Wow! Talk about dedication – Mary cooked and colored 10 boxes of Spaghetti to create this messy tactile invitation.
Obviously you would not have to make 10 boxes to get enjoyment out of it. I also doubt it would need … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt witch hat, make it any size
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a felt witch hat in any size. Need it in an adult size? You can do it. Need one in a kid or toddler size? You can do that, too. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY trouser overalls
Anna from Plan B shows how to make a pair of overalls by adding a bib to a pair of pants. Her DIY overalls are far more sophisticated than their denim cousins. She uses a pair of black trousers and … Read More...
SewFab limited time 26 Sewing Pattern bundle
My Bloglovin was all aglow this morning with posts about the Sew Fab pattern bundle. For a limited time, you can get a bundle of 26 PDF patterns – each from a different independent pattern designer – for just $30. That’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexi Clutch frame purse
Caila from Caila Made shares a tutorial over at Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! showing how to make her Hexi Clutch, a lovely little frame purse accented with a trio of hexi appliques. You can use any frame to make the purse; … Read More...
Free pattern: Halloween bat coffee sleeve
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a new coffee sleeve pattern each month. This month her free pattern will make a coffee sleeve shaped like a bat. He has button eyes and felt ears, and will wrap around your coffee cup … Read More...
Project: Black Cat Halloween ATC Cards
I love Halloween, it’s my favorite holiday and I’d be embarrassed to admit how many Halloween stamps I own 🙂 I really enjoy getting them all out this time of year and making cards, home décor items and more with … Read More...
Freebie | Fall Border Strips Cut File
Here are some free Fall themed border strips for those with any electronic cutting machine. You can get these free autumn cut files over at Life as We Live it by Cindy Liebel. Plus, you can see more of her … Read More...
Tutorial | Duct & Washi Tape Photo Frame
Etsy Shop of the Week – Sweet Kiddo Co
This week’s featured Etsy Shop is Sweet Kiddo Co. Sweet Kiddo Co is a line of handmade children’s clothing designed and crafted by artist Cherie of Austin, TX. Each piece is cut and stitched by the artist out of … Read More...
Mosaic of Many Things
This weeks search on Flickr for polymer clay goodies yielded unexpected treasure. The steampunk bat is just fabulous – all those details! The little miniature foods, getting ready for the holidays… tasty looking. Sweet looking bears and a cleverly done … Read More...
Review: The Sparkle Factory by Tarina Tarantino and Halloween Bling I made with Prima Beads
If you like making fun and pretty jewelry and experimenting with all sorts of jewelry making techniques you will love The Sparkle Factory: The Design and Craft of Tarina’s Fashion Jewelry and Accessories.
This book is packed with … Read More...
Yarn Whisperer Winner
All your comments about how you settle in on a cold day make me wish it were colder where I live! I think I’m finally ready for fall.
The winner (I totally just typed “winter,” ha!) of The Yarn Whisperer… Read More...
Tutorial: Metal chain collar denim vest refashion
Renee from Cute Simple Stuff shows how to refashion a plain denim jacket into a vest with metal chain trim around the collar. If you don’t have a denim jacket already sitting in the back of your closet, you can … Read More...
Sew Chibi’s Girafarig Pokemon birthday dress
Kataryna from Sew Chibi shows the special Pokémon birthday dress she made for her oldest daughter. She made it to look like a Girafarig, a Pokémon that looks somewhat like a giraffe, though with a two-colored body and a spiked … Read More...
5 Fabulous Fall Color Palettes for Weddings
Fall has arrived at last in my corner of the world, and I am so happy because it’s my favorite season! I love the warm, rustic colors and cozy feel of autumn. The Perfect Palette shares 5 gorgeous color … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple D-ring belt
LiEr from Ikat Bag couldn’t find any child-sized belts to purchase, so she whipped up a batch of D-ring belts
for her daughter. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it in case you, too, need to make some … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fabric pumpkins
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make these Simple Fabric Pumpkins. They’re quick and easy to make, and they’re cute sewn up in different sizes. Why not whip up a batch to decorate a mantel or side … Read More...
Scrapbook Idea File | Typography from Local Letters
Here’s a clever idea from Buttons and Paint: take photos of signs around your town, and use photo editing software to create a unique digital alphabet. Simi and Sian explain how they took photos around their town, and show … Read More...
Project: Opening Fall Leaves Card
Wow! This amazing card made by Kathy Berger opens and closes like a lens to show the changing colors of the leaves. Using an aperture die cut shape on her Silhouette machine and some stamps she created this stunning card. … Read More...