Everyday Papercraft
(papercrafting projects for home and beyond) is a brand new book published by Vertical Press and distributed by Random House. The author Keiko Komatsubara will take you through 48 projects step by step, with full color photos of … Read More...
Crochet Baby Belle
Tia has created this adorable baby/tot cap that will keep tiny ears shielded from the wind and frame that tiny face so well! She has kindly offered us a free pattern so we can all make caps for the little … Read More...
Where You Scrap Wednesdays | Shanna Noel
I’m in love with Shanna Noel’s creative space! It’s a lovely mix of vintage, modern, white, pops of colour and personal touches. Lots of great organizational eye candy too! Hop over to see the full tour on her blog.
Inspiration du Jour | You Are So Loved
Halloween Ideas: Fake Tattoo Sleeve – Pink Stripey Socks
I’m with Pink Stripey Socks; I love the look of tattoos, but can’t commit. So this tutorial on how to create Fake Tattoo Sleeves is right up my alley. And it’s a cheap Halloween project, as you just need … Read More...
How to make recycled wood spool Halloween monsters
These combine the spirit of Halloween with that great vintage look by using old wooden spools as their base! And now that it is officially October Halloween decorations can be out! Pop on over to the blog Punk Projects to … Read More...
Our September Crochet Giveaway Winner Is…..
Kelly with this entry chosen at random:
I am wanting to learn how to crochet, I’ve done some knitting but I hear the two are very different. I would love to crochet light fixture covers, like for lamps … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Agate
Like a lot of bead users I have a ton (well not quite a ton but many many pounds) of rock beads. And I’ve done my share of making polymer clay faux rocks. This faux agate slice tutorial makes a … Read More...
Felt Bat Halloween Brooch {with free template}
Nancy is sharing her cute “Felt Bat Halloween Brooch” {with free template} with us and we thank her. Nancy Hosts “Small Things with Love” where she shares her family life and creativity. Nancy is a Stay-At-Home mom who loves to … Read More...
Project: Pumpkin Shirt
By combining two images in her Silhouette program, a pumpkin and hounds tooth pattern, and cutting it out of iron on vinyl McKenzie from Girl Loves Glam made this adorable shirt for her daughter. Click here for more details.… Read More...
Circular Needle Organization Idea
My circular knitting needle situation is rather out of control. I basically have a full drawer of a filing cabinet that is full of circulars and interchangeables (OK, and double-points, but still).
I’ve long wanted to make one of those … Read More...
Quick and Easy Halloween Quilt
Thanks to Pinterest I found this Halloween-inspired quilt made by Amber of A Little Bit Biased. Sure it’s been out awhile, but this one is so cute, it bears repeating. She used nine-patch and triangles to make up her haunted … Read More...
The one thing every knitting newbie should know ….
We asked this question on the Facebook page of our sister site Craftbits.com, and got several great answers.
Add your own tip for newbies to Knitting in the comments. And the top tip for a knitting newbie is? Read on … Read More...
Cicada Bug Cupcakes
Not sure if I should be freaked out or creep-ed out – but these Cicada bug cupcakes will make the younger crowd really happy to eat them at a Halloween party.
You will never guess what the body of the … Read More...
DIY Hairbow Canvas: Practical and Easy
This one is practical and easy!
Using an inexpensive canvas, ribbon and hot glue gun, create a beautiful hairbow organizer to hang like artwork on your wall.
And the best part – it works!
Get the idea details at the … Read More...
Oodles Of Noodles – Tactile Play
Wow! Talk about dedication – Mary cooked and colored 10 boxes of Spaghetti to create this messy tactile invitation.
Obviously you would not have to make 10 boxes to get enjoyment out of it. I also doubt it would need … Read More...
Party Ideas – Oktoberfest
Blue and white represents the German state of Bavaria. You can also use red, yellow, and black which are the colors of the German flag. The other most obvious theme for a German Octoberfest would be BEER. Use beer bottles … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt witch hat, make it any size
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a felt witch hat in any size. Need it in an adult size? You can do it. Need one in a kid or toddler size? You can do that, too. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY trouser overalls
Anna from Plan B shows how to make a pair of overalls by adding a bib to a pair of pants. Her DIY overalls are far more sophisticated than their denim cousins. She uses a pair of black trousers and … Read More...
SewFab limited time 26 Sewing Pattern bundle
My Bloglovin was all aglow this morning with posts about the Sew Fab pattern bundle. For a limited time, you can get a bundle of 26 PDF patterns – each from a different independent pattern designer – for just $30. That’s … Read More...