Check out the awesome giveaway on Alma Stoller‘s blog. Artbeads.com, a supporter of Alma’s year-long Glossy Project, has provided her with special giveaway prizes. Five readers will win one of these organza bags, each filled with five packets … Read More...
Very Hungry Caterpillar Food Ideas Roundup
Not only will you find a fantastic roundup of foods inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar HERE at Cute Food for Kids, but check out Cute Food for Kids’ own creation from a Babybel and apples. Seriously, that … Read More...
Fish n’ Chips Serving Idea
As an Anglophile, I must insist that all fish and chips be served in newspaper. How is this not a law? Get around the image of your fish and chips sitting in the newspaper that was just rolling around in … Read More...
Par-Tay! Monsters and Donuts
Not together, though I think monsters would be OK hangin’ around donuts. Maybe not vice versa. Find a bunch of ideas for throwing a donut sleepover party HERE and ideas for throwing a monster party HERE at D.I.Y. Louisville. … Read More...
DreamWeaver Features Knitting Watches!
These are totally going on my Christmas list. They are so cool! Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind items, made with miniatures. Unisex design in both gold and silver and a one year warranty.
Of course there are other themed watches also, but Peeps! … Read More...
Creepy Polymer Clay
Just in time for Halloween… Like a lot of kids (er, adult now) I was (am!) a little creeped out by clowns. In my case, that was due to reading Stephen King’s It at a young age. LovelyCadaver’s work has … Read More...
Giveaway: FQ Lark Bundle at Maureen Cracknell
In celebration of this weekend’s International Quilt Market the ladies of The Intrepid Thread are giving away 12 Fat Quarters of Lark by Amy Butler at Maureen Cracknell Handmade. Contest ends 10 o’clock pm (EST) Sunday, October 30th. Click … Read More...
Wild Wild West
Cancer F***ing Sux
What more need be said? It is so true – cancer effing sux. Hop over to Chunky Chooky to see the unedited version.
Recyled Soda Bottle Ghosts
I think my favorite part of this craft is the cute little flower and tie that the ghosts are wearing…so appropriate for spending time on a mantel, don’t you think? Head on over to Mom It Forward for the tutorial … Read More...
Embroidery Solar System
I have a ton of embroidery thread, and can’t wait to use it on this Solar System craft for our homeschool area. The fact that all different color threads are used makes this craft so special. Head on over to … Read More...
Cardboard Tube Mummies
I love this craft! I can keep the last bits on there! Our very own Amanda {CG’s Home and Garden Editor} has compiled some of her best Halloween crafts here. You can find this mummy craft over on her craft … Read More...
Purple People Eater Craft
This craft is so cute! I love the idea of putting tape on the paper to create the pattern. You are going to want to download the song while making this craft, and then dance along with these cute little … Read More...
Aboriginal Art Inspired Kid Craft: X-Ray Fish
This craft is genius on many levels. I love the fact that she used the bottom of flip flops to create the fish shape. The next aspect I love is that you can teach your children about the Aborigines and … Read More...
_at Words and Bat Craft
This Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas has it right, ‘A Halloween craft that doubles as a learning aide is my idea of fabulous!’ This bat is so simple, and the fact that it can then be used to teach … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder: Inkadinkado Stamp-a-Story Stamps
You’ve still got until Monday to enter to win the amazing Inkadinkado Stamp-a-Story prize package. Click here to go to the original post to enter.
-Heather
DIY: Fussy cut a motif in paper piecing
Julianna from Sewing Under Rainbow shares how she fussy cuts a motif when paper piecing. Here she got the girl in the driver’s seat, so cute. Get the know-how, go to the tutorial.
Image credit: Sewing Under Rainbow
Tutorial series for Weekend Kits
Anne from Weekend Kits Blog emailed me to let me know she has created a series of tutorials that will help beginners make a baby quilt from one of her kits. I took a peek at them and they are … Read More...
Life Sized Mummy
If you’re looking for something cool to make for Halloween, you might want to follow the instructions on Sew Woodsy for this awesome life sized mummy. Here’s eery and creepy and I think I’d have to keep him outside! 😉 … Read More...
{Wedding Trend} Ruffled Cakes
The trend for ruffled wedding cakes is still going strong! For ideas and inspiration visit the links below. You’ll find a round-up of great ideas, and techniques for making your own icing ruffles. Delicious!