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...
Stitch an Amazing Sugar Skull for Dia de los Muertos
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...
Which Witch Will You Knit for Halloween? Witch Beanie Pattern
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.
The … Read More...
Fun Ways to Play with Fall Leaves
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...
Tutorial: Boho multicolor yarn pom poms
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...
Solids Only Quilted Cushion
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...
Golden Glitter Egg Lush Copy
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...
DIY Scary Skeleton Halloween Props
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...
Beaded Summer Necklace Collar
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...
Christmas Snowman Candy Bar Printable
Looking for a quick, festive, and budget-friendly Christmas treat idea? This free Christmas printable chocolate wrapper is the perfect way to turn an ordinary Hershey chocolate bar into a cute, gift-ready holiday surprise in minutes. With this easy printable, you … Read More...
Project: Witches Broom Halloween Treat Bag
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
. … Read More...
Tutorial: Jack O Lantern throw pillow
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...
Faux Calligraphy Tutorial
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...
Black Cat Trinket Dish
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...
Winner- Feng Crochet: Calming Projects for A Harmonious Home
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
Tutorial: Sew a pillowcase for Ronald McDonald House
Emily from Life Sew Savory shows a way you can use your sewing skills to give back to others. She makes simple pillowcases that she donates to her local Ronald McDonald House. I love this idea! The handmade pillowcases … Read More...
Project: Macaroon Cookie Thank You Tags
Ashley will show you how to make these yummy macaroon cookie fall themed Thank You tags using some fun new stamps, papers and dies from Your Next Stamp. I love the touches of glitter she added to each tag! Click … Read More...
Pumpkins get awesome vintage details
I don’t think I have ever seen such cute pumpkin bodies made with such an unexpected vintage item- a silver sugar bowl! ANd these little cute Halloween decorations could not be easier to whip up! Pop on over to the … Read More...
Columbus Day Activities for Kids
Columbus Day may be falling out of favor as a holiday these days (even in the few years my daughter has been in school, she’s gone from having the day off to having a different day off this month and … Read More...
Stitch Bookmarks with Patterns Inspired by Fabric
Lots of times different crafts riff off each other, and it’s a lot of fun to make projects in other media that end up looking like fabric designs.
So it is with these bookmarks from Bugaboo City. She has … Read More...