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If you’re planning a monster-themed Halloween party for little ones, this adorable roundup of cute (not scary!) monster themed crafts and treats is perfect for providing party favor inspiration. My personal favorites are the jars of glitter flecked monster slime … Read More...
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a free pattern for making a cute Halloween witch apron. How fun would it be to answer the door to trick or treaters wearing this apron? The apron is a basic apron with a … Read More...
If you want to plan a seasonal science experiment for young children, I highly suggest trying these sink or float experiments shared by Theresa from Capri + 3. She uses three different corn (popped popcorn, dried, and fresh) and two … Read More...
Amy from Joyful Daisy shows how you can make this recycled jeans bean bag pouf. This is a great project for a teen! They can kick back in the bean bag pouf while watching TV or playing video games. The … Read More...
I’ve been sharing a lot of tutorials by Kimberly from Bugaboo recently. Why? Because she’s been sharing some really adorable Halloween tutorials!
This is an adorable, simple and modern wreath for Halloween. It’s a wooden stick wreath spray painted black, … Read More...
Use your acrylic and digital stamps, along with your Silhouette machine
to make a vinyl skull & crossbones, and a label for a spooky Halloween Treat Bar. Julie from Stamped in His Image shares all the steps and links to … Read More...
I’m so happy it’s fall, one of my favorite times of year! This pretty fall leaves frame die cut shape is perfect for fall scrapbook pages, Thanksgiving cards or home décor photo projects, get it for free over at SVG … Read More...
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a Princess Jasmine costume. She made the costume for her niece when she visited Disneyland last year, but this would also make an awesome Halloween costume, don’t you think? Her … Read More...
This year use mason jars for giving out you Halloween treats, and dress them up with these free printable labels from Lil Mrs. Tori. Comes in two designs and you get 4 to a sheet in sizes to fit wide … Read More...
You’ve heard of Zombie debt (ouch!) and Zombie Apocalypse, no doubt. There are many Zombie references in pop culture these days. I mean, when you can combine Jane Austen and Zombie in the same sentence, a true phenomenon is occurring. … Read More...
I love it when another crocheter takes a pattern s/he sees somewhere and turns it into a work of art. Annoo did just that with this stitch pattern she found in the excellent Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Crochet. Doesn’t … Read More...
Throwing a Halloween Party? Here’s one less thing to worry about: the invitations! Use this free printable invitation from Graphical Muse, and breath a sigh of relief that that bit is all sorted. Just print, cut, write the details … Read More...
Back when I started doing polymer clay online – in 2002 or so – I found a community going strong at PCC(polymerclaycentral.com) and lots of people who were big or upcoming names in the polymer clay world. I joined swaps … Read More...
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial showing how to make a gathered apron with a pleated pocket. The sides of the pocket and the apron are rounded, which gives a nice shape to the apron. The apron … Read More...
Joann from Craft Passion shows how to make a lunch box bag with a drawstring top. The drawstring closure will keep all your food containers inside, and it’s easy to open when you’re ready to eat. The bag has a … Read More...
When Sara from Radiant Home Studio made this waxed canvas messenger bag, she couldn’t find the waxed canvas in a style she liked. So, she made her own. And then she wrote up a tutorial telling how she did it. … Read More...
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a Halloween spider table runner, with no sewing required. Plastic spiders hang from jumbo eyelets set into the ends of the table runner. She uses fusible adhesive tape … Read More...
In the latest installment of Sarah Cleans Out Her E-mail, I bring you a collection of great hats to knit for fall and winter from some great yarn companies. Enjoy!
Are you looking for some cozy and stylish beanie patterns … Read More...
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a free pattern for making a knotted fabric headband like this one. It has a bit of elastic sewn into the bottom so you can get a good fit without having to retie the … Read More...
This little hedgehog looks at home among the falling leaves. I hope the little guy stays nice a warm! Talonsaiguilles created this adorable fella and is offering it up for free. While this pattern uses fall colors, I bet you … Read More...
