Check out these skinnies that Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmakingmade for a Trouser Refashion Swap! The lucky recipient is Liz from Cotton & Curls. Suzannah gave them contrast red cuffs for an unexpected pop of color … Read More...
Needle Felt A Voodoo Doll Pincushion Tutorial
This is a perfect needle felting project for Halloween; a “Voodoo Doll Pincushion” filled with prickly pins. If you really want to make it scary have a little red roving like blood dripping out by the pin holes. This was … Read More...
The End of the Visit
The family has been on a visit to Grandma’s and now it is over! Commemorate a visit to your own Nana’s with this free chart from Frimousse. Get the free chart.
Halloween Burlap Art – Havoc to Heaven
In the mood to create some fun and easy Halloween art? Havoc to Heaven‘s got you covered with a tutorial to transform basic canvas into Halloween burlap art. This is one that kids of any age could have … Read More...
Project: Rolled Paper Halloween Wreath
This rolled paper wreath is the perfect addition to any Halloween door, I love the spider hanging down in the middle. Jaime Costiglio of That’s My Letter used old book paper but you could also use scrapbooking paper or stamped … Read More...
Free Pattern: Knit Candy Corn
The other day I shared a pattern for felted candy corn with you, and that was so super cute I couldn’t resist another candy corn themed project.
This one is from the Purl Bee, which you know I … Read More...
How to make a recycled mason jar floating candle votive holder
Crafting with mason jars never gets old. They are basically so pretty by themselves but to make a pretty floating votive candle holder out of one is just so pretty. Pop on over to Heidi blog Botanical Paperworks for the … Read More...
I Almost Forgot! Dreaming In Color Winner
I had such a busy day yesterday that I didn’t post the winner of Kaffe Fassett’s Dreaming in Color. So sorry about that!
We have a lovely, roundish number of 75 comments, and the winner is number 4, Leonie, … Read More...
{Wedding Favors} Antiqued Clay Tags
Love these quick and easy oven baked clay favor tag from Intimate Weddings! Layers of acrylic paint create a vintage patina that’s so pretty. Click here for the complete tutorial.
Looking for more DIY Wedding Favor ideas? Check these … Read More...
Paper Lanterns Inspired by Stockholm
Rebecca’s DIY blog is a treasure trove of creative and easy-to-follow tutorials, and her post on making candle wraps is no exception. The tutorial shows how she used photographs of Stockholm to create gorgeous candle wraps that add a … Read More...
Help a Knitter Save a Creative Community
I came across a link to the blog of Woolly Wormhead, a UK knitter who is part of the artists’ commune Mutonia. She reports that the site of the commune is under threat and in order to maintain their … Read More...
Tricks with Transparency from fusedglass.org
There’s a new e-book available from fusedglass.org and it’s called Tricks with Transparency and looks like it’s a super good time. They’ve based it on one of their Fusing Fridays projects. It shows tips and techniques to use transparent glass … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur monster cuffs and leg warmers
Kim from Seven Thirty Three shows how to make a set of faux fur cuffs and leg warmers. Check out how she used these two easy-to-make accessories to create a monster costume for her daughter. Cute!! Get the how-to.… Read More...
Idea file: Add a media pocket to a pair of athletic pants
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows the media pocket that she added to a pair of athletic pants. The pocket is hidden on the inside of the pants just below the elastic waistband. She can easily pull the media player out … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias tape striped baby skirt
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how made this pretty little baby skirt. I am LOVING that solid green fabric with the stripes! The stripes are made from long strips of bias tape stitched down to … Read More...
Tutorial: Lined curtain panels
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to make a lined curtain panel. Her tutorial walks you through the process with clear instructions, helpful tips, and step-by-step photos to show exactly what to do. Go to her tutorial.
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Free pattern: Piglet costume hood
Melissa from Melly Sews guest blogs in the Handmade Costume Series at The Train To Crazy with a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make a Piglet costume hood. She shows it worn with a pink tutu and t-shirt … Read More...
Freebie: Halloween Collage Sheet
Retro Cafe’ Art is offering this wonderful Halloween image collage sheet to download for free, click here to get it.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found … Read More...
For Those Dreary Days….
Fall in these parts is often gray and dreary, rainy and miserable. I’m not a fan. But, when I saw this scarf, I thought, ‘Here’s the cure for a dreary day!” Caitlin has created this delightful pattern and … Read More...
{Mood Board} Warm Fall Neutrals
Warm kraft, white, and a touch of gold create a sophisticated yet cozy feel in this autumn-inspired mood board at Glamour & Grace!