How cute is this little guy? Perfect for singing the Five Little Pumpkins song in a preschool setting. . They also include the lyrics for Did You Ever See a Pumpkin. You can get the carwash gloves at the dollar … Read More...
DIY Gumball Machine
Never woulda thunk it… Make a DIY gumball machine from flower pots and bowls HERE at Kara’s Party Ideas. {via here}
Meet Apple-onia!- Lesson Plan
Sometimes a blog post comes across my path, and I am blown away by the creativity of the one who inspired it. This post is more of an incredible lesson plan than a craft, but does involve some ‘crafty’ things. … Read More...
Tutorial: Buttonhole seahorse
Ina of Let’s Learn Embroidery shows us how she created this shining seahorse. Follow along and make one yourself. See the tute.
How to make a recycled can football windsock
I don’t get a chance to post many “guy” projects. I’m not saying girls don’t like football too, I’m just saying this one can lean toward the boy side of things. I love it! I wonder how it would look … Read More...
A doll’s doll
What could be more endearing that cuddly dolls with with cuddly dolls. See more of these charmers at Cara Carmina Atelier.
A pendant with a secret
Larissa of mmmcrafts reviews Microcrafts: Tiny Treasures to Make and Share. Of this photo, Larissa says,
… Read More...First up, a felt pendant with itsy bitsy flowers on the front and a pocket in back to stash a diminutive photo of your
Pendants of vintage lace
These gorgeous pendants are the work of Harmony of Feed Your Soul Art. Stunning. Would it be wrong for me to borrow her idea and add tidbits of embroidery and beading? See more examples of Harmony’s lovely work at … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Glow in the Dark Spider Web Treat Bag
What child would not love collecting their candy in this bag while trick or treating? Molly of “The Purl Bee” tells us: “The one thing missing from the Halloweens of my youth was a festive candy bag (I just used … Read More...
Inspiration: JafaBrit
Wow. The creator of this piece, JafaBrit, says,
You know, this is what happens when one becomes obsessed with yarn and glue, and garage sale mannequins.
Only if you have the eye and mind of an artist. See more … Read More...
Giveaway: 10 fat quarters from Pat Bravo’s Bespoken Lush line
is giving away a bundle of fat quarters over at Maureen Cracknell Handmade. The bundle includes 10 fat quarters from Pat Bravo’s gorgeous Bespoken Lush line. Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade to enter the giveaway. (Deadline … Read More...
Tutorial: Days of Wine and Roses fabric flower embellishment
Ros Made Me shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Days of Wine Glasses and Roses fabric flower. The petals are made from circles of fabric traced around a wine glass, and the center from a … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew woodland fairy costume
Laura Bray from Katydiddyshares a tutorial over at the Rit blog showing how to make a woodland fairy costume. No sewing is required to make this beautiful costume. It’s actually made from a store bought t-shirt and leggings (dyed, … Read More...
Project: Halloween Bride Card
Ack! I am a big lover of Poe so of course I’m in love with this Bride of Usher card, it’s amazing! Find directions for it over at Leigh S B Designs blog.
-Heather
Are you looking for more… Read More...
Inspiration: Love and a Sandwich
The cutest Mogwai ever. Who would imagine such evil lurks within. See more of Love and a Sandwich‘s creative stitchery in her flickr photostream.
Donut Acorns
Turn store-bought donuts into acorns HERE at Come Together Kids. I think I posted on the originals last year… yep, there it is. So good to see how they turn out in real life.
Label Your Crochet
Why, you may ask, is a Crochet Blog featuring a book that has ‘Quilt’ in its title? Well, one thing that quilting and crocheting have in common – oh, well, there are several things – is that they are fiber … Read More...
Make an elephant softie
Creative Breathing shares her pattern for this sweet elephant felt soft-sculpture. Make one for the circus-lover–or Republican–in your life. Get the pattern.
Tiles by Xenia Taler
Xenia Taler creates these lovely tiles. Check them out, they are all so beautiful! They make thicker tiles appropriate for trivets and such and also thinner tiles for installing as a backsplash or tabletop. Neat!
The tiles are … Read More...
And the Winner Is….
It’s time to announce the winner of the Cross Stitch Kit giveaway! Yiota’s Cross Stitch was nice enough to provide 3 cross stitch kits to a winner anywhere in the world. There were 82 comments, so therefore 82 entrants.
I … Read More...