Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads shares a bit of the backstory of this gorgeous phoenix embroidery, explains the process by which she developed it, and to top it off, she shares the design with us! So generous! Go to her … Read More...
Indian Corn Craft
This is a great craft to teach about the history of the first Thanksgiving as well as to put some fun kid-made fall decor around your house! Head on over to Kiboomu Kid Songs for the tutorial at the bottom … Read More...
Stitch some fantasy flowers
TeresaDownUnder of Sewn Up steps us through the process of creating felt fantasy flowers embellished with sequins, beads, and embroidery. With a pin attached to the back, they could become colorful brooches for your lapel, purse, or hat. Add a … Read More...
It’s time for pie!
Aimee Ray is sharing the pattern and tutorial for this slice of (felt) pumpkin pie over on Lark Crafts. Maybe you need to stitch up a few as seasonal decorations. Or wouldn’t it be fun to send each wee one … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas placemats and coasters
Joann from Craft Passion shows how to make a set of placemats and coasters to make your Christmas table pretty. Actually, this would work for any holiday (or for year round) depending on the fabrics you choose. And do you … Read More...
Win a dear deer kit
If you love the faux taxidermy trend as much as I do, then this giveaway will knock your socks off. Helen of Bustle & Sew is giving away the kit to make this fabric reindeer head. Everything is included but … Read More...
Fall Cork Tree Craft
I love when little fingers can create simple beautiful things. That’s exactly what this Fall tree craft is. Its’ made using corks, and perfect for little ones to learn about fall colors and trees! You can find the tutorial over … Read More...
Fingerprint Napkin Rings {Turkey Craft}
Looking for a great way to get your kids involved in helping out for Thanksgiving? How about making these adorable napkin rings! You can find the tutorial over at Crafts by Amanda {who happens to be our Home and Garden … Read More...
Christmas Stars
Get ready for some holiday decorating with this great free chart from Il Mondo di Ezechiele. You can alter the colors as needed to fit in with your decorating scheme. Get the free chart.
Looking for more Christmas Cross Stitch … Read More...
50 Years of Glass at the Museum of Art and Design
Playing with Fire is what they’re calling the show over at the Museum of Art and Design in New York City. I love New York City…great museums and great art shows. I found the information on this show from the … Read More...
How to Make Transfer M&P Soap
Oooooooh, love love love this soap and I’m thrilled to get to find out how to make my own. Odie from Riverlea Soaps has a wonderful tutorial and you’ll be surprised how easy this is. Find it here.
The Gingerbread Man Can Run. Let’s make it! Tutorial
Tsabita of “tsabitacraft” out of Cimanggis, Depok, Indonesia is sharing her darling tutorial on this “Gingerbread Man” finger puppet. Finger puppets are for storytelling and this puppet should fit your child’s little fingers. Here is a link that Tsabita … Read More...
Help Rebuild a Spinner’s Studio
Judith Mackenzie is a well-known fiber artist, teacher, weaver and spinner whose studio at the Rainforest Arts Center in Forks, Wash., was destroyed in a fire on Oct. 29. She was an artist in residence there, and the fire consumed … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy tee to a peplum top
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to reshape a boxy tee into a fitted top with a peplum. Get the how-to.
[photo from Cotton & Curls]
Tutorial: Patch a worn nose on a favorite stuffed animal
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
shows what to do when a favorite stuffed animal starts showing wear on their nose. She covers it with a patch, essentially making a … Read More...
Pumpkin Candies
What pretty pumpkins for Fall. What pretty and tasty chocolate caramel-filled pumpkins that look like real pumpkins for Fall. Yum. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Chocolate-Dipped Tea Bag Cookies
Tea has such cozy meaning for so many… warmth, memory, history. So I never tire of this genius idea for tea bag cookies (as in, tea bag-shaped cookies dipped in chocolate and perfect for tea dunking). Speaking of history, I … Read More...
Tutorial: Size a man’s tie down to fit a little boy
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to size a man’s necktie down so it fits a little boy. She starts with a full tie-it-yourself necktie, and cuts and sews it into a pre-tied necktie. It’s stitched to an elastic cord … Read More...
Paper Bag Turkey Leg Snack Favors
Now, I have seen brown bag turkeys filled with snacks for a kid’s Thanksgiving before, but brown bag turkey legs filled with snacks to feed the masses? Love this idea as much. Check out these turkey leg snack favors, perfect … Read More...
Tutorial: Kanzashi folded fabric flower embellishment
Stephanie from Stephanie’s Beautiful Creations guests at Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make a kanzashi fabric flower embellishment. Get the how to.
[photo from Stephanie’s Beautiful Creations]