My daughter is forever dropping her phone! She’s gone through more than her share of cell phones and is on her very last ‘upgrade’ on my account. Guess what she’s getting as a gift from me? This!
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Par-Tay! Monsters and Donuts
Not together, though I think monsters would be OK hangin’ around donuts. Maybe not vice versa. Find a bunch of ideas for throwing a donut sleepover party HERE and ideas for throwing a monster party HERE at D.I.Y. Louisville. … Read More...
DreamWeaver Features Knitting Watches!
These are totally going on my Christmas list. They are so cool! Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind items, made with miniatures. Unisex design in both gold and silver and a one year warranty.
Of course there are other themed watches also, but Peeps! … Read More...
Creepy Polymer Clay
Just in time for Halloween… Like a lot of kids (er, adult now) I was (am!) a little creeped out by clowns. In my case, that was due to reading Stephen King’s It at a young age. LovelyCadaver’s work has … Read More...
Recyled Soda Bottle Ghosts
I think my favorite part of this craft is the cute little flower and tie that the ghosts are wearing…so appropriate for spending time on a mantel, don’t you think? Head on over to Mom It Forward for the tutorial … Read More...
Embroidery Solar System
I have a ton of embroidery thread, and can’t wait to use it on this Solar System craft for our homeschool area. The fact that all different color threads are used makes this craft so special. Head on over to … Read More...
Cardboard Tube Mummies
I love this craft! I can keep the last bits on there! Our very own Amanda {CG’s Home and Garden Editor} has compiled some of her best Halloween crafts here. You can find this mummy craft over on her craft … Read More...
Aboriginal Art Inspired Kid Craft: X-Ray Fish
This craft is genius on many levels. I love the fact that she used the bottom of flip flops to create the fish shape. The next aspect I love is that you can teach your children about the Aborigines and … Read More...
_at Words and Bat Craft
This Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas has it right, ‘A Halloween craft that doubles as a learning aide is my idea of fabulous!’ This bat is so simple, and the fact that it can then be used to teach … Read More...
Tutorial: Only-The-Essentials simple felt wallet
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Only-The-Essentials Wallet. The simple felt wallet has just enough space for to hold an ID or credit card and some folded money, but it still … Read More...
Vera Bradley Inspired Pumpkins
These pretty pumpkins are made using Mod Podge and lovely patterned paper napkins. A great change from the regular orange and black! Thanks to The Rebel Crafter for passing this link along — Crafting Rebellion: Vera Bradley Decoupage Pumpkins
FREE Needle Felting Tutorial: Skulls for Halloween
I think these are the cutest needle felting skulls I have ever seen and Emi of “small good things” wants to get into Halloween and she is sharing her darling skulls tutorial with us; that you can find here. … Read More...
Technique: Tone on Tone Stamped Background
It’s not too early to start thinking about holiday cards. Lily Pad Cards shares an instructional video for making this lovely ornament card, the tone on tone background technique using Distress Ink and water is so cool! Click here to … Read More...
Crazy Amazing Cookies for a Crazy Amazing Gnome Party
Tricky as they may be, there is something undeniably charming about gnomes. (An especial fave to me, I even put a fondant one in my new book. Love saying that, my new book.) But on to more important matters, … Read More...
Smurf Cupcakes
Need a little break from Halloween? How about something super smurfy. Find a smurftastic step-by-step tutorial to make Smurf cupcake toppers HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould. Sorry folks, every time I post on anything Smurfs, I’m gonna … Read More...
“Please Take One” Printable for Your Unsupervised Halloween Candy
Does this count as edible crafts?
There’s candy involved. At any rate, I couldn’t resist this free printable “Please Take One” sign, since I have the front porch candy bowl/sign on door plan this year while we’re out trick or … Read More...
Skull and Bones Treats
I even bought a skull mold
this year, perfect for these, and I’m afraid if I don’t hurry up it’ll go in the “don’t forget for next year” pile. Learn to make chocolate skulls and bones HERE at Crissy’s Craft
Inspiration: The Lone Beader
I’m swooning. Check out this tiny bead-embroidered collie brooch by The Lone Beader. She never disappoints. Go to her blog post.
Owl Lantern
The first word that comes to mind when I see this owl lantern is CUTE! I mean really cute. Cute as can be… overkill? I digress. I love how adorable this lantern is and Jill will show you how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace and vinyl belt
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shopand Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a lovely lace belt. Delicate lace trim is stitched on to a strip of vinyl. A ribbon bow closure ties it up pretty. Get the how-to.… Read More...