Carol of Stitches of Life created these embroidered matchbook-style needlebooks as favors for participants in a recent workshop. I’m a serious fan of stitching on paper to begin with, and I am knocked out by Carol’s choices of patterns and … Read More...
Tutorial: Witch legs Halloween shirt, no sewing required
Check out this cute Halloween shirt that Amber from Crazy Little Projects made! She created the witch legs & shoes design with a combination of applique and fabric paint, and she shares a template and tutorial on her blog. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY a low back bra using an elastic extender
Tights & Tea shows how you can create an elastic extender that converts a regular bra to a low back bra. The extender creates a super long strap that criss crosses and wraps around your waist. It attaches with hook … Read More...
Inspiration: Halloween Pop Up Tag
This creepy and cool Halloween pop up tag from Tracy Evans is just amazing! She shares how she used stamps, die cuts, metal foil tape and more on her blog.
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and … Read More...
Crochet Fun! Free Patterns
I found a site you’re gonna love! Many free crochet patterns at Makezine.com – from pretty to profane. This first one, the Panda Doily, caught my attention immediately. Cute and fairly easy to make.
I love beads, so this pretty … Read More...
Leading to Halloween
This week there’s the less cute but still awesome Halloween Fimo clay:
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| Halloween Pens by AndreasCrafts | Ghost Pin by CartoonieCatDoodle |
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| Witchy Pencil Bookmark by bloomyjewelry | Ghost Earrings by JerisJewelryBox |
Tom Patti – Glass Artist
I’m loving this guy’s work. Tom Patti. Saw a picture that someone had pinned and had to check him out. He’s an artist and designer and a glass innovator. Gotta love it. Looking through his web site is awe … Read More...
Join the convo: Perfection as a roadblock to creativity
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
writes about how perfection can become a roadblock to creativity. Where is the line between being inspired by another person’s work vs. being intimidated … Read More...
Technique: How to Water-color Stamped Images
Using water-color paints with your stamped images can make you feel like a real artist, even if you’re not 🙂 Kira from Oops, I Craft My Pants (which has got to be one of the best blog names ever!) has … Read More...
How to find time to craft! & a “Flowery felt coaster tutorial”
Raphaële hosts “La Creature and you” and offers some good advice “How to find time to craft”! She also has this sweet “Flowery felt coaster tutorial” for you. Raphaële is a French Dubliner: she has been living in Dublin, Ireland … Read More...
Stylish Safety Pins
Take a look at Divya’s video tutorial for making necklaces and bracelets from safety pins at Jewels of Sayuri. This elegant version is a far cry from the safety-pin adornment of rock and roll rebels that I recall.
Tutorial: Lightweight cotton gauze scarf
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a lightweight cotton gauze scarf. It’s a good weight for transition between the seasons. If you can’t find cotton gauze in a color or print that you like, then do what she … Read More...
Giveaway: 10 half yard cuts from Dena Designs’ Pretty Little Things
Maureen Cracknell Handmadeis hosting a giveaway for Cotton Blossom Farm Fabrics. They’ve got a 10 half yard cuts from Dena Design’s new Pretty Little Things line to give away to one of her readers. This is such a … Read More...
Pretty Yarn Lamp
Yarn, spray adhesive and pretty pom poms make up this adorable lamp from Desiree over at 36th Avenue. I love how soft and pretty it looks and what a great way to turn something blah into something wow! Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Super-sized reusable snack bag
Roselee from Jane Of All Trades shares a tutorial for making her Super-Sized Snack Bags. She whipped up a stack of 20 of them to give as party favors. The reusable fabric snack bags are roughly 8″ x 8″ finished. … Read More...
Tutorial: Stretchy velvet bow belt
Craving a new accessory for your fall wardrobe? Maria from Just Do It! shows how to make a pretty new velvet bow belt. There’s elastic inside the scrunch belt, so it will fit snug but comfortably. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Technique: Stamped Cookies
Hmmm, should you really eat a cookie that clearly says POISON on it? 🙂 Find directions for easy cookie stamping over at the Country Living website.
-Heather
Tutorial: Virtually invisible handstitch for applique
Palak from Make It Handmade shows how to make a “magic” handstitch. She calls it the magic stitch because it’s quick to do and is virtually invisible on applique. Go to her tutorial to see how she does it.
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Washi Cross-stitch Wall Art – Sewn Studio
Looking for a fun crafty way to decorate a blank wall? How about with washi tape, like the ladies over at Sewn Studio, who decorated their wall with a “cross-stitch” matryoshka. How cute is that? Miss Mabel Matryoshka is … Read More...
Neon Day of the Dead Bracelets
Check out these fun, neon bracelets from Hande. Perfect for Halloween or the Day of the Dead, these golden skulls with neon accents are sure to brighten your day. See more of Hande’s work in her Etsy shop HandeMadeIt.… Read More...