Kelsey from Vanilla Joy shows how you can make fabric liners for square baskets. You can make them to fit any size square basket, but she shows ones that she made to fit inside her IKEA SKUBB baskets. They are … Read More...
Perfectly Creepy Blood Drip Earrings
If you are trying to put together your Halloween costume, but have found that it still needs a little something, these blood drip earrings are it! I can guarantee you have the supplies needed, so take a quick visit to … Read More...
Tutorial: Star Wars Obi-Wan costume
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make an Obi-Wan costume. She shares a tutorial on her own blog showing how to make a no-sew vest, and a tutorial at eHow showing how to make the robe. The robe … Read More...
5 Annoying Things Said to Artists, and how to smile through them
Today’s post is brought to you by Alison from Adventures in Making. She is sharing 5 annoying things said to artists, and great comebacks for them.
If you’re in the business of selling your work, at some point you are … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers |50 Fall Family Photo Ideas
… Read More...Here’s a great round-up of tips and tricks for a successful fall family photo shoot. You’ll find 11 location ideas, 10 ideas for poses, 9 prop ideas, 10 ideas for what to wear, 9 planning tips PLUS a free printable
Making Polymer Clay Fish… Canes
One of the requests I had this summer was for little fish beads. I made a small fish cane quickly, turned it into beads and gave those to the customer. Then cursed myself for not photographing the silly thing. It … Read More...
Freebie: Halloween Coloring Page
Black cats and Pumpkins and Toads, oh my! Here’s a fun coloring page to get you in the mood for Halloween. It’s free to download and print from Dover Publications, click here to get it. You could also … Read More...
Tutorial: Tea bag wallet
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make a tea bag wallet. The fabric wallet has pockets inside to hold 6 tea bags, and folds up small so you can carry it with you in your … Read More...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Hangover Busting Smoothie
As we get ready for all the holidays, you may want to put this drink on your list for all those parties. Although, we try to behave ourselves, sometimes we can overindulge and end up with a hangover. I’m not … Read More...
Tremors Cupcake
Do you remember the movie Tremors? I don’t recall finishing it. Maybe I’ll have to try watching it again. But this also kind of reminds me of the sand creatures in the Star Wars movie. I think it was the … Read More...
Knit a Simple Cowl with a Bit of Glitter
This is the season for big, chunky knits, and infinity scarves are a great way to follow the trend. They’re quick and easy to knit with big yarn, look really dramatic on a large scale and keep you warm with … Read More...
Inspired to quilt by abstract art
Quilters do love magazines devoted to their craft (I heart GenQ, for example), but experienced quilters will tell you it’s important to also look outside traditional sources for inspiration. In recent years, many have used the ubiquitous paint chip … Read More...
Download Free Labels for Test Tube Halloween Party Favors
If candy corn is your favorite Halloween treat, you’ll love these adorable labels from The Beauty Dojo. Attach them to plastic test tubes filled with candy corn to create unique party favors for all your guests. Click here for your … Read More...
Nightmare Before Christmas Cake
We love Nightmare Before Christmas
. We watch all year around, but it is one of the first movies for Halloween and Christmas holiday movie nights. Of course, we watched it on October 1st. There really isn’t a technique to … Read More...
DIY Marbled Clothes Pin
Learn how to make DIY Marbled Clothes Pins using this tutorial by Amy, the girl behind the blog Delineate your Dwelling! She has been on a marbling kick lately and has been making some gorgeously marbled projects!
I think these … Read More...
Giveaway- Everything in Its Place: Storage for Stylish Homes
Giveaway: Everything in Its Place: Storage for Stylish Homes
Leave a comment in today’s post by October 16, 2015 and you are in the running for this pretty and inspiring book.
Open to U. S. residents only please.
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Free pattern: Sushi costume
Laura Bray shares a free pattern for making this super cute sushi costume. It’s made from felt and is worn over a plain white long-sleeved shirt and leggings. It’s easy to make, and good for times you need to change … Read More...
Free Heart Quartet Cross Stitch Chart
Can you feel the love in the room? This free Chart comes from Connie our former Editor. We love hearts around here nearly as much as we love elephants and dolphins. Okay the Dolphins are my 8 year old daughters … Read More...
Quick Kids Halloween Craft – Paper Plate Witch
You won’t need too many supplies to complete this crazy looking Halloween Witch Craft Project. The kids can personalize it by using their own hand print for the hair or for a even faster craft use orange crap paper scraps. … Read More...
Project: Die Cut Shaped Treat Boxes
Here’s fun idea for a treat holder. You can turn any large die cut shape into a treat box with this easy tutorial from Ashley. Die cut two same size shapes, one for front and the other for the back … Read More...