When Oriental Trading offered me some products for a Halloween blog post I was very excited. The real challenge was not wanting to buy EVERYTHING. So I set myself a challenge to spend as little as possible. (Crazy I know).… Read More...
DIY Wood Frame – Or how to create a basic frame
Sometimes, all crafters need to go back to the basics.
And the basic lesson for this Sunday is how to create a frame. Yes, people, I hear you. It should be so easy – but some of us do need … Read More...
Tutorial: Maxi dress from jersey knit sheet
Teresa from Dandelion Drift shows how she made this maxi dress out of a jersey knit sheet. It has short sleeves, a blouson bodice, and a full gathered skirt. She used the sheet because it’s an inexpensive source of knit … Read More...
Guinea Pig Cupcakes
A nine year old wanted a guinea pig party and of course mum had to oblige. When that mum happens to be a creative crafty food blogger, then of course, the cake won’t be just any ordinary cake, will it?… Read More...
Tutorial: Faux button placket
When you want to add the look of a button placket but you don’t need the functionality, a faux button placket may be the way to go. Amy from Sews N Bows shows how you can make one. The faux … Read More...
Cardboard Rocket Ships
Well I know at least one little boy who would love these! I think it’s the metallic paint that makes them stand out. The holes are for passengers (teddies) to sit inside. For the full tutorial and more great images … Read More...
Inspiration: Framed Halloween Art
The Valerka Crafts blog has an amazing Halloween project, using stamps, pattern papers, die cuts and more, this wonderful framed stamped art work is truly inspirational! For more pics click here, please note the site is in Russian.
-Heather… Read More...
Crochet Hook Clay Handle Tutorial
This is not a new idea, but I’m giving more thought to making my own hook handles and thought others might want to make their own also.
Jamey Elkins has this excellent tutorial on her blog to guide us through … Read More...
Tutorial: Poinsettia Pin
Niki Meiners, writing for Polyform (the Sculpey people!), offers us this simple but pretty poinsettia pin. She makes an off white poinsettia but you could do the same design with a red poinsettia by using pomegranate mixed with a … Read More...
DIY Halloween Felt Eyeballs tutorial video
Palak of “Make it Handmade” has a guest crafter on how to make these cool DIY Felt Eyeballs from Jess at the Sewing Rabbit “Handmade Halloween”. Palak is absolutely thrilled to kick off their week of Handmade Halloween inspiration with … Read More...
Project: Halloween Banner
Decorate your house for Halloween with this quick and easy banner project using die cuts, stamps and pattern paper from A Muse Studio.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs … Read More...
Idea file: Quilted faux leather patches on a sweatshirt
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows an easy way to update a plain sweatshirt. She sewed quilted faux leather patches to the sleeves. She didn’t have to do a lick of quilting, though. The faux leather came pre-quilted, so all … Read More...
Tutorial: Trick or treat bag with a Velcro spider web
Merriment Design shows how to make a trick or treat bag with a Velcro spider web embellishment. It’s a sturdy tote bag, fully lined, with boxed corners. The bottom has a plastic (or cardboard) insert to help it hold its … Read More...
DIY Felt Coasters
Shaleah made several Halloween costumes and had many scraps of left over felt and put them to good use with these felt coasters. This project is repurposing at its best. Shaleah hosts “The Gold Jellybean” where you will find her … Read More...
Free pattern: Sequined bolero
Anna from Plan B celebrates her 1 year blogging anniversary with a free pattern for this gorgeous sequined bolero. Holiday parties will be here before you know it, and this would be just the thing to wear to add a … Read More...
Tips for Crafting with Resin – Cloth, Paper, Scissors
Cloth, Paper, Scissors is one of the best resources out there for mixed media crafters. Even if you don’t sign up for their weekly emails or free e-books that they tempt you with, you can still check out the articles … Read More...
Super Shisha Stitch Variation
Mary Corbet has been sharing some Shisha stitch tutorials on her Needle ‘N Thread blog recently. So far she has done a basic Shisha stitch tutorial and then a variation on the Shisha stitch variation. Now she is sharing a … Read More...
Extravagent Blackwork Motif
Imaginesque posts so many fun blackwork motifs – I don’t know how she comes up with so many new ideas, but she does. This time I have shared the image that shows what the motif looks like used as a … Read More...
DIY Rubik’s Cube Tissue Box Cover
Even if you are not a fan of The Big Bang Theory, you will still love the detail involved in creating this gorgeous tissue box cover that Allison (who is a fan) created out of Origami Paper.
She has detailed … Read More...
Tutorial: Shark bag with free pattern
“Stitched by Crystal” is a wife and working mommy of 2. She loves to sew and craft when she has some free time. Crystal decided on a shark bag to go with her son’s pirate costume. She has a downloadable … Read More...