Independent craft blog since 2007
Tiffanie sent in this quite literally “green” Halloween Craft. See how she turned an ordinary bucket into a super scary, not really, more like cute as ever treat bucket over at her blog Blue Cricket Design.
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1. Find a slideshow of 11 Grilled Cheese ideas from Martha (this is the Gruyere, Apple and Sage)
2. Find a slideshow of 12 unique sandwich combinations from Real Simple (this is the Chipotle Turkey Club).
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Zeshuregi of Creative Mind blog shows us how she transformed a plain woven handbag into a work of art with the addition of silk ribbon and a few stitchy techniques. See her post.
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Cross-stitch designer Helga Mandl sent me this exciting news: “Just wanted to inform you and your readers I have 40% off on all Halloween cross stitch charts until 25th Oct, 2010.” Yea! Go to Helga’s site.
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Claudine Hellmuth has prepared a free online class showcasing her new Creative Layers stamps from Ranger & Stampers Anonymous. Click here to go to the class.
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make a stylish lightweight poncho. It drapes beautifully over the body. It’s easy to make, too. Just one seam is all it takes to make one. Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Craft Passion shows how to make this pumpkin tutu Halloween costume for little girls. Your little girl will love the layers of poofy tulle. You’ll love the fact that’s really easy to make. Go to the tutorial.
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These beanbags by Thomas from Way Cool Kid are made with seriously kid play in mind. The beans are actually sewn up into a removable insert, which makes them washable. And they’re made from upcycled materials, which is both cost … Read More...
Jessica from Sew Home Grown (embracing the art of homemaking…) shows how to make an Anthropologie-inspired ruffled scarf. The gathers down the center are so pretty! They’re quick and easy to make with elastic thread. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
This tutorial from Get it Scrapped shows a simple method for getting a curved photo effect. The tutorial is an excerpt from the class Digital Techniques for Art Journaling by Patti Knox. Click here to go to the tutorial.
I love these funky and “passionate red” earrings from Bananista! They have a simple and yet very interesting design. Mercedes says, “my … handmade limited edition jewelry (is) inspired by all the simple things that surround our everyday life… … Read More...
Jenny at Allsorts is offering up this free download of spooky letters. Use them to make a garland as shown, or for other projects. The download includes all 26 letters, numbers from 0 to 9 and the exclamation mark. Click … Read More...
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Phyllis Dobbs shares a downloadable tutorial for making this super cute Halloween apron. The big spider applique is actually a pocket. How fun! And check out his button head and ric rac legs! Go to the tutorial.
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Tam from Sew Dang Cute shows how to make this A-line skirt with fabulous ruffle detail at the hem. It was inspired by a similar (but much shorter) skirt from Charlotte Russe. Go to the tutorial.
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Halloween is approaching, and we want to get in as many handmade decorations as we can. It’ll be here before we know it and little trick-or-treaters will be knocking on our door. There are plenty of projects for knitters and … Read More...
Learn how to make these gluten-free Halloween cupcakes with instructions, photographs and a bonus video tutorial HERE at Simply…Gluten Free.
These cloches, made by Behida Dolic (yellowfield7 on Etsy), are amazing! Very expensive but very amazing. They are all hand draped by a woman in Berkeley. I love all the products shots too, the model, Helena Bianca, is … Read More...
I was just yesterday searching for some vintage-y lab scientist partyware, so I’m happy to have happened upon this Monster Bash party featured at the Hostess with the Mostess blog, including a printable collection from the etsy shop Spaceships … Read More...
I can’t recall how I stumbled upon this site (it wasn’t through stumble upon), but I shall now declare it a favorite: ferm living. Check out the kitchen collection, including these fantastic lab bottles.
