Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial showing how you can make a faux fur vest. A faux fur vest adds drama (and warmth) to a fall or winter outfit, and they’re actually quite easy to sew. She made … Read More...
Review – Silhouette Portrait
I received a Silhouette Portrait
for review and today I wanted to tell guys what I thought about it! First, what is it? A Silhouette Portrait is one of the many electronic die cutting machines currently available. It’s made by … Read More...
Project: Poe Collage
Happy Halloween! This is my favorite holiday, I love making art and cards and decorating for Halloween!
Drop on over to my own personal blog, P is for Paper and I’ll give you details on how I made this collage … Read More...
Tutorial | Holiday Happenings
I’ve got news for you scrapbookers and crafters: if you’re planning on sending out handmade cards this year, you need to start soon! Here’s a video tutorial from Dedra to help jump start you. She shares a simple Holiday scrapbook … Read More...
Thankful Tree
Start noting down what you’re thankful for every day in November and hang your thoughts on this Thankful Tree. This simple but impactful idea from Domestically Blissful needs some dry twigs, a vase, fall patterned papers and string. … Read More...
Tutorial | Halloween Bat Brad & Thread Art
Happy Halloween! Wait, should that be Scary Halloween? Here’s one last idea for you today. The original tutorial at The Things She Makes shows how to make this as home decor, but I think this would be a great embellishment … Read More...
Halloween Tic Tac Toe
Here’s a last minute fun project for kids or family. The clay is simple sculpting and suitable for children.
You could make this a fridge tic tac toe game by adding magnets to the bases of the pumpkins and ghosts.
Poison Toffee Apples
Snow White would not have tried the poison apple if it looked like this. These would definitely fit in well with a Nightmare before Christmas theme though.
You may have all the ingredients all ready in your pantry. You need … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a keyhole neck to a blouse pattern
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial for making a blouse with a keyhole opening at the front neck. You’ll need a basic blouse pattern. She shows how to adapt that pattern to give it a keyhole neck. It takes … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage comb holder and cosmetic case
This vintage pattern shows how you can make a comb holder and matching cosmetic case. It was originally published in a 1954 Workbasket Magazine, but you can download it for free at the Pattern Patter blog. The pattern comes courtesy … Read More...
DIY Origami Vampire Lips
How amazingly cool are these vampire lips? And they are so easy to make as well!
Casey of VitaminiHandmade has a step by step and picture by picture way of explaining how to make these beautiful lips, just in time … Read More...
Project: Artsy Kitty Card
Need to make a card for someone in your life who is artistic? This adorable card from Asia King combines stamps and stencils for a fun card with an artsy flare. I adore the cat in the beret stamp from … Read More...
Freebie: Felt Sugar Skull Sachets
Dia de los Muertos is coming up right after Halloween. It is wonderful celebration to honor those who have passed on. Rachel at Adventures in Making shares with us both a tutorial and pattern for making one of the key … Read More...
Chocolate Cauldron Filled With Pudding
A witch’s brew sure to thrill your guests. Plus you can eat the container it comes in!
This might have to wait till next year, but maybe instead of making the mold you can find some plastic cauldrons
or even … Read More...
Tutorial: Orange peel appliqued throw pillow
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial for making a throw pillow with an appliqued orange peel design. The orange peel design is a traditional motif but would be quite at home in modern décor depending on your … Read More...
How to make an easy Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Costume
This just made me crack up laughing! I have never seen a better repurposing of a turkey baking pan! So clever. Pop on over to the blog Crafts By Courtney for the tutorial on how to make a recycled turkey … Read More...
Pompom bat {tutorial}
Here is a cute pompom Bat with felt wings for a last minute party or a friend for the kids. Stephanie of “Handmade Cuddles” will show you step-by-step how to make this little guy. You can use the pompom maker … Read More...
Knit Some Simple Slippers for a Gift, or for You
As the holiday crafting season comes upon us, we’re all looking for simple knitting projects we can use to stockpile some gifts or even just to make a little something for ourselves to relieve some of the stress around the … Read More...
Susty Party Supplies Are Now at Target!
If you’ve never tried Susty Party’s party supplies, you’re missing out. This company manufactures fabulous eco-friendly party supplies that are made from renewable or sustainably harvested materials and can be recycled or home composted when you’re done. There are several … Read More...
Tutorial: Child-sized play tool belt
Nichole from Bluebird & the Boy guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing how to make a child-sized play tool belt. It’ll hold all his or her kid-sized play tools so they’re handy when something needs repairing. It … Read More...