Bethany over at Craftfoxes offers this as a free pattern for a pretty jeweled barrette. I like it for that, but I’m thinking it would make a really cool Christmas ornament. I’d love to see several of them dangling from … Read More...
Fabz.com.au – Folding Shoes Review – Perfect for travelling
You might recall my original post about these Fabz.com shoes in “travelling-with-kids-whats-in-my-suitcase” blog post. Well the holiday has come to an end and after what I am sure is a 100 miles of walking I have the individual … Read More...
Retro Papercrafting – Zim and Zou
The 80’s have been rearing their neon heads in just about every corner of the design and fashion worlds this year. But Zim and Zou‘s Back to Basics collection is by far the coolest use of the 80’s style. … Read More...
Kari Minnick Glass Studio News
It’s been a little while since we’ve heard from Kari Minnick so I was pleased to receive a fresh newsletter from her. She did recently get accepted in the Smithsonian Show, which I read about on the Facebook. In her … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Spiderweb Cookies
As a Happy Halloween enjoy the cute little spiderweb “cookie” tutorial from AiClay.
Jack O’lantern Candle Holders
Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom made these very cute jack-o-lantern luminaries for Halloween. Make your own with her tutorial.
Giveaway Update
Today is the last day to enter the October Giveaway to win this book. You can enter here.
I wanted to let everyone know this: If a randomly drawn winner indicates a zipcode that was/is in the path of … Read More...
Sock Sales to Benefit Red Cross
Chrissy Gardiner designed and knit her Hurricane Socks after the devastating hurricanes in the summer and fall of 2008. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the pattern went to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
Since the … Read More...
Too Cute Halloween Spook Tutorial
Halloween! Better late than never! Since many communities are in the Northeastern US are changing their Trick or Treat dates until Friday or the weekend, we still have time to make something fun for the kids. Mindy of “You’re Too … Read More...
Halloween Kitty and Pumpkin Cross Stitch Chart
Happy Halloween! Celebrate today by saving this kitty and pumpkin pattern for next year or you could even start it up for the fall season. Get the free chart.
Looking for more fun Halloween Cross-stitch patterns and charts? Check out … Read More...
How to make a recycled umbrella witch hat
Looking to whip up a fun witch hat for Halloween and have an old umbrella around? Pop on over to Russian Team on Etsy for a great tutorial on how to make a recycled umbrella witch hat.
How to make glittery Halloween play dough treats
Looking to make a Halloween party favor? How about some glitterie play dough packaged in recycled yogert cups. Pop on over to Wonkey Wonderful for the tutorial and recipe on how to make glitter play dough and package it in … Read More...
How to make recycled milk bottle Halloween spiders
Over at the blog Ruby Murrays Musings there is a fun tutorial on how to make recycled milk bottle lid Halloween spiders.
How to make a recycled mummy jar
Over at the blog Craft Sew Love Grow there is a tutorial on how to make this adorable mummy jar.
Halloween Gingerbread Tree
Seriously, Megan of not martha? How do you consistently create such interesting and unique awesomeness? And seemingly simply, too. Find the how-tos to make this oh-so-perfectly-bent Halloween gingerbread tree HERE at not martha.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie … Read More...
Sprinkles and Spiders
I have to agree that spiders needn’t be all scary for Halloween. Sprinkles and green licorice do the trick. Make peanut butter spider cookies–all cute-like–HERE at Cake Whiz.
Tutorial: Mini skirt with scoop pockets
Jenny from I Heart Jenny’s Art shows how she made this smart little mini skirt with scoop pockets. Because it’s made from a stretch knit fabric, the waistband is a simple band of fabric. No fussing with a zipper! Get … Read More...
Black Lace Votive Holders
Pretty Pretty Things shares how to make these black lace-covered candle holders. Grab the tutorial.
Tutorial: Child’s 2-Hour Skirt with ruffle and pom pom trim
Sharon from Dances With Fabric shows how to make her Child’s 2-Hour Skirt, with a ruffle around the hem and rows of pom pom trim. Like the name suggests, it’s a quick project to sew up. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Gathering fabric, three ways
Sew4Home shows three ways you can use your sewing machine to gather fabric for ruffles. They show how to pull a basting stitch, how to pull a couched cord, and how to use a gathering foot. Get the tutorial for … Read More...