Bats get a bad rep as spooky Halloween creatures. But some bats, like this softie by Susi from Lilla Luise, are just plain sweet. She’s a little girl bat named Elsie. Get the pattern and tutorial at Lilla Luise.
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Freebie: Sugar Skull Digital Stamp
About.com has a cool Sugar Skull digi stamp to download for free. great to use for Halloween or Day of the Dead!
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No Sew Pumpkin Appliqué Tutorial
This Pumpkin Appliqué pillow gives the impression of being bought in a high end home accessory shop. The almost tone-on-tone gives it an artistic appeal. This project is from “Beneath the Magnolias” hosted by Angie a stay at home mother … Read More...
IZZE Sparkling Juice. And Get Out Your Camera! Big Prizes on the Way.
One of the perks of this gig is getting boxes full of cool stuff just to try. This time around my box was full of pretty bottles of IZZE. That is, IZZE, the sparkling fruit beverage flavored only … Read More...
Spider Brownie Truffles
Creepy, crawly, chocolate. All ya’ need for Halloween. And those legs are made from Tootsie Rolls
. Who knew you could roll Tootsie Rolls so thinly? Find the step-by-step how-tos with photographs to make creepy spider truffles HERE at Shrimp … Read More...
Pine Cone Candle Holder
Winter is coming. To begin getting your house ready for the wintry season, Sheepy Me shared how to make a pine cone candle holder.
Ice Cube Tray Brain Candles
Tally’s Treasury explains how to use a silicon ice cube mold to create candles in any shape. Learn how here.
DIY Mason Jar Desserts for Weddings
Dessert bars are a fun, and budget-friendly, alternative to the traditional wedding cake. Wedding Party suggests choosing a theme for your dessert bar like mason jar desserts! Visit this post for links to recipes and tutorials.
Monster Cookie Sticks
I made this quick and easy monster cookie sticks quickly and easily for a small gathering at a friend’s house last week. The kids and adults gobbled them up almost as soon as I put them down. No need for … Read More...
Pretty Stamped Cookie Tutorial
I’ve seen (and done) so many variations of stamping on sweets in the past couple of years, I’m always interested in new and different ways to perfect the technique. Find the step-by-steps for these pretty stamped cookies HERE at PaperVine… Read More...
Gourmet Skull Pizza
And after you eat your salad with pumpkin-shaped carrots, dig into a skull-shaped pizza. A yummy-sounding skull-shaped pizza. Find the recipe for bacon, spinach, sun-dried tomato and goat cheese skull pizza HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Pumpkin-Shaped Carrots
Yes, a healthy Halloween post! Woo hoo for that. And here I thought these pumpkin-shaped carrots were somehow cut out with super strength and a mini cookie cutter, but there’s a much easier way. Find the how-tos HERE at Make … Read More...
Free Pattern: Simple Striped Arm Warmers
It’s the perfect time of year for knitting and wearing arm warmers or fingerless gloves (I had mine on just the other day) and this pattern from Yarnologue is a great quick, easy and colorful choice.
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DIY: Blending Essential Oils
For those of us who are timid about mixing our EOs, Erin at The Mountain Rose Herb blog walks you through the tools and the process to blend your own. So stop worrying and start mixing…get all the details here… Read More...
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Tutorial: Double layer fleece hat
Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do and Monkey See Mail shows how to make a fleece hat that’s super warm for the cold weather to come. It’s made from two layers of fleece. She sews it together so there are … Read More...
Free pattern: Snap-On Bib with Pocket
Invited to a baby shower? Sew4Home has just the project to make. A snap-on bib with a pocket. They’ve got a free pattern and tutorial showing how to sew it up. Go there to get the pattern and tute.… Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Rustic Fall Blues
A beautiful mood board for fall weddings featuring soft blues, owl motifs, vintage books and more at Glamour & Grace
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Tutorial: Easy as Pie layering tank
Tricia from Made By Me and Shared With You shares a free pattern for her Easy as Pie Tank. The simple shape is perfect for fall layering. The free pattern is an adult size small (4/6). If you need another … Read More...
Tutorial: Ladybug costume slipcover for a baby carrier
Sarah Jane Sews guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a baby’s ladybug costume that’s worn on a baby carrier. That way you can easily carry your littlest … Read More...