S’mores are the perfect fall party food. They’re cheap, easy to make, and universally appealing. But, the basic combo can get a little boring. This fun list of suggestions from Citrus and Cream will add a little pizzazz to your … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween ghost button art
Ashleigh from Living Off Love and Coffee shows how you can create this cute Halloween ghost button art. There’s no sewing required, just buttons and glue. It uses mostly white buttons, which I always seem to have an overabundance of … Read More...
And the lucky winners are…………
I’ve really enjoyed reading through all the crafts our readers are planning on making this holiday season, you are such a crafty bunch! And now, drum roll please…………..the 10 lucky winners of the Close to My Heart “Reindeer Bells” stamp … Read More...
Christmas Candy Tree Decorations
I am really torn between Halloween posts and Christmas posts at the moment. I know I like to be super organized when it comes to Christmas crafts and I hope I am not the only one. If you are starting … Read More...
The Truth Behind Why Your Child’s Teacher Wants All Those Glue Sticks
I remember wondering this from time to time myself. Not just on glue sticks though. In fact I think the 4 boxes of tissues we had to take in were my breaking point.
But then last year my daughter told … Read More...
DIY Kardashian Style – What Happens When You Dress Like A Kardashian For A Week?
Firstly let me just say this about Miss Kardashian, I know 90% of you hate her.
Sally Holmes, an Editor at Elle.com thought she would find out what it was like to dress like Kim Kardashian for a week. I … Read More...
This Home-Made Butter Will Change Your Life And Your Health
You may have realized by now that I am becoming slightly obsessed with Turmeric. This Home made butter is going to change your life. Imagine putting something on your toast that will actually make your body feel better. This DIY … Read More...
Free Pattern – Spotty Baby Blanket
Love this alternative styled Baby blanket from Lion Brand. Instead of the cutesy baby patterns this one is a little more grown up and a whole lot more funky. You could change the colors to suit your decor but I … Read More...
How to make a headband holder
I was so surprised when I saw what the base of this headband holder is made of. I want to tell you but I think it’s better if you pop on over to the blog Rain on A Tin Roof … Read More...
Technique: Faux Tile Card
Here’s a neat technique for getting your stamped cards to look like ceramic tiles. Cut your stamped image into equal squares and cover the cardstock with clear embossing ink and clear embossing power, heat and repeat this a few times … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a shelf bra to a tank top
Rachel from Imagine Gnats shows how you can add a shelf bra when you make a tank top. She uses the Greenwood Tank pattern by Straight Stitch Designs, but this will work with any fitted tank top pattern.
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Free pattern: Candy Scraps quilt
Scrap quilt fan Corey, of Little Miss Shabby, shared pattern, Candy Scraps at Moda Bake Shop. Published in February 2014, this lovely design is new to me, and if not to you, bears repeating. Why? It’s the perfect pattern to … Read More...
Tutorial: Cape scarf wrap
This cape scarf has me dreaming of crisp mornings and cool evenings. That says a lot, because I really don’t like cold weather! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make one. You can use any heavy weight … Read More...
DIY Photo Display Box
Natalie Wright shares the perfect way to relive those summer memories. Don’t keep them locked up in a scrapbook or worse, on your phone or hard drive. Try an off-the-page project using some of your favorite photos and a wooden … Read More...
DIY Faux Wood Grain Tags + Silhouette File
Learn how to make your very own faux wood grain tags using the Silhouette Curio. Aki takes you through all the steps from conception, to sketch to working with the file in the Silhouette machine. She shares tips for making … Read More...
DIY Cat in the City Bracelet
I was browsing for a great fall design and while this may not have been meant as such, the colour scheme and black cat motif make ME think Cool Halloween Project. The tutorial appears in Russian (English translation) … Read More...
Tutorial: Coffee sack boot shapers
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse made these boot shapers out of burlap coffee sacks and some silk fabric. They’re filled with batting with a sprinkle of lavender to keep things smelling pretty. Drawstring tops keep them closed. If you can’t … Read More...
17 Bacon-Wrapped Snacks
With football season here, the boys will want some bacon while watching the game. I know I would love some bacon anytime. Here is an oldie that was a goodie from last year.
Since the bacon wrapped grilled cheese were … Read More...
How To Make Garlic Bread with Fresh Herbs in Flower Pots
There is nothing like the smell of fresh baked bread wafting through the house. Anytime you have anything baking or cooking makes the house feel warm and cozy. These cute loaves are baked into flower pots. Yelena Strokin from Cooking … Read More...
Tutorial: How to draft a sleeve pattern
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can draft a sleeve pattern based on your measurements. The post is part of her series on using custom-drafted patterns to achieve better fit with printed patterns.
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