The Gobbler loves to eat him some pencils, nom nom nom… Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World has a free pattern for making this crazy monster pencil pouch. The zipper is his mouth, which opens wide so he can gobble … Read More...
Design Team Call: Imagine Crafts
Imagine Crafts is looking for members to join their design team. From their blog:
IMAGINE Crafts is proud to announce its Call for Artists In Residence for 2015! We’re looking for artists and designers who can inspire our customers and … Read More...
Show & Tell | Using Your Kids’ Artwork
Is your house overflowing with your kids’ artwork? Mine certainly is, and I’ve been collecting ideas on how to use them in projects instead of just tossing them out. Over and Buttons and Paint they are sharing a few ideas. … Read More...
Crochet For A Frozen Princess
I think I must be the only adult on the planet who has not seen this movie or even heard the entire song that every little princess (and some princes too) is singing. But, I am aware that the … Read More...
Tutorial | Make Your Own To-Do Notepad
Create your own personalized to-do list notepads from scratch, with a tutorial from Maritza Lisa. She shows you how to use your Silhouette Cameo to design and print out the sheets, then explains how to make them into a notepad. … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween Serving Ware
Jennifer uses white original Sculpey, pottery tools and acrylic paints to turn plain cutlery into nifty Halloween decor. The tutorial outlines how to make the pumpkin like decorations, paint and antique them. You could use coloured polymer clay and skip … Read More...
Tutorial: Sparkle confetti tutu
Prudent Baby shows how you can make this sparkle confetti tutu. A poofy tulle tutu is fun enough on its own, but add sparkle confetti at the hem and it’s a party. It’s fun for dress-up, or it could also … Read More...
Pretty Liberty of London top
If you are a Liberty of London fabric collector, I’m sure you keep all your scraps after wrapping up a project. Vicky of Mad for Fabric made good use of some of hers with this adorable patchwork top. She says … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric wallet
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can a simple fabric wallet like this one. It has just the pockets you need to hold checkbook or folded money, credit cards and ID, and pocket change and other small … Read More...
Rotary cutter blades a rip off?
After buying this carpet cutter
at my local Harbor Freight, I feel like Lee in that Swiffer commercial who exclaimed, “I’ve been living in a fool’s paradise.” Notice the product description says, “Ideal for Cutting Carpets or Quilts“. Right … Read More...
Free pattern: DIY shorties, or legging shorts for little girls
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making shorties (legging shorts) for little girls. They’re just what you need to layer under a skirt or dress so your little girl can play freely on … Read More...
Fall Toss Games tutorial
Heather of “The Sewing Loft” came up with these Fall Toss Games and I think the Halloween one is a hoot with the pumpkin face board and bean bags with Bats and witches hats on them. Heather comes up with … Read More...
How to make a recycled book page fall banner
Book pages are one of my all time favorite recycled paper to work with, especially dictionaries. This fall banner is just the project to make to try to get the feel of fall around my house (Did I mention it’s … Read More...
Project Spotlight: Mustard Scarf
One of the things I miss since the redesign at About.com (and it’s lovely, so I can’t complain much) is that there’s no longer a blog component so there’s not a place where I can share what I’ve been working … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: DIY bean bag pouf cushion
Is it a foot rest? A bean bag? A bean bag pouf cushion like this one can be either, and Anu from Nalle’s House shows how you can make one for your home. She used a PVC-coated fabric
for extra … Read More...
Leaf Embroidery Hoop Art & Easy Fall Leaf Pillow (Fall Decor Ideas)
Amy of “positively splendid” is sharing her pretty “Leaf Embroidery Hoop Art” with us; along with a complete tutorial. Just think of all the decor items for every holiday you could make with her idea. All you need is hoop, … Read More...
Master Cables with This Cute Hat
I think sometimes people get intimidated about learning new skills because they don’t want to have to work with something new on a really big project that might be too difficult or frustrating.
(That’s why I really want my next … Read More...
Learn How to Plan a Fun Party Treasure Hunt
Sometimes coming up with games for your partygoers to play is the hardest part of planning an event. What about sending your young guests on a treasure hunt? Joyful Daisy has an idea for a nautical-themed treasure hunt. This can … Read More...
10 Halloween themed lesson plans
Halloween is right around the corner, and what could be a more fun theme for your fall lesson plans? There are so many different ways to work Halloween into virtually every subject – pumpkins are perfect for science … Read More...
Free pattern: 1940s inspired necktie top
This necktie top is inspired by 1940s fashion, though it’s updated for the modern wardrobe and easier construction. Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making it. It’s casual enough for everyday wear, but put it … Read More...