Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Luxe Lovey. It’s a small square of minky fabric surrounded by a pretty satin ruffle. The small size makes it easy for baby … Read More...
TANGLED? MY TANGLES NEVER LOOK THIS GOOD!
There’s a new online ezine for crocheters and knitters – Tangled. It has such an appealing look that I’m very drawn to it. I can’t wait to see where this thing goes.
But first, I’ve GOT to get my hands … Read More...
Mini Album Inspiration
Linda from Pane, Amore e Creativita sent along this adorable mini album for a baby girl. The blog is written in Italian but there are lots of photos of the album. Thanks Linda!
Click here to see more photos.
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Review: Scrapbook PageMaps 2
Scrapbook Pagemaps 2 by Becky Fleck is a great book to add to your pile of crafting books for inspirational layouts.
This book has simple layouts that are elegant, creative and versatile. Layouts come with 64 sketch cards that you … Read More...
New Crafting Mama Website & Facebook App
We reviewed the Crafting Mama game earlier on this blog, and now the official website and the Facebook virtual gift application have been launched as well.
The website features never before seen screenshots, wallpapers, the official trailer and the actual … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Anna Lee
Tin Foil Nightstand
How cool is that? A nightstand covered in tin foil. Wild! it’s not just foil though. With the help of Mod Podge, steel paint and glaze, this once plain white piece of furniture is now hip and happenin’.
Buttons Galore!
As the weather starts to turn cooler, why not make some fall leaf buttons? Or if leaves are not your thing, make some of the other lovely buttons featured in this how to by syndee holt on the Polyform website.… Read More...
Tutorial: Nursery rhyme softie flip doll
Caty from Do Ah Diddy guest blogs over at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make this super sweet nursery rhyme flip doll. The face of the dolls flips down to reveal another face behind, which flips down … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric covered bendy fashion accessories
Tere from Pony Tails and Fish Scales shows how to make these fun bendy fashion accessories. They’re actually pipe cleaners covered with bright fabrics. What a cool idea!! She shows them worn as hair accessories, bracelets, and even leashes or … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled Sweater Vase
Stephanie Lynn from Under the Table and Dreaming shows how to turn an old sweater into pretty vase wraps perfect for fall and winter decor. The texture of the sweaters looks so cool when paired with the smooth, clear glass. … Read More...
Autumn Flower Arranging
This quick and simple step by step takes you through what goes in first and how it should all end up. I personally need help in this area, flower arranging is not my strong point!
See the step by step … Read More...
New Release: My Favorite Things Stamps
My Favorite Things has loads of cute new clear stamp out for September! With themes like Halloween, superheroes, dress up, trains, reading and more, they also have some great new die as well. Click here to see it all.
-Heather… Read More...
Chocolate Fangs
Check out these chocolate lips with edible silver fangs from Dean and Deluca. Let’s assume they are seasonal for Halloween? Find them HERE, submitted to me from a reader.
Paperback Pumpkin
Heidi over at The Craft Monkey put together this cute Jack O’ Lantern by using a paperback book. Boy, the books I have passed by at garage sales! Tons of trashy romance novels, and they could all be living a … Read More...
Salt Dough Halloween Bowl Fillers
Salt dough is a favorite medium of mine. I’ve spent many years making crafts with kids and have made countless cookie sheets full of salt dough shapes. It’s fun, it’s easy, it’s inexpensive. You can easily create your own with … Read More...
Make a Life Sized Yard Witch for Halloween
Halloween. According to MSN’s Money Central, and this was two years ago mind you:
“This year, the National Retail Federation expects Americans to spend a record $5.07 billion on costumes, cards, candy and decorations for the holiday, with the average … Read More...
Tutorial for Felt Bat from Craftideas.info
These Bats from Craftideas.info will scare any little ones that trick or treat. Make several and hang them from trees or on wreaths. Too cute! I like the way they used the stringy thread to sew it together. Supplies needed:… Read More...
Tutorial: Little kid’s toolbelt
Megan from RyBug and Bug Creator continues her celebration of National Sewing Month with a tutorial showing how to make a pint-sized toolbelt. Kids love things with pockets! They can use it when playing with pretend tools, or take it … Read More...
Frank-n-Tote Stitching Contest
Design a spooky cool Halloween tote for the Frank-n-Tote Stitching Contest at Totally Stitchin’, and you could win a new sewing machine. First prize is a Babylock Grace sewing machine. Runners up will recieve a tote bag with $100 … Read More...