Ari from Max California shares a free pattern for making a pair of toddler pants that show the knee bone connected to the… leg bone, the leg bone connected to the… hip bone. (That song will be running through my … Read More...
Halloween Letter Art Made From Candy
Anything to do with Halloween involves candy. That’s jut how it is. In fact, Halloween is one of the largest grossing holidays for candy sales in the US, and not surprisingly.
If you have a sweet tooth and an eye … Read More...
Autumn Owl Needle Felting Craft Project
Shalana, a.k.a. the funky felter of “the funky felter” and she is mommy, wife, entrepreneur, writer and hopeless craft addict, her favorite being traditional wet and needle felting crafts. Shalana was one of my most generous featured shops for giveaways! … Read More...
Halloween without a Costume
If you want to knit an accessory that will give you a bit of a Halloween feel without a full-on costume, there are a lot of great options out there.
I love my bright orange, fun fun Halloween boa as … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make tiny fabric flowers
Sometimes a project calls for a large fabric bloom. But sometimes a tiny fabric flower is what you need, like on this delicate headband that Jen from iCandy Handmade made for her daughter. It took some trial and error, but … Read More...
DIY Fireman Air Tank
Whether you are looking for a fun accessories for pretend play or to add extra detail to a fireman costume, this homemade fireman air tank just might fit the bill! While it mights looks a little complicated, Heather from Crayon … Read More...
Book Review- Glitterville’s Handmade Christmas
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...
Tutorial: Fabric pumpkins & a molded fabric candy bowl
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...
Freebie | Fun Halloween Printables
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...
Tutorial: Vintage pumpkin fall pillow
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...
Technique: Halloween Card with Marbled Background
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...
Freebie | Pumpkin Monograms for Fall & Thanksgiving Decor
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...
Tutorial + Freebie | Halloween Envelope Liners
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...
Freebie | Halloween Treat Bag Toppers
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...
Freebie | Printable Halloween Pencil Toppers
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...
Tutorial: Trinket Dish
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...