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This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free … Read More...
One of the common threads that runs through this beautiful book, Masters – Blown Glass
by Lark Crafts book division, is the play of light and form that can only be achieved this spectacularly is with glass. Each of the … Read More...
Over at the blog The DIY Showoff there is a great tutorial for turning those old drab and boring pumpkins into pretty mercury glass style ones.
Liesel from Brown Paper Packages guest blogs over at KojoDesigns with a tutorial showing how to make her Jack and Jill skirt, a pretty twirly skirt with a layer of gathered chiffon peeking out from the bottom. Go to the … Read More...
Click here to go to the free download from The League of Moveable Type . (Via How About Orange)
Amanda from Patricia Rae Designs and If Life Was Like A Cupcake shows how to make a lovely headband with frayed flowers. She was inspired by a similar headband she saw at Anthropologie-inspired. Her version is made from the sleeve … Read More...
Eeeeww. Did I mention I’m horribly afraid of spiders? And hairy spiders take the fear to a whole new level of horribly afraid? But I can’t resist these hairy spider cookies. Learn how to make them HERE at Tidy Mom… Read More...
Kristen was inspired by a Pottery Barn cupcake costume and decided to create not only the cupcake, but a whole family of sweet treats! Kristen of Kristen Duke Photography, a contestant in Crafting with the Stars, got together (in … Read More...
One of the finalists in the fun competition Crafting with the Stars was Mandi from Vintage Revivals. I’ve featured Mandi’s cool projects before. Her awesome teacup clock and her tinfoil nightstand and both very unique and totally chic! It’s … Read More...
Cindi of the blog The Brass Paperclip Project sent in this Halloween decoration she whipped err spun herself up. She used some recycled mason jars and a few other bits to create this illuminated masterpiece. See how she did it … Read More...
Vivian from Craft with Confidence shares a tutorial for making a top hat just like the one the Mat Hatter wore in Alice in Wonderland. I love the shaping of this hat! Get the tute.
[photo from Craft with … Read More...
Elizabeth from Covered in Crafts shows how to make a simple shoulder bag e from a pair of your child’s outgrown pants. She used an old pair of cargo pants for hers, which gives her wonderful pockets on the outside … Read More...
Kalleen from At Second Street shows how she made this fairy tutu for a fairy costume. I love the way the felt strips lay over the poofy skirt! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from At Second Street]
Find the recipe for these Jack O’ Lantern pumpkin poptarts HERE at babble.com.
Homemade Pop-tarts are really popular right now thanks to tik tok trending and Air fryers
. This easy pop tart recipe can be baked in the … Read More...
Do you need a last minute costume idea? Inkadinkado has several wonderful Halloween mask ideas along with a free printable mask pattern. Click here for instructions and the freebie.
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? … Read More...
Whoa! See a mondo list of free plastic canvas projects over on Craft Stew!
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Need plastic canvas supplies, we highly recommend Annie’s Craft Store
Sew4Home shares a pair of tutorials for making a set of matching aprons for mother and daughter. The apron features a wrap front edged with bias trim and a pretty fabric flower at the waist. Go to the tutorial for … Read More...
Jennifer of pieKnits “created a Halloween pin from this very cool free tatting pattern that uses Celtic knots to create a festive pumpkin.” Celtic knots and tatting. What a perfect combo. See the details of Jennifer’s project and a link … Read More...
How in the world have I not yet shared MACTWEETS with you? I was so sure I did. Maybe I did and it’s lost. Regardless, if I did, then it bears repeating. Now that the macaron craze is fully established, … Read More...
Do you like cackling like a witch? Or speaking Zombie? Paper and Cake has just the template for you if you enjoy these ghoulish actions or are planning a spooky Halloween Kids party!! Head on over for the free Halloween … Read More...
