I’m a tea drinker and love hot chocolate when the weather turns chilly. I’ve never heard of an affogato before. Probably because I don’t drink coffee and it is originally made with coffee. The hot chocolate affogato was created for … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY chiffon scarf
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a chiffon scarf. Chiffon makes a lightweight scarf that drapes beautifully. It’s cut as one long rectangle of fabric, with a narrow hem on the edges and short fringe at … Read More...
Tutorial: Speedy Patchwork Tote in 3 Sizes
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make her Speedy Patchwork Tote in 3 sizes. Her patchwork method makes quick work of sewing all those squares together. And check out the perfectly matched corners! The small tote measures … Read More...
DIY Gold Foil Brushstroke Clutch
Do you have any old clutches that you just don’t love anymore, or perhaps need a restyle? How about adding a bit of gold glam to them? Amy from Delineate your Dwelling created a Gold Foil Brushstroke look on this … Read More...
Create Custom Trophies for Your Halloween Costume Contest
Part of the fun of having a costume contest is awarding prizes to the winners. If you’re looking for unique treats for your best-dressed guests, you can’t go wrong with these custom award trophies. They’re made from the tiny plastic … Read More...
Ways to Keep Your Money Out of Sight
Keeping a little cash on your is something that we just need to do. Whether it’s a couple of dollars, or a larger sum of money, those plastic cards definitely shouldn’t be relied on completely. However, we don’t always want … Read More...
Chocolate Candy Corn Truffles
One of the favorite treats for Halloween is Candy Corn. We buy it in bulk, like you pumpkin spice lovers. Not everyone likes the taste, but everyone is very familiar with the iconic shape and colors. Leave it to Beth … Read More...
Free Printable Ice-creams – Origami You Can’t Fail
How amazing do these look? My daughter is absolutely obsessed with origami at the moment, and it’s become quite the craze in her classroom. It’s funny how origami has become the new loom bands—less messy but still with that same … Read More...
Pop up sewing event in Sydney
Tap October 21, 2015 into your digi device. This is the day students and designers from the UNSW Art and Design school host members of the Quilters’ Guild of NSW at their Randwick Campus for a day of sewing.
This … Read More...
Tutorial: Inlaid Christmas Shaker Card
Carrisa Wiley added depth with this detailed die cut ornament shape by cutting it out of Fun Foam instead of paper. Then she turned it into an amazing shaker card filled with sequins. What a fun and festive card! You … Read More...
How to make Halloween crystal ball candlestick decorations
A collection of something can really make a statement and this one really does! All the candlesticks
are all different but when painted black they look amazing. Pop on over to the blog Flamingo Toes for the tutorial on how … Read More...
Freebie: Printable sewing coloring page
Have you caught on to the adult coloring page craze yet? Susan from Crafterhours has a made a coloring page just for us sewists. It’s a mandala style illustration made up of scissors and thimbles and other sewing related items. … Read More...
How To Pay Lower Paypal Fees
Hey indie business owners! Here is an interesting tip I didn’t know before- If you sell merchandise, handmade items, digital items (patterns) , etc that cost under $10 you might be eligible for lower Paypal fees.
Denise, from the blog … Read More...
Stamping Crafts – 6 Halloween Crafts Your Kids Can Do
Encourage Spooky Creativity: 6 Halloween Stamping Crafts for Kids
This Halloween season, spark your children’s imagination with engaging crafting activities that blend creativity and the spirit of the holiday. Get your little ones involved in the Halloween crafting extravaganza with … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls flat front panel skirt
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for a flat front gathered skirt. The front of the waistband is a flat band of fabric, but the back is elastic so it’s easy to put on … Read More...
Technique: Pencil and Stencil Halloween Card
There are so many way to use stencils, so many combinations of products and techniques. Here’s a cool one I wasn’t yet familiar with, using the shavings from a pencil and the eraser in combination with brass stencils for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy pillow cover from a repurposed shirt
It takes just a few easy steps to turn a button up shirt into a pillow cover. Jann from Newton Custom Interiors shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how to do it. The button placket down the … Read More...
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Here is another way to eat your caramel apple, without the mess. I love anything with apples baked in them. I know you pumpkin fans will disagree with me, but apples are my signature fall flavor. These would be great … Read More...
White Chocolate Mummy Pretzels
One of the easiest treats that you can enjoy making with your kids. These are a hit at parties and as gifts for friends. Obviously, you can’t give them away for Halloween, unless you really know the kids. What a … Read More...
15 Candy Corn craft projects
I love the look of candy corns and I will confess once I start nibbling on them I have a real hard time stopping. This collection of 15 candy corn ideas would surely make a house festive and colorful in … Read More...