Thanks so much for all your great comments on the Modern Bee quilt book giveaway. After reading each one, I know you are all my peeps. The majority of us – though we love to sew and quilt with … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Halloween Countdown
Papercrafts magazine has a creepy Halloween background to download for free. Adhere it to a metal cookie sheet or magnet paper and add some number magnets for a fun Halloween countdown calendar.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween … Read More...
3 Ways to Make Bows – Jade and Fern
This is the season of the bow! From Halloween to Thanksgiving to your personal winter holiday, whether it be Christmas, Hanukah, or Solstice, there are a million opportunities to make and use bows in your crafting project. Daria’s (of Kittenhood… Read More...
How To Make Halloween Lamp Shades using felt
Amy Locurto publishes “Living Locurto” out of Dallas, Texas. Amy has Charisa of “Madtown Macs” sharing her guest tutorial “How To Make Halloween Lamp Shades”. We have all seen themed chandelier lamp shades and they are very pricey. Charisa decided … Read More...
Project: Halloween Waterfall Style Card
Visit the Stempeleinmaleins blog for directions on making a cool Halloween themed waterfall card, pull the tab at the bottom and the images flip up.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these … Read More...
Tutorial: Drape a dartless shirt block
So far in her pattern drafting series, Justine from Sew Country Chick has shown how to drape a front and back fitted bodice. For making a looser fitting shirt with no dart, you’ll need to make a dartless shirt block. … Read More...
Twinkie Ghosts
Ahh – Twinkies. They have been used to make everything from Minions to Ghosts. And here is another ghost idea just in time for Halloween!
These are very simple to make and the end result is adorable. Amber made these … Read More...
Zombie Candles
These are totally too gross for my liking, I clearly have Zombie issues. However they would be perfect for a Halloween centerpiece or decoration. Using layers of craft paint to create a distressed look this candle easily becomes old and … Read More...
Quick Parties – Halloween Party Printables
Decided on a having a last minute party? Want your party decorations to stand out from the rest? Then consider printing your own.
These adorable Halloween Printables are not Free but they are only $15 and come with the following … Read More...
Felt Scarecrow Hat Tutorial
Kelly of “Simply Kelly Designs” has a clever tutorial on how to make a “Felt Scarecrow Hat” and it is darling and so is the young lady wearing it. This tutorial is on how to create a cute and easy … Read More...
Free pattern: Angel dress for a costume
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom made this gorgeous angel costume for her daughter, and she shares a free pattern and tutorial for making the dress. Made from white sheeting, it has a tall ruffled collar and gold … Read More...
Circus Scenes
Vintage Spice and Everything Nice is headed to the circus this week. One of the freebies posted is shown here – a sweet little elephant who is showing off his moves. Also included in the set is a clown that … Read More...
Too Many Shoes?
Lynn B. at Happiness is Cross Stitching shares a free chart with a theme that will suit many of you – SHOES! I myself don’t have too many – well, I don’t think I do, but I do have a … Read More...
Project: BOO Halloween Card
The K Werner Design blog has a video tutorial for making this bold Halloween card.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on Etsy and these fun Halloween … Read More...
Supernatural Crochet
This is a super quick project you could work up in just a few hours. What a perfect way to knock off some of those names on your gift list! And, don’t forget yourself either. If you don’t have easy … Read More...
Kids Craft – Monster Spoons
This Halloween kids craft project is very adorable and can easily be adapted to use plastic spoons for a larger class.
These would be cute stuck in the front garden or given as gifts in plant pots for family members.… Read More...
Polymer Clay Cats
When I am trying to think of themes to use for my Etsy related posts, I’ll occasionally ask my daughter for inspiration. As she was thinking about it our old man cat gingerly jumped up on the sofa between us … Read More...
Custom Campers – A Gypsy Life
I’m not sure “gypsy” is the right term for the custom pop up campers created by A Gypsy Life. To me, they more resemble fairy tale cottages on wheels. But the idea and the spectacular product achieved is undeniable. … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled jeans tote bag
Marta from 2nd Funniest Thing shows how to make a denim tote bag out of an old pair of jeans. It has a flat bottom with rounded corners, and a plastic insert to help it keep its shape. She also … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater pumpkins with fancy stems
Nita from Mod Vintage Life shows how to make these soft sweater pumpkins with fancy fancy stems. They’re gorgeous!! The look is kind of a luxe rustic autumn, don’t you think? The pumpkins themselves are easily made from an old … Read More...