Anyone noticed that Halloween is coming? I am sure by now you must be well aware and this blog is no different we are theming our blog posts to keep up with the crazy October season.
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Halloween Dinner Invitations
Forget about Haunted houses and blood dripping down plastic tacky Halloween ornaments and think about – Elegance, sophistication, adults around a dinner table enjoying a meal where nothing is green and gooey and not one sign or a slug or … Read More...
Enter to Win a Jordana Paige Bag Full of Goodies
Jordana Paige is giving away a pink Knitter’s Satchel 
full of skin care goodies from Alouette in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Kellie Judson of Alouette is also giving 40 percent of her sales this month to breast … Read More...
Tutorial: Swirl minky faux fur cowl
Amy from While Wearing Heels shows how she recreated the look of a swirled faux fur cowl from Anthropologie, but sized for her young daughter. She used pink minky fur (the kind with the little swirls in the fur) left … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided headband from an old t-shirt
Palak from Make It Handmade shows how to turn an old t-shirt into a braided headband. You’ll be cutting the shirt into strips, so it’s a good project for t-shirts that are too small, stained, or perhaps stretched out shape. … Read More...
Idea file: Easy bank robber or ghost costume
An eye mask is a Halloween costume staple. Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows two ways that an eye mask can be used to make Halloween costumes, one rather larcenous and one a cute spooky. For her son, she made … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute upcycled nightgown for a little girl
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn guest blogs at Eighteen 25 with a tutorial showing how to make her 10-minute upcycled nightgown for a little girl. She starts with an adult t-shirt, cutting and reshaping it into a little girl’s nightgown … Read More...
Today only: Sew a Skirt Series ebook as a free download
For today only, Deb from So Sew Easy is offering her Sew a Skirt Series ebook as a free download from Amazon. It’s a compilation of all the lessons in the Sew A Skirt series, with instructions showing how to … Read More...
Book Review: Snowflakes, Sunbursts and Stars
Snowflakes, Sunbursts and Stars by Ayako Brodek
and Shannon Voight is a beautiful hard cover book containing 75 projects for making quilled, kirigami cut and paper folded origami projects. Inside you’ll find basic techniques, the tools you’ll need (most … Read More...
Crochet Birthday Scarf (and Free Pattern)
I made this little scarf for my daughter’s birthday. Sadly, from this picture, you cannot see its true color. It’s a lovely dusty lavender that suits my daughter perfectly. The yarn is a delight to work with and has a … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Turtle Cove Studio
This week’s featured Etsy Shop is Turtle Cove Studio. Turtle Cove Studio features the fun work of maker Laura, a sewer and designer who left the world of retail for the freedom found in owning your own Etsy shop. The … Read More...
Tutorial: 2-step fleece pillowcases
Dana from MADE shows how to make a fleece pillowcase in just 2 easy steps. The fleece is wide enough that you can get a whole pillowcase out of just 2/3 yard. Her kids loved the fact that the fleece … Read More...
Project: Stamped Halloween Tag
The Funkie Junkie has directions on how she made the cool background for this awesomely creepy Halloween tag.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on Etsy and … Read More...
Store Raises Money to Help Injured Dog
I was just in Tulsa last week, though I didn’t manage to do any yarn shopping. If I had made it to Loops Knitting, I’m sure I would have heard the story of Purl, the lab puppy owned by … Read More...
Halloween Soap Pops
A quick little melt and pour Halloween Soap tutorial to get you in the holiday mood. These would look adorable all bagged up. (be sure to add NON EDIBLE) to them as there is always some kid who gives soaps … Read More...
Kids Craft – Halloween Frame
This frame would be the perfect little gift for loved ones. Have your kids dress up in their Halloween costumes early and take a few snaps. Then present the gift over Halloween for an adorable keepsake that can come out … Read More...
Halloween Movie Night
If you’re planning a quiet night in for Halloween then how about creating this tub of Halloween Movie night fun. With a little tag and some Halloween candy and snacks you’re kids are not going to miss trick or treating.… Read More...
Winner, winner: $50 American Express gift card from Pennington Vertical Gardens
Disclosure: Post and giveaway sponsored by Pennington Vertical Gardens
, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure.
My recent review of the Pennington Vertical Garden system included a giveaway for a $50 American Express gift … Read More...
How to make a recycled soda can bat
Now this cute bat was created by a mom with a soda can but I could see this being a big hit with the beer drinking crowd. Pop on over to the blog Oy Vey A Day for the great … Read More...
Tutorial: 90s silk blouse refashion
Remember those giant silk or rayon shirts from the 90s? I had a few, AND I buttoned them allllll the way up! Portia from Miss P shows how to refashion one of those shirts to bring it into the 2010’s. … Read More...