This week’s featured Etsy Shop is 3 Princesses Store. For the past three years, wife and husband team Rachel and Tyson Hardiman have been crafting up fun and functional wooden toys, inspired by their three daughters. The wooden toys are … Read More...
DIY – Migraine Tincture
After spending my weekend with a Migraine that just wouldn’t budge I started to look around for some alternative ideas.
Over the years I have tried different herbs, different medications and even Chiropractor treatment. But when a migraine hits you … Read More...
Yarn Pumpkin Garland Tutorial
Haeley of “Design Improvised” is a contributor on “Honest to Nod” and is sharing her tutorial for Yarn Pumpkins. They were the result of a crafting accident of sorts. She had thought of making pumpkins out of yarn pom-poms but … Read More...
Inspiration: Halloween Shadow Box
One last wonderful Halloween inspiration, this amazing shadow box is from Anna- Karin , find more info and photos over at her blog, Layers of Ink.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Simple leather wallet
This leather wallet would make a great gift for the guy in your life. Kim from Oh, Sweet Joy! shows how to make it. The small wallet has just two pockets – one to hold a phone and another to hold credit … Read More...
Tutorial: Last-minute stingray costume
Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how she created a last-minute stingray costume for her friend’s son. This is such a cool costume! It doesn’t look last minute at all! It’s basically a big felt tunic, though cut in the shape … Read More...
My Latest Finished Object: Nutmeg
Last week I was writing about sweater knitting for About, and I illustrated an article with an in-progress sweater.
I got a few questions about what sweater it was, so I thought I’d share now that it’s finished.
The pattern … Read More...
Christmas Gifts DIY: the pillow home sweet home
Linda of “Bread, love and creativity” is starting on her Christmas list with her latest creation: a welcome cushion with the words Home Sweet Home! She thought it would be a great gift idea to her friends. She has a … Read More...
Candy Filled Bouncy Spiders
So Christelle had a little time and managed to make candy filled bouncy spider (yeah cute and yuk all in one).
Her blog is in French, but she took the time to add the instructions in English (in blue) at … Read More...
DIY Acorn Pillow
This is more of a sewing project – but hey – it is making a pillow so I figured it would fit into my blog as well 🙂
Kittenhood has a gorgeous pattern for making an acorn pillow for Fall. … Read More...
No sew Halloween Bat Pillow Tutorial
Christine is a 30 something full-time Mom, Wife, Blogger and “The D.I.Y. Dreamer” where she has this cool tutorial on how to make a “No sew Bat Pillow”! Christine does not sew yet but she is learning. She really wanted … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt coasters done in Orange Peel
Sachiko of Tea Rose Home shares over at Craft Snob how to make these bright happy coasters. You layer squares of felt and then cut out and sew an orange peel type pattern on top. I agree with Sachiko, these … Read More...
Halloween Dinner Party – Table Cloth
Grab some paint and some patience and create this spooky table cloth for your Dinner party. This would also be adorable on some throw cushions or small gifts bags. I would be tempted to add a few less spiders cause … Read More...
A Wrap That’s Long on Luxury
I’m kind of impatient when it comes to knitting. I love to do it, of course, but I want things to be off the needles quickly so I can wear and use them.
I also have a pretty short attention … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked duvet cover
Sew4Home shows how you can make this color blocked duvet cover. The blocks of color are bold and modern, and you can choose a palette that matches your décor. And because you’re piecing it together, you’re not limited to extra … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel jewelry wallet
I don’t travel often, but when I do I have hard time packing my jewelry so it doesn’t turn into a big tangled mess. This travel jewelry wallet by Amy from Positively Splendid is an answer to that problem. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated paper bag waist skirt
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a pleated skirt with a paper bag waist. I love this look! Classic, refined, feminine! For those who wonder what a paper bag has to do with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible vintage trim belt
Veronica from sewVery guest blogs at The Cottage Mama with a tutorial showing how to make a reversible belt out of vintage trim. It’s a cute, cute belt! And it’s a good project for using a favorite trim because you’re … Read More...
Project: Stamped Fall Leaf Card
The Capture the Moment blog has a video tutorial on how to make this wonderful Autumn leaf card, I love the dimension and glitter on this!
-Heather
Looking for more discussions about Card making? Check out our Facebook group for … Read More...
DIY Snake Wreath
Tools & Materials
• grapevine wreath
• black spray paint
• vinyl snakes
in assorted shapes and sizes
• black acrylic paint and paintbrush
• floral wire
Working in a well-ventilated area, spray wreath with paint; let dry.
Brush snakes … Read More...