Got to love a Lacey Scarf and this pattern is free and perfect for a Novice. You can even grab the pattern and knit along with friends in the Crochet Lounge over on Facebook.
DIY Grunge Candle
Candles are a staple in any household, providing a warm and cozy atmosphere to any room. However, sometimes the store-bought candles can lack that personal touch you’re looking for. That’s where the idea of an upcycled or revamped candle comes … Read More...
Forget Penguin Jumpers, Knit a Marsupial Pouch!
I don’t know how great a demand there really is for handknit marsupial pouches, or if it really is like the sweaters for penguins thing that comes around every couple of years when in fact sweaters for penguins are not … Read More...
Tutorial: Beautiful butterfly wings from t-shirts
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made these beautiful, flowy butterfly wings for her daughter, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. They’re actually just a couple of x-large t-shirts sewn into a long-sleeved cape and stenciled with … Read More...
Needle felting a Tawny Owl – photo tutorial
Amanda of “Fit to be loved” lives on the outskirts of London in “Ruislip” with her husband and their African fat tailed gecko. She works in a conservation charity (Bat Conservation Trust) in South London! Amanda loves to create and … Read More...
Itsy Bitsy Spider Finger Puppet
Laura, from Lalymom, created this adorable spider for her kids to work on their fine motor skills while they sing the Itsy Bitsy Spider song. It is also a great craft to make and use for Halloween.
To make this … Read More...
DIY Crown Tutorial: Frozen Elsa the Snow Queen
Tara from Crafts Unleashed sent in her tutorial for creating your own recycled crown. Not just any crown though, It’s Elsa’s (from Frozen) crown.
Here is what Tara says about her project: “Halloween is coming, and there is a gaggle … Read More...
Project: Halloween Pumpkin Home Decor
I’m sure you’ve seen those blank carve-able pumpkins at the craft store. There so much more you can do with those then just carving on a face. Tim Hotz cut one open and filled it with stamped images, die cuts, … Read More...
Freebie | 3 More Halloween Printable Posters
Looks like you guys love printables just as much as I do! Well here are three more Halloween printable posters for you. First a sugar skull printable as seen above. it comes from Hello Little Home and prints out on … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY sequin skull t-shirt, no sewing required
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make this sequin skull t-shirt with no sewing required. Skulls are obviously fun to wear for Halloween, but they’re fun to wear all year, too. … Read More...
Goblin Halloween Cookie
Aren’t these faces too cute to eat? Okay maybe not.
Here are some peanut butter cookies that have chocolate in the middle. Peanut Allergies? Maybe try this with a sugar cookie or use an alternative such as soy or coconut. … Read More...
Free pattern: Pumpkin witch legs, plus a printable
Here’s a cute pumpkin project, no carving required. Simply make a pair of witch legs to put under the pumpkin, and tack a sign saying “I’ll get you my pretty” on the front. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a … Read More...
Project: Skeleton Halloween Card
This wonderful dancing skeleton card would be great to give for either Halloween or Day of the Dead (Nov. 1st). Blend colorful inks over top of an embossed background, add the happy stamped skeleton and then add some elements, gold … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY girls leggings for fall layering
Leggings are a girls wardrobe necessity, especially in fall as the temperatures start to drop. You can layer them under shorter skirts and dresses for extra warmth, or for modesty when playing on a playground. Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares … Read More...
FREE Skeleton Blankie Buddy Pattern from Felt With Love
Alicia of “Felt With Love” Designs with her husband, Patrick, and she writes about all of their crafty and artistic endeavors. Patrick is the artist behind their designs. Alicia creates patterns from his sketches and brings them to life with … Read More...
Freebie: Spooky Tree
I love vintage and retro Halloween images. They are not scary or gory, just fun. Lucy X Stitches created this free pattern with a retro feel in mind. The look on the tree’s face is priceless and the owl, well..he … Read More...
Tutorial: Dress up as a rotary cutter and cutting mat for Halloween
This being a sewing blog, I figure most of our readers will immediately recognize what this Halloween costume is. A rotary cutter and cutting mat! And not just any rotary cutter, an OLFA brand cutter with the signature black and … Read More...
How to Knit Two Hats at the Same Time
Knitters are so darn clever sometimes I just can’t get over it.
Tammy Lyons, who blogs at Eclectic Technique, was thinking about that fact that it’s possible to knit two socks at the same time on the same needles, one … Read More...
Tutorial: Mommy and me tote bags
An from Straight Grain shows how you can make a set of mommy & me tote bags. Everything about the pair of bags is the same – the fabric, the faux leather bottom, the sturdy construction – but one is … Read More...
How To Make A Murphy Bed
The holiday season is quickly approaching and with that usually brings guests to our homes. Do you have enough sleeping room for them? Maybe you just don’t have the extra space to have a bed that rarely gets used. A … Read More...