Miriam from Mad Mim shares a tutorial showing how to carve and stamp your way to a custom handprinted fabric, like this cool camel print. She shows how she made the stamp from scratch, starting with an image on the … Read More...
Tutorial: Double flounce apron
Sew4Home shows how to make a double flounce apron perfect for holiday entertaining. In addition to the layered gathered skirt, it has angled pockets (with contrast trim) and a pretty knotted bow across the top of the bib. Get the … Read More...
Luminary Cityscape Bags
These gorgeous luminaries use a paper punch to create “windows” for these “paper skyscrapers”. What a beautiful way to line your walkway for Thanksgiving and Christmas visitors! See the tutorial at Crafts Unleashed — Luminary Cityscape Bags.
Giant Eyeballs in a Tree
Don’t ever say I didn’t bring you a super cheap last minute Halloween craft. Here it is. Beach balls, markers and a tree. That’s it! Check it out over at The DingaLinges: Halloween Surprise!.
Mummy’s Hand Prop
Looking for a fun and creepy project to dress up your house for Halloween? Maybe you need that little extra something for the Haunted House your hosting. This mummy’s hand prop will certainly bring out the shrieks! 🙂 Check it … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Reflections
Here’s a cool technique, take any stamp and make a reflection of it. This is perfect for using with scenes of water, mirrors, windows and more. Find directions on how to achieve this neat look from Chrissie Tobas over on … Read More...
Macbeth Halloween Decor
Angie from The Country Chic Cottage will show you how to make some fun Halloween decor, perfect for a spooky mantle or windowsill! I love the Witch’s Spell – see how she aged the paper too. Head over to Country … Read More...
Spidery Candle Holders
Craftideas.info shares how to make spooky spider candle holders with ribbon and plastic spiders. See how to make these yourself.
Halloween Sun Jars
Swell Mayde created these sweet Halloween sun jars with frosting spray and solar panels. Grab the how-to.
Sparkly, Spider Cookie Ornaments for Halloween
As you read this Hurricane Sandy is coming through DC, where I live, so I’m likely not online, but through the power of pre-posting, I bring you my sparkly, dangling, spider, cookie ornaments for Halloween. Find them HERE at the … Read More...
Individual Servings of Spooky
Proving it isn’t too hard to add a touch of spooky to snacks… Find ideas for spookifying ramekins of yogurt or JellO for Halloween HERE at lisa storms.
More Knitting with Jane Austen
The fall 2012 edition of Jane Austen Knits — a special publication of Interweave Knits — is now available on newsstands and for digital download.
This is the third volume of this fun series that allows knitters to step into … Read More...
Transferring Printed Images to Wood
Using some Mod Podge, some washable glue and card stock you can learn how to transfer printed images onto wood. Check out this easy step by step tutorial for the complete how to on matsutake — How to transfer inkjet … Read More...
How to make a recycled bottle Halloween bowling pin set
Over at the blog That’s what {Che} Said there is a fun tutorial on how to make a Halloween ghost face bowling pin set out of milk bottles.
Horror Movie Cake Pops
These horror movie cake pops are so brilliantly and beautifully crafted, I almost can’t look at the gruesomeness. Spotted on Evil Cakes, they were created by Miss Insomnia Tulip.
Tutorial: Make a child’s winter hand muff
Prudent Baby shares a tutorial showing how to make a child’s hand muff to keep their hands warm during the cold winter weather. It’s a double-hand pocket that hangs from a strap. It’s fully lined, with a layer of batting … Read More...
Freebie: Fabric care reference chart
Heather from Feather’s Flights shares a reference chart showing how to care for different types of fabrics. The information is helpful for both storebought and handmade garments. (How sad would it be to invest time and money into a handmade … Read More...
Football Party Ideas and Free Printables
First, how clever to dye popcorn your team colors (for those of you with “team colors” since I’d probably have to make pink popcorn for my kid). Second, there are so many free football party printables that go along … Read More...
Spooky House Cross Stitch Pattern
Halloween is just around the corner and this spooky house will be a perfect project to stitch up to celebrate the day. Check out the free project.
Looking for more fun Halloween Cross-stitch patterns and charts? Check out these Halloween … Read More...
Free pattern: Raglan sleeve baby tee
Stacey from One Owl Obsessed Oddity shows off the itty bitty baby tees she made using the free pattern and tutorial from The Alison Show. The raglan sleeves are easy to sew and have a sporty vibe, especially when … Read More...