Jessica from Sew Homegrown shows how to make curtain panels with oversized grommets to thread the curtain through. They’re lined to help block the light coming through the window. I’m loving the fabric she used in her example! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Floral cardigan
Sachiko of Tea Rose Home takes a purchased cardigan from plain to fabulous by adding a variety of embellishments, including fabric and felt flowers and yoyos. Follow her step-by-step instructions to make one of your own. See the tute.… Read More...
Free pattern: Toddler’s hooded winter jacket
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for making a toddler’s winter jacket. The jacket has a hood to keep small ears warm in the cold weather, and a couple of pockets on the outside. The pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric memory game
Stash of Pixels shows how you can make a child’s memory game out of fabric. This is such a fun idea! She used fabric with images printed in squares, but you could use any print and just fussy cut around … Read More...
Freebie: Halloween Tags
Allsorts shares some cute free printable tags for Halloween, click here to download.
-Heather Looking for more Halloween printables? Check these out on Etsy.
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DIY: Chevron rag quilt for big brother
It’s all boy! That’s right, Rikka from Ricochet and Away made her second quilt ever (the first was for her little girl age 4) with a mandate from the recipient (her 7 yr old son). It could not be babyish, … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace fabric flower embellishment
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she folded and stitched circles of beaded lace to make this gorgeous fabric flower. She’ll be using it as an embellishment for her daughter’s Christmas dress. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Lazy-Mom Superhero Cape
Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter shows how to make a quick and diry superhero cape. Made from fleece fabric, there’s no hemming and just one seam. One yard of fabric yields two capes. Get the tutorial.
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Win a copy of Stitch Craft Create
Laura of Bugs and Fishes is giving away two copies of the brand-new Stitch Craft Create magazine. She says,
… Read More...The launch issue is totally gorgeous: 130 pages jam-packed with crafty projects for the festive season including wreaths, gift-wrapping ideas, ornaments,
Giveaway | My Memories Suite
Jill at A Matter of Memories is giving away a copy of the My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking software. Entries close on Thursday October 27th, 2011 at 5 pm. Click here to go to the giveaway.
Toddler Doll Bench
It occurred to me that I haven’t shared anything from Gail’s blog, My Repurposed Life, in quite some time. So I stopped over and one of her most recent projects was this adorable toddler doll bench made from repurposed headboards … Read More...
Tutorial: Stemmed fabric roses
In the latest tutorial from The DIY Dish, Kim and Kris show us how to make stemmed fabric roses. All you need are fabric scraps, twigs, a glue gun, and a few simple stitches. See the tute.
Owl S’mores and Oreo Spiders
Here are two quick and easy ideas for Halloween treats made from store-bought goodies… Find step-by-steps to make owl S’mores HERE and Oreo spiders HERE at Craft Buds.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
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Why Doesn’t Every Designer Do This???
Why doesn’t every crochet designer do this? Do what? Check out the pictures and notecards that accompany this pattern. The pattern sets itself up to be difficult. The write up about it states that you have to know a … Read More...
“BOO” Halloween Decor
Heather from Crafting the Night Away sent along some photos of her BOO Halloween decor letters. She made them using wooden letters and scrapbook paper. Click here to see more.
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Fondant Vintage Ghost Tutorial
Sure, I’ve featured fondant ghosts before (here and here), but not a “vintage girl ghost,” with a mask no less. Find the step-by-step photo tutorial to craft a vintage girl ghost cupcake topper HERE at Lynlee’s Petite Cakes… Read More...
Jack O’ Lantern Tortillas
Gotta love how Halloween makes us turn everyday food into scary things. Or, not so scary. Make Jack O’ Lantern tortillas HERE at Come Together Kids.
Bake Bread in a Pringles Can
Why do I think this is just the coolest thing ever? Maybe because I love Pringles
like no other potato chip. Learn to bake bread in a Pringles can HERE at Prunille fait son show. And by the way, … Read More...
Things People Make
Things People Make is a new site for crafters to share their projects and tutorials. The site is still in beta so it’s a great time to go check it out and give feedback.
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Freebie | Halloween Treat Bag Toppers
You can add a final decorative touch to your Halloween treat bags with these free printable toppers designed by Irina from GraphicLand. The toppers were designed to fit a clear self sealed bag about 5 1/4″ by 7 1/4″. Click … Read More...