Caila from Caila Made shows how to make floaty tulle ghosts for Halloween decorations. They’re quick to make and the materials are super cheap (tulle and Styrofoam balls) so you can make up a bunch of them to hang in … Read More...
Tutorial: Wrist pincushion on an elastic strap
Miriam from Mad Mim shows how to make a pincushion you can wear around your wrist. She recently purchased a wrist pincushion on a whim, and then found out just how handy it is to have your pins always with … Read More...
Project: Stamped Pumpkin Card
Find a video tutorial over on the Gina K. blog showing how to color this stunning pumpkin card.
-Heather
Tutorial | Recycled DIY Pocket Notebook
Make yourself a cute and handy pocket notebook using stuff you have lying around. Vanessa at Cafe Craftea shows you how she made hers using cereal boxes, notebook paper and a hair elastic. Plus a neat tip for covering … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Journal Page with Texture Paste
Anna-Karin at The Layers of Ink blog shares a stunning mixed media collage page using texture paste with stencils, stamps, paint paper and more.
-Heather
Freebie | Silhouette Mice for Halloween Decor
These little vinyl mice are so adorably cute! You can make some yourself for Halloween decor with this freebie from Practically Functional. Choose between the cut file for Silhouette or just the printable PDF for cutting by hand. We … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | He Said
Polymer Clay Picks
People keep doing amazing polymer clay work! The shiny faux glass caught my eye first and then it was a whole long list of neat pieces.
1. Faux Czech Glass Beads, 2. Gildenstrangperlen, 3. A snail that loves … Read More...
Pennington Vertical Garden review, plus a giveaway for you
Post and giveaway sponsored by Pennington Vertical Gardens, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure.
I’m posting over in our Giveaways section with a review of the Pennington Vertical Garden 
and a giveaway for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Taggie blanket square with fabric loops
Laura from Behind the Hedgerow shows how she made a taggie blanket square for a new baby. Her variation on the taggie toy was to make it from all fabric, no ribbon. Liberty fabric, y’all! The blanket square is made … Read More...
Tutorial: Football uniform Halloween costume
Emily from Nap Time Creations created football costumes for her two sons for Halloween this year. They boys were given the jerseys as birthday gifts, but she thought the outfits needed more. They needed sport pants to go with the … Read More...
Free pattern: Mini wallet made from fabric scraps
Heather from The Sewing Loft guest blogs over at Craft Snob with a free pattern and tutorial for making a mini wallet. The tutorial is part of the Bite Size Sewing series at Craft Snob. The small pouch is a … Read More...
Make a Fall Leaf Pillow in Minutes! Tutorial
Amy is mama of four, wife to her high-school sweetheart, and creative enthusiast; hosts “Positively Splendid” has this “Fall Leaf Pillow” Tutorial to bring the colors of the season into your home. Amy wanted to share this super quick and … Read More...
Fall Felt Series: Hooded Dragon Cape Tutorial
Day 3: From “East Sleep Make” has this great Pictorial tutorial for us and it is a hooded dragon cape. Jennifer’s son hates to wear costumes, so she made him a cape with a hood instead! The felt is … Read More...
How to make an owl from a recycled beanie
These owls are just darling. And I bet if I could find a black one it would make a spook-tacular Halloween decoration. Pop on over to the blog Sweater Doll for the full tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More...
Vintage Paper Clay Halloween Parade Sticks
Brenda from UniqueJunktique (love that name!) sent me this link suggestion for a parade of vintage paper clay Halloween sticks.
She has a great collection of vintage postcards for Halloween and she has used them as the inspiration for creating … Read More...
Painted Caramel Apples
A modern twist on a staple fall treat – these painted caramel apples are an artsy way to eat your apples.
Guess what the painted bit is? The caramel! I bet you didn’t know that caramel could be painted. And … Read More...
Real Parties Vs Staged Parties
Parties are big business, hey we even have a blog dedicated to Parties but I am struggling to find party inspiration from parties that are actually REAL.
You may recall my previous post about store bought cakes vs Professional cakes … Read More...
Pretend Play – Pet Store
Pretend play is an amazing way to learn, but it’s also a great way to get parents involved. As an Adult – Pretend play is so much more exciting for me than playing with a box of lego or playing … Read More...
Knit the Perfect Mittens for Texting
Remember when I told you about LanaMundi Yarn’s Silverspun? It’s a really cool cotton yarn and lycra yarn that’s blended with silver threads, which are not only thought to be helpful for blood circulation but is also conductive, meaning … Read More...