Jill from Creating My Way to Success shows how to make bed pockets. These large pockets hang from between the mattress and the boxspring and give a place to keep a favorite book or toy right by the bed. Get … Read More...
Who is the lucky winner of Fa La La La Felt?
Wow! We got a lot of entries on this giveaway!! Clearly the Christmas sewing season is here!
I’m happy to announce the winner of the Fa La La La Felt giveaway is….
Lucky commenter #60, Diane, who said:
I would … Read More...
New Knit Along! Pretty Pedicure Socks
The Pretty Toes Pedicure Sock Knit-Along starts October 18th!
Keep your feet warm while you make your toes pretty with these fun pedicure socks! Perfect for wearing with “wet nail polish friendly” flip flops, this sock construction begins with a … Read More...
Sesame Street Cupcakes
Awww. Check out these crazy cute (controversy-free) Sesame Street cupcakes from Bake Happy. I just adore the use of sprinkles. How wonderfully clever to give the characters the texture they deserve. O’ Cookie, I think I like … Read More...
10 Cupcake Ideas
Find a slideshow of 10 ideas for cupcakes from one simple recipe HERE at Real Simple, such as this cotton candy topped cupcake or candy corn flower.
Soooo Many Ways To Knit Socks….
And KnitPicks is there to help you learn! Kelley’s video tutorials will take you from the cast on to the bind off, toes and heels included!
Click here for Kelley’s Sock Class!
Looking for more knitted socks designs and patterns … Read More...
Scarecrow Finger Puppet
Craft Jr. has an awesome tutorial on how to make a scarecrow finger puppet; and some great ideas for other fall puppets. Have pipe cleaners? Go to town.
Check out these other finger puppet articles we wrote or buy … Read More...
Witches and Wizards Hat
This hat is brought to you by Inspiration Surrounds…Creativity Abounds. These hats can be decorated with Halloween candy, and then be an integral party of teaching your children how to share their candy with fellow trick or treaters… brilliant idea!… Read More...
Monday Mosaic: Brown
Gorgeous Fimo polymer clay creations in shades of chocolate!
1. Polymer clay bracelet, 2. “Autumn Leaves” Matryoshka necklace – Collanina con Matryoshka “Foglie d’Autunno” – fimo polymer clay, 3. Brown Polymer Clay Heart with Cream Flowers, 4. … Read More...
Check it out: Miss B Couture tutorials for Barbie doll clothes
If you enjoy making clothes for Barbie dolls, or want to learn how to make clothes for Barbie dolls, you’ve got to check out Miss B Couture. Her blog is filled with tutorials for making all kinds of clothes for … Read More...
How to make a recycled cd case calendar
Kelly of the blog All Things Made By Kelly sent in this very in-depth and clear tutorial on how to transform a cd case into a desk top calendar. She made them as gifts which I think is a great … Read More...
Tutorial: Pattern drafting with darts and princess seams
LiEr from ikat bag continues the pattern drafting series on her blog with a bit about how to create darts and princess seams. Darts and princess seams turn a relatively 2-dimensional garment into one that fits perfectly around a 3-dimensional … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s twirly skirt with optional pick-ups
Sharon from Adventures in the Sewing Studio shows how to make a little girl’s twirly skirt with two looks in one. It can be a simple layered twirly skirt, or with a few snaps it can be a layered twirly … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled Sweater Brimmed beanie hat
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a brimmed beanie hat. Cute, cute! You can make one from fleece or an old sweater, depending on the … Read More...
Project: Christmas Ribbon Wreath Card
Isn’t this just a wonderful card? The wreath is made with ribbon! Visit Flower Foot Designs blog for a video to learn how to make this fun Christmas Wreath Card.
-Heather
Looking for more paper crafts ideas and supplies? Check … Read More...
Freebie: Fall Magic Digital Kit
Carla Chadwick, whose free quick page we recently featured, is offering up a giant matching kit called Fall Magic. This kit is available for free download. Click here to go to the download.
Check out more fall printables over … Read More...
LOOKING FOR QUICK IDEAS?
I’m very impressed with this collection of bookmarks. I like to make bookmarks for quick gifts. It’s so easy to find a pattern that is suited to just about anyone’s tastes. These are especially cute.
I think this little guy … Read More...
Party Monday: Polka Dots!
1. decorate. DIY felt garland tutorial from the purl bee.
2. decorate. DIY polka dot party hat tutorial from Birthday Girl.
3. serve. Polka dot platter from Seltzer Studios.
4. play. Dot bingo … Read More...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Lisa Ottosson will be posting weekly breastcancer information on her blog during October. She will be including posts on pink crafting all month long to help raise awareness.
Click here for more details.… Read More...
Strawberry Margarita JellO Shots
With tequila! And salt on the rim! And lime garnish! In strawberry “shot glasses”! And cute as can be to boot. Is it bad I want to do a shot of tequil
a at 8 am? Probably. But learn how … Read More...