I always want to make more treats with apples this time of year, but find caramel apples too cumbersome to eat, and of course sliced apples brown so quickly. So slap my forehead. Of course, just cover the whole apple … Read More...
Chocolate Ghosts and Some Marshmallows, Too
Two of my favorite, easiest things to do in one post: Pipe with melted chocolate, put stuff on sticks and fancy up marshmallows. OK, three of my favorite things. Make easy melted chocolate ghosts, and bonus, some marshmallow ghosts with … Read More...
Technique: Cracked Glass
Visit the Stampendous blog for directions on how to cover your stamped image with clear embossing powder and then crack it for a cool cracked glass look.
-Heather
Food has Style
One glance at Pinterest and it’s clear that the food blog world has infiltrated the internet. Creating something clever and crafty with food is now just as much a lure as fascinating fashion, design or other crafts. So, what’s YOUR … Read More...
Halloween Cameos – Pinky Noodles
Cameos and Halloween. Two of my greatest loves, and Pinky Noodles on Etsy is a treasure trove of pieces that combine those loves. Like these Frankenstein’s Monster and Bride Cameos. Or maybe zombies are more your style? Check out the … Read More...
Free Pattern: Little Boats
Speaking of adorable little patterns for kids, Frankie Brown has a great one available for download from Ravelry called Little Boats.
They are, in fact, little boats, measuring about 4 inches tall. they stand up on their own (with … Read More...
Autumn Gnome Cross Stitch Pattern
Scroll all the way down in this blog post for a free autumn gnome cross stitch pattern. He’s a fine fellow that will be fun to stitch. Most of Stickeule’s free charts are whole cross stitch as well making them … Read More...
New Petite Purls is Live!
It’s been a big week for online knitting magazines, and with all the excitement about Knitty’s 10 anniversary issue I missed the fact that a new Petite Purls is out, too.
If you don’t know Petite Purls, this is … Read More...
Simple DIY Necklace
Faith is sharing her tutorial for this simple, versatile necklace made of chunky beads and chain. See how easy it is to create your own perfect accessory with Faith’s tutorial at Design Fixation.
Tutorial: Little kid owl costume from repurposed fabric
Kiki and Company guest blogs in the Handmade Costume Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how she made this owl costume for her daughter that’s pure fabulousness. Not only is it a gorgeous costume, but she … Read More...
Project Runway fun – a new bingo card, an interview with Kooan, and a giveaway
Sewn Studio has three treats this week for Project Runway fans. The first is a new bingo card to go along with next week’s episode. The second is an interview with the quirky but utterly adorable Kooan. His written responses … Read More...
How to make a recycled memo board
Tutorial: 20-Minute Square Circle Skirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make her Square Circle skirt. It’s made like a circle skirt, but the outer edge is a square instead of a circle. It’s a quick sew – she can do … Read More...
Easy Log Centerpiece
SAS Interiors has a great tutorial for a totally autumnal centerpiece. You just need a few drill skills for this project – check it out here.
Tutorial: Add extra width to a jeans waistband without it showing
Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shows how she added a little extra width to a jeans waistband. She hid the extra fabric under the jeans label so it doesn’t show at all. Get the tutorial to see how she did … Read More...
Idea file: Sheer sides t-shirt refashion
I am loving this t-shirt refasion by OhByGolly She took a t-shirt that was soft but didn’t fit the way she liked, and added sheer panels to the sides. The extra fabric gave it a loose, flowy shape, and the … Read More...
Product Review: Stamping Gear from Inkadinkdo
I’ve been dying to try out this fun new tool called the Stamping Gear from Inkadinkado ever since I saw the preview video on-line from CHA. This cool tool set consists of circular and oval gears and cogs with notches … Read More...
Fruit Frankenstein n’ Bride
It’s a bit more rare to find a healthy Halloween snack, but this one is (mostly) fruit. Make a fruit Frankenstein and his bride HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Article | How to Take Professional Photographs of Crafts
This article on Craft Foxes addresses how to take better photographs of your craft projects, in an interview with Kristen Magee of Paper Crave. Learn how the right lighting canhelp improve your photos. Click here to see more.
Show & Tell | Economical Halloween Party Ideas
Lowri McNabb from Papervine shares a round-up of economical and fun party ideas for Halloween that use scrapbooking supplies. Included are candy jars (shown above) straw toppers, serving platters and more. Click here to go to her blog post.
Are … Read More...