These are so simple that I could write the how-tos in a sentence. But I won’t. I’ll let you visit the site for them, if you haven’t already figured it out. Make tomato twigs HERE at Parents.
Inspiration: Lorraine Stobie
Lorraine Stobie‘s crazy quilting makes me shiver and gives me tears. So much beauty in one place. The materials, the colors, the stitches — her choices and execution are perfection. Go to her Creative Daily blog post for an … Read More...
Make some ‘Breast Pockets for Flatties’
Melanie Testa — artist, author, and teacher — also is a breast cancer survivor. She is one of a growing number of women who choose against reconstructive surgery or prosthetics. She says,
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4 Awesome Halloween Projects to Make or Print
1. Jack O Lantern Envelope Liners from Studio DIY
2. Halloween Party Glass Charms from Papervine
3. BOO decoupaged letters from The Vintage Umbrella
4. Free Printable Little Trick or Treaters poster from Stay-at-Home Artist
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… Read More...Fusing Friday at Helios Glass
I sure do wish Helios was located closer to me. I would so hang out there on Fusing Fridays. This one is going to focus on Bullseye Glass and educate their attendees on how the glass is made and and … Read More...
Tutorial: Clay Feathers
Most of the clay feathers I make are canes but this is a pretty one to try – the tutorial at Twigg Studios.
Photo by Twigg Studios
Free pattern: Around the World quilt by Heather Jones
Heather of Olive and Ollie designed this quilt for Coats and Clark. She talks about it at Sewing Secrets. Scroll to the end of the post to get the link to the free download.
DIY Arrow Bouquet – Eat. Sleep. Make.
Looking for something new and different to use as a part of a centerpiece or decor element? How about an arrow bouquet? One part rustic natural, one part Katniss Everdeen, the arrow bouquet that Eat. Sleep. Make. made is sure … Read More...
Sweet Beaded Spiders
Frances shares her tutorial for making these sweet spiders just in time for Halloween! Great photos and clear instructions make this tutorial from Frances easy. See her tutorial at My Laughing Lion.
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Tip: Remove fuzz from cutting mat
Users of self-healing mats, listen up. Carol of FunThreads shares a tip for getting rid of the fuzzy remnants that get stuck in the mat after lots of cutting with a rotary cutter. Shown is the *Olfa brand mat. She … Read More...
Giveaway from PhotoJewelryMaking.com
Don’t miss this month’s giveaway from the world’s largest photo jewelry supply store – PhotoJewelrymaking.com! Leave a comment at the original post to enter for your chance now.
How much faster is a serger than a sewing machine?
You don’t need a serger or overlocker to sew on knit fabrics, but it is faster and easier with one. How much faster? Steph from 3 Hours Past and Cake Patterns did an experiment to find out, and she shares … Read More...
Tin Can Luminaries
Taking a leaf from scouting activity books worldwide, Wedding Obsession shares this cute DIY for creating tin can luminaries. They’re so cute you’ll want to make them for any occasion.
Tutorial: Spine cutaway refashioned tee
Check out the cool spine cutaway back on this t-shirt! Stacie from Stars for Streetlights shows how to make it, starting with a plain white tee. Get the tute.
[photo from Stars for Streetlights]
Project: Haunted House Card
Claudine Hellmuth has a video tutorial showing how to use one of her house stamps as a haunted house for a fun Halloween card. Visit Scrap Time to watch.
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Creepy-Crawly Caterpillar Pumpkins
I love these little Caterpillar Pumpkins embellished with felt circles. These Caterpillar Pumpkins are on Better Homes and Gardens and they painted theirs which really makes them pop; but you can just decorate regular pumpkins with the feelers or paint … Read More...
Free Printable Halloween Card
My kids love to color anything that has to do with the closest holiday. Since Halloween is up next, why not let them color a card, and give it to someone? You can download this free printable at Craft E … Read More...
Halloween Gift Idea
Looking for a fun and simple gift possibly for your child’s teacher who loves Halloween? Look no further than this Eyeball Bouquet. The entire tutorial is over at Crafts n’ Coffee. This would also make a fun centrepiece too!
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Simple Marbling Paper Technique
I think children are amazed when you can take plain paper and turn it into a work of art itself. We can do this by using a number of different techniques on paper. Here is a fun and simple technique … Read More...