I’m kind of impatient when it comes to knitting. I love to do it, of course, but I want things to be off the needles quickly so I can wear and use them.
I also have a pretty short attention … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked duvet cover
Sew4Home shows how you can make this color blocked duvet cover. The blocks of color are bold and modern, and you can choose a palette that matches your décor. And because you’re piecing it together, you’re not limited to extra … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated paper bag waist skirt
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a pleated skirt with a paper bag waist. I love this look! Classic, refined, feminine! For those who wonder what a paper bag has to do with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible vintage trim belt
Veronica from sewVery guest blogs at The Cottage Mama with a tutorial showing how to make a reversible belt out of vintage trim. It’s a cute, cute belt! And it’s a good project for using a favorite trim because you’re … Read More...
Project: Stamped Fall Leaf Card
The Capture the Moment blog has a video tutorial on how to make this wonderful Autumn leaf card, I love the dimension and glitter on this!
-Heather
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Fabulous Monday Finds
Okay, I admit it. I love browsing new clay stuff. I tell myself not to look too much because it can kind of suck you in and you can find elements of other’s designs creeping into your own.Sometimes, though, there … Read More...
Tutorial: Gumball machine Halloween costume
How awesome is this gumball machine Halloween costume! Juli from The Garter Girl shares a tutorial over at Studio DIY showing how to make it. It looks like it would be complicated, but it’s actually fairly easy to make. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: 30-minute skeleton costume, no sewing required
Homemade Halloween costumes don’t need to be complicated or made from expensive materials. Diana from Oy Vey A Day shows how she pulled together this skeleton costume for her son, in just 30 minutes and costing less than$10 in materials. … Read More...
Winner: Horizon Group Craft Supplies and a copy of the book Art Lab for Little Kids
Congrats go out to Sarah B. of Beaver PA. She is the winner of Horizon Group Craft supplies and a copy of Art Lab for Little Kids: 52 Playful Projects for Preschoolers!
Freebie: Halloween Tags
Still working on Halloween projects? Here’s a quick and easy down loadable project for some neat Halloween tags, free from Paper Crafts Magazine. Add them to cards, treat bags or scrapbook pages.
-Heather
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Blood Dripping Candy Apples
Or something for True Blood fans?
These clever, full of color, candy apples are a treat from the stable of 1 fine cookie’s Jasmin. Made with lots of red food colouring
, apples and surprise – white chocolate, these candy … Read More...
Halloween Sensory Tub
The kids are going to love playing in this tub. I would however leave out the bloody hand and just fill it with clear water. Slightly to gross for me. This would also be a fun Halloween Party activity too.… Read More...
Knit a Cute Teapot Cozy for the Holidays
I don’t know exactly why a teapot cozy is a holiday knitting pattern. I like tea all the time! But I guess it does get cold faster when it’s cold out, and this pattern from Red Heart’s 12 Weeks of … Read More...
DIY Felt Sushi Costume for a Dog
Jen’s kids got so much candy from different parties this weekend she is actually eating one of the kids’ Twix bars right now because she had to make sure it was safe. You know, for the kids. Unfortunately for them, … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s layered patchwork twirly skirt
Autie at iCandy Handmade shows how she made this adorable patchwork twirly skirt. It’s made with two layers – the top pieced from fabric scraps while the lower is made from one coordinating print. She created the skirt after uncovering … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered clutch with scalloped leather accent
Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit for making this leather scallop zippered clutch. The body of the bag is made from a quilting weight cotton with the most delicious metallic leather for the scalloped accent. … Read More...
Tutorial: Flowy dolman tunic with French seams
Kirstin from Kojo Designs shows how to make a flowy dolman style tunic with French seams. It’s a super simple top to make, with just two big t-shaped pieces and a couple of seams. The French seams are a nice … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt tassels
Got t-shirt scraps? Use them to make a colorful tassel! Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial showing how to make them from old t-shirts. You can put the tassels to many uses. Make several and hang them from a … Read More...
Tutorial: Blue Statement Necklace
Kathie of CuriousAndCatcat posted a simple tutorial for building a statement necklace with polymer clay. She uses acrylic paint to colour her white clay pieces but you could mix up your colours yourself if you have a couple bits to … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric basket for handing out Halloween candy
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial showing how to make a fabric candy basket for your Halloween treats. Short handles at either side will make it easy for you to hold out in front of you while the kids … Read More...