Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can make an Advent calendar out of recycled jeans. More specifically, recycled jeans pockets. It’s easy to make – and there’s no sewing required! You can put it all together with fusible … Read More...
World’s largest Crochet Urchins
Singapore has taken crocheting to a new level with these giant double braided polyester chords to create a trio of urchins. These urchins glow at night and weighs 220 pounds!
It was a team effort though. 50 people worked on … Read More...
How to die cut real leaves to make your favorite word centerpiece
I was given a challenge to try die cutting unusual things and so today I want to share with you my die cut real leaves word decoration. It also uses a rather unexpected material to fill in the die cut … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Halloween spider bean bags
These spider bean bags are perfect for Halloween class party and carnival games! Their little faces are trying to be scary but they’re just too goofy to be scary. And those floppy yarn legs! I’m sharing a free pattern and … Read More...
Celebrate a Hogwarts Halloween with Marly Bird
We’ve just recently started reading the Harry Potter books with our daughter, who just turned 8. We’ve read the first two books and watched the first movie, and she was suitably impressed that I years ago knit a red and … Read More...
Pumpkin Activities for Preschoolers
It’s not too late to add some pumpkin-themed fun to your learning activities for this week and next — and beyond, we’ve still got a lot of fall to go!
These pumpkin activities for preschoolers from Planning Playtime are … Read More...
Easy Embroidered Mistletoe for all Your Holiday Projects
I know, I know, can’t we get past Halloween before we start talking winter holidays?
Almost.
I just loved this little embroidered mistletoe project from A Lively Hope and didn’t want to lose it before the holiday season happens, so … Read More...
Tutorial: Felted wool pumpkin from a thrifted sweater
Take a thrifted wool sweater and turn it into a pretty little pumpkin! Thistlewood Farms has a tutorial showing how. This is such a cute project – and it looks so easy to make! I think the hardest part might … Read More...
Recycled necktie monster plushy great for Halloween
Do you like to make unique and unexpected Halloween decorations or plushies? Well these little monsters are both! They are made with neckties! Pop on over to the link Cathy sent in to the blog Gefilte Quilt for the tutorial … Read More...
DIY Fall Leaf Light Garland For Your Mantle
This simple and easy fall leaf garden was created in just a few steps! Adding sparkle to fall decor with the LED twinkle lights. The texture adds a rustic but calming feel to the fall seasonal decor. Learn how to … Read More...
Halloween Oreo Cookie Dessert
This Halloween Oreo Dessert is as scrummy as it looks. This one is a freezer cake, meaning you eat it frozen. So this one can’t go to any parties. You will just need to sit at home and eat it … Read More...
Project: Halloween Witch Mixed Media Tag
Anita Houston used stamps along with inks, sprays, embossing powder and more to create this fun Witches Brew Halloween mixed media tag. I love using the cup for the “brew”! You can find her project directions over on the Ranger … Read More...
Build A Monster Printable Kit
Use this fun free printable kit to build super cute monsters this Halloween. You’ll need
SUPPLIES
- Build-A-Monster Printable Kit
- Scissors
- Tape or glue
- Laminator + laminating pages (optional)
- Imagination
Print and cut out all the pieces and let your kids … Read More...
Tutorial: Rope handle shopping tote
This rope handle tote is perfect for busy moms! It’s roomy to hold all the stuff you need to keep with you throughout the day. You can sew one for yourself using the free pattern from Caroline at Sew Can … Read More...
Thanksgiving Turkey… Made Tiny
If your miniatures collection needs their Thanksgiving turkey check out this tutorial from AkameruKawaii. My partner looked over my shoulder while I was watching and said, impressed, “That’s CLAY?”
Download: Spider Web Die Cut
Still working on Halloween projects? Here’s a FREE SVG die cut download to help you finish up those treat bags, party decor or cards. It’s a spooky spider web that you can get from SVG Cuts to use with your … Read More...
Tutorial: Shibori bleach denim floor cushion
Vicky from Vicky Meyers Creations sewed together 5-6 pairs of jeans to make this denim floor cushion. But before she sewed them together, she did a little shibori style bleach magic on them. She’s got a tutorial showing the process, … Read More...
Style Tip: How to Wear Big Scarves
It seems the giant scarf trend is going to be with us for another year, which I’m personally fine with because I’m always cold.
But I’ll admit it can be difficult to know exactly what to do with all that … Read More...
Printable: Labels for your fabric stash
When you’re pulling fabric from your stash, it’s hard to know exactly what you’re using. We buy fabric with the best of intentions, and maybe we even check the end of the bolt for important information like fabric type, care … Read More...
Get Ready for Holiday Knitting with This Fun Book
Patricia is the winner.
I know, if you’re doing any serious holiday knitting you probably should have started already (I’m starting to feel a bit of a panic and I’m only planning to knit a couple of things), but if … Read More...