Looking for a simple kids crafts activity for Halloween? Here, is an easy and quick way to make a Halloween spider. You only need a few pieces of craft foam and 10 minutes of your time. Kids will enjoy making … Read More...
Butterfly Themed Couples Costume for Halloween
Halloween is around the corner and it is super fun to have a matching couple costume when you’re a couple. This butterfly-themed couples costume is the perfect fit! The male part is a butterfly catcher and the woman will be … Read More...
Fossilized Leaves in Air Dry Clay
Inspired by the dry leaves and the autumn colours, here’s a mixed media project: a fossilized leaf design in a frame that captures the feeling of autumn. For a change, craft the one side of the frame and leave the … Read More...
Jeweled Fall Napkin Rings
Use inexpensive craft rhinestones and grape vine floral wire to make these beautiful jewelled fall napkin rings for Thanksgiving. These DIY Napkin rings will look so elegant on your Thanksgiving table. Learn how to make them here.
Super Cute Frankenstein Cake Tutorial (beginner friendly)
This is a really easy DIY Halloween cake for all skill levels that packs the perfect punch for every Halloween party. This DIY Halloween cake is so easy to make that even a beginner could pull this off. What a … Read More...
Proof that the tiniest scrap can be used in a pretty way
Now I keep just about every scrap of paper, fabric and fiber. I don’t have the most perfect method for storing it so it can be recycled into new projects but I am always working on it. These beautiful stitched … Read More...
Book Review And Giveaway – Marvelous Makeable Monsters
Marvelous Makeable Monsters 
-by Sam Haynor
What can a makeable monster do? They motor, inflate, wobble, drool, soar, and one can even do push-ups. The best thing about these monsters is that they’re part experiment, part imagination, and 100% customizable. … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Tiny Aviator Hat
Looking for a fun winter cap for your plane loving toddler? You’ll love this little aviator hat tutorial and free pattern by Chelsea from GYCT Designs. Follow along with this step by step tutorial to create a custom leather or … Read More...
6 Warm and Happy Home Coloring Pages
Cooking, warm mittens, cozy sweater and fireplaces, all images that conjure a warm Happy Home. Grab your colored pencils and cozy up with a hot beverage and these 6 coloring pages. They are FREE to download from Dover Publications.
Halloween Paper Garland
Using fun and funky die cuts from Tim Holtz Shari put together this cute Halloween Garland. Perfect for decorating your mantel, doorway or party backdrop this Halloween.
Visit the Simon Says Stamp blog for her tutorial.
-Heather
Are you … Read More...
10 Tips for Stitching with Glow in the Dark Thread
Glow in the dark Embroidery thread
is a fun way to add interest to all kinds of cross stitch and embroidery patterns. Activated by natural or artificial light, the thread glows when the lights are out. It’s perfect for everything … Read More...
Stitch a Classic Cabled Coat with Tweed Yarn
Long cardigans are great for fall and winter, wearing inside the house and out. I pretty much live in knit cardigans for months on end, and this is a super cozy option.
The Winding Ropes Coatigan from Patons is a … Read More...
No Sew Sock Christmas Snowman
This DIY Christmas tutorial shows you how to make your own little Snowman craft using Dollar tree socks or even your odd socks at home.
To make this no-sew Christmas Snowman you will need the following items.
White Rice or … Read More...
Witches Cat Halloween Card
I made this fun scene of a witches cat flying on a broom across a night sky using the Cauldron Bubble stamps and coordinating Toil and Trouble dies from Stampin’ Up. I also used the houses from the holiday … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Hunger Games Effie Trinket costume
May the odds ever be in your favor! Fans of The Hunger Games will love this Effie Trinket Halloween costume. Ashley from Bright Shadows created the Monarch butterfly dress and accessories, and she’s got a tutorial showing how she made … Read More...
Kate Spade Inspired Digital Papers
These playfully sophisticated Kate Spade inspired digital papers are perfect for dozens of your craft and scrapbooking projects with colorful, peppy and upbeat styles and high-resolution patterns!
Visit Craft a Doodle to download.
-Heather
Crochet Pattern – Smiling Pumpkins Pillow
The air may not be crisp just yet, but Halloween is around the corner. This Crochet Halloween pillow brings together all the classic Halloween images – pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns, and candy corn colors. This pattern is quick to work up (well, … Read More...
Quick Halloween Mason Jars
Need a spooky idea for treat jars this Halloween? These easy Halloween mason jars only take you about 10 minutes to make! They are a great way to use recycled mason jars instead of store-bought plastic that ends up in … Read More...
DIY Felted Dryer Ball Pumpkins
Learn how to make Halloween or Fall felted dryer ball pumpkins. Use them for your fall decor now. Then later you can use them in the dryer later.
Cute DIY Owl Cake
This is a great owl cake for parties as the color scheme can be tweaked to work with any theme and the easy design means it’s great for beginners and experienced cakers alike. This cake is perfect for owl or … Read More...