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Goat mug rug
What is this masked goat doing? Well, gracing the top of a mug rug, and making everyone who sees it smile. Found on ipernity, and made by Bouncypoodle for her swap partner, Moni. Go HERE to see more mug … Read More...
Legacy Tour for Brave New Quilts
I’ve been looking for a way to honor the memory of Kathreen Ricketson, so was pleased to learn about the Legacy Tour Stash Books launched this month for her new book, Brave New Quilt
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Like many of you who … Read More...
Knit a Pillow with Stockings on it
Red Heart has just launched its “12 Weeks of Christmas” celebration, in which they’re promoting a holiday-themed knit and crochet pattern each week up to Christmas.
This week’s is the super cute Holiday Pillow with Stockings, which is exactly … Read More...
Twisted Ribbon Dragonfly Tutorial
Ina at Let’s Learn Embroidery blog has posted an excellent tutorial on how to make a ribbon embroidery dragonfly. If you think ribbon embroidery is complicated, think that no more. Ina breaks it down into easy steps using photos and … Read More...
25 Gluten Free and Allergy Free School Lunch Ideas
Keeley McGuire has done it again. You may remember Keeley’s previous post about 20 non-sandwich lunch ideas for kids. That post is the number one post on Edible Crafts for the last month.
Now she has come up with a … Read More...
Diwali Activities For Kids
For anyone interested in Indian Culture or Hinduism then you will know all about the Indian Festival of Lights
. Diwali (as it is known) is approaching fast so time to incorporate some activities into your lesson plans. I love … Read More...
21 Unexpected ways to treat pain
From minor headaches to muscle sprains and toothaches. You will be amazed at some of these suggestions for relieving pain. Have a headache? c]Chew down on a pencil to relieve the ache. ( I am guessing biting something like a … Read More...
DIY Hot Chocolate Wedding Favors & Recipe!
Give your wedding or bridal shower guests a sweet treat with pretty and easy-to-diy hot chocolate mix in jar! The tutorial and a recipe for the hot chocolate mix can be found at Wedding Thingz.
Looking for more DIY … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: 1950s-inspired apron with gingham and ric rac
You can find a tutorial over at Craft Foxes for making this 1950s-inspired apron. It’s a full apron with a bib and a gathered skirt, and a ruffle around the hem. Gingham and ric rac give it vintage charm. The … Read More...
Free pattern: Peanut Baby Softie
Rachel from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for her Peanut Baby over at JoAnn fabrics website. This would make a sweet baby gift! You can make the hair and the skin to match the child’s. Or, make them from … Read More...
Book Review: Everyday Papercraft
Everyday Papercraft
(papercrafting projects for home and beyond) is a brand new book published by Vertical Press and distributed by Random House. The author Keiko Komatsubara will take you through 48 projects step by step, with full color photos of … Read More...
Crochet Baby Belle
Tia has created this adorable baby/tot cap that will keep tiny ears shielded from the wind and frame that tiny face so well! She has kindly offered us a free pattern so we can all make caps for the little … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | You Are So Loved
How to make recycled wood spool Halloween monsters
These combine the spirit of Halloween with that great vintage look by using old wooden spools as their base! And now that it is officially October Halloween decorations can be out! Pop on over to the blog Punk Projects to … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Agate
Like a lot of bead users I have a ton (well not quite a ton but many many pounds) of rock beads. And I’ve done my share of making polymer clay faux rocks. This faux agate slice tutorial makes a … Read More...
Circular Needle Organization Idea
My circular knitting needle situation is rather out of control. I basically have a full drawer of a filing cabinet that is full of circulars and interchangeables (OK, and double-points, but still).
I’ve long wanted to make one of those … Read More...
Quick and Easy Halloween Quilt
Thanks to Pinterest I found this Halloween-inspired quilt made by Amber of A Little Bit Biased. Sure it’s been out awhile, but this one is so cute, it bears repeating. She used nine-patch and triangles to make up her haunted … Read More...
Cicada Bug Cupcakes
Not sure if I should be freaked out or creep-ed out – but these Cicada bug cupcakes will make the younger crowd really happy to eat them at a Halloween party.
You will never guess what the body of the … Read More...
Party Ideas – Oktoberfest
Blue and white represents the German state of Bavaria. You can also use red, yellow, and black which are the colors of the German flag. The other most obvious theme for a German Octoberfest would be BEER. Use beer bottles … Read More...