This project brings back memories for me. I used to make a lot of projects out of scrap wood. Snowmen mostly, but I love the idea of these pumpkins. Such a nice country touch and easy to make.
How to turn a belt into a cuff
There is a fabulous tutorial for turning a belt into a cool cuff over at the blog The May Fly.
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Tutorial: No-sew fabric rosette headband in just 20 minutes
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to make this pretty fabric headband in just 20 minutes – no sewing required. She covers the headband by wrapping fabric around it, and then creates rosette embellishments from rolled up … Read More...
Tutorial: Backpack applique for boys
If you think applique and embroidery are only for girls’ items, you haven’t seen what Cheri from I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar can do. She shares a tutorial over at I Love to Create showing how to embellish … Read More...
Tutorial: Art tote with colored pencil pockets
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting guest blogs over at Expect Moore with a tutorial showing how to make this art tote. Kids will love having a special place for their colored pencils and art supplies, and you’ll love having them having … Read More...
Halloween Skull Cake And Pan
My friend loves skeletons. Not in the more morose, Poe-like way, but in a smiley skull kind of way, if there can be such a way. She has an infinite supply of skeleton-themed kitchenware and house decor. So this is … Read More...
Tutorial: Sliding Pop Up Card
Visit the Paper Punch Addiction blog and let Kim Score show how you to make this wonderful sliding pop up card, so fun! Click here for step by step instructions.
-Heather
Free pattern: Soft minky fleece sleep mask
Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for this sleep mask. They made theirs out of minky fleece fabric for a mask that’s soft, soft, soft against the skin. Get the free pattern.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
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Video: Cheating Needle Turn Applique
Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini shares two simple ways to applique. The second, shown here, is her needle turn applique method that she calls “cheating”. She says, even if you don’t quilt these videos will help you add fun appliques … Read More...
September Challenge at Callaloo Soup
Today I am posting a shameless plug for a photography challenge that I am working on this month. I am committed to getting more photos of myself with my son, and of myself in general. Too many of the photos … Read More...
Kreatorville Kraft Kit Club
Here’s a kit club with a twist! Not only do you get a monthly kit of traditional scrapbooking products, but you also get a choice of a handmade title and a handmade embellishment. Click here to see the August kit. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – A Walk on the Beach
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Framed Handkerchiefs
There’s a thrift store by my house that I frequent. They have an old beat up china cabinet full of cloth napkins, placemats, doilies, and handkerchiefs. So many times I have passed by the handkerchiefs never giving them a second … Read More...
VERY QUICK AND VERY CUTE
One of my favorite bloggers had added a very cute new design to her repertoire. If you need to make a quick gift for a girlfriend, you’ll like this idea!
Click here to get to the design directions. You could … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Girl’s skirt with built-in shorts
When my daughter first started school, I couldn’t figure out why she didn’t want to wear any of the pretty skirts that were hanging in her closet. It turns out that the child just wanted to play on the monkey … Read More...
Tutorial: Fun fabric acorns for fall decor
These fun fabric acorns by Zemphira are far prettier than any acorns you’ll find falling from a tree this autumn. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made them using fabric scraps and real acorn caps. Wouldn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold-away shopping bag
Would you believe that this roomy shopping tote folds up into a small pouch? That way you can keep it in your purse or glove compartment so it’s handy when you need it. Ady from Crafty Ady shows how to … Read More...
The Search for a Lighter Greener Champagne Bottle
Glass Quarterly’s blog is always full of interesting information and I thought one of their latest posts was something to share. They link to a story in the New York Times about the search for a lighter champagne bottle. One … Read More...
How to make big fat recycled cereal box beads
Now I’ve seen a lot of paper beads and some are really cool. But these are FAB-U-LOUS! I love the size and boldness of these. They are made for cardboard cereal boxes and then varnished up so they glisten! Now … Read More...