How fun would these be at the kid’s Halloween party? A little creepy, but not too scary for the kids. The jelly is made with orange juice. You could use different juices. Petro from the Seaman Mom shares how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux shearling vest from old jeans
Carissa from Carissa Knits made this faux shearling vest from…. old jeans! I love it!! She took pictures along the way to show how she did it. The outside of the faux shearling is a tan colored denim, and the … Read More...
Great Knitting Projects for Teens and Tweens
Sometimes it can be difficult to get kids and teens interested in knitting. They tend to like to DIY nature of knitting but sometimes lack the attention span to see a big project through to the end (adults, too right?).… Read More...
Make a Cross-Stitch Kit for Travel or a Gift
I love this idea for making a cross-stitch/embroidery travel kit from Akamatra. She was traveling and wanted to be able to take her threads with her without having to carry full skeins.
It’s a really simple process to wind … Read More...
DIY Light Up Halloween Pail
With these light up Halloween pails you will have not trouble keeping a track of the kids as they walk around the neighborhood. These bright lighted pails are created using battery lights and two buckets.
Plastic Canvas – It’s Like Coloring In But With Threads
These really are not as hard as the look. They are a perfect late night craft project as you try and unwind. It’s like adult coloring in but with thread.
Plastic Canvas Coaster Patterns.
Looking for more Plastic Canvas patterns? … Read More...
Make Your Own Foaming Facial Clay Soap
This melt and pour soap uses natural Bentonite Clay 
to cleanse your skin. Because of its super absorbing capabilities, this is a great clay for oily skin that needs detoxing. With its tightening, acne-clearing, and impurity-absorbing abilities, this soap is … Read More...
Free Pattern – Lilac Frosting Scarf
This Free Crochet Scarf Pattern uses Cherry chip and lilac frosting Caron Cakes colored yarn. I love the texture to this scarf.
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
MATERIALS
Caron® Cakes™ yarn, 1 ball, Lilac Frosting, 7.1 oz/200 g; 383 yds (350 m)… Read More...
Free pattern: Time for Tea pillow
Bev from Flamingo Toes makes the prettiest things! The latest is her Time for Tea pillow, and she’s sharing the tutorial and applique pattern on her blog. Lace and pom pom trim frame the applique on half of the pillow, … Read More...
Project: Halloween Collage Art
Wanting to make some creepy cool art for your walls this Halloween? How about a mixed media collage on canvas made with stamping, inks, stenciling and embellishments, it’ll add a spooky touch to your decor this year. Find out more … Read More...
Tutorial: Tunnel quilt block
From sketch to made sums up the goal of the #30DaysofQuiltDesign challenge hosted by Rachel, of Stitched in Color. Her penciled quilt drawing shows four blocks where she did gradations for a color family. At 54″ x 75″ sewn … Read More...
Invisible Lollipops
Scrolling through the kajillion ideas at Martha Stewart’s Halloween Central, these invisible lollies popped right at me. Find the how-tos HERE. You can get creative with the floating candies.
Hosting a Halloween Party? Check out these Halloween Party Decorations… Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew rainbow unicorn costume
This rainbow unicorn costume! John from The Art Dream shares a tutorial at Hello Wonderful showing how you can make it. It’s made from craft felt and no sewing is required, but if you have a sewing machine it would … Read More...
5 Easy Ideas for Storing Stickers
Got stickers? Got lots of stickers? Here are five easy ideas for storing your scrapbook stickers, brought to you be the Club CK blog. You’ll find DIY as well as commercial solutions for making sure you can always find that … Read More...
How to make recycled Halloween monsters
I love how snarky the looks on these monsters’ faces are. You too? Well pop on over to the blog She Knows for the easy tutorial on how to make recycled cereal box Halloween monsters. I know I will … Read More...
Glass Artist Klaus Moje Passes Away
A founding father of Australia’s glass movement, as well as a pioneer in kiln forming, Klaus Moje has passed away. He was almost 80 years old. German born, he transferred to Australia where he set up the glass program at … Read More...
Halloween rubber ducky fishing fountain game
I spotted the funnest set of Halloween rubber duckies at Oriental Trading Company and I new I just needed to use them in a fun Halloween decoration. I thought it might be fun to also make it into a game.… Read More...
5 handy things your serger or overlocker can do
Are you on the fence whether to make the plunge and buy yourself an overlocker or serger? Or do you already own one, but don’t quite know what to use it for? Lucy & Angela from Sew Essential tell 5 … Read More...
Technique: Back Side Clear Stamping
Get more from your clear stamps with this cool technique from Juliana Michaels. She used the *back* of her clear stamps to stamp with Distress Ink for a solid colored image, softened them with a little water and then stamped … Read More...
Halloween Bouquet
This Halloween Bouquet is such a cute idea. It sounds like she didn’t do this project with kids, but I think it would be perfect for them! Scissor skills and gluing are always fun for kids! Head on over to … Read More...