Corinne from Simple Things and Heart of Mary shows how to make her City Backpack. This is such a nicely designed backpack! It has all the details of a store-bought backpack (topstitching, grab handle, adjustable straps, etc.) but in a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a new fall tote out of an old sweater
Nicole from Nicole Barr & Coand Create & Delegate guest blogs over at A Lemon Squeezy Home with a tutorial for make a new purse for fall out of an old sweater. I love the look of the sweater … Read More...
Kokeshi Doll Cookie
I just cannot stop looking at this crazy adorable and perfect kokeshi doll cookie (a traditional Japanese wooden doll, find more information here). Find tips on decorating them HERE at BakeGreek.
How To Make Snake Breadsticks For Tomato Soup
Learn how to make snake breadsticks HERE at Woman’s Day. The perfect accompaniment to a bowl of tomato soup. These fun breadsticks are perfect for getting kids to eat soup.
Have you seen soup bowl cozies ? , they … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween tutu dress
Jodi from Paintchips and Cupcakes show how she made this uber-cute tutu dress for Halloween. LOVE that girly skull and gathered tulle skirt! Get the how-to.
[photo from Paintchips and Cupcakes]
Double-Take Food Photography
Spaghetti belts, purses made of broccoli, cheese and blackberries, eggplant slippers… All must-see photos featured on Hong Kong Fashion Geek from the book, Matter of Taste by Fulvio Bonavia.
Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops
Find tips on making these Frankenstein marshmallow pops at Craft-O-Maniac, and share your own Halloween craft or recipe HERE.
Spiderweb Soup For Halloween
Find the how-tos for making this spider web soup HERE at Better Homes and Gardens. They’d go well with these spiderweb crackers, no?
Have you seen soup bowl cozies ? , they keep your soup warmer for longer … Read More...
How to make a wreath with chess pieces
Over at The Value Village site there are tons of pretty Halloween decorations including this cool wreath made from chess pieces. I like the “spiky” quality. It looks intimidating but really isn’t. Time to dig through the toy box and … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s capelet from a man’s suit jacket
Beth from Lemon Cadet and Project: Project shows how to create a little girl’s capelet from a man’s suit jacket. This is SO cute!! The pockets and buttons from the jacket are perfect for the capelet! Her project is based … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Booster Seat Makeover
Sachiko from Tea Rose Companyand Tea Rose Home shows how she created a new seat cover for her child’s booster seat. I never knew that a booster seat could look so… PRETTY!! Go to the tutorial.
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Party Monday: Robots!!
1. Invites. Make cool robot extend-an-arm invites at My insanity.
2. Food. Check out the food and drink ideas at My insanity, like “robot feul” drinks, sour wires, and this awesome cake. Find food, games and decor … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt playmat for toy dinosaurs
Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade guest blogs over at Twelve Crafts Till Christmas with a tutorial showing how to make this felt playmat for toy dinosaurs. This is so cool! She shares a template for the shapes she cut to … Read More...
SEPTEMBER, 2010, GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Katie has won this book! I’ve emailed Katie to send her snail mail particulars so I can get the book to her. Thanks to all who entered and for the good comments. It’s interesting to see what projects everyone has … Read More...
Free Class From KI Memories
As part of the KI Kindergarten series you can now download a free class in PDF format that features the KI Memories Sweet Life collection. The class shows you how to create two layouts and a card.
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Inspiration du Jour – Crème Brulée
See more details here. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Monster Printables for Your Halloween Goodies
Our very own edible crafts editor, Meaghan from Chic Cookie Kits created these awesome monster printables for you to use on your Halloween gift bags, treat packages, and even to wrap around and dress up candy bars! I am all … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy M&M Halloween costume
lnowak from My Little Blogspot shows how to make this super cute M&M Halloween costume. And it’s not just cute – it’s easy to make, too! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from My Little Blogspot]
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Tutorial: Striped felt playmat with ric rac trim
Jessica fromSew Homegrown posts a tutorial on her blog showing how she created this striped felt playmat for her daughter. I love the bright stripes and the giant ric rac
trim around the outside! She stapled the pieced felt to … Read More...
Tutorial: Give a plain bolero a vintage look
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she gave her plain bolero sweater a style makover. She adds gathered trim, elastic, and buttons to give it vintage charm. This same process would also work for … Read More...