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From a wonderful world where things sparkle and shine,
Here’s a fabulous book for Christmas time.
Glitterville is the place you know,
Where you can create anything from wreaths to snow.
Stephen Brown guides you through the whimsical crafts,
With … Read More...
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares two Halloween sewing tutorials in one post – how to make a molded fabric bowl and how to make fabric pumpkins. The molded fabric bowl uses a heat moldable stabilizer to shape the bowl. … Read More...
I’m loving these clever black & white printables from Kelly at Eclectically Vintage. Each one print out on a letter sheet and is suitable for an 8×10 frame. or just tack them up like she did! Looks great! Print them … Read More...
The pumpkin applique on this pillow is made of scraps of vintage fabrics. Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial – and a template – for making it. The vintage fabrics and the pom pom trim are a fun twist … Read More...
This cool modeled card background was made with different colors of alcohol inks applied onto glassy paper using a felt applicator. You can gets many different looks using this technique by simply changing colors or adding more or less ink.… Read More...
Add some chic to your fall decor with these pumpkin monogram printables. Kristi combines preppy monograms, pumpkins and polka dots on these printables that are designed to be cut to fit a 8×10 frame. Choose just one letter or … Read More...
Get the scary fun started even before the party with these BOO envelope liners. Oubly provides the free printable as well as the tutorial so you can DIY those invitation envelopes. Don’t have time to make or buy … Read More...
Get some super simple and cute treat bag toppers for Halloween from A Lovely Look. Print on sticker paper, and once cut out fold them over the tops of treat bags as shown. The free PDF comes with 6 … Read More...
here’s another non-candy Halloween treat idea: pencil toppers! Download the free printable sheet from The Casual Craftlete, print, and punch out using a 1&1/2″ circle punch. Add a scalloped border, then stick to tops of pencils. Ta da! In … Read More...
Janel popped up a tutorial for a trinket dish made with air dry clay. The instructions apply equally well for oven bake clays although I’d use coloured clay and save the paint for the detailing. For the air dry version … Read More...
Who actually enjoys using their seam ripper? Not me! Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a free printable with a funny seam ripper pun. It won’t make you love ripping out seams, but it might make you chuckle a little … Read More...
A cupcake is a joy in itself, but imagine how much more joy will be had when there is a surprise in the middle.
This will not be a quick recipe to make since you need to bake the pumpkins … Read More...
Sally Ann shows how you can skinny your jeans, turning a pair of bootcut or wide leg jeans to a skinnier fit. You’ll need to use a pair of jeans that fit through the waist and upper thigh. If you’ve … Read More...
Kim from Leland Ave Studios shows how you can make a quilted tissue holder with a vintage button closure. The fabric pouch will hold a travel size tissue pack, with a vintage button serving as a closure and an embellishment. … Read More...
Ann of “On Sutton Place” has a stunning fall pillow a Pottery Barn Knock off. The colors are lovely and she says that this project cost her about $15.00 compared to the PB $60 one and it is just for … Read More...
Congratulations to winner Debby!
Nicky Epstein’s Knitting on Top of the World
is a really fun book, chock full of 50 designs inspired by knitwear and other traditions from around the world.
For example (opening to some pages randomly) an … Read More...
Kalleen of “at Second Street” has an alternative for children not being allowed to wear Halloween costumes to school any longer. She made these adorable spider web hair bands for her daughters to wear to school and she made one … Read More...
Ruth from Moonbags shows how to make a pumpkin bean bag or floor cushion. Finished dimensions are 53? (135cm) circumference x 8? (21cm) tall, big enough for a small child to sit on. The oversized pumpkin could also be really … Read More...
Have you ever tried a pot melt? It’s a great way to use up scrap and make interesting multi-colored bowls and part sheets and cast pieces. Over at D&L Art Glass they have this cool system, Castacab Scrap master. It’s … Read More...
Does a black cat meow or say “boo” when you pet it around Halloween? Well, this one makes me say awe so cute! If this looks like a project you would like to make pop on over to the link … Read More...
