Admit it, at some point we’ve all removed strips of masking tape, wadded them up and thrown them away. However artist Danny Scheible saw possibility where others saw only function. He’s created his own art form, called Tapigami, beautiful … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Christmas gift bag
Cathie Richardson of Country Garden Stitchery created this Christmas gift bag as part of the 60-Minute Gift series at Moda Bake Shop. The patchwork and embroidered scene make it! Click here to get free pattern and instructions.
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Shrink Plastic Letter Buttons
I have never seen Shrink Plastic used to make buttons, but I have to admit that they look adorable. What a great way to incorporate a craft to teach your kids letters, AND they can wear their art! You can … Read More...
Turkey Paper Plate Hat
This hat is so adorable, its hard to believe its made out of a paper plate!! (Also doesn’t hurt that the little one wearing the hat is over the moon cute:) You can find the full instructions over at Pink … Read More...
Drowning…a Sculpture by Judith Schaechter
I’ve written about Judith Schaechter before in regards to her fine art stained glass work. This post is about her glass sculpture, Drowning. It’s a very cool piece. This is a first for her and a wonderful first at that. … Read More...
Turkey Crafts Galore {Kid Crafts}
Looking for some fun Thanksgiving crafts to do with your kids? Here are some great Centerpiece ideas that your kids will love to make and some of them even ‘gobble’ up! How about the Lollypop turkey? Adorable!! Head over to … Read More...
Christmas is Adorable
Some adorable Christmas decorations from a few of my favourite clayers:
1. Tan Tex Robot Angel Christmas Ornament, 2. Chorister Mice, 3. Christmas stocking, 4. cupcake house ornament
Tutorial: Star quilt block
How could I have missed this when it first came out? Mary of Molly Flanders Makerie shares on her blog how to make this quilt block. Shown here are four block units put together. I love it! If you do … Read More...
Tip: One Stamp, Four Ideas
Hero Arts has a wonderful tutorial for getting more mileage from your stamps. They share 4 totally different card ideas using the exact same background stamp. Click here to check them all out.
-Heather
Felt Christmas Tree Light {Tutorial}
This week Stephanie from “Toastie Studio” has a tutorial to make a “Felt Christmas Tree Light” from felt and buttons. She also has a pattern for the tree for us. This is such a clever idea and using the LED … Read More...
Knit a Quick Ruffle Scarf with Tutorial Help
I’m sure you’ve seen the explosion of novelty yarns in the stores the past couple of years, and one genre of these yarns that is a lot of fun is the ruffle yarn. Red Heart’s Boutique Sashay yarn is probably … Read More...
How to make a recycled paper bag fall leaf
This is such a pretty leaf and easy to make. Pop on over to the Joyful Stamper blog for the full tutorial on how to make a recycled paper bag fall leaf.
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{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Copper Mint
Mint + Copper = a lovely color duo from Magnolia Rouge! The copper adds so much richness and depth to the soft, fresh mint. Very pretty for weddings in any season.
Tutorial | Gratitude Journals
Rachel Hollis from My Chic Life shares this tutorial for making gratitude journals as gifts for your Thanksgiving guests. She made them using blank Moleskine journals. Click here to see all the details.
Looking for supplies for journaling? Check these … Read More...
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys
Mmm… chocolate covered strawberries with candy corn
beaks. You really can dress them up for ANY holiday, even Thanksgiving. Make chocolate covered strawberry turkeys HERE at Sugar and Cloth.
Lump O’ Coal Cookies
One of my favorite bloggers is guest posting today over at Make. Bake. Celebrate. Want to see what she made? Lump of coal cookies so cutely packaged in mason jars. Know anyone who deserves these? Find the how-tos HERE at … Read More...
Tutorial | Thanksgiving Gratitude Turkey for Kids
Allison Waken shares this tutorial on Modern Parents, Messy Kids, showing how to make this gratitude turkey. Your kids can write things they are thankful for on the back of the tail feathers. Click here to see more. … Read More...
Freebie | Four Last Minute Thanksgiving Printables
If you’re still looking for decor ideas for Thanksgiving, here are four free printables that might help.
1. Watercolor Thanksgiving place cards by Sara from Mr.Handsomeface
2. Simple Thanksgiving place card banners from Let’s Go Sunning
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Tutorial: Romantic tulle skirt
Kim from Oh, Sweet Joy! shows how to make a skirt with a tulle overlay. While most tulle skirts are poofy, more like tutus, the skirt she shows how to make is a longer version, more romantic than fluffy. Get … Read More...
Free pattern: Curly toed elf stockings
Sew4Home shows how to make a Christmas stocking fit for an elf. It has a long curly toe and a cuff that comes down in points. It’s an updated version of a similar tutorial several years ago; this new variation, … Read More...