I have to admit, I never would have thought of making my own cutting boards, but kate over at Centsational Girl did! She’ll give you the how-to so you can tackle some salvaged wood with a Skil saw and make … Read More...
Project: Halloween Witch Card
How cute is this card? I love the little witch looking up at the owl, so sweet! Nicole Magouirk shares a video and step by step instructions for making this card at her blog.
-Heather
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julies blog: My Jedi Quiet Book
This is the best thing ever! My Jedi Quiet Book made by Juliebell. It has some Star Warz themed simple activities in it to keep a toddler (or someone like me) busy and quiet. She also made a Star … Read More...
Inspiration: The Lone Beader
Tiny. Beaded. King Charles Spaniel. Brooch. Phenomenal. See more from The Lone Beader at her blog.
Decorative Plaque with Hooks
Give some store bought plaques some personalized style! Jen Goode shares this project on her site, 100 Directions. See the tute here — Decorative plaque with hook hanger makeover.
Embroidery for little ones
Bari Ackerman of We Love French Knots has put together an outstanding rundown of embroidery projects for children. You’re bound to find something for the wee one on your Christmas list. Go to Bari’s blog and scroll down to 9/29/11.… Read More...
How to make recycled paint sample tombstones
Oh this is so cute or should I say spooky? Check out the cool tutorial Sher sent in to her post at her blog Fly The Coop Crafts on how to make tombstones out of paint samples and a craft … Read More...
Felted Dryer Balls Tutorial
Kathryn is the host of “The Pickled Herring” with this innovative green idea “Felted Dryer Balls Tutorial”. This is new to me and I am sure many of you. Kathryn explains its function. “Want an eco-friendly way to dry … Read More...
Japanese patchwork containers
Quilters, this adorable IKEA hack could also be done with your favorite fabric scraps. Find out how Cindy from IKEA Hackers transformed simple containers at Asker Patchwork.
A big thank you goes to Amy at Mod Podge Rocks for … Read More...
Giveaway: Woad-dyed wool
You could win a range of woad-dyed wool from Renaissance Dyeing! Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread is giving away two sets. Go to her blog post to enter before October 3.
DIY – Dyeing With Blackberry
From Bramble Berries in the Rain blog, a picture tutorial on dyeing fabric and yarn with blackberries. Totally easy!
Check out the tutorial HERE
Frankenstein Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Learn to make this crazy impressive Frankenstein spinach and artichoke dip (with free stencil!) HERE at Hungry Happenings, excerpted from her all-about-Halloween-edibles, Hungry Halloween: Featuring Movie Monster Munchies, Bewitched Buffet and Dead Man’s Diner.
DIY Weddings Challenge {Autumn Inspiration}
Autumn has arrived in my part of the world, so to celebrate the season I’m hosting the very first challenge at DIY Weddings! To join the festivities simply add a link below to your blog post, website, or shop. Your … Read More...
Win an OttLite Craft Caddy
Check out the giveaway over on Little Birdie Secrets. This OttLite Craft Caddy is a portable unit with a “natural light” lamp, cubbies for your crafty tools and supplies, and a spare outlet. Awe. Some. Go to the blog … Read More...
Halloween Rice Krispies Treats
Loving this updated and colorful take on the Rice Krispies Treats for Halloween! And so easy. Learn to make the treats HERE at Thrive.
Flintstones Cake Pops
Happy anniversary to The Flintstones! The modern Stone Age family cartoon debuted on September 30, 1960. Oh so many memories as a kid watching reruns… Anyhoo, check out this awesome cake pop homage HERE at Every Day Should Pop!.
Single Bloom Bouquets {Wedding Trend}
There’s something so modern and chic about a large, single bloom for your wedding bouquet! Glamour & Grace features this trendy idea here. Lovely!
Artist interview: Kate Elisabeth Rolison
Olisa of CocoaeyesTheStitcher interviews needle artist Kate Elisabeth Rolison of poesie grenadine, who embroiders modern poetry onto vintage linens. Olisa says,
… Read More...Part One of a mini-interview with Rolison. I was very curious about her life and her East London
Tutorial: Embellished button-blouse using layered felt flowers
Melony from Mel Designs shows how she used layered felt flowers and stamped words to embellish a plain button-down blouse. She used the Sizzix 3-D Fringed Flower die to save time on cutting out all of those flowers. If you … Read More...
Acorn Hershey’s Kisses and Cookies (and Labels, Labels, Labels!)
How very perfectly Fall are these acorn cookies… Learn to make them from Hershey’s Kisses and store-bought cookies HERE at the My Own Ideas, the blog for MyOwnLabels.com. Find more DIY ideas for Fall entertaining at the blog, and … Read More...