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 origami vampire lips?! They’re spooky, stylish, and the perfect little craft to whip up just in time for Halloween. Whether you’re planning a party, decorating a classroom, or just looking for a fun hands-on activity … 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...
DIY Birdseed Wreath
I am loving this amazingly easy and picture perfect Birdseed wreath by the team at Martha Stewart Crafts. They have made clever use out of a Bundt pan by creating a pretty suet-birdseed feeder for your feathered friends.
Some baking … Read More...
And Speaking of Cowls
Thanks for the amazing response to my yarn giveaway (if you haven’t entered yet it’s open through Sunday). I’m taking this positive reaction to mean both that you love free yarn and that you love cowls, which a lot of … Read More...
7 Quick and Easy Quilt Patterns
In today’s digital world, it can be hard to know what to give someone. Even if you do have a specific person in mind, it’s easy for presents to get overlooked. Fortunately, handmade gifts are becoming increasingly popular.
They not … Read More...
Make Your Own Moss Planted Ampersand
The ampersand is a classic symbol that we have all come to use as an abbreviation. It has recently taken over the home décor trend and you can find it in most all home stores in many different forms. This … Read More...
Free Pattern – Apple Pouch
This cute little and might I add healthy pouch is made by Repeat Crafter Me. These would make adorable little coin purse gifts for teachers (because it’s an apple). They are quick to make and the pattern could be varied … Read More...
I heart fake food – Felt Sugar Cookie Tutorial
Amy of “while wearing heels” hearts fake food, like her sweet “sugar cookies”! No fake kitchen is complete without a set of sugar cookies. With this easy to follow tutorial, your little baker will have so much fun whipping up … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a recessed zipper
A recessed top zipper is a nice feature for a bag. Instead of the zipper being flush across the top of your bag, it’s set into a panel that’s sewn an inch or so below the top of your bag. … Read More...
Building Speech and Language with Leaf Man
You might look at the picture here and think it is just a simple craft project using construction paper and leaves. Katie, from Playing With Words 365, looks at it and sees an opportunity to work on speech and language … Read More...