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Make this beautiful embroidered pumpkin, then use it on a card or scrapbook page. Check out the tutorial at Pane, Amor eet Creativa (use Google Translate for some help). Great for Halloween and Fall!
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Free digital prints inspired by Paris? Yes, please! This gorgeous collection comes from Nash at Craft a Doodle Doo. Watercolors, macarons and the Eiffel tower? I can’t believe this luscious set is free! Nash suggests
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While I work primarily with polymer clay – oven bake or low firing plastic clays – I do also play with air dry clays, both earth and paper based, as well as high fire stoneware clay. And occasionally with fondant. … Read More...
It’s been a while since I’ve written about Kiln Pointers from Paragon Kilns. Sometimes it’s not the most exciting information but it is so very useful. Recently my crucible kiln for glass blowing couldn’t get up to temperature, so … Read More...
Sew4Home shows how to make hook and ring curtain panels. The construction is made simple with the curtain hooks – no casings, no grommets, no ring tape required. The metal hooks slide into your fabric panel to hang it from … Read More...
Finding healthier options to all the candy and desserts for this holiday season is easier than you think.
Here you will find a recipe for biscuits that are frosted with cream cheese and have raisins for eyes. The kids won’t … Read More...
Is this a pincushion? A sachet? A bean bag? A paperweight? Turns out this stuffed felt and fabric square can be all of that and more. That’s why Amy of Badskirt says it’s the one gift you can make for … Read More...
Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how you can make a FrankenZombie trick or treat bag. I’m loving his crooked teeth and crazy zombie eyes!! The outside of the bag with the creepy FrankenZombie face is made from felt, and … Read More...
I grew up in an area where the trees put on a spectacular display of color. Leaves of red, yellow and orange scattered the walkway of my favorite path. I have such fond memories of fall in my small southern … Read More...
It’s a wrap! Mummy wrap that is!
Here is a cute snack or meal for your kids to enjoy for the Halloween holiday. All you need is a tortilla, peanut butter or other spread, banana and fake eye balls. This … Read More...
Beth is a mom, wife, grandma and teacher and loves to create and refashion. She hosts “The Renegade Seamstress” and has many very amazing tutorials for us. Talking about making every inch work for you; well Beth has certainly shown … Read More...
Sergers make easy work of sewing knits, but they’re not required. In fact, you can sew knits on your regular ol’ sewing machine without much difficulty. Addie from Addie K. shares 7 tips for sewing knits on a regular sewing … Read More...
I love projects that include the template you need to make them. You too? Well, if you like this cute geometric garland and want to make one of your own pop on over to the link Rachel sent in to … Read More...
This may be the best grandma knitting story ever.
Rosemary Capitolo is a 71-year-old grandma going through cancer treatment, a Giants fan and a volunteer for First Tee and LPGA’s Girls’ Golf.
She’s also a knitter, and when she came … Read More...
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can draft a basic sleeve to fit any sleeveless bodice pattern. Now a favorite summer dress pattern can also be a go-to colder weather dress. This works best with girls sizes because … Read More...
OK, I’ve been saying for weeks now that I’m not ready to think about Christmas.
And I’m really not.
But I’ve also been working on a Christmas-related knitting project for CraftBits (which I will share with you just as soon … Read More...
The tension rod is often overlooked in it’s capabilities. While a lot of us use it for the obvious of hanging a curtain, there are so many other things that you can do with one. This post from Apartment Therapy … Read More...
Aubrey of “Diary of a Designer” fell in love with this gorgeous designer sweater from Kate Spade but not for $300. Like all of us crafters she decided to knock off the sweater she loves. She had a white sweater … Read More...
Here is another amazing Macrame Jewelry piece. This creation uses a button and loop as the fastener. It’s a great technique to use as it can be used with many different Macrame projects. Full Macrame Bracelet tutorial can be found … Read More...
This adorable makeup pouch is made from this free pattern but featured on Anabelia’s blog post. The colors Anabelia uses are delicate and the combinations really work together. These pouches would be ideal for handmade Christmas gifts for friends … Read More...
