Get all those spools of ribbon (you know you have them) out of those boxes, and up on the wall where you can see them and use them. We’re heading into a big crafting season what with all the handmade … Read More...
Movie World Brisbane Australia – Fright Night Review
Wednesday night we attended the VIP Launch of Movie Worlds Fright Nights. Let me just say Totally Freaking Awesome! The attention to detail in theming this event was amazing. DO NOT TAKE CHILDREN!
The Zombies: These zombies get a write-up … Read More...
Bubble wrap corn and more Thanksgiving decorations
I know it is barely Halloween season but you can never start too soon thinking ahead to next holiday especially when you craft with recycled materials as it may take some time to gather them up. When I spotted this … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a tuxedo stripe to pants that are too tight
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shows how you can squeeze a little more life out of a pair of pants that has grown too small. She adds a tuxedo stripe down the side. The stripe is inserted in to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow princess dress
What is there not to love about this rainbow princess dress? The colors are FAB, and the asymmetrical layered skirt is super fun. Marissa fromRae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. Though it looks … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew shaped hems
Most of the time, hemming is a matter of turning under an edge and stitching it down. But if you want a hem with some fancy shaping – scallops, for example – you’ll need to use a hem facing. The … Read More...
Halloween Wreath From An Old T-Shirt DIY
Anthea Barton of “Zing Zing Tree” is mum to three girls and has a blog filled with inspirational projects and ideas. She created this “Halloween Wreath From An Old T-Shirt” decorated with felt flowers and shiny silver spiders and she … Read More...
Freebie: Stardust Fairy
Do you believe in fairies? They can be whimsical creatures or evil little monsters, depending on who you talk to and whether or not you upset them. DMC, along with Joan Elliott created this beautiful Stardust Fairy pattern that you … Read More...
Tutorial: Fairly Bucket Bag
Kristin from Sew Mama Sew shares a tutorial showing how you can make her Fairly Bucket Bag. The bucket style bag has a drawstring top with cord pulled through grommets, and adjustable straps. Inside, there’s a zippered pocket sewn in … Read More...
Catching Up on Cowls
It seems like all of a sudden I have a ton of knitting patterns in my email that I want to share with you, so I’m going to be doing a few fall and winter project roundups over the next … Read More...
Tutorial: Striped fabric pumpkins in three sizes
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how she created these striped fabric pumpkins. They’re soft fabric pumpkins cinched in at each stripe to create ridges like you’d find on a real pumpkin. She gives dimensions to make them in three sizes. … Read More...
Craving junk food at midnight? Science can explain that
We all get those cravings. You know, when we can’t sleep and our stomach starts growling and the body craves for a snack. Especially at midnight.
Well, it is good to know that we are not alone in this (and … Read More...
7 Pearler Bead Patterns
Perler beads 
are a fun and simple craft project that has been enjoyed by both adults and children for years. With the recent resurgence of this crafting trend, it’s time to explore some new patterns and ideas for making your … Read More...
Are you properly freezing your produce?
‘Tis the season for preserving all of you fruits and vegetables. How do you do your food preservation? There are many different options from canning to drying and even freezing, but there are certain ways you need to do each … Read More...
Banana Split Cupcakes
As the weather cools, I tend to shy away from ice cream, because it makes me cold. Now I can enjoy the idea of ice cream, but in a cupcake form.
Lizzy at Your Cup of Cake shows how to … Read More...
Wonder Woman Birthday Party Ideas
Today is my birthday and I’m a huge Wonder Woman fan, so I’d like to share this amazing Wonder Woman inspired party from Kara’s Party Ideas. This party is sure to delight Wonder Woman fans of all ages, with plenty … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern print patchwork throw pillows
If the words “patchwork pillow” make you think of old-timey styles of years gone by, take a look at these modern patchwork pillows. Sew4Home uses large scale graphic prints to make these patchwork throw pillows. In keeping with the scale … Read More...
Leafy Mittens to Knit for Fall
Now that it’s fall, you might be thinking about the need to keep your body warm as the weather gets colder. If it’s cool in the fall where you live, you’ll want to knit up a pair of Falling Leaves … Read More...
Apple Stamping Tree Craft
Yesterday, I shared a link to a tutorial for making a tree that is fill with colorful autumn leaves so I thought I would follow-up that tree craft with this tree craft. Michelle, from Crafty Morning, created this unique apple … Read More...
Scrap splats yield 4 Log Cabin blocks
Dedicated scrap-keeper Rachael, of Rachael Rabbit, declares we quilters have it backwards. She explains,
… Read More...Instead of waiting for projects to inspire you to use your scraps. Sew all your scraps together to create ‘fabric’ and make them work for you.