Even though it feels like Global Warming has reached its peak here with a high of 103 degrees today, I definitely have crochet on the brain. Seems like I hear and read about so many people who learned to crochet … Read More...
Tutorial: Figgy pudding appliqued tea towel
It might be October, but it’s not too early to start your Christmas sewing! Celtic Thistle Stitches shows how you can make a Christmas tea towel with a figgy pudding applique. It’s sure to bring holiday cheer to your kitchen … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric covered bead necklace
Pretty fabric makes pretty jewelry! Virginia from Gingercake shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can create a fabric covered bead necklace. The necklace is made from a tube of fabric and wooden beads. Add a tassel … Read More...
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Trifle
Must have cheesecake on the brain today. Here is a great dessert for Halloween, future holidays and can be giving as a hostess gift. Sammy Miller at Blooming Bites Photography shares how to create this trifle in a quart jar. … Read More...
How to make your own car air fresheners
I think today I have another first for me. I don’t think I have ever posted a tutorial on how to make a car air freshener. Well thanks to Gemma for sending in a link to her blog May Inspire … Read More...
Spooky Red Velvet Cupcake
This eggless red velvet cupcake is topped with whipped cream rather than the classic cream cheese frosting. To make it spooky, Smruti at Herbivore Cucina added edible fake blood to some pipette. You can also add some on top of … Read More...
Review: DIY Box Creations
I’ve always been the sort of person who wants to hang on to happy trash, shorthand for things that might otherwise be thrown out or recycled but that could also be used for creative projects.
Now I’m going to be … Read More...
Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake
Here is a not so creepy cheesecake to serve at a Halloween party or save it for your Thanksgiving dessert table. Mike at The Crafty Gentleman has increased the spice factor for this pumpkin cheesecake. A new treat to celebrate … Read More...
Zombie Chocolate Mousse Cake
A creepy centerpiece that is also yummy to eat. What a great cake for your Halloween party or for a Halloween birthday. Shamene at Say it With Cake shares how to create this gruesome cake. You could also remove the … Read More...
10 Adorable pet Costumes You Can DIY
Halloween is a great time to dress up and let our inner child have a little fun. Why not involve your pets in the festivities? Today we are bringing you 10 ideas for costumes you can DIY for your own … Read More...
Knitting and Math Combine in Wooly Thoughts
I came across this article from the Guardian recently about a husband and wife who explore math-inspired knitting.
Pat Ashforth and Steve Plummer have made more than 90 math-inspired afghans, as well as other expressions of mathematical ideas in … Read More...
Chicken Boo-dle Soup
Here is a fun take on the classic chicken noodle soup. A great meal for Halloween night or to serve at a Halloween party. Who knew it was so easy to color pasta. Morgan at Morgan Manages Mommyhood did. Now … Read More...
Embroidery patterns: Trick or treat kids
Gayle of Sentimental Stitches blog is sharing vintage embroidery patterns – one each day from now through Halloween – of children dressed in costumes. This sweet little Cinderella is the first in the series. Get the pattern. And be … Read More...
40 Halloween Crafts In Under 15 Minutes
It’s not too late to make a Halloween Craft. This Halloween Craft roundup is perfect for kids as most of the Children’s Halloween activities and crafts take less than 15 minutes. This of course does not include the clean up … Read More...
Nasty Woman – Free Cross Stitch
We don’t want to take sides but how can we not share this Free pattern! I just love how quickly DIY crafters have turned out and put out amazing charts and tutorials for this campaign.
During the final presidential debate, … Read More...
Pink Ribbon Scarf
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness month and here is the perfect scarf to show your support for the Woman (and men) who suffer from this disease every year. Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon scarf.
Boo Soap Dispenser
Add a little Holiday cheer to your Halloween week with this BOO themed soap. These would make cute little gifts for loved ones. I would be tempted to make them in hand sanitizers and hand them out the kids in … Read More...
Tutorial: Leopard kitty cat Halloween costume
Dana from MADE created this adorable leopard cat costume for her daughter. Her costume is made from leopard print t-shirt and leggings, and the cutest little kitty ear headband! The t-shirt and leggings are easy to make from knit fabric, … Read More...
Freebie: Headless Horseman Halloween Coloring Page
Grab some Colored Pencilsand get into the Halloween spirit with this wonderful Headless Horseman stained glass style coloring page. It’s free to download and print from Dover Publications, click here to get it.
-Heather
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Candy Corn Pretzels
one of the easiest treats to make with kids and seems to be a hit with all the holidays are chocolate covered pretzels. This one looks like candy corn. Beth at First Year Blog shares this and a few other … Read More...