I was literally unwrapping a caramel to eat when I came across this beautiful inspiration board at Postcards & Pretties! I love the neutral yet dreamy feel of this lovely color combination.
Pattern and tutorial: Star ornament
Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares another Stashbustin’ Ornament: a folk-art star. Go to her post for the pattern and tute.
Goblin Bread
So I will leave you with at least one last-minute do-able snack idea before you head out and fill up on candy… goblin flatbread. Make it HERE at Martha Stewart.
File Away for Next Year: Glow in the Dark Punch
Dang, it’s too late for this Halloween (cuz stuff has to freeze overnight), so I hope I remember to post this early next year. Or, for any mad scientist or space age or themed party where glow-in-the-dark is very important… … Read More...
Kitty Litter Cake
The kitty litter cake is by far just about the grossest thing I’ve ever seen. I can barely even look at it as I post (maybe because I have three cats?). And thus, perfect for Halloween, yes? Find the recipe … Read More...
AAQI grants for Alzheimers’ research
KerryKatieCakes, who is an active proponent of the Alzheimers’ Art Quilt Initiative, shares a bit of information of how the charity spends its money. You’ll want to read this. Go to her blog post.
Tin Can Utensil Holders
Here’s a fun way to hold your utensils, with recycled cans you’ve used in your kitchen! The DIY Network has several other ideas for fun storage solutions here — Clever Organizers: Can the Clutter : Home Improvement : DIY Network… Read More...
Invent a collection
Jules of Adventures in Thread had a collection of small embroideries she’d done a couple of years ago. What do you do with little tidbits such as those? She put them together into an Edwardian Nature Scrapbook Page, inspired by … Read More...
Review:Neat Container
Recently I had the chance to check out the Neat Container Storage system, which is part of a Craft Gossip Giveaway. It is a handy storage system that comes with storage bins in a wide range of sizes. The … Read More...
How to make a recycled egg birthday “card” or message container
The egg is such a pretty shape and I love crafting with them. Read all about how Lauren of the blog Homemade by Lauren took an egg and made it special inside and out!
Tutorial: Weathered and grungy toddler jeans
Elvi from LoLovie shows how to make wondrously weathered jeans for toddlers. They look like they’d be high-priced designer jeans, but they’re actually made out of run-of-the-mill jeans. The grunged up jeans are awesome for little boys, but could also … Read More...
Crafty faves meet up in Texas
Read the story of an epic meet-up! Virtual friends Kristin Roach of Craft Leftovers, Diane Gilleland of CraftyPod, and Rachel Hobson of Average Jane Crafter met in Rachel’s home town for some real-time socializing and crafting. You’ll enjoy … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a cable knit Christmas stocking out of an old sweater
Sara from Making Life shows how to create a cable knit Christmas stocking out of an old sweater. If you don’t have an unloved sweater shoved into the deepest recesses of your dresser, you can also find them inexpensively at … Read More...
sewing Tutorial: Shirred maternity tunic top out of a man’s button down shirt
Megan from DIY Maternity guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to create a shirred maternity tunic top out of a man’s button down shirt. The top is inspired by a similar shirt from Anthropologie, but Megan … Read More...
Freebie: Winter Bear Digital Stamps
Visit the free download section of the Stamp Fairy digital stamps and download these adorable winter bears.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make sure you … Read More...
Tutorial: Flannel pillow cover with tuxedo detail
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a set of pillowcases with unique tuxed0-style detailing at the side panel. The pillow covers are made from a flannel fabric for a soft place to lay your head, but get a formal twist … Read More...
Tutorial: Pin Pouffe at Whip Up
The British guards and red bus make this pin cushion fabulous. Maker Sandra from Herzensart did a guest post at Whip Up where she shares how she did it. Go to the Pin Pouffe Tutorial.
Looking for more pin … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered skirt with ric rac stripes
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a girl’s gathered skirt with ric rac stripes. She shows it as a last minute Halloween skirt, but I think it would be cute … Read More...
Who is that tattoed man?
Mimi Kirchner‘s broad-chested tattooed men always give me a smile of pleasure. But her description of this gentleman made me laugh out loud with delight: Santa on vacation. Yes! I always suspected that Santa was secretly hot! See more … Read More...
Freebie | Handwritten Fonts
Choose from a variety of free handwritten fonts over on Miss Tina. Click here to go to downloads.
Looking for more fonts? Check these out at Fontbundles.com