If you have a little girl who loves Dora the Explorer, this party idea is sure to be a hit. Kimberly shows you how to create an affordable, low stress Dora party using painted alphabet rocks, washi tape cupcake … Read More...
FREE Skeleton Blankie Buddy Pattern from Felt With Love
Alicia of “Felt With Love” Designs with her husband, Patrick, and she writes about all of their crafty and artistic endeavors. Patrick is the artist behind their designs. Alicia creates patterns from his sketches and brings them to life with … Read More...
Freebie: Spooky Tree
I love vintage and retro Halloween images. They are not scary or gory, just fun. Lucy X Stitches created this free pattern with a retro feel in mind. The look on the tree’s face is priceless and the owl, well..he … Read More...
Tutorial: Dress up as a rotary cutter and cutting mat for Halloween
This being a sewing blog, I figure most of our readers will immediately recognize what this Halloween costume is. A rotary cutter and cutting mat! And not just any rotary cutter, an OLFA brand cutter with the signature black and … Read More...
How to Knit Two Hats at the Same Time
Knitters are so darn clever sometimes I just can’t get over it.
Tammy Lyons, who blogs at Eclectic Technique, was thinking about that fact that it’s possible to knit two socks at the same time on the same needles, one … Read More...
Tutorial: Mommy and me tote bags
An from Straight Grain shows how you can make a set of mommy & me tote bags. Everything about the pair of bags is the same – the fabric, the faux leather bottom, the sturdy construction – but one is … Read More...
Beautiful Crochet Wedding Veil
A user on image sharing site imgur posted this beautiful crochet wedding veil that she made with the help of her family and friends. She first made a sample (and many others) to figure out which pattern she liked best … Read More...
How To Make A Murphy Bed
The holiday season is quickly approaching and with that usually brings guests to our homes. Do you have enough sleeping room for them? Maybe you just don’t have the extra space to have a bed that rarely gets used. A … Read More...
Halloween Deviled Eggs – 4 ways
Throwing a Halloween party and need some devilish treats? These deviled eggs will be a hit at the party.
Lynn shows you 4 different ways to decorate the deviled eggs. The one pictured above is with candy knives from Wilton … Read More...
DIY Halloween Skeleton Makeup
We don’t all have the luxury of our very own makeup artists, I don’t know about you but when I am getting ready it usually means I have children at my feet or the only other adult in the house … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty teapot pincushion
Red Brolly shares a free pattern for making the prettiest teapot pincushion. It’s a squat little teapot, with a handle peeking out from one side and a spout from the other. To make one you’ll need only a fat quarter… Read More...
Washi Taped Toilet Paper Roll French Knitter
If you want to learn how to knit but are nervous to try, you should try your hand at french knitting. It is easy to do, especially when you make once of these simple french knitters created by Jane from … Read More...
DIY: Mini Mitten Ornaments from an Old Sweater
Natalie of “Crème de la Craft” creates craft projects “up cycled” from everyday objects you may already have around the house; like these Mini Mitten Ornaments from an Old Sweater. They also make great gift toppers. Tie them onto gift … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a girls reversible shrug
Nienke from Pienkel shares a tutorial showing how you can make a girls reversible shrug. This would make a pretty extra layer over a sleeveless dress. It’s made from knit fabrics, with ties at the front for a closure. You … Read More...
The Ultimate List of Craft Show Tips
Hey guys, it’s that time of year again! Holiday sales and craft shows are just around the corner, and I couldn’t be more excited. As someone who loves to craft and sell my creations, I’m always on the lookout for … Read More...
Tutorial: Itsy bitsy no-sew fabric spiders
Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows how you can make these Itsy Bitsy Spiders Halloween decorations. Their bodies are made from Styrofoam and fabric, and their legs from bent wire. You can make them with no sewing required. They’d be … Read More...
Project: Halloween Pumpkin Card
Layer up and mix and match different word stamps for a fun background on this spooky Halloween card, add some stamped and die cut pumpkins (each with a fun face) on top and you’ve got a great card for Halloween. … Read More...
Freebie | 3 Fall & Halloween Printable Posters
I love printables, especially free printables! (Posters and cards and invites oh my!). Here are three great posters I’ve found lately. Above the classic quote from Anne of Green gables. This one was designed by Bre of Brepurposed.… Read More...
Tutorial | 2 Ways to Make Halloween Pillow Boxes
Make Halloween pillow boxes two ways with these tutorials.
First up: use the Pillow Box Punchboard from Crafts Unleashed to cut pillow boxes from cardstock as shown above. Then embellish them with glittery bats!
Are you looking for … Read More...
Freebie | 1 Halloween Invitation
It’s not too late to decide to throw a Halloween party! Go on live a little! Especially since you can download this free invitation from A Joyful Riot, and get them sent out today! print out on white or … Read More...