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...
Freebie: Beware of the Seam Ripper
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...
Hidden Pumpkin Cupcake Recipe
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...
Tutorial: Skinny your jeans
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...
Tutorial: Quilted tissue holder with a vintage button
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...
DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Fall Wreath Pillow
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...
Giveaway: Knitting on Top of the World
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...
Halloween spider web hair bands DIY
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...
Tutorial: Halloween Pumpkin bean bag or floor cushion
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...
A New Way to Melt Glass
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...
How to make a Black cat sock plushie for Halloween
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...
Tutorial: Add a hood to any top or jacket pattern
There’s something about cooler weather that just calls for a hoodie, even though I rarely actually pull the hood up on to my head. Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can add a hood to any top or … Read More...
Knit a Basektweave Style Mug Cozy
Blogger A Cook by the Book is inspired by lots of things when she creates projects. This time around it was a mug cozy with a diagonal knot pattern, along with the pattern stitch from a baby blanket, that inspired … Read More...
Knitting Patterns – 10 Knitted Halloween Beanie Hats
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about costumes and accessories. If you’re a knitter, why not consider creating a spooky and unique knitted Halloween beanie to wear on the big night?
We’ve scoured … Read More...
Instagram Photo Gift Idea
Get a head start on your holiday gift making and put together a set of these Instagram coasters made with photos of your family, friends or hobbies. There are so many possibilities to this, it’s just brilliant. They have even … Read More...
DIY – Shrinky Dink State Pendant
This tutorial is perfect for tweens or the inner child in you who wants to play around with Shrinky Dinks
again. This tutorial shows you how to make an adorable little STATE Pendant. This would be a cute idea for … Read More...
Recycled Wine Bottle Candle Holder
Welcome to a creative DIY project that is sure to add a unique touch to your home decor. In this tutorial, we will be exploring an alternative way to recycle wine bottles by creating an upturned version of a candle … Read More...
Free Pattern – Crochet Cat Bed
Oh my Gosh how cute is this? It’s like a little pod and the cat seems to be enjoying it too. You can get the free pattern here but you will need to translate it. I think these would be … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Boho Boots
Looks like I might not need to throw out my scuffed boots after-all. These Boho inspired boots have an ecliptic look using old belts , ribbons and cords. If you follow the blog you will see a boho trend starting … Read More...
More Sweater Patterns to Try
In the last installment (for now) of Sarah Cleans Out Her E-mail, I’ve got some more sweater patterns for you to consider. I should be sharing a few more roundups of specific kinds of sweaters throughout the month, but I’m … Read More...