Black and white is always a big trend in fashion, and a grid design is a great way to show off these bold colors together. Donatella from Inspiration and Realisation was inspired by a cropped sweater from Rodarte to create … Read More...
Halloween Party Straws
Sometimes the simplest of Ideas can be so much fun. Decorate Orange party straws with plastic spiders. These would be great for hostess gifts also. Simply wrap up a bunch to give to the party host and attach a good … Read More...
100 Autumn Ideas For Kids
This is the ultimate list of things to do with the kids this fall. They have just about everything covered but we would love to hear your ideas too. Make sure you comment below with links to your own Fall … Read More...
Tutorial: House slipper flip flops
Onelmon shows how she turned a pair of house slippers into flip flops. They keep the soft soles of the slippers, but the flip flops are more comfortable for her to slip on and wear around the house. The straps … Read More...
Mixed Media Stitching Success
Olisa Corcoran aka Cocoa Eyes the Stitcher has been experimenting with stitching over watercolor paintings so I thought I would check in to see how her work was progressing and WOW she is really perfecting the technique. One of her … Read More...
Classic Coffee Freebie
The Sampler Girl has been sharing some classic freebies from the vault so to speak and this was the first in the series of shares. It is a coffee-themed sampler with a funny little twist. So many people love their … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece kitty cat hat
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making a child’s fleece kitty cat hat. It’s sooo cute!! She made it as part of her daughter’s cheetah costume for Halloween. It covers the ears and ties under the chin, … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked sweatheart neck sweater
Marta from 2nd Funniest Thing made this color blocked sweetheart neck sweater out of three thrifted sweaters. I love it! The piecing gives the impression of a plunged sweetheart neck, but it remains a warm long-sleeved layer for winter. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s mermaid costume, for Halloween or dress-up
Celina from Petit a Petit & Family shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a mermaid costume for a little girl. The mermaid tail is a wrap skirt covered in iridescent scales cut from shimmery … Read More...
Tutorial: Wine tote from an old t-shirt
We’re closing in on Halloween, and Thanksgiving and holiday party going will be here before you know it. A bottle of wine is a favorite hostess gift. Jane from Maiden Jane shows how you can make a wine tote out … Read More...
Freebie | Pumpkin Carving Party Invites
Project: Custom Halloween Name Tags
The Pine Is Here blog has directions for adding some personalized sparkle to some fun and festive Halloween tags using glitter, die cuts, stamps and more, click here to check them out.
-Heather
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Freebie | Happy Haunting Halloween Garland with Tutorial
Here’s a nice and simple Halloween garland that you can DIY. Get the free printable letters at The Neighbourhood and follow Chelsea’s instructions to make them glittery. She had a full tutorial with all the steps. Go here for more.… Read More...
Crochet Turtle Love
I love, love, LOVE turtles. Well, to be more specific, I love tortoises. No idea why, but I have been in love with them, intrigued by them, and protective of them since I was a little girl. I … Read More...
Tutorial: Bear’s Paw quilt block
The rich, comforting colors in this Bear’s Paw quilt block makes me yearn for snuggling under a quilt by a fire, with a cup of cocoa in hand (and a book in the other). You can get the template to … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Monsters Coloring Page
My son loved this free printable monster coloring page, and I bet your kids would too! They can personalise their very own monsters for Halloween this year. Click here to get it from Dabbles & Babbles.
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Freebie | Printable Kid-Friendly Halloween Party Invites
These cute invitations would be perfect to use for a kid’s Halloween Party. They are just spooky enough, but not too scary. Pair them with Halloween coloured envelopes, before sending them off. You can get them from Juni at … Read More...
Jewelry Organizer – Vintage Zest!
Having too much jewelry is a problem I know many crafters have. And storing all that jewelry can be difficult. Trust me–my jewelry box takes hours to clean and sort when it becomes a tangled knot. Thankfully, crafters are always … Read More...
Ollibots – Caravan Digital Downloads
Every once in awhile, I like to showcase fun craft kits for sale, especially something you can make with kids. After all, encouraging the next wave of crafters is an important part of keeping crafting traditions alive. Ollibots are both … Read More...
Wicked blog hop spooky fun
Serial quilters, listen up, the Wicked 3 Blog Hop is on. You are in for a treat as participating quilters reveal their ghoulish quilt-y creations this week and next. Wendy of Why Knot Kwilt? has the schedule and a video … Read More...