read More...
Show & Tell | Halloween Delights
This post is purely for inspiration! Jeannete Lynton shows off six different paper crafting projects made for Halloween. from a witches hat, to a door hanger to the cute treat bag shown above (and more), you’re sure to find some … Read More...
Show & Tell | Tombstone Trio
Here’s another great (and spooky) Halloween paper crafting project! Annette was inspired to create this tombstone trio by Tim Holtz. She explains how she used Tim Holtz’s Sizzix Alterations Dies: Cabinet Card and Mini Cabinet Card. get the details … Read More...
Chocolate Spider Web Drink Decoration
Here is a cute decoration for the adults and kids at the party. Forget the little umbrellas, your guests will be screaming for these edible spider webs instead.
Susan B was having a party and wanted to add a twist … Read More...
Free pattern: Bonjour Beret for little girls
Addie from AddieK.com shares a free pattern at Sew McCool for her Bonjour Beret. It’s made from a soft fleece and would be cute made up in prints or solids. Her free pattern makes a beret to fit girls age … Read More...
Little Ghost Cake
Boooo! This cake is really cute and so simple to make. How simple? The website didn’t even give directions except how many layers of cake to use and how to get the rounded top. Take some fondant and roll it … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween Pumpkin treat bag
Mollie from Wild Olive made pumpkin “stockings” for her younger siblings to hang by the fireplace. They’re like Christmas stockings, but instead of Santa it will be The Great Pumpkin leaving treats in them. The pumpkin stockings are shaped nothing … Read More...
13 Halloween Crafts from Recycled Items
Decorating for holidays is very fun, but buying new decorations from the store from year-to-year can be quite pricey. These 8 Halloween crafts are made from recycled items that you probably use on a daily basis in your home. Take … Read More...
DIY Macrame Tutorials
Macrame is trending faster than anyone could imagine. Who would have thought this craft would make it’s way back into our lives. Well we have a great roundup of Macrame Necklaces and bracelets. All of these 10 free Macrame tutorials … Read More...
Free Pattern – Gratitude Flower
The possibilities for this free pattern are endless. I personally think they would look amazing as gift tags. You could even add a little fragrant oil to really bring in the festive vibe. The fall colors used above are beautiful … Read More...
Fairy Tale Fridge Magnets
Next time you are going to sit down with your kids and read a fairy tale, bring along some drawing supplies and have them make these adorable magnets
. They can make a set for every book you read and … Read More...
Project: Bat Treat Bag
This little bat doesn’t want blood, he wants candy! Download and print the free template, print it on black cardstock, cut it out and add some wings, fangs and google eye and you’ve got an adorable bat treat bag for … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls knit dress with pockets
Jenny from Seamingly Smitten shows how you can make a basic knit dress for a little girl. I used to love putting my daughter in this style of dress when she was little! The knit dress is comfortable for everyday … Read More...
Freebie: Mausoleum Image
Looking to make some creepy gothic cards this Halloween? Download this spooky vintage mausoleum image for free from the Graphics Fairy.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs we … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt Halloween ornaments
Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares a free pattern for making a set of felt Halloween ornaments. Included are templates to make a candy corn, a skull, a haunted house, a gravestone, and a moon & bat. They’re made … Read More...
A 1950s vintage sewing swag giveaway
Look at all these 1950s vintage sewing goodies!! They’re all part of a huge giveaway at the Pattern Patter blog. The Etsy vintage pattern sellers’ group has collected this group of 1950s sewing swag to give away to one of … Read More...