I am capable of walking while knitting. I am not a runner, but even if I were I don’t think I would ever consider trying to combine the two pursuits.
But apparently running and knitting at the same time … Read More...
Glass Halloween Candle Holders
Re-use those Candy buffet jars and turn them into delightful candle holders or add Halloween Candy. These jars are pretty yet ooze Halloween. If you used the right glue you could easily dismantle these after Halloween and use the jars … Read More...
Essential Oil Blend For ADHD Kids
We were asked about using Essential oils to help treat ADHD and Anxiety in Children and we came across this blend called “Jeddy’s Blend
“.
Obviously, the usual suggestions apply –
Consult your Doctor before stopping any medications –… Read More...
Recycled Easter Egg Halloween decorations
OK I think this takes the first place prize for the easiest recycled craft ever!
Got a bunch of orange, green and white Easter eggs in your stash? Get out your Sharpie and doodle some spook-tacular pumpkin, ghost and monster … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} A Vintage Fall
I love the muted colors of this pretty autumn and vintage inspired inspiration board I spotted at Magnolia Rouge. Blush pink may be a bit unconventional for fall, but it looks so lovely combined with rich burnt orange and … Read More...
DIY Illuminated Table Numbers
Add a bit of cozy autumn warmth to your wedding with easy-to-make lighted table numbers. They’re inexpensive too! You can find a complete step-by-step tutorial at Intimate Weddings, and you’ll be surprised at how few materials these pretty decorations … Read More...
Tutorial: Wonder Woman costume appropriate for a girl to wear
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how she made a Wonder Woman costume for her daughter. She could have purchased one, but it was expensive and, like many costumes available in stores, not appropriate for a 13-year-old to wear. In … Read More...
Free template: Fox applique
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for this cute little woodland fox applique, and a tutorial showing how to assemble the pieces and stitch them down. She put it on a pillow she for made for her new … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple kimono top
Caroline from Sew Caroline shows how to make a flowy kimono top. It’s an easy top to sew, made from a rectangle of fabric. You’ll need a lightweight, drapey fabric for this project. She suggests a jersey knit, which doesn’t … Read More...
Tips: Stamped and Die Cut Fall Border
The Silhouette blog has a wonderful idea for combining a leaf die cut and a leaf stamp using the same die cut image made with their stamp material for a pretty fall border. This is a terrific look for home … Read More...
Crochet Turkey Or Chicken??
Sonia calls these cuties chickens. I think they’d pass nicely, maybe with a wee color change, as turkeys to decorate the dinner table for a Thanksgiving feast. I love most everything Sonia designs! While her blog is originally posted … Read More...
Freebie | Cut File for Halloween Treat Bags
Package up your Halloween treats in paper sacks and add these cute labels. Head on over to The Thinking closet for the free Silhouette cut files, as well as a full tutorial showing you how to make the bags.… Read More...
Spider Cupcake Stand
I don’t like Spiders, especially since finding a deadly one in my backyard whilst weeding just the other day. (Housework is dangerous). But this wire cupcake stand that looks like a Spider is kinda cute and worthy of a blog … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Halloween Envelope & Treat Bags
I really love the free printable templates from The Postman’s Knock. First, her illustrations are great, and then to top it off she prints her examples onto kraft cardstock! Plus how awesome is her calligraphy? You can get the … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Everyday Life
Project #3 – Fused Glass Halloween Night Light
I’m looking for some more quick Halloween themed projects you still have time to do. This is a fused glass night light from Jubilee Creative. It uses mostly frit and some pre cut pieces such as the bat and … Read More...
Tutorial: Pumpkin Stack
Michele of Michele’s Woman Cave offers up a tutorial for a simple Halloween decoration: this pumpkin stack. The quantities are proportional – she says one stick of clay which I guess could mean 1 package or 1/4 package or … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby tutu leggings
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial showing how to make a pair of baby tutu leggings, a pair of knit leggings with a little ruffle sewn into the waistband. It’s an easy adaptation to make to a basic … Read More...
Free pattern: Lego Indiana Jones costume shirt
Max California shows how she made this Lego Indiana Jones costume shirt for her son. He reenacts the video game regularly as part of his play. Now he has the outfit to wear during his adventuring. It looks like a … Read More...
Tutorial: Three freecycled formals become Cinderella’s ball gown
Carissa from Carissa Knits made this fabulous Cinderella ball gown out of three freecycled formals – a wedding dress and two bubble gum pink bridesmaid dresses. She used the Disney Cinderella dress as her inspiration. That is, the first gown … Read More...