The first time we took my daughter to Disney World was during the Halloween Spooktacular. Beth from Hungry Happenings has brought back those memories with these Mickey Mouse cookies using Oreos. A fun treat for Disney fans to enjoy this … Read More...
Apple Pie Gooey Bars
Here is a new way to enjoy your apple pie flavors. There is never too many ways to enjoy an apple pie and fill the house with those wonderful smells. Heather from Boston Girl Bakes combines the classic blonde with … Read More...
Kaffe dialed it in on Quilts in Italy
On this one, he dialed it in. Let me explain. A publicist from The Taunton Press sent me a review copy of Kaffe Fassett’s latest travel-style DIY book, Quilts in Italy
. And though I normally do go on to … Read More...
Product Review – STEAM Science Kits
Set-up Your Own Science Laboratory with the Tools Every Young Scientist Needs. Kit $34.99
This is the perfect STEAM Science starter kit that’s guaranteed to get your young scientist hooked. Every aspiring scientist wants to set-up their own laboratory with … Read More...
Branding Is Important For Your Handmade Business
Most business orientated people know branding is important but have you actually stopped and wondered why? If you can grab a better understanding of WHY you need to brand then maybe you will grasp a better WAY to brand your … Read More...
Project: Stamped Halloween Bracelet
This awesome Halloween bracelet looks like it was made using glass but it’s actually shrink plastic
! Designer Mary Presad will teach you how to stamp and color on clear shrink plastic using Staz- On inks for a cool faux … Read More...
Spiced Maple Doughnuts
Finally getting that chilly autumn weather! Perfect for baking, cooking on the stove. These spiced maple doughnuts are just what you need for breakfast. Plus, another excuse to use that donut baking pan. Fiona at Just So Tasty shares how … Read More...
Project: Thank You Card with Real Looking Leaves
Kittie Caracciolo will teach you how to transform simple die cut white paper leaves into amazing realistic looking fall leaves using Distress Ink to color and clear embossing powder for shine. Visit her blog for all the details.
-Heather
Free pattern: Latch flap bag with a knotted strap
Sew4Home shares a free pattern to make this awesome bag! It’s called the Christopher bag, named after the Christopher Robin character from Winnie the Pooh. It has a large flap held closed with rain slicker latches, and a strap that’s … Read More...
Another Way to Make Halloween Cross-Stitch Pumpkins
The other day I shared a tutorial for giving your Halloween pumpkins a cross-stitch look with paint pens.
Then I stumbled upon this tutorial from Design Sponge, which actually uses a drill to make holes in the pumpkin so … Read More...
PacMan Halloween Garland
This craft combines two wonderful things…PacMan and Halloween. Your children will love hearing about your stories playing PacMan…you can even download the app for the game so they can play after you make this craft! Head on over to minieco… Read More...
Clay Raindrop Necklace
Mollie of Wild Olive has the perfect necklace for my last few rainy days: a polymer clay raindrop necklace. It’s hard to be sad with this cute kawaii style raindrop and it’s a simple project. Use coloured clay if … Read More...
DIY Embroidered French Kitchen Towels
This set of French proverbs kitchen towels are very Chic. These proverbs translate roughly to: “Happiness is worth more than riches” and “Enough is as good as a feast.”
5 Halloween Kids Crafts
- Monster Cups – These cups are amazingly cute! Plus, they are really easy to make. (SCORE!!) I really can’t wait to use my little monster friends as the easiest Halloween party centerpieces around.
2. “Trick or Treat, Smell … Read More...
DIY Sliced Fruit Favor Boxes
Perfect for a summer citrus splash themed party. These little favor boxes are SO easy to make you will kick yourself for not thinking of it first. Not only do they look cute as lemon slices, just think of all … Read More...
Little Devil Crochet Costume
Put away the sewing machine this Halloween and grab your hook. This free pattern is for this adorable red devil beanie and cape.
Perfect for Halloween trick or treating. Halloween Devil Costume.
Looking for more Halloween Crochet patterns? Check these … Read More...
5 Months until Halloween-It’s never too early to start upcycling those Used Fedex Boxes in Gravestones
Dave Lowe over at his blog is always crafting for Halloween, he really outdoes himself each year. I want to post this now so you have plenty of time to save your Fedex boxes and repurpose them into some mighty … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Owl Tag
Tracy Evans designed this amazing mixed media framed owl tag using several different techniques with stencils and paste, stamping on metal, paints and more. Visit her blog for project directions.
-Heather
Looking for more Owl themed papers, stamps and embellishments? … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered ruffle skirt
Joanne from Craft Passion shows how you can sew a tiered ruffle skirt. You can make it in any size from baby to adult because her tutorial includes how to figure what size fabric pieces to cut based on the … Read More...
Simple Craft Supply Storage Ideas
Solve your organizing problem right away with these craft supply storage solutions. This collection of ideas uses solutions that involve things you probably already have in your home. Scroll through the photos and choose the craft storage idea that works … Read More...