Who says you can’t make Christmas decorations out of old jeans? These upcycled jeans Christmas trees would look fabulous on any Christmas mantle! Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how to make them. They are made with … Read More...
Miniatures Pumpkins from Polymer Clay
Here’s a treat from Stephanie Kilgast – a video for sculpting a pumpkin and jack o’ lantern. There’s also a fun page where she jumps off from this sculpt to making a whole zombie vignette to go with it. Stephanie … Read More...
No Sew Kitchsy Cafe Curtains for Halloween
Switching out curtains is a simple way to make a big change in a small way! Such a fun theme for October. I hadn’t thought of doing this and I am so glad the Lumberjacks shared it with us. You … Read More...
Cute Day of the Dead skulls
I love any project that gives me an excuse to pop a bottle of champagne or two….or three…:) These little sugar skull day of the dead crafts are just too cute not to paint up for Halloween. Pop on over … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Hoodie for women or men
My daughter pretty much lives in hoodies
during the fall and winter months. And why not – they’re soft and warm and the perfect casual wear. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns shares a free pattern and sewing tutorial showing how … Read More...
Fall Harvest Mice Card
These adorable little mice from MFT stamps are getting ready for harvest season on this sweet card from Christy. The ink blending behind the die cut openings on Kraft cardstock adds a nice fall touch and really pulls the card … Read More...
How to Make Glitter Stickers
By using stamped images covered in glitter Julie make her own fun and festive glitter stickers. Using a mini Xyron machine makes it quick and easy to cover the die cut shapes in adhesive to apply the glitter. Add these … Read More...
Make Nature Collages by Decorating Faces
I love this idea from Krokotak to use a simple printable face design as the base for a collage of found nature items.
While the projects mostly show using leaves to make hair, there are also some cute earrings … Read More...
Fabric Scraps Turned Into Textured Fabric
Have you ever wondered what to do with all those fabric scraps and offcuts? Not the pieces but the scraggly slithers that appear to have no purpose? Well, how about turning them into your own textured fabric. You can see … Read More...
Book Review And Giveaway – The Art Of Crochet Blankets
The Art of Crochet Blankets
Written by fiber artist Rachele Carmona, shows crocheters of all skill levels how to translate art to hook with 18 bold and unique crochet afghan patterns inspired by the work of 6 featured … Read More...
Yummy 6.5g Keto Low Carb Banana Bread Muffins
This keto recipe is for banana bread muffins. I am on a keto lifestyle and I have to tell you that hot banana bread with butter is one of the things I missed the most. So I set out to … Read More...
Giveaway and Review: Paper Pumpkin Kit for Oct. 2018
If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought to you by the folks at Stampin’ Up.… Read More...
Halloween Shaker Card
I found some cool monster googly eyes
at my local Dollar Tree store and thought they’d make a great shaker card for Halloween. I made my jar full of eyeballs card with a few different stamps and dies from Stampin … Read More...
A Perfect Tea Party Bridal Shower
Looking for a posh and elegant bridal shower idea? We have found one you can’t say no to! This tea party bridal shower is just perfect! The cute aqua-pink combination, thrift store teapots and cups, spring flowers in teapots for … Read More...
One Pattern Paper Two Ways
Take a closer look at your papers, can you use them in new ways, cut them apart, layer them, or add color to them? Amanda used the same sheet of pretty 12″ x 12″ floral pattern paper in two different … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Recycled jeans denim quilt
Save your old jeans to make a beautiful quilt! The denim makes a sturdy quilt, great for picnics or for bedding. Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a tutorial showing how you can make one. She uses long rectangles of … Read More...
Halloween Themed Polymer Clay Treats
It’s been a while since I’ve done a little Etsy window shopping. Polymer clayers have been doing some pretty great seasonal work it turns out – sculpts, canes, jewellery, miniatures and more.
 Pumpkin Pie Earrings by HermitDesignsJewelry |
 Jack O’ Lantern |
Cardboard Pumpkin Sign
This project came about because I wanted a creative outlet, but didn’t want to spend any money. I decided to “shop” my house and ended up with this darling pumpkin sign.
The outer layer of the cardboard pumpkins are removed … Read More...
How to make pirate hooks
Need a last minute Halloween costume prop? Grab a red Solo Cup
and some foil and start talkin’ like a pirate! Sail on over to the blog East Coast Mommy for the tutorial on how to make a pirate hook … Read More...
Book Review – Handcrafted Lip Balms A Collection of All-Natural Recipes
DIY natural beauty has never been easier, or more fun! Handcrafted Lip Balm includes the pods, beeswax, and mold to make your own all-natural lip balms, with instructions to make 12 different types, each with its own flavor and … Read More...