Shell of Bits and Bobs shares her pattern for this sweet Christmas applique, perfect for your holiday decor or as a gift. Go to her post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Tutorial: Simple Trick or Treat bag
Julie from Boulder Moms Connect shows how to make a simple Trick or Treat bag. A bit of stenciling personalizes the bag. The fabric bag can be used year after year and is a great alternative to the cheap-o plastic … Read More...
Monster Face Cookies
And now one from me: Monster face cookies, on simple circles (and a square). Find the how-tos HERE.
Tutorial: Mario and Luigi costumes
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made Mario and Luigi costumes for her kids’ Halloween costumes. They turned out so cute, and I love that they go together!! Get the tutorial… Read More...
And the Winner is…..
The winner of the wonderful Inkadinkado Party Stamp Prize Package is….. Crisa!!
She said her ultimate party would be:
“I saw a fun idea at the Halloween store the other day. I would love to have a mustache party where … Read More...
Angels with Birds
Monochromatic designs can be so fun to stitch. All-in-one color or mix it up and use a variegated design for a little fun. This angel and bird mirrored design is pretty in blue as shown here, but would also be … Read More...
UT sale on steampunk designs
Here’s an awesome tidbit of news from Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More...We collaborated with fantastic local design duo KMKostumes to create the embroidered steampunk gown you see here, showcasing lots of the Clockwork Natura embroidery designs. It’s been written up in
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Ghostly Mosaic Monday
To get you in the Halloween mood… clay ghosts!
1. polymer clay ghost family, 2. “Ghost Girl” photographic arts necklace, 3. sad sally 005, 4. Polymer clay OOAK……
Vampire Bites Cookies
Would biting into these be considered ironic? Make Vampire bites from cookies and candy HERE at Bright Ideas.
Tutorial: Boy’s embellished tee
Embellished t-shirt aren’t just for girls. Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how she took a plain t-shirt and embellished it up for her son. The project is part of her Toptoberfest series. Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Travel diaper changing mat
Nicole Mallalieu guest blogs at Whip Up with a downloadable PDF tutorial for making a travel diaper changing mat. The soft fabric mat is made from a layerof quilting cotton (cuteness) and a layer of toweling or chenille (softness and … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy corn tie-dyed onesie
Head over to The Swell Life to find out how to make this cute candy corn onesie. It’s made from a plain white onesie and fabric dye. Get the tute.
[photo from The Swell Life]
Looking for Tie … Read More...
Inspiration: Paper Witches Hat
OMG! How amazing is this paper witches hat!? I totally adore this! Using paper, stamps, embossing and die cuts Kristin from Paper Crafts by Kristin made this wonderful Halloween decoration. Find more info and pics over at her blog.… Read More...
Eyeball Cake Pops
I’m telling ya’, eyeballs are allllll the rage this year! Make eyeball cake pops HERE at bakerella. (I know, I know, you already saw these.)
How to make a recycled book pumpkin
Old books are a great recycled craft supply resource. I love making Christmas trees by simply folding the pages on an angle. Kara of the aptly named blog Creation by Kara has shared a great tutorial on how to make … Read More...
Patchwork placemats start ’12 Gifts’
Jennifer at Ellison Lane Quilts kicked off the 12 Gifts of Christmas Blog Hop event with a tutorial on these modern, reversible patchwork placemats. Go to her tutorial.
Get a list of the daily tutorials at Faith at Fresh … Read More...
Wildlife Gel Candles
These unique gel candles are handmade in Maine by Bonnie Hayes. The wildlife gel candle pictured here shows her creation of a moose in a snowstorm.
Other wildlife options include an eagle, wolf, bear or deer. These would make an … Read More...
Penny picks the winners
Penny Nickels celebrated her inclusion in Jamie Chalmer’s PUSH Stitchery by sponsoring an embroidery contest. Entrants could submit one stitched work, which had to be accompanied by an essay explaining why their art is awesome. Entries were judged solely on … Read More...
Check it out: Handmade beastie softie comes to life
Have you ever wondered what kind of trouble your handmade softies get into when you’re not around? Check out this fun video from Diana Schoenbrun. It’s a cute trailer for Beasties, her book that shows how to make lovable … Read More...