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...
Amazing Halloween House of Poe
I am completely blown away by this amazing Halloween House of Poe made by Laura of ArtfullyMusing. Using a variety of paper crafting and other craft techniques, she constructed this wonderful diorama, honoring Edgar Allen Poe. She takes you … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Leather
After seeing an impressive faux leather piece I went looking for faux leather tutorials and found exactly what I was searching for. This tutorial uses materials most clayers will have on hand and straightforward techniques.
Bonus: the faux looks very … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make a fringed leather bag
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how she made this fringed leather bag. It’s a tote style bag covered in rows of long fringe. It’s lined, with a pocket on the inside to hold a … Read More...
Tutorial: A royal crown and robe for your pet
Tovah from Professor Pincushion shows how you can make a royal crown and robe for your pet. With the crushed velvet crown and robe, you can dress them up like the royalty you know they are. Both pieces are trimmed … Read More...
DIY Adventure Truck
A guy posted pictures on the image sharing website imgur for how he retrofitted a Toyota Tacoma with a bed and drawer system for climbing and adventuring.
How amazingly cool is this!
He posted complete steps, including what he did … Read More...
Tutorial: Sheer sleeve sweater
Arianna from Runway DIY shows how you can DIY a sheer sleeve sweater like this one. When you start with a sweater and a long-sleeved sheer blouse, it’s actually a pretty simple project. Both are easily found at thrift stores. … Read More...
Thor Inspired Viking Helmet Hat
Andie of “American Felt and Craft” has a pattern and a tutorial on how to make this “Thor Inspired Viking Helmet Hat” just in time for Halloween. The pattern template for the wings is full size to fit the hat. … Read More...
Colorful Sugar Cookies Make Special Halloween Party Treats
I love the colors in these amazing Halloween sugar cookies. Made from Pinterest compares the process of creating these colorful treats to playing with edible play dough. The description looks easy enough, although I suspect this is a project that … Read More...
FLORAL FELT CLUTCH DIY & a DIY CAT BEANIE
Cathy of “Trinkets in Bloom” has a lovely tutorial for this charming “FLORAL FELT CLUTCH DIY”! Just think of all the bags and all the colors you can use to make your bag amazing. Cathy has an excellent picture filled … Read More...
Tutorial: Haunted house applique
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can make a haunted house applique for a trick or treat bag. She gives a link to a previous tutorial showing how to sew a simple tote bag. Or, if you don’t … Read More...