Over the Halloween weekend I house-sat for my sister who was out-of-town for a retreat. It’s a two-story Victorian and due to its large size, it’s where we have most of our family events. Painted in bright cheery colors, it’s … Read More...
Artist talks about her swoon-worthy quilt
Deborah from The Blue Hare talks about what went into making her entry in the recent Bloggers’ Quilt Festival. She says she even included a poem in this art quilt. She shows several closeups so you too can swoon over … Read More...
Tutorial: Create photo collages | quick and free
Becca at Blue Cricket Design shares how she creates a photo collage for her craft tutorials saying,
I love a good clean minimal look that makes following directions simply (sic) and fast!
I would add one thing to her instructions. … Read More...
Geometric fun with shink plastic
Isn’t this geometric shrink plastic necklace great? Take a look at livlig to see the tutorial for making one of your own!
Make Holiday Trivets
Better Homes and Gardens shares several templates for making your own trivets for this holiday season. Use decoupage and festive designs to dress up your table. Get the Exclusive Thanksgiving Trivet Patterns from Better Homes and Gardens.
Veggies and Dip Turkeys
So simply perfect for a healthy, kid-friendly, Thanksgiving appetizer… Turn veggies and dip into little turkeys HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
Cross Stitch Pattern – Halloween Scissor Fob
Candlelit Christmas Tree
Favorite Things Holiday Collection from Yankee Candles
“My Favorite Things” is Yankee Candle Company’s newest limited- time holiday candle collection. They come in jars, tumblers and pretty packaged votives.
Does anyone remember “My Favorite Things” from the movie The Sound of Music? “When the dog bites, … Read More...
Tutorial: Little birdie pincushion
Sharon Holland Designs shares a free PDF pattern and tutorial for making this super sweet, super cute birdie pincushion. Get the pattern and tutorial.
[photo from Sharon Holland Designs]
[via The Fabric Shopper]
Tutorial: Little girl’s simple knit dress with ruched sleeves
Jess from Bits for Babyand Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making her Katy dress for little girls. It’s a simple knit dress with ruched sleeves. It can go dressy for church but is still loose and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing on faux fur
I love the texture that faux fur can add to a sewing project, but all that fur can be difficult to work with. If you cut it wrong, you end up with the pile chopped short at the edges. If … Read More...
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Sea glass giveaway
Head over to GateArte for a chance to win 20 gorgeous pieces of sea glass that you can craft into a beautiful piece of jewelry! The winner will be announced in December. After you enter the giveaway, take a look … Read More...
Well Read Beads
These beads have a story to tell. Made from discarded books, each bead is cut by hand then rolled and finished using a special compression process. After glazing and curing these beads are ready to begin their new life as … Read More...
Framed Bird in a Wreath
What a pretty way to use some empty frames! These birds were cut out using a cutting machine and framed inside wreaths, and then enclosed in frames. Love the blue and how it contrasts with the birds. See them at … Read More...
Christmas Cookie Roundup
It’s not too early for Christmas cookies yet, is it? As far as I’m concerned, June isn’t even too early. Find a roundup of over 30 ideas for Christmas cookies HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
Whit’s Knits: Felted Thanksgiving Oven Mitts
From the Purl Bee’s the Whit’s Knits are sharing their awesome and useful felt Oven Mitts. The mitts look so cozy while keeping your hands from being burned while busy in the kitchen Thanksgiving Day. There is a pattern and … Read More...
Repurposed Shutter Magazine Rack
If you haven’t heard of Gail from My Repurposed Life, you are in for a treat. Gail has an uncanny knack for seeing new life in old things. She turns old, used furniture into new and remarkable pieces. This old … Read More...
{DIY} Vintage Table Numbers
Create table numbers with a vintage vibe using this quick and easy tutorial from Bayside Bride. Love the large scale and the distressed paint finish!