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by Katie Smith
A little selection of wearable pretties from polymer clay artists on Etsy:
![]() Leafy Cha Cha Bracelet by wilywolverine |
![]() Pod Flower Earrings by Loveroot |
![]() Mixed Media Cuff Bracelet by adrianaallenllc |
![]() Wolf Love Necklace by wcgoods |
Freebie alert! Download the template and instructions for this stunning quilt at Leigh Laurel Studios. Avid blogger and designer Karin, made this quilt interesting with her color choices and the way it’s stitched, especially in the white areas.
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by Anne Weaver
Anna from Plan B shows how you can make a gorgeous lace kaftan. It would make a beautiful swim cover-up or loungewear. This is an easy sewing project, using only straight seams. If you can’t find a lace fabric you … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Amy from Sews n Bows shows the most adorable Tin Man costume she made for her young daughter for less than $20. With some creativity, she was able to use a basic dress pattern and a basic leggings pattern to … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sharon from Crafts ‘n Coffee shows how you can make these fabric yoyo acorns for your fall décor. They’re large scale, over 5″ long tip to cap, and would be beautiful sitting in a large bowl. They’d be a pretty … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Jessica from “Two Shades of Pink” is sharing this adorably cute ghost garland with speech bubbles for “Spooktacular 2014″ on Eighteen 25” hosted by sisters, Jamie, Jodie and Jennifer and 1825 was their house number growing up! Jessica said she … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Laura “Lupin” Howard is a crafty lady living in England who likes to make and do and is obsessed with felt and hosts “Bugs and Fishes”. She used to sell handmade felt brooches, flower headbands, animal masks and other fun … Read More...
This pretty fall leaf card is made with a couple of fun techniques like masking a stamped image using masking fluid and marbling the background paper with spray paints. Find complete directions over at Jo-Anns.
-Heather
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by Anne Weaver
Jeska from Studio BeauVert shows how to make a pretty set of cloth napkins out of your scrap fabrics. Her napkins are mini-sized – just 9″ square – to take advantage of smaller pieces of fabric. The smaller squares are … Read More...
Another solution for the leftover ham from sandwiches or holiday meals.
As mentioned before Crystal at Money Savings Mom has wonderful recipes to make and store in the freezer. If you haven’t checked out her website, you really should. She … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Glove box, glove compartment… Whatever you call that compartment in the dash of your car, you can keep it organized and stocked for any road trip emergency with a roll-up organizer like this one. Natalie from Doodlecraft shares a tutorial … Read More...
by Sarah White
Yesterday I saw the latest pattern in the Knit Picks 52 weeks of dishcloths collection. Called Bear With Me, it’s a adorable little center out circle colored and embellished to look like a bear! I almost can’t even stand it.… Read More...
Laundry is something that we just have to do. As much as we may or may not like it, it’s just a task that has to be done. No matter if it’s just your own clothes to be washed, or … Read More...
This idea is simply brilliant! Alyssa over at the blog Costume Works shared this pinata costume idea that she made with crepe paper streamers that she fringed and glued onto a new dress but you could take virtually any old … Read More...
This is another beautiful piece by Fall for DIY. Yes I got myself a new craft crush. I love the different mediums in this necklace that allow it to freely represent the world around us or something like that … Read More...
Everyone wants longer eyelashes it’s just a matter of how you want to get them. Extension lashes are very popular right now however I prefer to use a “Long lash” mascara. If you are not ready to commit to sticking … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Angel from Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s snow princess cape. Styled after the cape that Princess Anna wore in Frozen, it’s a long cape with a shorter layer at the top. Made from … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
If you’re in charge of an upcoming baby shower, take a page from Kojo Designs: play up the “shower” idea. Sprinkled with love, that is! DIY instructions on making large (and small) raincloud & raindrop decorations and a cute umbrella … Read More...
Dora, from Blue Fish on a Bike, shared this fun geography activity that includes downloadable lesson plans and directions for two related crafts, including this fun — and timely — pumpkin globe. I chose to highlight the pumpkin globe mainly … Read More...