A cupcake is a joy in itself, but imagine how much more joy will be had when there is a surprise in the middle.
This will not be a quick recipe to make since you need to bake the pumpkins … Read More...
Tutorial: Skinny your jeans
Sally Ann shows how you can skinny your jeans, turning a pair of bootcut or wide leg jeans to a skinnier fit. You’ll need to use a pair of jeans that fit through the waist and upper thigh. If you’ve … Read More...
Giveaway: Knitting on Top of the World
Congratulations to winner Debby!
Nicky Epstein’s Knitting on Top of the World
is a really fun book, chock full of 50 designs inspired by knitwear and other traditions from around the world.
For example (opening to some pages randomly) an … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween Pumpkin bean bag or floor cushion
Ruth from Moonbags shows how to make a pumpkin bean bag or floor cushion. Finished dimensions are 53? (135cm) circumference x 8? (21cm) tall, big enough for a small child to sit on. The oversized pumpkin could also be really … Read More...
How to make a Black cat sock plushie for Halloween
Does a black cat meow or say “boo” when you pet it around Halloween? Well, this one makes me say awe so cute! If this looks like a project you would like to make pop on over to the link … Read More...
Knit a Basektweave Style Mug Cozy
Blogger A Cook by the Book is inspired by lots of things when she creates projects. This time around it was a mug cozy with a diagonal knot pattern, along with the pattern stitch from a baby blanket, that inspired … Read More...
Knitting Patterns – 10 Knitted Halloween Beanie Hats
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about costumes and accessories. If you’re a knitter, why not consider creating a spooky and unique knitted Halloween beanie to wear on the big night?
We’ve scoured … Read More...
Free Pattern – Crochet Cat Bed
Oh my Gosh how cute is this? It’s like a little pod and the cat seems to be enjoying it too. You can get the free pattern here but you will need to translate it. I think these would be … Read More...
DIY – Shrinky Dink State Pendant
This tutorial is perfect for tweens or the inner child in you who wants to play around with Shrinky Dinks
again. This tutorial shows you how to make an adorable little STATE Pendant. This would be a cute idea for … Read More...
More Sweater Patterns to Try
In the last installment (for now) of Sarah Cleans Out Her E-mail, I’ve got some more sweater patterns for you to consider. I should be sharing a few more roundups of specific kinds of sweaters throughout the month, but I’m … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Vintage bath time apron
Baby’s bath time can get a parent just as wet as baby. A terry cloth apron like this one can help keep mom or dad dry when they give baby a bath. Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a vintage … Read More...
Free pattern: Halloween black cat softie
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for making this Halloween black cat softie. You don’t have to use just black fabric, though. He’s pretty handsome made from a black and white houndstooth, as shown in her photo. A … Read More...
DIY Origami Halloween Box
Hide away your Halloween goodies in these super cute origami treat boxes! Whether you’re planning to hand out sweets or just want a clever way to stash your own candy supply, these little boxes are a festive and functional solution. … Read More...
5 Things to Keep in Mind Before Signing up for a Craft Fair
Craft fairs are an excellent way to get your handmade business noticed and expand your customer base. Not only do you get to showcase your products, but you also get to connect with other crafters and potential customers. However, signing … Read More...
Project: Paper and Fabric Halloween Ornament
Combine paper and fabric for a fun spooky Halloween ornament. Over on the Authenique Paper blog you’ll find directions on how to apply ink from ink pads onto fabric for a customized color, and layer it up with batting, chip … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween Trick or treat bucket bags
With their large squared bottoms, these trick or treat bucket bags are made for some serious candy haul. Bonnie from Fishsticks Designs show how you can make them. The flat bottom bags can stand open on their own, so after … Read More...
Freebie DIY | Non-Candy Halloween Treats
Here’s a great alternative to giving out candy treats this year: these adorable googly eye rings! Persia Lou provides the free printable cards and the tutorial showing you how to pull it together. She also shares two sources for … Read More...
DIY | Halloween Party Invites with Washi Tape
Download a free printable Halloween invitation, and follow along to see how to update it with washi tape. Fill in your party details, and don’t forget to make a matching envelope. Thanks to the folks at Capitol Romance. You … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Jack O Lanterns
The actual directions are for sugar paste but this is one of those simple little photo tutorials that works equally for modeling in polymer clay. I would draw or paint your jack o’ lantern face on after baking. You could … Read More...
Halloween Truffles
Like to give gifts to teachers during all the holidays? They’ll feel more special receiving these truffles instead of the same candy or cupcakes the kids are getting.
Although they are very elegant, truffles are very easy to make and … Read More...