Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Plaid Neck Wrap. The simple neck scarf adds an extra layer of warmth for the cool autumn days. Get the tute.
[photo from Shwin & Shwin]
Vera Bradley Inspired Pumpkins
These pretty pumpkins are made using Mod Podge and lovely patterned paper napkins. A great change from the regular orange and black! Thanks to The Rebel Crafter for passing this link along — Crafting Rebellion: Vera Bradley Decoupage Pumpkins… Read More...
FREE Needle Felting Tutorial: Skulls for Halloween
I think these are the cutest needle felting skulls I have ever seen and Emi of “small good things” wants to get into Halloween and she is sharing her darling skulls tutorial with us; that you can find here. … Read More...
Technique: Tone on Tone Stamped Background
It’s not too early to start thinking about holiday cards. Lily Pad Cards shares an instructional video for making this lovely ornament card, the tone on tone background technique using Distress Ink and water is so cool! Click here … Read More...
Faux Hammered Copper Witch Hat
This looks like real metal doesn’t it? Well it’s not, it’s made from paper! I know, pretty cool huh? There’s instructions over at Burton Avenue and she’ll tell you how she did it too. What a fun project for Halloween! … Read More...
Crazy Amazing Cookies for a Crazy Amazing Gnome Party
Tricky as they may be, there is something undeniably charming about gnomes. (An especial fave to me, I even put a fondant one in my new book. Love saying that, my new book.) But on to more important matters, … Read More...
Smurf Cupcakes
Need a little break from Halloween? How about something super smurfy. Find a smurftastic step-by-step tutorial to make Smurf cupcake toppers HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould. Sorry folks, every time I post on anything Smurfs, I’m gonna … Read More...
Pumpkin Pie Pops
OK, so technically this is the fourth tie I’m posting on pumpkin pie on a stick (see here and here and here). And sure, I’ve posted on plenty of other pie pops since Luxirare’s originals, but given the … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial: Circus Monkey
Oh, the cuteness! If you need some cute, Creative Breathing is sharing her pattern and tutorial for creating this Circus Monkey felt sculpture. Go to her post.
Spiders and Spider-Man Foods
Eek! Spiders, spiders, everywhere spiders! I keep telling you people I’m arachnophobic and you just don’t listen. Find a bunch of spidery foods for a Spidey party HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons, like Spider-Man 7 layer … Read More...
“Please Take One” Printable for Your Unsupervised Halloween Candy
Does this count as edible crafts?
There’s candy involved. At any rate, I couldn’t resist this free printable “Please Take One” sign, since I have the front porch candy bowl/sign on door plan this year while we’re out trick or … Read More...
Skull and Bones Treats
I even bought a skull mold
this year, perfect for these, and I’m afraid if I don’t hurry up it’ll go in the “don’t forget for next year” pile. Learn to make chocolate skulls and bones HERE at Crissy’s Craft… Read More...
Inspiration: The Lone Beader
I’m swooning. Check out this tiny bead-embroidered collie brooch by The Lone Beader. She never disappoints. Go to her blog post.
How to upcycle an old purse into a wild new one
Do you have an old plain purse or two laying around that could use a makeover? Check out the upcycling job that Mel did on one of her old purses. She posted her fab tutorial on her blog Mel Designs … Read More...
Owl Lantern
The first word that comes to mind when I see this owl lantern is CUTE! I mean really cute. Cute as can be… overkill? I digress. I love how adorable this lantern is and Jill will show you how to … Read More...
Pick a pendant
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World got such great assistance with choosing her last set of embroidered pendant designs that she’s asking you to pipe up again. The new designs will fit 2-inch square frames. They’re all so cute, good … Read More...
Boggers’ Quilt Festival starts today
Bloggers’ Quilt Festival Fall 2011 starts today at Amy’s Creative Side. There are already 120 linkies to some awesome quilts. Don’t miss it. Go to Festival.
Canadians: Join EAC
KerryKatieCakes fills us in a bit about the Embroiderers’ Association of Canada. If you’re a Canadian stitcher, you definitely should check it out. See her post.
Pattern: Apple Slices Baby Quilt
The description for this cute quilt pattern says it is pieced ‘cranky’ style making it go together quickly. That’s a good thing ’cause projects that go on too long make me cranky, you? Click HERE to see Apple Slices Baby … Read More...
Slant your satin stitches
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread warns,
… Read More...When satin stitching, start in the middle of the element and work towards a tip or edge, so that you can set in the slant of your stitching. But think before you stitch: