File this under quirky, or clever. I really can’t make my mind up. But there is no denying that this is actually a working, with decent instructions, of how to set this up in your own garden.
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Tutorial: Autumn pumpkin throw pillow
Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make this cute autumn pumpkin throw pillow. It would be a nice addition to a front porch swing or rocking chair. Or, throw a couple … Read More...
Freebie: Bat Skelton Image
I know I’m probably in the minority but I love bats! I also love vintage science images so I’m crazy about this freebie. You can make some cool and creepy Halloween cards with this free vintage image of a bat … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty Posy Pincushion
This sweet felt flower arrangement also happens to be a place to hold your sewing pins. Lauren from Molly and Mama guest blogs at Sew McCool shows how you can make one. You can make the whole thing with hand … Read More...
How to Make a Fabric Pumpkin From a Milk Jug
Leslie of “House on the Way” is a wife and mother of three boys, one girl and a toy poodle named Charlie. Leslie came up with this darling idea to recycle one more plastic container with her “Fabric Pumpkin From … Read More...
Save with kid’s washable markers
Talented quilter, Geta of Geta’s Quilting Studio, now spends 33 cents on a single washable colored marker instead of 12 dollars. This is yet another example of what happens when we think outside the box marketed and labeled ‘for quilters’. … Read More...
How to make water balloon luminaries
If you’re looking for a unique way to add some ambiance to your next event, look no further than water balloon luminaries. These little gems are a fun and creative way to add some magic to any occasion. They’re easy … Read More...
10 Items . 10 Ways . 10 Cleaners
Have you ever stopped to think about how you clean? I mean seriously, are you one of those people who think that there is a certain and particular type of cleaner for each job or do you tend to use … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Little girl’s sundress from a thrifted skirt
Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can turn a thrifted skirt (or maybe a skirt in your own closet destined for the donate pile) into a cute new sundress for a little girl – super fast, super easy. You’ll … Read More...
Christmas Gifts: 20+ Cute and Clever Ideas to Try
Do you have wine at you holiday parties? If the answer is yes; then try these cool “Wineglass Slip-On Coasters” from BH&G! How about these sweet “Felt Gift-Card Holder” for an easy gift? These make neat gifts “Handmade Travel-Mug Cozie”… Read More...
Free Pattern- Witches Hat
How adorable is this? Forget the kids I think I just found my Halloween attire for the office. The best thing is this pattern is free and you have plenty of time to make it before Halloween. Add it to … Read More...
DIY – Geometric Leather Earrings
I love these leather earrings created by Shannon from Clad&Cloth . The color blocking look is still a trend that is flourishing in the fashion world and it’s not too late to jump on board. Add some tassels to a … Read More...
Soap Making – Coconut Exfoliating Bars
I love the smell of coconut and I love to feel a scratchy texture on my skin. It invigorates my senses. I wish I had these to shower with right now. If you like how amazing these look and would … Read More...
31 Halloween Party Ideas
This awesome link roundup takes care of all your Halloween party planning needs. There are ideas for food, party favors, games, and decorations! My son’s favorite is the vampire kiss cupcakes, but I’m partial to the collection of printable Bingo … Read More...
8 Fun Fall Leaf Math Activities
Kids, and adults alike, always seem to be fascinated by the colorful leaves that fall from the trees during the fall. I think you can easily use that fascination to create fun fall leaf math activities the kids will … Read More...
DIY Gooey, Drippy Pumpkins
This is a different, fun and messy way to decorate pumpkins for Halloween this year from Kimberly at Bugaboo! There’s no carving or skill involved, making it perfect for little hands!
All you need to do is drip paint all … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Stripe Tablet Bag
Sara Curtis of Radiant Home Studio shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make her Scrappy Stripe Tablet Bag. It has simple modern styling, but with a strip of patchwork down the center. The patchwork stripe … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple flamingo costume
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make the cutest flamingo costume. It’s a scalloped cape for the feathers, and a matching hat with eyes and a beak for the head. She gives directions to make … Read More...
Project: Monochromatic Halloween Card
The Peachy Keen stamps blog has directions for making a neat collage style Halloween card with a grey monochromatic color scheme. Find complete paper cutting sizes and directions here on their blog.
-Heather
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Cotton Candy Ghost Toppers
Boooo! Here is one cute ghost that won’t scare you away!
Gina from Willowday like most creative moms, loves to making things with her kids. Here she shows how she take cotton candy and turns it into ghosts to top … Read More...