Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern for making this little girls fur vest. It’s the perfect extra layer for fall weather. For casual days, layer it over a t-shirt. It can also go dressy if you layer it … Read More...
Cheryl Fall Interview and Giveaway
I am so excited that I had a chance to interview Cheryl Fall and review her newest book, Simply Samplers
. The book is a wonderful mix of projects and tutorials for the beginner and advanced stitcher. The directions are … Read More...
Calendar of Monthly Holidays – Plan Your Craft Blogging Out!
As bloggers, etsy shop owners and indie artists we have to plan around the holidays sometimes. Stephanie shared this post on her blog, Swooden Says. She made a list of major or fun holidays throughout the year.
What is it? … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexagon color blocked pillow
Erin from Makers Society shows how you can make this hexagon color blocked throw pillow. It’s pieced from 6 different fabrics and tufted in the center with a large button. Made in solids, it has a sleek modern feel. But … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | Capturing Natural Smiles
Posed photos have their place, but I tend to prefer using candids for my scrapbooking pages. I admit that I cringe when I see a parent interrupting a child in the midst of playing to say “smile for the camera!”. … Read More...
Project: Halloween Monster Treat Bags
Treat bag shaped die cuts are a quick and easy way to make a fun candy bag for Halloween. Yainea from My Paper Journey shares a few different treat bags she made using the Goody Bag die from Lawn Fawn … Read More...
Got Photos? | 4 Ways to Store Them
I have tons and tons of photos. I use a variety of digital and film cameras, and believe you me, they are piling up! So I was all over this post at claireabellemakes sharing four ways … Read More...
Joining Crochet Squares – Mystique De-Mystified
First, as most frustrated crocheters know, not all joining techniques are created equal! Most are downright ugly as well as being poorly explained in books and online. Others leave a ridge which I find to be unattractive in most applications. … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | 7 Ways to Create Depth of Field
Head on over to Submarines and Sewing Machines with Gemma, to learn 7 ways you can create depth of field in your photos. Depth of field refers to how much of your photo is in focus.
You know those lovely … Read More...
Polymer Clay Vegetables
Going along with the harvest theme and the fun of making polymer clay miniatures here’s a tutorial for putting together tomatoes, chilies and eggplants. The tutorial suggests air dry clay or polymer clay and either would work – particularly the … Read More...
Giveaway- Felt-o-ween: 40 Scary-Cute Projects to Celebrate Halloween
If you are into decorating for Halloween you will definitely want to get yourself in the running for a copy of Felt-o-Ween: 40 Scary-Cute Projects to Celebrate Halloween by Kathy Sheldon and Amanda Carestio. Leave a comment in today’s post … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Knotted pass through baby bib
Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern for making this baby bib with a pass-through knot closure. They look like the ends are tied together in a knot, but actually just one of the ends is tied in a … Read More...
10 Fall Recipes and DIY Projects
Fall is coming quickly, and Giustina at Domestically Beautiful has some wonderful DIY ideas for fall party decorations and recipes. Her “top 10” fall ideas range from instructions to make cute pumpkins you can use as table décor and place-card … Read More...
Tutorial: Skirt pattern alteration to add to hip but maintain the waist
What do you do when you need to add width to a skirt pattern, but just at the hip? Katrina from Katrina Kay Creations shows the pattern alteration to do just that, adding extra width at the hip but maintaining … Read More...
A Couple of Cute Christmas Projects
It’s been well established that I am not even ready to talk about thinking about getting ready for Christmas. But. Maybe you are? Good for you.
And the good news is you’re not a lone, as lots of folks are … Read More...
52 Krylon projects- Vote for your favorite!
Fave Crafts is hosting a contest where 52 crafters have designed a wide variety of projects all using Krylon. Pop on over to the Fave Crafts site to see 52 projects including the one yours truly submitted, this upcycled leather … Read More...
Tutorial: Painted canvas car organizers
Alisa Burke’s signature style is wildly beautiful with layers of color and bold graphics. With her painted canvas car storage bags, she makes controlling car clutter a work of art. She also shares a tutorial showing how you can make … Read More...
Frozen Olaf Breakfast Art
I think I may be the only person left that has not seen Frozen! I do plan on seeing it soon though.
I really don’t think I could eat this breakfast since it is so cute! It would definitely be … Read More...
Free pattern: Owl hand puppets
Charming Doodle shares a free pattern for making an owl hand puppet. They’re super easy to make, and so much fun for kids to play with! Vary the fabrics and colors to give each his own personality. Once you master … Read More...
Wool 5 from Quince & Co.
If you’re in need of some more inspiration for fall knitting, check out Wool 5, a little collection (coincidentally there are five patterns) from Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre for Quince & Co.
I have loved these two’s simple … Read More...