Check out these awesomely spooky Halloween altered books from Better After! They look really intricate but in fact they are super simple to make. between your crafts stash and your kids’ toy box (ahem!), you probably already have most … Read More...
Hilarious Video | A Scrapbooker’s Habitat
Posting Linda’s scrap hoarders video a couple weeks ago, reminded me of another funny scrap space video I’d seen years ago. I went on the hunt and luckily it is still available! In it Emily Falconbridge‘s husband does a … Read More...
Make Polymer Clay Gingerbread Cookies
One of the best bits about polymer clay is how lovely the imitations you can make are: beautiful, realistic, dolls, tasty looking foods, wonderful faux rocks. These gingerbread cookies would make perfect ornaments or decorations for the upcoming holidays. I … Read More...
40 Crafts for Your Diwali Celebration
In 2014, Diwali the festival of lights, will be celebrated on October 23. This festival of lights is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. The word Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word deepavali, which means a row of … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween Junque Bows for little girls
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can make her Halloween Junque Bows. They’re scrappy ribbon hair bows done up in Halloween colors. This is a great project to use up those bits of ribbon left … Read More...
Tutorial: Rocky Mountain Satchel
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Rocky Mountain Satchel. It has traditional satchel proportions (short and wide), with two sets of handles so you can carry it over your shoulder or by hand. The longer strap is removable. The … Read More...
Pumpkin Snack Mix
Snack anyone? This would be great at a party, after school snack, sleep over or family game or movie night. Plus, great fun with the kids in the kitchen. They’ll never know they are learning, while helping you measure out … Read More...
Felted Fingerless Glove Tutorial
Lindsay of the “Cottage Mama” has a tutorial for last minute gift giving “Felted Fingerless Glove”! How cute are these sweet fingerless gloves for cold days at the keyboard or texting? Lindsay tells us how to felt your old wool … Read More...
Freebie: Breast Cancer Awareness
October is breast cancer awareness
month. According to the American Cancer Society, in 2014, about 232,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women, about 62,570 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be diagnosed … Read More...
Tips and tools for softie making
Softie making involves sewing lots of small bits and pieces, turning narrow tubes, etc. And when you’re sewing small bits like that, it’s helpful to have the right tools. They’ll help make fast work of turning those narrow tubes, and … Read More...
Free Chunky Cowl from Sweater Babe {Through Oct. 31, 2014}
The free pattern from the Sweater Babe this month is one I’m really interested in because I think I’m making cowls for a bunch of people for Christmas this year.
The Deluxe Lace Cowl uses a bold textured lace pattern … Read More...
Reindeer Thumb Print Ornament
Here is a darling Christmas gift for the entire family from a child. Lindsay is the designer of The “Cottage Mama”! She is a wife, mother of three young children, author and stay-at-home mom turned handmade business owner. Get all … Read More...
Supernatural Mittens to Knit
I’ve been following Kat from Just Crafty Enough in her mission to knit a pair of mittens each month this year with great interest. It’s even kind of inspired me to think about trying to knit a dozen of something … Read More...
Free Lampwork Bead Making Tutorials at EskieBeads.com
I’ve been spending more time on the torch lately making beads and wanted to see if there were some tutorials that would inspire some fresh explorations. First I asked Mr. Google…I found EskieBeads.com and within that site a whole list … Read More...
Tutorial: Trick or treat Halloween tote
Petro from The Seaman Mom shows how you can make a cute Halloween tote bag. With boxed bottoms and reinforced stitching where the straps attach, it’s big – and sturdy – enough for a good trick or treating haul. Or, … Read More...
7 Spooky DIY Halloween Decorations
Halloween is a time when you can let your imagination run wild and create a spooky ambiance in your home. It’s the perfect opportunity to show off your crafting skills and scare your friends and family. With just a few … Read More...
Making Halloween Luminaries From Recycled Items
Creating a set of luminaries to line your walk way on Halloween night can be just the extra little touch that you home needs to attract those adorable little trick or treaters. This list of 30 ideas will leave your … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Owls
Are we over owls yet? I know it’s patterns like these that keep sucking me back in- they are just so cute! The free crochet pattern can be found here at Engsidrun.spire.ee. You might want to check out some … Read More...
5 Minute Duct Tape Hair Clips
The kids are going to love making these. All your need is some printed duct tape
and hair clip backs
. These would make wonderful sleepover party activities or get the kids busy in time for Christmas and show them … Read More...
Soap Tutorial – Dead Sea Soap
This dead Sea salt soap tutorial uses a simple Melt and Pour technique. If you haven’t tried a sea salt soap then beware as they are a little scratchy and not for the weak hearted. Mmm I can smell the … Read More...