I am loving this yummy Halloween dessert table HERE by Amanda Parker at her blog. It is chock full of crafty sweets, with lots of easy-to-assemble store-bought goodies to boot. The dessert table features printables from Amanda’s etsy shop, Shindig … Read More...
10 Creative Pumpkin Ideas
I have already featured quite a few pumpkin and jack o’lantern ideas, but I just keep coming across more and more! it’s amazing the creativity that’s out, I just can’t imagine life without the internet now. Here are some … Read More...
Fun Halloween Crafts
It’s officially October, so it’s time to haul out the Halloween boxes (if you haven’t already) and start planning parties, decorating your yard and making lots and lots of Halloween projects. The projects pictured here are just a small … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle front cardigan
Cut Out + Keep user Sew Petite Gal shares a tutorial for making a ruffle front cardigan. She was inspired by a similar cardigan she saw at Ann Taylor Loft. She started with a plain cardigan and added strips ruffled … Read More...
Knitwear Design Workshop by Shirley Paden
More than just a workshop, this is a workbook! 400 pages!
Shirley starts with talking you through how to plan your design. Already have an idea in mind? Do your layouts, plan the different shapes your design can take. What … Read More...
Tutorials: Halloween Treats from The Party Animal
Visit The Party Animal for loads of tutorials to make Halloween treats. Below, clockwise from top left, find tutorials for: bloody chocolate chip cookies, witch cupcakes, black cat cupcakes and Jack O’ Lantern cupcakes. And I had to save … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted iPad cover and stand
Instructables user becarella shows how to make a quilted iPad case. The flexible cover rolls to prop up the screen for easy use. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from becarella on Instructables]
Confetti Cake and a Giveaway at Sprinkle Bakes
So many yummy things are going on at Sprinkle Bakes. In honor of the blog’s first birthday, not only do you learn how to make this sprinkley happy confetti cake, but enter the giveaway to win this gorgeous LeCreuset … Read More...
Tutorial: Insulated lunch bag
If a lunch bag emblazoned with a cartoon character doesn’t appeal to you, why not make your own? Sew4Home shows how with their tutorial for making an insulated lunch bag. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
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Jack O’ Lantern Sandwiches
For a quick and easy Halloween lunch, check out these Jack O’ Lantern ham sandwiches at Woman’s Day. Find the recipe HERE.
Looking for more Halloween recipes and ideas? Check out Taste of Home Halloween Here you’ll find … Read More...
The Art of Knitted Lace!
Knitted Lace! Whether it’s a gossamer weight shawl delicately draped over a long evening gown, a sturdy shawl to keep you warm, gloves or sock for either utilitarian or decorative purposes, knitted lace evokes thoughts of romance and far … Read More...
Tutorial: Puffer fish softie from a chenille mitt
Craft Passion shares a tutorial showing how to make this adorable puffer fish softie from a chenille mitt. The soft fringe of the chenille mitt becomes the fuzzy spikes of a puffer fish. So cute!! Get the tute.
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Happy World Card Making Day!
(image by Heather Holbrook)
Today is World Card Making Day and I hope you will all find some time to make a card or two ( or more 🙂 ) today.
I’ve been stamping for over 12 years now but … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible Ribbon Dress for little girls
Eva from Couturier Mommy shows how to make this Reversible Ribbon Dress for little girls. The A-line dress is embellished with ruffles across the bottom and pretty ribbons on the straps. So pretty!! Get the how-to.
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Free Cardi Pattern from Berroco….
Sewing Tutorial: Zippered make-up bag
Katja from maedchenmitherz shows how to make a zippered make-up bag that’s both pretty and practial. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from maedchenmitherz]
Tutorial: Sewing machine mat with tool pockets and pincushion
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a mat to sit under your sewing machine. A pocket hangs down over the front of the table to hold small sewing tools. A coordinating pin cushion provides a place to park … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Hobo Dance Bag with braided strap
Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom shows how to make this hobo-style dance bag stenciled with a ballet shoe (template provided). This is such a cute bag! The bag is just the right size to hold a couple of pairs of dance shoes, … Read More...
New from Janet Granger: Miniature Christmas tree mats
I’m excited about the new designs in Janet Granger’s line of miniature needlepoint: Christmas tree mats! Janet’s blog says,
… Read More...There are three designs in various diameters, to suit several sizes of miniature Christmas tree. They are all to be stitched
Icelandic un spun Lopi, just lovely, from knitting Iceland
I purchased three wheels from Knitting Iceland’s ETSY shop and when they arrived I was so impressed with their soft beauty I had to try some felting. This is un-spun but if you are very careful it knits or crochets … Read More...