A sweet little boy and his cat are on the prowl for treats in this festive Halloween quilt made by Cathy Larson of the Wooden Needle Nook. Beautifully quilted and shot, it’s my pick for this weeks best photographed … Read More...
Idea file: Contrast cuffs add a pop of color to last year’s blazer
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shares a tutorial over at A Subtle Revelry with a cool idea for updating last year’s blazer. She adds a pop of unexpected color and pattern with contrast cuffs. The cuffs are easy to add … Read More...
Tutorial: Cute burlap Halloween treat bags
These burlap Halloween treat bags are quick to sew up. You can find a tutorial showing how over at Crafts Unleashed. They made theirs them from a plain burlap and then stamped the finished bags with polka dots to cute … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a dress from two men’s button up shirts
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how she combined two men’s button up shirt to make a new dress for herself. One dress becomes the bodice and the other becomes a skirt. Elastic defines the waist. Notice the pockets on the … Read More...
Technique: Airbrushing with Markers
Hero Arts has a great video tutorial showing how to use the Copic Marker airbrushing system along with stencils for a fun Halloween card. Click here to watch.
-Heather
Point & Shoot Photography | Tips for Sunset Photos
Take beautiful sunset photos using a point & shoot camera using these tips from Nancy at Do Small Things With Love. She covers how to get the light right, and what kind of depth of field you should use. … Read More...
Posh Pumpkins {Pinteresting Weddings}
It’s not officially autumn yet, but since it’s my favorite season, I’m more than ready to leave summer behind. I’m dreaming about crisp cool days, snuggly sweaters, and the scent of pumpkin bread baking in the oven. To me, pumpkins … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | Learn to Photograph Your Newborn
In this five part series at It’s Always Autumn, you can learn how to take photos of your newborn. Autumn covers the basics, posing, editing and special post processing methods. I really could have used this four years ago! … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Just For Fun
The Clay Cactus
JooJoo on Etsy is a talented jewellery and print artist. She’s also a talented clayer, as you can see from the adorable little cactus on her site. I found the cactus as I was looking for inspiration – yes, I … Read More...
Knitted Disco! Book Launch Party
A knitted disco? Why not?! The folks over at craft book publisher Collins and Brown are throwing one fabulous knitted party to mark the launch of their new book The Knit Parade. Kicking off with today’s launch party, the knitted … Read More...
Image 3D Giveaway Winner!
Sorry about the delay, Crafters. Here, without further ado, is the winner of the Image 3D Giveaway!
Congratulations Therese, commenter #54! I’ll be emailing you soon about your prize.
Thanks again to everyone who entered! I loved reading all about … Read More...
Tutorial: Twister-inspired outfit for a little girl
Narelle from Cook. Clean. Craft. guest blogs in the Sew Ready to Play series at I’m Feelin’ Crafty with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s outfit inspired by the classic game of Twister. The top has an … Read More...
Free pattern: Cloverleaf Bag
LiEr fromikat bag shares a free pattern over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how tom ake her Cloverleaf Bag. It’s a bucket style bag with straps that loop through each other to close up the top. If you look … Read More...
Tutorial: Add shirring to a loose fit tunic
Katie from Kadiddlehopper shows how she added shirring a loose fitting tunic. She made her tunic using the new Bess Top pattern from Imagine Gnats. The top has nice lines without the shirring, but cinching and blousing it is a … Read More...
White Chocolate Candy Apple Mummy
Since I posted about the Halloween Witch Hat Cupcakes, I have received tons of new Halloween related edible crafts. Keep these ideas coming!
And here is one more, the White Chocolate Candy Apples that look like Mummies. How much … Read More...
The Fox Speaks
Inspired by the recent viral video, Hancock’s House of Happy has a post of a pattern about what the fox has to say. It’s a cute little fox with all his ramblings written in behind him. You can stitch it … Read More...
Do You Believe…?
Do you believe in the Loch Ness Monster? Well I have seen ol’ Nessie floating around at Sew Lovely Embroidery, so I believe in her now. This deliciate rendering of the creature just begs to be stitched up in fun … Read More...
Halloween Simple Felt Bat Garland tutorial and pattern
Trish of “Uncommon Designs” created this “Simply Bat Garland for Halloween” and it is easy and quick for a great addition to your seasonal decorating. Trish is sharing her favorite kind of craft… a simple project that anyone can make! … Read More...
Tip: Halloween Button Accents
Maile from Simply Stamped has an adorable idea for some fun Halloween embellishments for cards, treat bags or scrapbook pages. By adding punched or die cut legs or wings to a large button you can make some fun bat or … Read More...