Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shows how to make a little girl ladybug costume. The poofy tutu skirt and ruffled bodice are super girly. They’re also easily made from strips of tulle and preruffled fabric. Go to her tutorial to see … Read More...
Halloween Garland Rustic and Ghostly tutorial
Kelly of “Live Laugh Rowe” has a collaboration of crafting tutorials, DIY projects, recipes, fashion fun, blogging tips, inspirational stories and, sharing some of her life’s journeys. She is sharing this cute little ghost banner tutorial with us with pictures … Read More...
Technique: Embossing Powder Embellishments
Stampington and Company has a super cool way to turn Ultra Thick Embossing Powder (also known as UTEE) into shiny embellishments. These are perfect for cards, scrapbook pages or even home decor items too. Click here to watch a video … Read More...
A Creepy, Quick Halloween Knit
If you’re still looking to craft something creepy for Halloween, you’re almost out of time, but you probably still have time to knit the Witchy Hands from Lion Brand Yarn if you’re quick about it.
They’re worked in Vanna’s Choice, … Read More...
How to make a recycled Halloween village decoration
Pop on over to CraftProjectIdeas.com for a fun and easy tutorial on how to make a recycled material Halloween village decoration.
Lookie what she made: Gothic Lolita Witch costume for a little girl
Oh my goodness, you guys have GOT to check out this Gothic Lolita Witch costume that Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs made for her little girl. This costume is truly a work of art. This little witch costume … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Perfect Nursing Top
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows her Perfect Nursing Top. It has a surplice neckline with a contrast panel layered underneath for modesty. When it’s time to nurse, the pieces are easily moved out of the way. The empire waist … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a cat ear headband
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a cat ear headband. Get the how-to.
[photo from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom]
Looking for more headband sewing patterns? Check these designs out on Etsy.
Technique: Distress Ink Resist
These little cards are so precious! Visit Annie Rose Makes Things and she will show you how to use a stamped embossing reisit technique along with Distress Ink for some pretty mini cards.
-Heather
3 Free Halloween Printables | Bingo, Frankenstein Boxes and Tags
With a little more than a week to Halloween, here are three more free printables for some spooky fun! Click on the bold links to go to the respective sites.
1. Halloween bingo cards from Makoodle. Comes in pumpkin … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | I Love You
Toothy Monster Cupcakes
I know I use the same words to describe Bird on a Cake’s genius sweets all the time–impossibly cute and clever and totally re-creatable–but see what I mean? Make toothy monster cupcakes HERE at Bird on a Cake.
Stamped Cookies with Gold Dust
The cookie-stamping trend is definitely gaining momentum. I’ve had trouble using acrylic stamps with food coloring and icing, but I never thought to use them to imprint the cookie dough itself. Now I feel better about all those stamps I … Read More...
Halloween Peeps Topiary
Halloween is ever so close, and I’ve yet to buy a Peeps. How can that be? I did at least buy a bag of candy for trick or treaters. And yes, I already ate it all. But I digress. Halloween … Read More...
Happy Batty Soft Felt Toy Tutorial
Stephanie host of “Toastie Studio” has this darling felt Halloween owl with a step-by-step tutorial and pattern for you to follow. Stephanie was born in the UK and moved to the Netherlands in 2009. She loves crafting, sewing and designs … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy baby leggings
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how easy it is to make a pair of leggings for a baby. They’re made from a stretch knit fabric with a wide elastic waistband. Make some now and you’ll be set up … Read More...
Tutorial: Monarch butterfly Halloween costume
Look at this butterfuly costume that Jen from iCandy Handmade created for her daughter. It’s fabulous, no?? Her daughter wears a flapper-style dress for the body of the butterfly, but the giant butterfly wings are the centerpiece of the costume. … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s pirate shirt
Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shows how she made a pirate shirt for a child’s Halloween costume. She shows how to make the pattern using a t-shirt as a guide. This same shirt could also be part of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl Belle or Cinderella Halloween costumes
If you have a little girl who wants to dress up as either Belle or Cinderella, Leisha from Homemade Toast has just what you need. Look at these gorgeous princess dresses she made for her girls!! She shares free patterns … Read More...
Simple Statement Necklace
I love when beautiful jewelry is easy to make, too. Margo is sharing her tutorial for this simple yet beautifully designed necklace along with a variation. Margo’s tutorial has lots of pictures that make it really easy to follow, too. … Read More...