I was so excited to receive a package of fun Martha Stewart Halloween products from this year’s line. You can get these products at Michael’s Craft Stores or on MarthaStewart.com. I thought it would be fun to have a girl’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Red Riding Hood laced vest, dress, and cape
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she made a Little Red Riding Hood costume for her daughter. Her post includes instructions on how she a laced corset, a peasant style dress, and the matching cape. It makes … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt pirate boots
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how she made a pair of felt boots for her son to wear with his pirate Halloween costume. They’re sewn from simple shapes and use Velcro dots at the back for a closure. Her post … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s glittered polka dot Celestial Dress
Laura from Charm Stitch shows how she made the Celestial Dress for her daughter. With large glittery silver polka dots on a gray knit, it draws from the latest fashion trends. Go to her blog for the tutorial.
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Glittering Escort Card Garland
5 DIY Fall Wedding Favors
Check out these inspiring ideas for fall favors at the Valley & Co. weddings blog. Love the glittery clothespins!
Looking for more DIY Wedding Favor ideas? Check these out. DIY wedding favors are not only a great way to save … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
Looking for more Halloween Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
(1) Fairy Tales from ButtonMad
(2) Little Atomic Skull from Crafty Modern
(3) Friday Freebie 10/5/12 from Vintage Spice and Everything Nice
(4) Woodland Owl from Wee Folk Art… Read More...
Project: Halloween Hanging Star
Visit Jeanette Lynton’s blog and find a video tutorial for making this fun Halloween Star decoration. There is also free down-loadable template for cutting out the paper that fits onto the chipboard star shape from Close To My Heart.… Read More...
Leather Steampunk Gauntlet – Deadlance
Want something that will knock the socks off of everyone at that Halloween get together? How about a custom-made Steampunk Leather Gauntlet by Deadlance on Etsy. Full articulation including the fingers make this a serious costume piece. And the attention … Read More...
Great Halloween spider web hair accessory
Over at the blog El hada de papel there is a darling spider web hair accessory idea along with the explination on how easy it is to make one perfect for Halloween.
Have You Seen Skein Theory?
The other day I got word that Skein Theory
, the sister publication to The Sock Report, had been released and for some reason I didn’t think to go look at it right away. If you haven’t checked it out … Read More...
Marshmallow Chalk
The packaging for this “marshmallow chalk” is what makes these the cutest favors for an art party or even back-to-school (so bookmarking for next year). Make marshmallow chalk and find a link to the party printables on etsy HERE at … Read More...
Free Pattern: Men’s Go Team Mittens
Not too long ago I shared with you the pattern for the women’s Go Team Mittens, and Kat at Just Crafty Enough has come back with a men’s version that comes complete with a University of Michigan theme and … Read More...
Tutorial: Comfy fleece pants for kids
Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how she made a pair of comfy fleece pants for her son. She shows how she traced a pattern from another pair of pants, and then how she sewed the pieces together to make … Read More...
BurdaStyle releases 11 new Halloween costume patterns
BurdaStyle announces 11 new patterns – all of them Halloween costumes. Among them you’ll find an octopus, a superhero, a fairy, a butterfly, and a snake charmer. Go to their blog to see their new Halloween costume patterns.
Looking to … Read More...
Project: Halloween ATC
Claudine’s Art Corner has direction for making this spooky Halloween ATC (artist trading card). She shares how to use lots of different Tim Hots products like Distress Ink , paint daubers, stamps, metal tape and more.
-Heather
Tutorial: I Spy quilt for a child
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy made this I Spy quilt for her son and admits it’s one of her favorites. I see why. Choosing fun novelty prints with your child’s interests in mind is a sure way to please them. … Read More...
Log Candelabra
House of Earnest made this spooky taper candle holder for an elegant take on Halloween decor. Visit the tutorial to make this for yourself.
Halloween Felt Zombie Hand Puppet Video Tutorial & Pattern
Tova is a member “professor pincushion” has a free pattern and video tutorial showing you how to make a cute double sided zombie hand puppet that’s perfect for Halloween. It’s created with felt for ultimate creativity. This is my first … Read More...
Differential feed demystified
Serger owners: Do you know what differential feed is? It’s that handy feature that helps keep stretch fabrics from buckling. But do you know what it actually does to achieve that result? I didn’t, until I read about it over … Read More...