Stephanie Lynn from Under The Table and Dreaming shares how to make this lovely antique looking bird ornament using recycled book pages. A great idea for Christmas gifts! Recycled Book Page Bird Ornament {No.2}.
Butterfly Candy from Jolly Ranchers and Tootsie Rolls
More ways to recycle Halloween candy… gorgeous candy butterflies from Jolly Ranchers and Tootsie Rolls. Now I’ve done the melting-Jolly-Ranchers thing before. I stuck some on a baking tray, added a stick, and made slightly misshapen lollipops. Boooring. Nothing like … Read More...
Snowglobe Cookies
It’s simply a good idea to make snowglobe cookies stand up like, you know, snow globes. These are supercute to boot. Learn to make snowglobe cookies HERE at Cut Out and Keep, by Crazy About Cookies. {spotted by … Read More...
Turkey Marshmallow Pops
Another Halloween-candy-recycle for ya’… Turkey marshmallow pops made from ghost pops. Gotta love pushing off candy from one holiday to the next. Learn to make them HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Tutorial: Add zippered shoulder ruffles to a plain t-shirt
Ruby Murray shares a tutorial for adding a ruffled zippered goodness to the shoulders of a plain tee. The look is inspired by a high-end designer top. She recreated the look for for a fraction of the cost. Get the … Read More...
November House
Free pattern: Fleece Santa hat
You can find a free pattern and tutorial for making at fur-trimmed Santa hat at Fleece Fun. The pattern is available in sizes for babies, children, and adults. In addition to the pattern and written tutorial, there is also a … Read More...
Jeune Fille Dans la Lune
Bowties are Cool
Tutorial: Knotted knit hat for baby or toddler
Meg from She Creates It All shares a tutorial showing how to make a sweet knotted hat for a baby or toddler. The stretch knit fabric is soft on baby’s skin and gives the hat an adjustable fit. Get the … Read More...
Cardboard Tube Branch Art
I love how this cardboard tube wall art uses other elements to create a pretty fall display. I’ve seen plenty of cardboard tube wall art projects, but the three dimensional aspects of this one is quite different. Check it out … Read More...
Free chain patterns from About.com
Tammy Powley is sharing a list of basic chain patterns and resources for buying ready-made chains as well. If you love the look chains add to your jewelry making, check it out the lists at About.com Jewelry Making.
How to upcycle an old plain platter into a special one
Sometimes there are objects that we pick up that we know we can make special. That is the case with what Jenni did with this old wood platter she scored at a yard sale. See how she took a bit … Read More...
Magnetic Spice Jars
Here’s a fun and colorful way to keep your spices at your fingertips without compromising tidiness and design in your kitchen. Check these out at DAV.I.SON.: Check Out My Moves!.
Etsy Metal Blog Challenge
Etsy Metal Blog is having a design challenge to rouse your imagination. Drawing inspiration from the challenges and designers’ creations on Lifetime TV’s Project Accessory, the challenge invites you to get creative and make your own statement jewelry to fit … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Apples and Birds quilt
Cecily at Craftopotamus finished this baby quilt just in time for the shower. It shows you don’t have to do a complicated design for great results. It’s adorable, love her fabric choices. Click HERE to see more photos.
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Tutorial: Fabric gift boxes
Geta’s Quilting Studio shows how to make these adorable fabric boxes. She says it’s a great way to use up small bits of fabric, and just as important, bits of leftover interfacing. Go HERE to see how she did it… Read More...
The bead embroidery is going swimmingly
This fabulous work of bead embroidery is Dot Lewallen‘s entry in the Land of Odds Illustrative Mystery Book Bead Tapestry Contest. Dot (SpeedieBeadie) was selected as one of four finalists in the competition. The winner will be … Read More...
Win Julie Creus patterns
Susan Brubaker Knapp of Blue Moon River is giving away four patterns by Julie Creus of La Todera Sewing and Craft Patterns. Julie created the fabric flowers shown in these photos. The pattern for the Camelia Gigantus (the big pink … Read More...
Christmas Felt Reindeer Wreath Tutorial
I am sure your guests will be delighted when they are greeted by this adorable Reindeer Wreath from “FaveCrafts” By: Debi Schmitz for Styrofoam. She has written instruction and a downloadable template for the Reindeer. Enjoy!