Over at the blog The Moody Fashionista there is a fun idea and link to a template to decorate boxes of crayons like pumpkin treats for Halloween.
Another Simple Armwarmer Pattern
I wasn’t kidding the other day when I said I love fingerless gloves and armwarmers. Here’s another great one, super simple, form Berroco.
Tag is a really, really long basically sleeve of knitting worked in the round, in stockinette. It’s … Read More...
New Jewelry from Heather Powers
Take a look at this beauty from Heather! She’s posted new pieces at Humble Beads including this stunning “house necklace.” Don’t miss her other new works inspired by the colors of fall – her oak earrings are the perfect accessory … Read More...
Tutorial: Spider web Halloween t-shirt
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make this cute spiderweb shirt for Halloween. The web is stitched on the machine, and the spider is cut from flocked heat transfer material. If you can’t get your hands on some … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece dinosaur backpack (with spikes!)
Lark Crafts shares a free project on their blog for a dinosaur drawstring backpack. It’s an excerpt from the book Fleece Hat Friends
by Mary Rasch. The fleece backpack has dinosaur spikes runing down the middle. Worn with the coordinating … Read More...
Video tutorial: Gather fabric without pulling the threads
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a video tutorial showing her trick for gathering fabric on your sewing machine without having to pull the threads yourself. It doesn’t require a special foot or a special gathering attachment. Her daughter demonstrates … Read More...
Free pattern: Portrait Blouse
You can snag a free pattern for the Portrait Blouse from Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing by Gretchen Hirsch over at Craft. The versatile short-sleeved blouse can go as dressy or as casual as you like. Make it from … Read More...
Tutorial: Practical and attractive diaper bag
Sew4Home shows how to make a diaper bag that’s as practical as it is attractive. Pockets all around the inside of the bag give places to hold all the diapers, wipes, bibs, and other necesseties. A pocket on the outside … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a poofy pettiskirt layer to a skirt
Little girls loooove their poofy skirts, don’t they? (At least mine does!) Kataryna from Chibi Designs shares a tutorial on her blog, Sew Chibi, showing how to add a pettiskirt underlayer to a skirt or dress. The gathered tulle … Read More...
Cardamom Shortbread Cookie Owls
These cardamom shortbread cookies sound delicious and look easy to transform into cute owls without a lot of complicated decorating. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at My Own Ideas.
Project: Halloween Altered Book of Magic
I love making altered books. It so great to take an old unloved booked and give it a new life! Visit the Stampendous website for directions from Suzanne Czosek for making a stunning Magic Book. Filled with stamping, embossing, embellishments … Read More...
Werewolves from Store-Bought Snack Cakes
You had me at “decorate store-bought…” Beth of Hungry Happenings. (Sheesh, I’m lazy these days. Blame the almost-here kid in my belly.) Easily turn snack cakes into werewolves HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Halloween Witch Popcorn Snack Mix
I think Sue of Munchkin Munchies made this snack mix for me because she knows I have a thing for Bugles and turning Bugles into candy. Right, Sue? Plus, this creepy snack mix also has witch’s fingernails, warts, broomsticks and … Read More...
Pumpkin Cheese Appetizer and Spider Stuffed Eggs
This pumpkin appetizer mixture of rice, cheese and pumpkin looks amazing and sounds delicious. Find the recipe HERE at Just My Delicious. And what’s creepier than finding a spider on your deviled egg? I’m sure you folks can come up … Read More...
Ghostly Pears
While the post is in Italian, methinks if you do not speak the language you can figure out how to make these ghostly pears with a couple cloves. Easy peasy! Find the ghost pears HERE at Pane, Amore e Creatività… Read More...
Bats and Moon Pies
There are several reasons why I’m loving these way-too-simple bat moon pies. 1. They are way-too-simple and take seconds (or minutes, but whatever, minimal time). 2. In keeping with the quick thing, all you need are store-bought moon pies and … Read More...
Halloween Favors: Bare Bones Pretzels and Witch’s Bounty
The printables for these bare bones pretzel favors and witch’s bounty treat bags have that perfectly vintage, spooky Halloween feel. Find the how-tos to make the favors and packaging for each, and find a link to buy the printables, HERE… Read More...
IZZE GIVEAWAY!! A Year’s Supply, 100 Bucks to Target, Whole Foods Gift Card and More
Snap a pic with IZZE, enter the IZZE Hello Good contest for a chance to win a year’s supply of IZZE, then come back to Craft Gossip and leave a comment letting me know you entered … Read More...
4 Fun Halloween Papercrafting and Decor Ideas
Are you ready for Halloween? If not here are four more ideas for you, including a free printable!
1. Vintage Inspired Halloween Banner. This banner made from scrapbooking paper comes from Lidy at Bonjour, Hello
2. Scary Wreath by Natt … Read More...
