Congratulations goes to Lea for having the winning comment for my book giveaway. She was commenter 2, selected from Random.org. She will receive a copy of A Grand Design by Amber Stockton. I’ve contacted Lea privately with the news. I … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew glitter yoke plaid shirt
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can sparkle up a plaid shirt with no sewing required. She uses a layering of glue and glitter and paint to add glitter to the back … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork Christmas stockings
Allison from Freshly Completed shares a tutorial for making a set of scrappy patchwork Christmas stockings. If you’re making just one or two stockings, you can probably find all the fabrics you need in your scrap bin. But if you … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur pom pom
Alida from Alida Makes shows how you can make a faux fur pom pom. This is a GREAT project for those smaller pieces of faux fur you might have left over from other projects. She shows it as a topper … Read More...
Project: DIY Stamped Christmas Gift Tags
Make some festive gift tags for your holiday packages with some stamping and die cutting. Hero Arts is sharing a video tutorial using the same stamps and dies to get several different styles of tags. Click here to watch.
-Heather… Read More...
Knit Mittens Inspired by Orla Kiely
Kat from Just Crafty Enough is almost finished with her year of mittens, and the November pair is inspired by the retro-awesome style of Irish designer Orla Kiely.
These mittens have a three-color floral motif (four colors in all are … Read More...
Meatball Sub Casserole
Need something other than finger food for your football parties? Give this casserole a try. Something a little more hardy and easier to eat than a sandwich. I’m not the most graceful person when it comes to sandwiches with sauce.… Read More...
Tutorial: Boys flannel pajama pants
Pajama pants are a quick, easy project. And made from a soft flannel to make warm jammie pants for your child, they’re a satisfying project, too. Stacey from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy Crafts shares a free pattern for boys … Read More...
Poppies to Knit for Remembrance Day
November 11th is Remembrance Day, a day set aside to honor and remember those who have served in the armed forces, particularly those who lost their lives in the line of duty. The day marks the end of hostilities in … Read More...
21 Fall crafts
This is the time of year when crafting themes and projects really change their color palette and materials for me. I want to knit and crochet and make things with an acorn theme. My thoughts also go to baking and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Thanksgiving Apron
Ula from Lulu & Celeste guest blogs at So Sew Easy with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy Thanksgiving Apron. It’s a simple half apron gathered on to a waistband, but with a small overskirt sewn into it. … Read More...
Tree Stump Pumpkin Sign
We still have a couple of weeks left to enjoy our fall décor of pumpkins, and if you are looking for a cute craft to welcome your Thanksgiving guests, this is one you will not want to miss! With just … Read More...
Have a “Ball” with This Clever Birthday Party Theme
Do you have a special friend or family member who is about to celebrate a landmark birthday? This “ball” themed birthday party is a fun, colorful, and inexpensive way to celebrate any special adult birthday, although the guest of honor … Read More...
Tip: Getting More from Die Cuts
Some people are just too darn clever, they make me think “Wow, why didn’t I think of that?” One of those is Debbie Hughes over at Simon Says Stamp, she turn parts of a bow and paw print die cuts … Read More...
Crock Pot Potato Soup – Free Recipe
Fall and Winter to me means soup and chili season and lots of baking. It also means, it is time to pull out the crock pot
for some easy meals for those crazy, hectic days.
This is a great recipe … Read More...
Onecklace Discount
Christmas is the time of the year for gift giving and you might recall our previous post on http://www.onecklace.com called
Gifts From My Grave. “The past few months I have been gathering gifts for my Children’s special occasions in-case I … Read More...
Review – Type Kids
Guest Review By Shellie Wilson & Arabella.
When my daughter and I were invited to review Typekids.com touch typing course for kids we were very excited as Miss Arabella had been using several different programs but would never stick to … Read More...
DIY – Rosemary and Neem Foot Salve
Well if you haven’t already started some kind of treatment on your feet then now is the perfect time to get started. I also think these would make wonderful Home-made Christmas gifts as I am pretty sure (allow me the … Read More...
Ravelry Find – Baby Monster
If you are just getting started in Amigurumi then you are going to love these cute little monsters. The patterns vary only slightly but by using different colors, different eyes and features you can create a whole family of different … Read More...
Tutorial: Half square triangle coasters
Kim from Leland Ave. Studios shows how you can make these half square triangle coasters. They would make a great last-minute gift, perhaps a hostess gift for a Thanksgiving or Christmas celebration. Or, make up a stack of them in … Read More...