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]
Tutorial: Playmat that folds up into a backpack
Stella from The Golden Adventures of a Very Dark Horse shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a play mat that folds up into a backpack. She uses simple piecing to create fields and ponds … Read More...
How to make a recycled catalog scrap collage
Over at the blog Eat Sleep Make there is a fun idea and tutorial on how to make a modern scrap catalog collage.
Project: Stamped Glass Ornaments
I bet these stamped glass holiday ornaments looks so lovely hanging on a tree when the light hits them! Find out how to make some for your tree or to give as a great gift over at The Workshop at … Read More...
Need A Square? 300 Classic Crochet Block Patterns
Have you seen this book? If you need a square or other block patterns to crochet, this is a great source for patterns. I found this book at the library during one of my routine visits there. I carried it … Read More...
Free Printable | I Am Thankful Cards
Download these free printable I Am Thankful cards to use for your Thanksgiving celebration. The PDF file comes with six cards to a sheet. Courtesy Julie Blanner at Coordinately Yours.
A Rustic Spread with Flameless Candles
Live Laugh Rowe created this lovely, rustic spread for her home using flameless candles, burlap, and wood.
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Free Book Themed Printable – Sweet C’s Designs
The minute I saw the tote Sweet C’s Designs made I knew I wanted one. If you’re like me and big books are a large part of your life, then head on over and check out the post where you … Read More...
Call for Entries: Incite
The publisher of North Light Books and CreateMixedMedia.com has extended the deadline for their mixed media competition to December 3. Incite: The Best of Mixed Media, a hard-bound competition book, could include your mixed media jewelry design!
The premier … Read More...
Fall Tea Light Holders
Craft and Creativity made these lovely fall candle holders with dried leaves and flowers. They’re a great way to hang on to pre-frost bits of autumn as the snow begins to fall this year. See more of her holders here… Read More...
Tutorials: Two new DIY ornaments
Jenni of The Vintage Umbrella continues her annual series of DIY Christmas ornaments with two new needlework-related cuties. See her tutorials for
Mommy and Baby Owls
Yarn snowmen
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Pattern and tutorial: Christmas deer
Cute, cute, cute! Make this little deer to decorate a package or the tree. Add a pin to the back, and it also can be worn as a holiday brooch. Susi of Lilla Luise came up with the idea and … Read More...
Guest tutorial: Party dress refashion by Marisa Lynch from New Dress A Day
Yesterday I posted my review of New Dress A Day by Marisa Lynch.
Today, I’ve got a special treat for you…. Marisa herself showing how to turn a drab, boring dress into fabulous party attire.
Take it away, Marisa!
*****… Read More...
Autumnal Votives
Michaels has a great tutorial for making Fimo autumnal votive holders with polymer clay. Check it out.