Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can DIY a pair of leggings with leather knee patches. Leather accents are trending this fall. You could spend big money to buy them at the mall, or you can create your … Read More...
7 Ideas For A Bee-Themed Bridal or Baby Shower
Keeping with a “Bee” theme while planning your next shower can be a lot easier than you would probably imagine. I would honestly be a little worried that it could get a little “cheesy” if you are not careful, but … Read More...
Crochet Baby Converse Shoes
How stylish are these baby converse shoes? I actually found these shoes on Pinterest, but didn’t find a decent link to make them. So I searched and then found these shoes on Ravelry, and these are just adorable.
The pattern … Read More...
Dehydrating Tomatoes
Do you have tomatoes coming out of your ears this year? We have been blessed with a huge abundance of them in our crops and everyone around us has as well, which is definitely not something to complain about but … Read More...
DIY Tinkerbell Pumpkin Carving
Admittedly, you can’t really make out what this is till it is lit up. But I think it is a swell idea and something that will make an ideal decoration for Thanksgiving or maybe Halloween. And of course, I also … Read More...
Decorate for Halloween with DIY Glitter Spiderwebs
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...