Erin over at Lemon Tree Creations found some old lettered blocks at a thrift store and gave them a face lift. These welcome blocks are the perfect little accent to a table or shelf right inside your door. Maybe you … Read More...
Halloween Spider Mallomars
Doesn’t it look like this guy has the biggest, sly smile? Learn to make him HERE at Woman’s Day.
[tags]spider, mallomars, cookies, Halloween[/tags]
Giveaway: Happy Gloves Book @ “To Be Charmed”
Elizabeth of “To Be Charmed” is holding the “Happy Gloves” Book giveaway. The very clever Miyako Kanamori transforms missing gloves into adorable creations. All you need is a glove, needle and thread and you’ll be set to create a softie … Read More...
M and M Pancakes
Yes. M&M pancakes. Brilliant. Learn how to make ’em HERE at The Knead for Speed.
[tags]candy, pancakes, breakfast, m and ms[/tags]
Tutorial: Refashion a too-large tote bag to a purse
Dana from MADE lets you ride shotgun as she refashions a too-large tote bag into a smaller purse. The smaller size makes it easier to keep up with the stuff that’s inside. She adds pockets and a zipper for more … Read More...
Tutorial: Coastal Curtsy Skirt using just one seam
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make her Coastal Curtsy skirt. Isn’t it gorgeous? I love the drape at the back! I bet you’ll be surprised to learn that this was sewn with just ONE … Read More...
Tutorial: Fall fabric pumpkin
The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, The Cottage Home, showing how to make these fabric pumpkins. She used upholstery samples to make hers. What a great idea! The heavy fabric is a perfect pairing for this fall-themed … Read More...
You could win a stitchy trip!
Country Bumpkin’s e-newsletter announces:
… Read More...We have an absolutely amazing subscription offer for you where one lucky reader will be jetting off to Paris in February 2011 to attend Europe’s premier needlework event, L’Aiguille en Fete, with Susan O’Connor and Fiona
Glee Cookies
Glee fan or not (I’m so behind, I only just started watching from the beginning!), you really must absolutely, positively see this Glee cookies decorating tutorial HERE at Diamonds for Dessert. Go on, I’ll be right here…
New Release: Lawn Fawn Stamps
Lawn Fawn stamps has just released three adorable new clear stamp sets, a cute background set, a Fall Harvest set and a sweet fireplace Christmas set. You can find them all by clicking here. Be sure to click and … Read More...
Recipe Tuesday: Edible Food Cups
No dishes! (Except all the ones used to make all of the below.)
1.Stuffed campari tomatoes from Life’s Ambrosia.
2. Deep fried artichokes stuffed with pepper jack cheese from epicurious.
Freebie: Layered Template
Make your own earrings and pendants
Pamela Maxfield has made a great video tutorial showing how to make pendants from Vintaj Natural Brass blanks, your embossing machine, Ranger alcohol inks and paint dabbers, and a wooden dapper set. Not only does her tutorial make these pendants … Read More...
Design Tip: Repetition and Variety
Debbie Hodge writes about using repetition and variety as design elements for a multi-photo scrapbook page. Click here to go to article.
Tutorial: Boo Banner
Karin Aguirre shows how to make this banner for your Halloween Decor. Boo! Click here to go to tutorial.
Looking for more fonts? Check these out at Fontbundles.com
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Seriously Grateful
Preview: The Art of Soap
The Art of Soap will be the first of its kind – an amazing book showcasing soaps made by 24 incredible artisans and their personal stories. Full of beautiful professional photographs by Erin Pikor, The Art of Soap will be … Read More...
Dishtowel Scarecrow
Tutorial: Snow White costume for cold weather
It never fails that the weather turns off cold just in time for Halloween. While it helps set the mood for Halloween, the colder temps generally mean that trick or treat costumes get covered up with a sweater or jacket. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a strappy romper for baby
Naptime Crafters shares a free pattern and tutorial for this sweet little strappy romper. SO cute! The pattern is the size of her 7 month old baby, but could be adapted larger or smaller. Go to the free pattern and … Read More...