All your comments about how you settle in on a cold day make me wish it were colder where I live! I think I’m finally ready for fall.
The winner (I totally just typed “winter,” ha!) of The Yarn Whisperer… Read More...
Wreath Made with Burlap
Is crafting with burlap the new trend? I am seeing so many suggestions pouring into our emails regarding crafts with burlap that it makes me think that burlap should now be officially recognized as the crafting product of the year.… Read More...
Tattooed Bananas
My wife always writes something funny on my daughter’s banana for school. So that she has a surprise message from mummy when she sits down to eat it at lunch time.
This idea from Leslie of Pink Stripey Socks has … Read More...
DIY Recipe – Under Eye Circle
I don’t really have under eye wrinkles just great big whopping puffy dark mountains. But I am sure this would work on the crows feet at the side of my eyes. DIY Eye Wrinkle Mask.
What is your best Wrinkle … Read More...
Tutorial: Metal chain collar denim vest refashion
Renee from Cute Simple Stuff shows how to refashion a plain denim jacket into a vest with metal chain trim around the collar. If you don’t have a denim jacket already sitting in the back of your closet, you can … Read More...
Sew Chibi’s Girafarig Pokemon birthday dress
Kataryna from Sew Chibi shows the special Pokémon birthday dress she made for her oldest daughter. She made it to look like a Girafarig, a Pokémon that looks somewhat like a giraffe, though with a two-colored body and a spiked … Read More...
5 Fabulous Fall Color Palettes for Weddings
Fall has arrived at last in my corner of the world, and I am so happy because it’s my favorite season! I love the warm, rustic colors and cozy feel of autumn. The Perfect Palette shares 5 gorgeous color … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple D-ring belt
LiEr from Ikat Bag couldn’t find any child-sized belts to purchase, so she whipped up a batch of D-ring belts
for her daughter. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it in case you, too, need to make some … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s drop waist dress
This drop waist plaid dress by Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs is so sweet! She shares a free pattern for making it. It has a sleeveless bodice with a circle skirt attached. The neck comes to a V in … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fabric pumpkins
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make these Simple Fabric Pumpkins. They’re quick and easy to make, and they’re cute sewn up in different sizes. Why not whip up a batch to decorate a mantel or side … Read More...
Scrapbook Idea File | Typography from Local Letters
Here’s a clever idea from Buttons and Paint: take photos of signs around your town, and use photo editing software to create a unique digital alphabet. Simi and Sian explain how they took photos around their town, and show … Read More...
Project: Opening Fall Leaves Card
Wow! This amazing card made by Kathy Berger opens and closes like a lens to show the changing colors of the leaves. Using an aperture die cut shape on her Silhouette machine and some stamps she created this stunning card. … Read More...
Quick ‘n Easy Crocheting
Look what I found at the thrift store! I’ve never seen one of these before, but for $3, I decided that I had to own it. It’s published by Golden so I believe it might be related to the wonderful … Read More...
Freebie | Silhouette Cut Files for All 50 States!
Is this amazing or what? Allison from Dream a Little Bigger, created Silhouette cut files for all 50 US states. And she is giving you the files free! She used hers to make stencils for the t-shirts shown above, … Read More...
Giveaway | Farmhouse Fair Skies Crafting Kit
The magazine may be no more, but the Creating Keepsakes blog is still alive and kicking! They currently have a Frivolous Friday giveaway up. You can win the pack of paper supplies shown above from the Fair Skies line … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Trailblazer
Tutorial: No-sew spiderweb cape
Delia from Delia Creates shows you can you make this spooky spiderweb cape, no sewing required. It’s made from fleece, which is inexpensive and readily available at most fabric stores. Worn with a witch hat and a black dress, it’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Eiffel Tower appliqued heating bag cover
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial over at Fave Crafts showing how to make a pretty heating bag cover, appliqued with an Eiffel Tower. The cover will fit her Winter Warmer Heating Bag, which you can … Read More...
Make A Headband Tower organizer
Chelsea from Get Your Crap Together shows how you can make a Headband Tower to keep your headbands from being a big ol’ jumbled mess, like they are on top of my daughter’s dresser. Instead of digging through a pile … Read More...
Glow-In-The-Dark Duct Tape Safety Slapbands
I was so excited when 3M offered me the opportunity to come up with a simple craft for Halloween using their duct tape! I automatically was drawn to their glow-in-the-dark duct tape options and began thinking of ideas.
Being a … Read More...