Independent craft blog since 2007
If you’re short on time but big on festivities then you are going to love this DIY Halloween Monster Wreath. This friendly little monster makes the perfect porch decoration for October. You can add him to a classroom Halloween decorations … Read More...
Macarons and I don’t get along, By that I mean I can’t make them. I can certainly eat them though. The best Macarons are the ones bought from French Patisseries whilst strolling the streets of France. Particularly Chamonix where I … Read More...
I’m loving these new The Crew stamp sets from W Plus 9! The School Days set is my fave and makes for some great smart and nerdy girl cards and they are fabulous! Joni Nina Andaya will inspire you to … Read More...
These layered ruffle fabric bows make cute hair accessories for little girls, and are the perfect finishing touch for handmade outfit! Sheri from Izzy’s Bow-Tique shares a tutorial at Create Kids Couture showing how you can make them. Use several … Read More...
Send these simple Boo Halloween postcards to friends far away who are celebrating Halloween. You’ll get a complete tutorial from Maritza, and make sure to grab the free Boo design from the Silhouette store this week!
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Sarah from Blue Susan Makes shares a tutorial and free pattern at Fabric.com showing how you can make a bat cape. And when I say bat cape, I’m meaning more than just a cape with a bat scallop bottom – … Read More...
I am not much for complicated cross-stitch projects, but this sugar skull pattern just might change my mind.
It was printed in the French magazine Prima, excepted from the book Motifs Trash au point de croix (Trash Motifs in … Read More...
I was browsing Ravelry the other day, like you do, and I came across this super cute witch hat knitting pattern.
Not a witch hat like a hat a witch would wear, but a hat with witches on it.
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My daughter always says fall is her favorite season because she loves to play in leaves, but there are a lot of fun activities we can do with leaves beyond just making a big pile and jumping in it over … Read More...
Big fluffy pom poms are all the rage right now, whether finishing off a hat or hanging from the corners of a throw pillow. Maya from Little Treasures shows how you can create multicolor yarn pom poms. By putting several … Read More...
This tutorial is for a Free Christmas printable. In this tutorial, you can re-cover Hershey Chocolate bars to create a cute Christmas chocolate. These little Christmas Chocolate wrappers are perfect for handing out Chocolates are School as Christmas gifts. You … Read More...
This tutorial is for a beaded collar and is bright and colorful, making it perfect for Summertime. You will need to have expert beading skills to be able to complete this tutorial. Oh and a whole lot of patience too. … Read More...
These DIY Scary Halloween Skeletons are also known as Halloween Corpses, I don’t know the difference except that some of them have skin and look like blood and grossness and others don’t. I can barely look at these Halloween Skeletons, … Read More...
This bath bomb tutorial is for the Golden Glitter Egg you see at Lush. This is only similar to LUSH and we are not claiming it to be the same (Lush have good lawyers).
To make these Golden egg’s you … Read More...
I haven’t come across too many Solid quilting patchwork pieces before and It’s probably something that needs to grow on me. What better way than with a small project. There isn’t a pattern or tutorial but you can read the … Read More...
What kid (or adult :)) wouldn’t love to receive some treats in this adorable witches broom treat bag this Halloween? This fun project was made with stamps and dies from The Cat’s Pajama’s and a brown paper lunch bag
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This jack o lantern isn’t scary at all! In fact, he’s quite cute! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web for making this jack o lantern throw pillow, using Deco Foil for the jack o … Read More...
Are you intimidated by dip pens, or brush pens? Try this faux calligraphy tutorial from The Postman’s Knock. You’ll get written instructions, a video demonstration, as well as a printable practice sheet. The perfect way to dip your toes in … Read More...
My favourite designer couple – Paul and Lianne Stoddard – on Sculpey have another project available – a great black cat trinket dish! This is geared for Halloween decor but is adorable enough I’d be hard put to store … Read More...
Congrats go out to Lynnette G. of San Ramon, CA as she is the winner of the book Feng Crochet: Calming Projects for A Harmonious Home
