Anne from WobiSobi shows how refashion a plain button up shirt into this chained cutaway shirt. The cutaway panels at the top and the chains hanging at their sides give it an edge. She started with a man’s shirt, one … Read More...
Project: Dimensional Fall Card
I love the depth and dimension on this lovely fall leaf card. Find out how to achieve this look with a video tutorial over at Simon Says Stamp.
-Heather
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Project: Die Cut Felt Coasters
Halloween Vincent Price Theme Diorama – Missing Willow Farm
Vincent Price is a legend of Halloween for sure–with a fifty year career in sci-fi and horror, how could he not be? And in true Halloween spirit, Connie of Missing Willow Farm has recreated his living room in this tiny … Read More...
Halloween Temporary Tattoos: Holly & Company
If you’re looking to add a little Halloween spirit to your day, then a temporary tattoo is a perfect way to go. Holly of Holly & Company used the Silhouette Tattoo paper to create these adorable Halloween themed temporary tattoos… Read More...
Quick Parties – Summer Tables
I love that these table setting ideas ooze Summer but what I love more is that they are so quick to put together. We all know sometimes “Simple” just works and this is definitely one of those times. Outdoor picnics … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Covered Crochet Hooks
One of the things I see a lot of lately are polymer clay covered crochet hooks, frequently using a cane decorated veneer layer. These hooks are a little different and a geeky tribute to your favourite bit of fun and … Read More...
Beastly Crochet Giveaway Winner
Here’s the winning entry – chosen at random:
My name is Claudia and my zip code is 30518 – read about this on the crochet-a-long group messages.
Claudia, please send me your snail mail particulars to crochet … Read More...
Crochet Tiny Ghosts
Need 25 favors for your kid’s school party? Whip these up this evening! Kara over at petalstopicots.com always has some good ideas. She’s got some other Halloween goodies, but these caught my fancy. They are so cute and would work … Read More...
Video tutorial: Renaissance costume for a cat or small dog
Don’t leave your cat out of your Halloween costume crafting! Look how cute this cat looks in his renaissance costume. He’s quite the intellectual cat, no? Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can make one. The costume … Read More...
Googly Eye Trick-or-Treat Tote Bag for Halloween
I found this cute tote “Googly Eye Trick-or-Treat Tote Bag” on BH&G and I think it is so cute and something you and your kids can make together. They have complete instructions and a supply list.
Escargot Cross Stitch Project
This little snail is so cute. I love how the stitches are spaced out yet they still give the impression of fullness. This is another great free project from Brigitte Dadaux and if you get to stitching full speed instead … Read More...
Shisha Stitch Variation
Recently Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread posted a common Shisha stitch tutorial and now she has posted a tutorial of a variation of the Shisha stitch that looks like it will be fun too. In case you didn’t see … Read More...
Pumpkin Cupcake Recipe
Found at damndelicious.net, these pumpkin cupcakes look light and moist. These may be a great addition to your Halloween themed kids party.
According to Chung-Ah Rhee, the batter comes together easily, and the base is incredibly light and moist, just … Read More...
How to transform shoes with Duct Tape
With Halloween right around the corner I bet you are working on your costume. I don’t know about you but sometimes the shoes can be the hardest part of the costume. Well here is a great tutorial for transforming a … Read More...
Goodies for I Love Yarn Day
It’s I Love Yarn Day, and lots of yarn companies and other businesses are celebrating with sales and promotions. Please add more if you see them in the comments, but here’s what I’ve come across today:
Patternworks has free … Read More...
Fall Felt Series: Felt and Suede Clutch Tutorial
Shannon and Jen of “eat-sleep-make” hopes everyone has enjoyed all of their projects from the Fall Felt Series this year! They had fun getting creative with felt and coming up with some new ideas for fall outside of the typical … Read More...
Finger Knit a Sashay Scarf
Sashay yarn
is a really fun product from Red Heart that makes it quick and easy to knit up a ruffled scarf. I’ve shared a video about how to make a scarf with the yarn before, and now Adventures of … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Spooky Spider Throw Pillows – #SpookySpaces
I’m having so much fun decorating for Halloween this year!! We haven’t been so good about it in previous years, but this year my daughter asked if we could “do it up big”. Lemme tell you, that got my crafty … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft Buster to keep cold air out
Drafty windows and doors are a major source of heat loss in your house. Sew4Home shows how you can sew a Draft Buster to stop the cool air from seeping in under your door. It’s a quick project you can … Read More...