The lovely force behind the popular Not Martha not only spills how she made these Halloween treats from Hostess and Little Debbie snack cakes, but her blog offers tons of ideas. She shares how to make stuff and great info … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a simple zipper
Zipper. It’s one word that strikes fear into many a beginning sewist’s heart. But they’re not hard to do at all! It’s really just a matter of sewing the zipper tape the fabric. There are a number of ways to … Read More...
Alcohol Inks and Foil Crackle on Clay
A nicely crackled decoration is one of the prettiest ways to make an interesting surface on your clay pieces. Ludmilla shares a video on the process, using a combination of alcohol inks and metallic foils. Her channel has a sweet … Read More...
Frankenstein Minty Rolls
Chocolate rolls dipped and decorated to look like Frankenstein. A cute and non-scary treat for your Halloween party. A wonderful treat to enjoy at Halloween party for the kids or adults. Jojo at Every Nook & Cranny used a mint … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Slash and spread a t-shirt pattern to make a dress
Tami from Love Notions shows how you can use the slash and spread method to turn a basic t-shirt or tunic pattern into a dress. She shows three different shapes of dresses you can make – a simple A-line, one … Read More...
Candy Corn Halloween Popcorn Gift
It’s caramel corn, but looks like candy corn in a jar or bag. These would be cute gifts to give to friends, neighbors and teachers for Halloween. A great gift to give to party goers at a Halloween party. Amber … Read More...
Deviled Eggs with Pepper Jelly and Bacon
Unless it is a party just for kids, there are always deviled eggs at the party. These deviled eggs have a little spice. Even better, it has bacon. You may want to make extras! Blakely from Everyday Gourmet with Blakely … Read More...
Chocolate Spider Web Jellies
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...