When you blow up a single quilt block and throw in some fun fabric, you get an adorable blanket for a child. Finishing at 51-1/2″ square, this quilt would make a great first project for a newbie quilter or the … Read More...
Upcycle cinder blocks with nail polish
Over at Jill’s blog Reincarnated there is a great tutorial on how to upcycle some old cinder blocks with of all things- old nail polish. Nail polish works great on beads too!
20+ Ways to Use a Pumpkin Cookie Cutter
If you clicked on the links to my last two posst, you’ll notice those uber-cute Krispies Treats bears-in-costume and funny face pumpkins are part of a larger blogger pumpkin extravaganza. Callye, of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle, challenged over … Read More...
Funny Face Pumpkins
Need a quick way to cheer up this morning? Click on this post over at Munchkin Munchies to see some funny face pumpkins, with how-tos. Ha.
Cocoa Krispies Treats Bears Dressed for Trick or Treating
Can a Halloween treat be cuter? No really, I’m asking, because I don’t see how it’s conceivable. And the background setting just pushed these far over the edge. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make the cutest-ever Cocoa Krispies bear treats … Read More...
Decoupaged Jar Candle Holder
My Made Up Story shared these fun candle holders.See how to turn your recycling into some cute candle holders here.
Healthy(er) Pumpkin Cake Bites
Yes, a healthy(ish) treat! There are carrots and zucchini in there, which is enough to count as healthy for me. Check out how they are easily turned from bars into pumpkins using an ice cube mold HERE at Sugar Swings!… Read More...
Tutorial: Leather key cover
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make a leather key cover. It has simple lines and a clean, modern design. For an inexpensive source of leather, hit the thrift stores for old purse and leather garments. … Read More...
Cross Stitch Pattern – Halloween Freebie
Scroll all the way down to the end of this blog post from Stickeule for a cute Halloween freebie. You can stitch it as is or pull individual elements from the design for smaller projects. Check out the free project.… Read More...
Tutorial: DIY tuxedo pants, no sewing required
Ali from Henry Happened shows how she revamped a pair of plain pants into tuxedo style pants. She did it with one simple addition – a band ribbon down each side seam. It would be impossible to sew the ribbon … Read More...
Tutorial: Flange edge throw pillows with mitered corners
Valori Wells shares a tutorial for making a flange edge throw pillow. The flange is made from a contrast fabric, with pretty mitered corners. Go to her tutorial to find out how to make it.
[photo from Valori Wells]
Tutorial: Ruth’s Ruffled Bodice for little girl dresses
Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. recently shared photos of a couple of dresses she made for her little girls. She got so many comments on the ruffled bodice on one of the two dresses that she very sweetly wrote … Read More...
Free pattern: Silhouette Cameo dust cover
Taylor from Taylor Made created a dust cover for her Silhouette Cameo. (That’s the version of the Silhouette that cuts media up to 12″ wide.) She shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. Get the tute.
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Cutest Pumpkins Ever!
Want to whip up some Fall/Halloween decor? These little ami pumpkins have so much personality! I just love them. I think they’re the cutest pumpkins ever! Thanks to Mohu, we can get the pattern free on her blog… Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Snap
Autumn in Clay
A little peek at what autumn is inspiring clayers to make:
1. Fall floral pendant & post earrings, 2. Fall Fantasy, 3. Emma Boo! An ooak jointed pumkin head art doll., 4. Sugar Skull Brooch
Craft Stick Bookmarks
This amazing idea by Amanda {Our former Home and Garden Editor} is one of my favorites yet! I love how bright and fun the pencils came out! You can find the tutorial using popsicle sticks
, over at her personal … Read More...
Virtual Book Club for Kids and Craft Link-Up
I love to hear about wonderful link ups that involve crafts to coincide with something educational. This Virtual Book Club has over 30+ bloggers that share some wonderful crafts that match up with some great books! This month, they are … Read More...
Tutorial: Smocked gingham zippered pouch
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shows how to make this cute smocked gingham zippered pouch. The row of smocking creates a cool effect across the gingham fabric. She boxed the bottom so it stands up on its own. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Spray baste a quilt
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy did a guest post at And Sew We Craft where she shares her method for putting a quilt sandwich together. Learn how to spray baste a quilt, get the tutorial.
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