Halloween is here! And what better way to celebrate than by checking the mail–the Halloween mail that is. ShrineMaiden Robyn Madison has concocted a perfectly spooky mail sorter, full of unique pieces that can be pulled out, looked at, and … Read More...
Last Minute Halloween costume sent from heaven!
Well actually by way of the blog The Modern Mrs. “Wing” your way over to see how to make a last minute set of wings perfect for trick or treating, handing out candy or joining in Halloween festivities.
My Round Ripple Crochet Blanket Pattern
This is a picture of a round ripple babyghan that I recently finished. I just love the bright colors in it. It’s crocheted from three different variegated sock yarns. Obviously, the skeins I used have related colors and each skein … Read More...
Free pattern: Kennedy Bag
To celebrate the release of her new book, Big-City Bags
, Sara Lawson from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Kennedy Bag. It’s a structured bag with accent corner tabs and a … Read More...
Halloween Flashlights: Easy DIY Craft
This is an amazing last minute idea for your little Trick-Or-Treaters. Jessica is part of the creative team on “craftaholics anonymous” and is showing of her creativity. Jessica shows us just how to make these clever flashlights using felt. … Read More...
Project: Fall Tree Pop Up Card
It’s time for the leaves to start changing, celebrate with this pop up card, inside is a tree covered in lovely colorful leaves. Find directions over at the Bright Side of Life blog.
-Heather
Looking for more discussions about … Read More...
Last minute easy Halloween decoration-Mummy Jars and illuminated monster lights
If you’ve got some tape, jars and wiggly eyes you too can have some fun Mummy Jar decorations. Pop on over to the blog While He Was Napping for the easy tutorial on how to make Halloween Mummy Jar decorations… Read More...
Made in America Olympics Gear
Most people know (I think, anyway) that Ralph Lauren has long been the official outfitter of the United States Olympic team. The fashion icon designs the outfits the athletes wear in the parade of nations as well as other gear … Read More...
Giant List of Last minute Halloween Food Ideas
So Halloween is nearly here. Only one more sleep to go! Scared and excited yet?
No? Well maybe you should be? If you haven’t planned your party food yet then maybe a little scare is a good idea?
Want to … Read More...
Homemade Spice Freshner
Henry Happened’s Stephanie show you how to make spice & herbs fire-starters that will make your whole house smell divine. She uses coffee filters to stuff various spices in.
Get all the details here: Homemade fresheners.
Halloween Felt “The Misfortune Cookie” DIY’s
I saw “The Misfortune Cookie” made with black paper and can’t find it on the web directed from Pinterest. So I decided to made my own and found some fortunes on “those3chicks” credited “Lyndsay Jenkinson” where she has … Read More...
Nature Crafts – Fall Leaf Bowl
Taking walks around your garden can lead to so many different projects and lessons. Use plastic or paper fall leaves to create this nature inspired bowl.
What you will need:
1 round balloon, blown up.
Paper or silk leaves (about … Read More...
Abby explains how darts shape your fabric
Darts add shaping and dimension to a flat piece of fabric. They’re used in garments to make a piece of clothing fit the curves of a human body. In softie construction, darts can create the rounded shapes of heads, bellies, … Read More...
DIY Balloon Chandelier
I simply adore this gorgeous balloon chandelier featured at Wedding Chicks! Not only are they sharing the complete step-by-tutorial, but they have alternative DIY instructions for using the balloons for table numbers. Get all the details here.
Freebie | Zombie Finger Puppets | PDF and Cut File
Play a fun Halloween game this year with these free zombie finger puppets from Dream a Little Bigger. You can even hand these out in your goodie bags! Allison prepared two kinds of files: a PDF you can print … Read More...
Tutorial: Blanket stitch flower applique t-shirt
The Long Ladies from Marie-Madeline Studio share a tutorial over at The Fabric Shopper showing how to make this flower applique t-shirt. The petals are edged with a blanket stitch, and the center of the flower is a gathered fabric … Read More...
3D Reindeer Cross Stitch Pattern
This etsy find is not a free pattern, but it is so cool, I just had to share it with you. I have seen three-dimensional patterns for cross-stitch patterns, but this is one of the most detailed ones ever. And … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur scarf
Faux fur accessories are a popular look this fall. Over at Trinkets in Bloom, you can find a tutorial showing how to make a faux fur scarf. It’ll be a soft, warm layer around your neck during the cold months. … Read More...
Coming Soon – New Tutorials
Mary Corbet has started a new practice piece and is showing it off at Needle ‘N Thread and you know what that means! Not only do we get to see a fun new project progress, but since it is a … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod flower felt coaster or pincushion
Sashiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial in the Bite Size Sewing series at Craft Snob showing how to make a colorful, mod flower out of felt. They’re made from layers of felt, with reverse applique creating the flower … Read More...