This made me smile because it is sooooo simple! Pop on over to Sherri’s blog About Family Crafts to read her full tutorial on how to make a recycled canning jar lid pumpkin (that you could also add a face … Read More...
How to make reycled t-shirt pom poms
We all have extra t-shirts and hey these cute pom poms can be a great accent for decoration or for cheering your favorite team on. Pop on over to the blog Recycled Fashion to see the whol etutroial on how … Read More...
Polymer Clay Pumpkins
I searched for pumpkins to see what folks were doing with the theme this autumn. Polymer clay is such a flexible medium you can interpret a theme an awful lot of ways…
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Project: Stitched and Stamped Halloween Banner
Grab those stamps and get out the sewing machine for a fabulous sewn Halloween banner. Bombshell stamps has directions over on their blog.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs … Read More...
DIY – Cardboard Number Roll
Number recognition is not just about the usual digits. Why not tech your toddler and preschooler other ways of viewing “numbers” too. I know my kids find Maths a little boring so having different methods of teaching is a great … Read More...
Dyed Wood Jewelry with Simple Shapes Tutorial
Melony Bradley from Mel-Designs created an eye-catching necklace using simple shapes commonly used in crafts for children. Using wooden shapes, liquid dye, and a few other materials. See for yourself this fascinating jewelry tutorial Dyed Wood Jewelry with Simple Shapes… Read More...
DIY felt necklace for toddlers
This darling felt necklace for toddlers was what inspired Gosia of “kiddie foodies” from a DIY book with a suppliers box, that her daughter, Sara received from her Dad. He brought it from his trip to France and it is … Read More...
Technqiue: Faux Suede
Give your paper a cool faux suede look with water, some crumpling and Perfect Pearls pigments. The Ranger site has directions, they even show you how to stamp with Perfect Pearl too.
-Heather
Tutorial: No-sew felt Halloween coasters
Two Little Minutes shares a free pattern for making a set of felt Halloween coasters, no sewing required. She uses Fabric Fuse to attach the layers together. If you wanted to make a sewn version, it would be fairly easy … Read More...
DIY Halloween String Garland
Using water balloons, string and felt, and some fabric starch, spoonful.com has a creative idea to make these scary string garland based on Jack Skellington.
It is a perfect idea for Halloween party theming and decorations.
Get the full tutorial … Read More...
Monkey Brain Cake
The brains of this super awesome cake made famous from the Indiana Jones movie are made with jello and are served with a slice of chocolate cake.
It doesn’t look very appetizing – but what food for Halloween is? Maybe … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Simple short-sleeved t-shirt
A simple t-shirt is a wardrobe staple. It can dressed up or down easily, depending on what you wear with it. Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make a simple short-sleeved t-shirt. You’ll use a shirt that … Read More...
Embroidery Pattern Flower Power
This cute flower design is one of Kelly Fletcher’s free patterns available from her Craftsy shop. She is a prolific embroidery designer that has her patterns available from several sources. She has her Craftsy shop, an Etsy shop, and … Read More...
Duck Tape Beads – Dream a Little Bigger
I am constantly amazed by the beauty, versatility, and number of options their are in the duck tape aisle. It used to be finding a color or a shinier tape was a surprise treat, but now there are literally hundreds … Read More...
Elegant Blackwork Pattern
Imaginesque has another great blackwork pattern for us. This one is really elegant and I can see it stitched up in silvers and golds and made into an ornament for Christmas. It reminds me of a snowflake, so I might … Read More...
Fun Geometric Pattern
Hugs are Fun is a recent discovery for me – I don’t know why I haven’t seen this blog before though because it has some fun, free cross stitch projects and I can’t wait to explore the blog more. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Piped throw pillow with button closure
The beach cabin print on these throw pillows by Pam from Threading My Way are making me happy. As you read this post, I’m on the road with my mother and daughter heading down to Gulf Shores for a beach … Read More...
Free pattern: Mod shift dress
Mama Nenne from Serger Pepper shares a free pattern for this mod shift dress. I am loving the retro vibe that the color blocking gives!! It’s fully lined so the seams for all the piecing won’t bother you. You make … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween Candy Corn Tote Bag
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make her Candy Corn Tote Bag. It’s a sturdy tote made from duck cloth, pieced into candy corn stripes of orange, white, and yellow. It would make a cute bag for trick or … Read More...
Freebies: Vintage Halloween
Joanna Grant has shared a bunch of wonderful free vintage Halloween images on her Facebook page.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on Etsy and these fun … Read More...