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...
Tutorial: Hexi Clutch frame purse
Caila from Caila Made shares a tutorial over at Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! showing how to make her Hexi Clutch, a lovely little frame purse accented with a trio of hexi appliques. You can use any frame to make the purse; … Read More...
Free pattern: Halloween bat coffee sleeve
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a new coffee sleeve pattern each month. This month her free pattern will make a coffee sleeve shaped like a bat. He has button eyes and felt ears, and will wrap around your coffee cup … Read More...
Project: Black Cat Halloween ATC Cards
I love Halloween, it’s my favorite holiday and I’d be embarrassed to admit how many Halloween stamps I own 🙂 I really enjoy getting them all out this time of year and making cards, home décor items and more with … Read More...
Freebie | Fall Border Strips Cut File
Here are some free Fall themed border strips for those with any electronic cutting machine. You can get these free autumn cut files over at Life as We Live it by Cindy Liebel. Plus, you can see more of her … Read More...
Tutorial | Duct & Washi Tape Photo Frame
Etsy Shop of the Week – Sweet Kiddo Co
This week’s featured Etsy Shop is Sweet Kiddo Co. Sweet Kiddo Co is a line of handmade children’s clothing designed and crafted by artist Cherie of Austin, TX. Each piece is cut and stitched by the artist out of … Read More...
Mosaic of Many Things
This weeks search on Flickr for polymer clay goodies yielded unexpected treasure. The steampunk bat is just fabulous – all those details! The little miniature foods, getting ready for the holidays… tasty looking. Sweet looking bears and a cleverly done … Read More...
Review: The Sparkle Factory by Tarina Tarantino and Halloween Bling I made with Prima Beads
If you like making fun and pretty jewelry and experimenting with all sorts of jewelry making techniques you will love The Sparkle Factory: The Design and Craft of Tarina’s Fashion Jewelry and Accessories.
This book is packed with … Read More...
Oak Leaf Pillow: Wisteria Knock Off tutorial
Mary Jo @ 517 Creations is a pastor’s wife and a stay-at-home momma to a little boy and sweet baby girl! She came across this Oak Leaf Pillow on the Wisteria website. The price was $89 and knew she could … Read More...
Fusible Web Tip
Fusible web is used in many craft applications and using it can go so wrong so fast. Eileen’s Machine Embroidery Blog has posted a great tip about fusible web that is ingenious and solves the problem of having the wrong … Read More...
Color Wheel Cross Stitch
Teresa at Daisies for Violet has created this color wheel cross stitch pattern. She hasn’t started stitching it yet, so she hasn’t picked out her colors. You can pick your own colors for the design or you can watch her … Read More...
Project: Fall Leaves Paper Candle Ring
Using some punches or die cut leaf shapes you can make a lovely candle ring, perfect for any fall table! Find more over on the Paper Pursuits blog.
-Heather