This sweet fox card is perfect for fall, with the embossed forest tree background, the touch of burlap and the cute curled up fox. The fox was stamped onto red cardstock and heat embossed and then some of the color … Read More...
Recycled bucket swan
Isn’t this beautiful? Just like swans in real life this swan sculpture is created from something most would consider ugly, at the very least ordinary. Pop on over to the blog Bored Panda to see a behind the scenes of … Read More...
7 Tips to Help Grow Your Etsy Shop
If you’re thinking about starting an Etsy shop, or if you’ve already got one running, then your goal is always to have the best Etsy shop possible, right? and if you’re a long-time Etsy shop owner, then you know there’s … Read More...
Technique: Scalloped Circle and Twine Card Accent
I think most of us probably have either a punch or die cut scalloped circle shape and some twine, right? By wrapping twine around the scallop you can make a lovely card embellishment. Find complete directions at the U Cut … Read More...
31 Halloween Party Food Ideas
Still planning your Halloween party menu? If so, you’ll find plenty of great ideas in this clever roundup of 31 Halloween party foods. In addition to the mummy hot dogs featured above, there are recipes for monster donuts, ghost cupcakes, … Read More...
Tutorial: Mermaid costume with a convertible fin
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she created these UH-MAZING mermaid costumes for her daughters. The fins are repositionable so her girls can wear it two ways – with their legs closed up in the fin like … Read More...
Boozy Pumpkin Milkshake
It’s Friday and five o-clock somewhere! Help yourself to this boozy pumpkin milkshake. Of course you can make it without the booze and share with the whole family. As always be responsible! This will be a hit at the Halloween … Read More...
Oreo Truffle Bats
Here is another fun Halloween treat that you can make with the family and it’s easy. The bat seems to be the go to treat this year. These could be cute for a Halloween party or even as hostess gifts … Read More...
Free pattern: Fringe clutch
This fringe clutch is cute for date night or girls’ night out, when you need to carry wallet and phone but don’t need to be burdened with a full purse. Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern … Read More...
How to make recycled ghosts
Oooooooooh or should I say booooooooo! These little ghosts and not very scary but totally cute. Pop on over to the blog Adventures in Making where Rachel shared her tutorial on how to make these little recycled material ghosts.
Handmade at Amazon- Is it the new Etsy?
Amazon just launched its Handmade at Amazon section- a place for indie artists to sell their handmade products. Is it the new etsy? USA Today recently published an article saying it may be an “etsy killer”.
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An Introduction to Weaving
Have you ever wanted to try doing you own woven art? That super trendy thing, with yarn, looms and just looks so cozy? Yeah, that’s weaving and Jelica from A Pretty Fix put together a post introducing you to it.… Read More...
Pumpkin Hummus Recipe
I like hummus, but after awhile, I need to change it up. Here is a recipe for you pumpkin lovers! I would give it a try. I’m big on that try things at least 10 times before it goes out … Read More...
A Beautiful No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Option
Pumpkins are everywhere this time of the year. Not only can they be found at your local market, but you’ll see those orange gourds on almost every porch from now until the end of the month. Over time it has … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s neoprene peplum top
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for the neoprene peplum top she made for her daughter. The neoprene gives nice shaping to the deep pleats on the peplum, but you can use a knit for this if … Read More...
Christmas Reindeer Gift Bag Cross stitch Chart
This elegant Reindeer chart is perfect for little stocking fillers or gift cards. The flower crown on the Reindeer is unique and whimsical. I love how natural it looks. Add a burlap bag tied with some rosemary for a complete … Read More...
Fall Crafts For Kids
I really love the salt Doug Tree in this round up. Most of these activities are suitable for all ages, just engage each age level in different ways. You can view the full round up as well as bigger photos … Read More...
Crochet Candy Corn Treat Bag
Don’t let Halloween pass without truly getting in-to the spirit. These Candy Corn Crochet bags are adorable and fun to hand out to close friends and relatives. Unless of course you can make a few 100 for the neighbourhood kids. … Read More...
Halloween Costumes to Knit for Your Dog
I don’t actually have a dog, but I know a lot of knitters do have dogs and like to dress them up in costumes for Halloween and other holidays. So I thought I’d take a peek at what’s out there … Read More...
Technique: Burst Through Card
This burst through card idea is so cute and clever. I can think of so many stamps that would be fun to use this technique with. I wish I had a Kool Aid Man stamp and some brick wall pattern … Read More...