I’ve seen (and made) so so so many variations of marshmallows, lollipop sticks, sprinkles and candy melts, I’m always amazed that you creative folks still keep coming up with more! Ideas are never exhausted it seems. Find the … Read More...
Tutorial: Jack-O-Lantern seat sack
Beckie from Infarrantly Creative guest blogs at Eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to make this Jack-O-Lantern treat sack that hangs on the back of a chair. She’ll use the ones she made to hold sweets and treats in the … Read More...
Hamburger Cupcakes
I know I’ve posted on hamburger cupcakes before, I’m sure of it, but given these look so yummy, are so awesome, and conceived by a 12-year old (woah, flashback to me at 12, I’d have made the same demands), how … Read More...
Tutorial and template: Dog applique
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial and template for this cute dog applique that she added to her daughter’s shirt. Awww… he’s looking up at you and wagging his tail! How can you resist? Get the tutorial and template… Read More...
Tutorial: Multicolor Doily
Crafts By: Ready Set Love has a fun tutorial for making a bright and colorful doilywith a trendy chevron pattern using embossing resist and watercolor techniques. What a great background for a card or scrapbook layout! Find direction here on … Read More...
Craft Themed Humor Pins – SmirkingGoddess
Looking for the perfect humorous gift for the crafter in your life? Check out SmirkingGoddess Etsy store, where you can pick up craft and other themed pins for the quirky crafter in your life. Like this one featuring a … Read More...
Turn a doodle into an embroidery pattern
Rachael Gander‘s guest post on Fiskateers is a simple how-to for turning drawings and doodles into embroidery patterns. It’s a perfect project for kiddos, she says, or for learning to embroider. Check it out.
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Technique: Encrusted Jewel Embossing
Hop on over to the Michel’s website and Fran (from the Frantic Stamper) will show you her cool Encrusted Jewel technique. By adding little bits and bobs into embossing powder she creates wonderful sparkly backgrounds!
-Heather
Tutorial: Paint Chip Placemats
Now, Emily from Crazy Old Ladies Quilts shares a clever twist on the paint chip crafting craze with a placemat made to look like a paint chip. How cool is that! She uses ombre fabric to get the gradients without … Read More...
Fall Wedding Inspiration
Fall is my favorite time of year, and I love the warm and cozy vibe of fall weddings! Discover lots of inspiring ideas for your autumn celebration like these Calligraphic leaves by Meagan Tidwell featured at Limn & Lovely.… Read More...
Tutorial: Just-In-Case emergency kit for your glove compartment
You can create a quick and easy Just-In-Case emergency kit out of a hot pad and Ziploc baggies. Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how. Fill it with Band-Aids, wet wipes, hard candies, safety pins, loose change, etc. and keep it … Read More...
Tutorial: Twirly butterfly wing skirt for little girls
Jessi from Sweetie Pie Bakery guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a twirly butterfly skirt. This is so fabulous! It’s a basic circle skirt covered in highly … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Taking in the bust of a vintage dress
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking answers a reader’s question about taking in the bust of a vintage dress. The post is part of her Sewing Circle series of Q&A sewing advice. Read what she says.
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Free Halloween Patterns from Red Heart
I’m not the only one getting into the Halloween spirit already: Red Heart has a collection of a dozen knit and crochet patterns for the holiday, and there are a few that really stand out to me.
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New Series from CrossStitcher Magazine: Belle and Boo
Mandy Sutcliffe’s Belle and Boo illustrations have been adapted for a brand new series of designs. The collection begins with Windy Day (shown here) which you’ll find in the Christmas issue 257, on sale now. Next up, in our November … Read More...
StampYour Kid’s Bread
As one with a kindergartener learning her letters (and with a picky palate), I find this to be the cleverest idea. But then, I always say everything from this blog is the cleverest idea. Because everything from this blog is … Read More...
Call for Submissions for a new Food Styling Book
Want a chance to have your work appear in a published book? This is a great opportunity for all of you foodies, photographers, stylists, and/or bloggers out there who want more exposure and the thrill of seeing their goods on … Read More...
Dracula Ding Dong Pops
I can’t be stopped now with the Halloween goodness. And these require no baking, just some Ding Dongs. Make Ding Dong
dracula pops HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Halloween Owl Cupcake Topper Printables
Now that I’m on a Halloween-baking roll… download these free printable Halloween owl cupcake toppers HERE at PrintablePartyKits.com.
Ghost Hi-Hat Cupcakes
Still on my baking to-do list: Hi-hat cupcakes. Halloween may just be the time to scratch that one off. Find the how-tos to make ghost mini hi-hat cupcakes HERE at Mighty Delighty.