I have a large supply of glitter glue in my stash that really needs to be put to good use, which is why I love these festive glitter spider webs from The Things She Makes. They’re made by drawing a … Read More...
Easy Halloween Mini Spider Donuts
The itsy, bitsy spider climbed onto your kids plate! I’m sure they will be happy to get rid of these spiders for you!
How cute would these be for a party or an afternoon snack. And the best part is … Read More...
Tutorial: Glasses case you can clip to your purse strap
TeresaDownUnder shares a tutorial on her blog Sewn Up showing how you can make a glasses case that you can clip to your purse strap. With your glasses case attached to your strap, there’s no digging through your bag to … Read More...
Peek-a-Boo Squirrel Puppet
This adorable squirrel puppet is a great craft and teaching tool when learning about squirrels in the fall. Amy, from One Artsy Mama, explains how to create an adorable puppet out of felt and faux fur and a pretend tree … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Halloween spiderweb potholders
Maris from Sew Maris shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make these spiderweb potholders. They measure 10″ x 10″ when finished, which is plenty big to protect your hand from a hot pan or cookie … Read More...
Cross stitch Freebie: Scarecrow
Do scarecrows actually work? The crows around my house aren’t scared of anything-not even the dogs. I guess they are hardened city crows. While most scarecrows are put up to scare, this one is far too cute. He seems happy … Read More...
Etsy Design Awards
The Etsy Design Awards judges have identified 58 finalists for the Community’s Choice award. They chose these makers, artists and designers from among hundreds of incredibly inspiring Australian Etsy sellers.
Browse the finalists’ work and vote for your favourite. … Read More...
Tutorial: Plastic Canvas Ornament
Even though it is the beginning of October, I am thinking about Christmas. I like to get a head start on my crafty presents and these Plastic Canvas Coasters Ornaments from Diane at Crafty Pod are just perfect. I love … Read More...
Technique: Gold Leaf Card
Wow, this golden leaves card from Lydia Brooke is stunning! To make it she used a glue “ink” pad and stamped her leaves onto clear acetate
and then adhered gold leaf flakes
over top. This technique would work so well … Read More...
Polymer Clay Ornaments
It’s a little early but if you want unique polymer clay ornaments, the clay artists of Etsy are gearing up. Here’s some of the goods:
 Dessert Ornaments by RustiLee |
 Eggplant Christmas Ornament by PumpkinTreeLane |
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DIY Tea Pot Fountain
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.
The use of … Read More...
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...