Stamp up some quick tags and tie them around jars and fill with candy for a perfect Halloween gift. Find directions over on the Hero Arts site.
-Heather
Back to Schoolgirl Pattern
Sew Lovely Embroidery posted the free pattern this embroidery is based on recently – it is lovely and I didn’t want you to miss out on it! It is a back-to-school design and while most kids are back in school … Read More...
Imaginesque Blackwork Pattern
Imaginesque posts quilt, hand embroidery, and counted blackwork patterns that are so lovely and this one is no exception. You can use the patterns as fill or stitch them in repetition as standalone projects. They are useful as border or … Read More...
End Table Makeover
This is a very thrifty and modern revamp of a side table by Sarah from whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com.
And all it took was some paint! I also love the fact that she has pictures of her kids doing all the hard work … Read More...
Water Cake
Yes – sounds unusual doesn’t it? Yet – I was intrigued enough to click and try – and as it turns out – fall in love with it.
It has all the elements that make for a perfect cake (for … Read More...
Repurposed Card Catalog
Taking a year to make this repurposed card catalog is surely the longest DIY project in history?
But who cares – when the end result is so useful!
The original card catalog was cut in half and then repurposed, primed … Read More...
Halloween Felt Owl Vases; Tutorial
Trish and Bonnie are the girls behind “Uncommon Designs” and they are sister-in-laws, wives and mothers. They love sewing; decorating for holidays, planning and decorating for parties, home decor. They really have some great Halloween tutorials for us and the … Read More...
Lunch Box Notes – Halloween
If you are one of those Super Moms that likes to put little notes in your child’s lunch box then you are going to love this freebie for Halloween themed Lunch Box Jokes.
Looking for more Lunch box notes ? … Read More...
DIY – Toilet Cleaning Bath Bomb
Cleaning the toilet is one of those jobs I just hate. Sure its easy enough but it’s totally gross too. Use Essential oils to create these Bath Bomb style Toilet blocks. Maria SSelf shares her simple Toilet Block recipe.
Do-It-Yourself … Read More...
Savory Sandwich Cake Recipe
Perfect for an afternoon tea party – or for the holidays – this sandwich cake recipe taken from an old 1959 book ticks all the boxes for being creative and wholesome.
It is called Smörgåstårta aka Swedish Sandwich Cake and … Read More...
How to cast your own magnets and make a recycled calendar
Over at the blog Amazing Craft Projects there is a great tutorial on how to mold and cast your own objects and then make a recycled calendar. In this back to school time and then to start the new … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew braided scarf
Angel from Fleece Fun shows how to make a braided scarf out of fleece or jersey knit, no sewing required. There’s also a low-sew version, one that requires just a few simple seams. You can make it as a long … Read More...
Great Roundup of Websites for Knitters and Crocheters
The fiber blogger who goes by the nickname purl3agony has compiled a great list of some of her favorite resources for knitting and crochet online, and it’s a great collection. (Yes, my site at About made the cut, thanks … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY armchair slipcover
Got an ugly armchair? Justine at Sew Country Chick shows how you can make a slipcover to make it pretty again. As an added bonus, you can remove the slipcover when it needs a good laundering. (Definitely a plus when … Read More...
DIY Paper Feather Wedding Lamps
Making these glamorous feather lampshades only requires 6 steps, but they will add stylish impact to your wedding decor! Get the tutorial and all the details at Confetti Day Dreams.
Tutorial: Allie Skirt, a drop waist gathered skirt
Allison from Freshly Completed shows how to make her Allie skirt, a drop waist gathered skirt made from knit fabric. I love this skirt! That’s because, being a pear shaped girl, I can tell you that this style of skirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty Easy Baby Blanket
With her Pretty Easy Baby Blanket tutorial, Jess at Craftiness Is Not Optional shows that a pretty and thoughtful baby gift doesn’t need to be complicated or time consuming. The simple square baby blanket is from a layer of minky … Read More...
DIY Chevron Table Runner
Nothing says modern wedding like a bold, graphic chevron! Alyssa of Belle Journee Events stitched up this stylish runner for a wedding tablescape and shared the tutorial at Apple Brides. The beauty of a project like this is that … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew patchwork bowl from denim scraps
Henry Happened shows what to do with scraps of denim left over from your various jeans recycling and refashioning projects. You can turn them into a little patchwork bowl! There’s no sewing required, just scraps of fabric, Mod Podge
, … Read More...
Wedding Candy Bar + Free Printable Table Sign
A table loaded with sweet and colorful candies is sure to be a hit with your wedding guests! My Own Ideas shares some great tips and resources for creating your own here. Be sure to download the free printable … Read More...