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The winner of the Super-Scary Mochimochi
book is commenter number 25, Elana, who said her kids have outgrown trick-or-treating but she did plan to dress up for Bunco.
Congratulations and hope you enjoy the book.
No giveaway this week, and … Read More...
The chart shown here is one of several free from Brigitte Dadaux that shows women engaged in stitching activities. Work one up to represent your favorite activity or make it for your favorite stitcher. Check out the free charts.
We all know how versatile and good for you coconut milk is, but what always really sells me on using it is the smell. Just reminds me of the beach (I know that’s weird, but there it is!) Try this … Read More...
I have tried this and it is a great idea on how to repair or update an old sweater. Daria hosts “kittenhood” out of Cluj Napoca, Romania is pretty excited about sweaters this season, and she is customizing them. She … Read More...
Happy Election Day, America! I know I don’t need to remind you to vote, because everyone else in the universe is doing that, but remember to take your knitting, in case there are lines.
And remember to cast your vote … Read More...
Every once in a while a project comes in that is super practical and such is the case with this pocket stove! Over at the Spiris site there is a tutorial on how to make a recycled pocket stove.… Read More...
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking recently posted a reader’s question about making a “mystery pocket” – a unique pocket design seen on an orange mini skirt. (See the post here.) Kessem from DinosaurGirl figured out how to make the pocket, … Read More...
Havalah from Sisters, Sisters shows how she made this pretty, floaty chiffon ballerina skirt. Guess where the fabric came from? Sheer curtains! The waist and under layer are made from an old t-shirt. Go to her tutorial to see how … Read More...
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to use ruffled fabric to create a cute sleeveless top for a child. Because the fabric comes with the ruffles on it already, it’s just a matter of cutting two pieces … Read More...
Misako Mimoko shares a tutorial over at Handmade Charlotte showing how to make a Mr. Pumpkin doll. You can use him as a pincushion or just let him sit on a shelf and look cute as part of your fall … Read More...
Jessica from Running With Scissors guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how to make a child’s faux leather skirt with a punched circle border. She punched all of the circles … Read More...
The latest (and best of all FREE issue) of Whimsy Stamps Inspirational Magazine is available on-line to download now. Click here to flip through and check out loads of stunning stamped card creations for winter.
-Heather
Learn how to make these cute little jeweled and pearled trees for Christmas. Great as ornaments for your Christmas tree or as suggested in the post, make an entire forest for your mantel! Easy to make with few supplies at … Read More...
I’m excited to try these myself as I really love the look of the tin stars that come out in stores at Christmas time. This tutorial shows you step by step how to make your own from disposable tin baking … Read More...
I’m always grateful for cute edible craftsy Thanksgiving treats, because they are harder to come by than other holidays, for some reason. These Thanksgiving S’mores pops qualify. Make them HERE at Snackpicks, from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons… Read More...
When I originally packed my Suelas shoes into my suitcase It never occurred to me just how fun taking product shots on the road could be. Here I am wearing my Mustard Corte Shoes whilst drinking Sangria. (yes the Sangria … Read More...
What a cutie pie Tom is, yes? Find the tutorial to make these fondant turkey cupcake toppers HERE at Make. Bake. Celebrate.
1. A box for storing your washi tapes – made from scratch! – by Jamie Lane [Cripps] of Bits of Paper
2. Adding dimension to layouts – a video tutorial by Elle at the Elle’s Studio Blog
3. Making washi … Read More...
It’s been too long since I’ve bought a bead press. Love my lentil bot just don’t make as many beads any more. I’d get this new mold though that Zoozii’s is offering. She calls it the deco drop and their … Read More...
