Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial for making her Sailing Into Autumn dress. The look is nautical, but the colors are fall. It has a large bow at the neck, plus a tab and covered buttons at the waist. … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby girl tiered gathered skirt
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a tiered gathered skirt for a baby girl. You can make it from 1/2 yard of three prints, and you’ll have some scraps left over. (You could use those scraps to … Read More...
Project: Tombstone
Need the perfect centerpiece for your Halloween table? How about a cool tombstone made of foam. Doesn’t this look like real stone!?
The nice folks at Cricut have shared the instructions with us for making this spooktacular decoration.
Materials:
- Cricut
Homemade Mascara Tutorial
What a great idea! Robin from Thank Your Body did some research on what mascara is really made of and decided she could do a much healthier version. The best part is it’s really easy. Read all about it here
Giveaway: PennyDog goody bag
Kerry of PennyDog Patchwork is hosting a giveaway on her blog for a goody bag of crafty prizes. Yep, those are Riley Blake charm squares you see in the photo. And thread, buttons, and zippers, oh my! International entries are … Read More...
Let’s Go Camping Costumes – Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons
I love, love, love quirky, out of the pop culture box costumes. And with two days to go before Halloween, I thought I’d take a moment to share this creative submission from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. The … Read More...
Make a cozy for your Halloween lantern
Celtic Thistle has crafted a charming Dresden Plate cozy to showcase her Halloween lantern, and it’s a delightful addition to any festive decor. If you agree that every lantern deserves a cozy of its own, you’ll want to check out … Read More...
Tutorial: ‘Cathedral Window Remix’ block
Rachael of Imagine Gnats created this block saying she took her inspiration from the Orange Peel quilt design. Find out how she did it, get the tutorial.
Image credit: Imagine Gnats
Quilt-y Christmas decor from strips
Ros of RosMadeMe promises if you have an hour, you can have some quilt-y Christmas decor ready for your tree. She shows on her blog how to make these pretties starting with fabric strips. Get the know-how.
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Bat Puppet
Are your kids going ‘batty’ stuck inside the house? This fun puppet might be just the answer to keep their imaginations going! Head over to Made by Joel for the pattern and instructions.
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Wax Dripped Pumpkins
Here’s another craft that you can do if you are without electricity or are in the path of Hurricane Sandy (I am hoping you are safe if you are). Under adult supervision, your children will love seeing the artistic effect … Read More...
Frankenstein Craft
Perhaps you are hunkered down in your home with the kiddos for the next few days due to the ‘Frankenstorm’ – Sandy. This is a craft you can do without electricity!! Head on over to Dollar Store Mom for the … Read More...
Dry Erase Minion {Kid Craft}
My entire family loves to watch Despicable Me… so I was so excited to find out about Despicable Me 2 coming out this summer… How did I find out? From reading No Time For Flash Cards blog! They were asked … Read More...
Super Simple Paper Plate Halloween Crafts!
Sometimes the easiest crafts make the best decorations. Not only can they be completed in a hurry, but they allow kids to feel a sense of accomplishment while creating something fun! Head on over to Simple As That Blog for … Read More...
Tutorial: Handprinted fabric using a carved stamp
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...