Remember last week when I shared with you a bunch of different knitting patterns using candy corn as inspiration? The reason I had candy corn on the brain was because I was working on my own candy corn themed … Read More...
Project: Sunflower Wall Hanging
This stunning stamped botanical wall hanging would be the perfect fall accent for any room. Find step by step directions over on The Artistic Stamper blog.
-Heather
Looking for more Sunflower themed papers, stamps and embellishments? Check these out … Read More...
DIY “Shake It” Gift Wrap
Oh wow! This is the cutest gift wrap idea! These festive packages would be so pretty for bridal shower or wedding gifts. Get the tutorial and the details at Minieco. Adorable!
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Caramel Apple
Autumn has arrived, and I’m looking forward to the changing colors of the leaves, and crisp, cool days. The rich colors of this Caramel Apple mood board at Limn & Lovely captures the warm, cozy feel of fall with toffee … Read More...
Hip Hip Hooray – Go Team!
Vintage Spice and Everything Nice has posted another great cheerleader pattern. It will be great for cheerleaders of all ages or for any application where you need to stitch up a little team spirit. Easily adaptable design you can make … Read More...
Embellished Cross Stitch Finish
This detail is from a finish recently posted by a Canadian stitcher who blogs at Leftover Chocolate Stitches. That is a great blog name, by the way. She remains anonymous, but her stitching speaks for itself. She has taken a … Read More...
How to make Chicken Wire Ghosts
I couldn’t find the how-to for making the ghost shown in the picture above – but I did find something on the diynetwork that comes pretty close. Well close enough to give you an idea.
What a perfect way to … Read More...
Frog Swamp Smoothie: Halloween Drink Idea
And it has eyeballs at the bottom. Yuck. I mean wow!
As Jen says – this is a blended up frog. Perfect for kids during Halloween.
But I bet it tasted awesomely yummy!
Get the low down on this Halloween … Read More...
DIY Mirrored Vase
Home Decor is never cheap.
It can however be when you are inspired and choose to make it yourself. A simple project, easy to do in under 30 minutes and adds so much element to your home decor. Nobody will … Read More...
Harry Potter Magazine Winners
Sometimes the random number generator doesn’t seem all that random, but today’s lucky winners are commenters number 41 and 45.
Renee says she loves Fluffy, the “three-headed puppy,” and I’m pretty sure she’s the only person who said that, so … Read More...
Pretty Pumpkin Tablecloth for fall DIY
You can take this tablecloth from Halloween through the fall holidays. It is so different and charming. I found this on BH&G and thought you might like it and make it. Welcome guests to your harvest celebration with a handmade … Read More...
DIY – Bacon Fat Soap
This one is a little on the weird side, but then I don’t have an overwhelming love for Bacon. Soap needs to be made with some fat so why not some Bacon fat? Check out this tutorial for making … Read More...
Tutorial: Men’s shirt dress refashion
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial over at Brassy Apple showing how to refashion a man’s shirt into a cute new dress for yourself. You’ll need to use a shirt that’s too big for you so it’ll hang long enough … Read More...
Abby gives 5 tips for sewing teachers
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
gives some tips for teaching people how to use their sewing machine. (That’s right, in addition to the blog and her book and her … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew an easy peplum top
Remona from The Stitching Scientist (whom I had the opportunity to hang out with at Sewing Summit, yay!!) shows how you can make a peplum top. It’s an easy adaptation from a basic t-shirt pattern. Her tutorial shows how to … Read More...
Video tutorial: Use a twin needle to hem knit fabrics
Does hemming a knit fabric get you down? Hate those wavy hems? A twin needle
may be the answer. Deby from Sew So Easy guest blogs at The Sewing Loft with a video tutorial showing how to use a twin … Read More...
Freebie | Marshmallow Moments Printable Patterned Papers
Here’s another gorgeous set of free printable patterned papers from Nash over at Craft a Doodle Doo. I love the colors and I love the name: Marshmallow Moments! Makes me want to go have a snack right now. Instead,I’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper pencil pouch
Sarah of Fairy Face Designs did a guest post at Ellison Lane to share how to make this adorable zipper pencil pouch. The fussy cut patches and zipper make it sing! Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Ellison Lane
Handkerchiefs sewn together at Cloth and Memory
Mandy of Thread and Thrift attended the Cloth and Memory exhibition this past weekend. And lucky for us, she shares some great photos of her day spent there. My favorite is this handkerchiefs patchwork. Go HERE to see more.… Read More...
Freebie | Best Script Fonts for the Silhouette Machine
Rena from The Cheese Thief shares this list of free script fonts that work well being cut out by the Silhouette Machine. She also includes a tip on a cheaper alternative to the Silhouette vinyl. Go here to get … Read More...