Wow, this golden leaves card from Lydia Brooke is stunning! To make it she used a glue “ink” pad and stamped her leaves onto clear acetate
and then adhered gold leaf flakes
over top. This technique would work so well … Read More...
Polymer Clay Ornaments
It’s a little early but if you want unique polymer clay ornaments, the clay artists of Etsy are gearing up. Here’s some of the goods:
 Dessert Ornaments by RustiLee |
 Eggplant Christmas Ornament by PumpkinTreeLane |
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Tutorial: Autumn pumpkin throw pillow
Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make this cute autumn pumpkin throw pillow. It would be a nice addition to a front porch swing or rocking chair. Or, throw a couple … Read More...
Freebie: Bat Skelton Image
I know I’m probably in the minority but I love bats! I also love vintage science images so I’m crazy about this freebie. You can make some cool and creepy Halloween cards with this free vintage image of a bat … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty Posy Pincushion
This sweet felt flower arrangement also happens to be a place to hold your sewing pins. Lauren from Molly and Mama guest blogs at Sew McCool shows how you can make one. You can make the whole thing with hand … Read More...
How to make water balloon luminaries
If you’re looking for a unique way to add some ambiance to your next event, look no further than water balloon luminaries. These little gems are a fun and creative way to add some magic to any occasion. They’re easy … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Little girl’s sundress from a thrifted skirt
Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can turn a thrifted skirt (or maybe a skirt in your own closet destined for the donate pile) into a cute new sundress for a little girl – super fast, super easy. You’ll … Read More...
Free Pattern- Witches Hat
How adorable is this? Forget the kids I think I just found my Halloween attire for the office. The best thing is this pattern is free and you have plenty of time to make it before Halloween. Add it to … Read More...
31 Halloween Party Ideas
This awesome link roundup takes care of all your Halloween party planning needs. There are ideas for food, party favors, games, and decorations! My son’s favorite is the vampire kiss cupcakes, but I’m partial to the collection of printable Bingo … Read More...
8 Fun Fall Leaf Math Activities
Kids, and adults alike, always seem to be fascinated by the colorful leaves that fall from the trees during the fall. I think you can easily use that fascination to create fun fall leaf math activities the kids will … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Stripe Tablet Bag
Sara Curtis of Radiant Home Studio shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make her Scrappy Stripe Tablet Bag. It has simple modern styling, but with a strip of patchwork down the center. The patchwork stripe … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple flamingo costume
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make the cutest flamingo costume. It’s a scalloped cape for the feathers, and a matching hat with eyes and a beak for the head. She gives directions to make … Read More...
Project: Monochromatic Halloween Card
The Peachy Keen stamps blog has directions for making a neat collage style Halloween card with a grey monochromatic color scheme. Find complete paper cutting sizes and directions here on their blog.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween … Read More...
Cotton Candy Ghost Toppers
Boooo! Here is one cute ghost that won’t scare you away!
Gina from Willowday like most creative moms, loves to making things with her kids. Here she shows how she take cotton candy and turns it into ghosts to top … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY criss cross zipper back dress or top
Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shares a cool DIY for a low back dress or top. She uses zippers to create a cool criss cross design across the scooped out back. You’ll need a pair of matching metal zippers
, … Read More...
Tutorial: How to serge an inside corner
Sergers are easy to use when you’re just sewing straight seams. Just put the fabric in there and go. But corners… They’re a little trickier. Outside corners can be avoided by just serging off the edge and starting a new … Read More...
Knitting Patterns – Knit a Scary Critter for Halloween
I was browsing around the Halloween knitting patterns on Ravelry and I came across a bunch of really cute, sometimes a little creepy, creatures and characters you can knit to decorate your home. Here are a few of my favorites!… Read More...
How to make rust ink
I am so excited about the new book The Organic Artist: Make Your Own Paint, Paper, Pigments, Prints and More from Nature by Nick Neddo. This technique for making your own ink with rusty objects and vinegar
sounds just like … Read More...
Free pattern: Blinged Out Raglan Tee
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she made her Blinged Out Raglan Tee for her daughter. It’s a simple raglan tee from knit fabric, but the sleeves are some of that sequiny costume fabric. She used … Read More...
Try Something New with a Fall Dessert Waffle Bar
If you’re looking for affordable, fun, and festive fall party food ideas, Erin at Strawberry Mommycakes has come up with a suggestion you’re sure to love. Why not entertain guests with a dessert waffle bar? They can make their own … Read More...