If you like to decorate for Christmas with unconventional themes and colors you may just fall in love with these pineapples made from recycled pinecones like I did. Pop on over to Britt and Co. for the easy tutorial on … Read More...
Frozen Princess shimmering Potion Drinks Tutorial
What a cool magical drink for Halloween, princess parties, or wizard parties. Is Frozen still popular? Nikki at Tikkido shares how to make this drink that was originally created for adults. A wonderful drink even for a winter party. Nikki … Read More...
Funny Subversive Halloween Cross-Stitch Patterns
I know there are a lot of funny, snarky, subversive Halloween cross-stitch patterns out there, but I wanted to highlight just a few for your stitching fun.
I think we shared this one last year, but the Snarky Ghost from … Read More...
Eyeball and Mummy Cake Pops
These spooky cakes will keep an eye on your guests at your Halloween party. Hayley at Craftaholique shares how to create the creepy cake balls for a sweet treat for your Halloween guests. A fun treat to make with the … Read More...
The Little Hands Art Book
It would be difficult to say how many times I’ve run to this book for ideas, inspiration, and projects to pull us out of dark afternoons. Like all of the best craft books and ideas, the projects are adaptable, with … Read More...
Free BOM: You are Blessed quilt
Val Laird combines embroidery and applique for this patchwork wall quilt she calls, You are Blessed. She stitched seven blessings from the Beatitudes in the Bible. At 32 inches square this is doable before Christmas.
In a September post … Read More...
Easy DIY Project Using 2×4’s
A 2×4 is one of the cheapest pieces of lumber you can buy at the hardware store. Thankfully so, because crafters everywhere are starting to use them more and more and they are coming up with some of the best … Read More...
Tutorial: Fix a gaping jeans waistband
Don’t you hate it when you find a pair of jeans that fit you perfectly everywhere – except the waist? There’s a fix for that, and Cheryl Sloboda has a post at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to do … Read More...
Pumpkin soaps
Here’s some pretty Pumpkin Spice soaps to inspire your Halloween soapcrafting!
1. Chocolate Pumpkin Spice cake soap, 2. pumpkin soap, 3. Pumpkin Spice Soap, 4. Elegant Pumpkin Pie Spice Soap
Mice in the Kitchen Cupcakes
These cute mice aren’t scary looking, but they might give some a fright. Lynn at Happier than a Pig in Mud shares how to make these cute mice for Halloween, Christmas or even for a Cinderella party. They are easy … Read More...
Pokemon Pokeball Pumpkins
Try saying the title fast ten times that will make your head spin. These Pokemon
inspired Pumpkins are loads of fun and are sure to make the neighborhood kids eww and ahh. You can grab the full tutorial from Happiness … Read More...
Quilted Needlcase Tutorial
I think the main attraction to these needle cases was in fact the color by numbers style fabric. ( would love to know where this is from)
This free tutorial and pattern is available at Sewshesews.
DIY Confetti Charger Plates
There is only one thing I like more than gold polka dots and that is confetti. I love these DIY confetti charger plates. They are the perfect party DIY project. These would look amazing for a high tea or an … Read More...
Crochet Unicorn Tail
Awesome! Halloween costume – #DONE!! I don’t know about you, but I’m kinda sick of dressing up as freaky witches and frightening ghosts. I need something CUTE!!! And luckily for me, I really love unicorns.
By Arabella (9 years … Read More...
DIY Popcorn Ball Roundup
I remember as a kid popcorn balls were a big Halloween treat, yet I’ve not seen one in years. I think it best they make a come back. Here are some recipes from around the web:
1. Sweet popcorn balls … Read More...
Project: Fall Fox Stamped Candle and Matchbox
Add some fun fall flair to your home decor with a cute stamped candle and matchbox. You can find directions over on the Create a Smile blog. (note: the directions for stamping on candles are in a separate link at … Read More...
Batman soap tutorial
Not quite Halloweenish, but still close and very fun, The Pink Toque has a tutorial on a melt and pour Batman soap. Also, as a bonus, there is a link to a very cute matching knitted Batman washcloth!
Find the … Read More...
Free pattern: Mermaid tail blanket for adults
Have you seen those mermaid tail blankets for little girls? Why do the kids get to have all the fun? Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern at The Creative Spark for making a mermaid blanket in adult … Read More...
Jack o’ Lantern Cake Tutorial
Learn to make this Jack O' Lantern cake with a video tutorial from Family Fun.
So Sweet and Saucy
Learn to make these witch hat cupcakes at My Sweet and Saucy.