Michelle of Wee Folk Art shares instructions for making yarn pom-poms–an embellishment of a million uses! She showcases the tutorial as part of her Newbie Knitting series, but nearly any stitcher will find it handy. Her instructions cover using both … Read More...
Mini Album Idea | Spooky Haunted House
Melissa Samuels explains how she made this Spooky Haunted House minialbum using a chipboard sandcastle album. Now all she has to do after Halloween is add her photos and journaling! Click here to see more.
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Tutorial: Add layered long sleeves to a short-sleeved tee
Jen from My Own Road shows how to make a long-sleeved layered tee for winter out of summer’s short-sleeved shirts. Great idea!! This easy addition extends the life of a child’s favorite shirt for another season. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Sweet Little Flowers
I love these little flowers and the tutorial that Elise created to teach even a beginner how to crochet them. As crocheters with some experience under our belts, we often forget how much impact simple designs can have. These mini … Read More...
Blossoms of cast-on stitch
Every seam treatment on this crazy-quilt block is lovely. Of course! It was created by SharonB of Pin Tangle, so we’d expect nothing less. I especially love the little row of cast-on-stitch flowers. Wouldn’t they be precious around the … Read More...
Tutorial | Halloween Tags
I love this great collection of Halloween Tags from Jenni Swenson at Vintage Umbrella. You can use them on treat bags, invitations, cards or scrapbook pages. Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Witch Leg Cookies
Yeah, yeah, we all know that Sweet Sugarbelle’s flawless cookies are always stunning, but I’m even more impressed (OK, equally impressed) by her use of cookie cutters. A onesie cookie cutter to make witch legs. I love how she sees … Read More...
Candy Corn Madeleines
Add another treat to the “can I turn this into candy corn?” mix: Madeleines! Make candy corn striped madeleines HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Halloween Favors from Wrapped Candy
Turn store-bought candy into Halloween goodies with these packaging ideas from Make the Best of Everything. Naturally, I’m partial to the eyeballs.
Pizza. No, Mac n’ Cheese. No, Pizza. Can’t We Get Along?
It’s rare that I post on straight recipes. That is, recipes that don’t look like monsters or frogs or fairies. But when a straight recipe combines two foods in unexpected ways? It … Read More...
Apple Monsters and Vampires
So much focus is on the sweet side of Halloween… how about we have a piece of fruit? Make apple monsters and vampires HERE at Cute Food for Kids. (Parents, note there are inedible pieces in both of these, … Read More...
Tutorial | Easy Halloween Invites
Katie at Punk Projects takes you through the steps for creating these easy Halloween invitations. You probably have everything you need already in your stash! Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Inspiration du Jour | You Are My Happy
You Are My Happy by nicolemartel
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Tutorial Tuesday: Little Lost Ghost Scene
On the heels of yesterdays ghost mosaic here’s a tutorial to make your own adorable ghost thanks to Helen Dorn and the folks at Sculpey. The tutorial makes a whole scene but you could easily just make the ghost, the … Read More...
New Tutorial from Fused Glass
Over at fusedglass.org there’s a new tutorial. We always like a new project that will add to our arsenal of glass techniques and here’s one for your fusings. They’re showing you how to make “puddle” cabochons. These can be used … Read More...
Patchwork turtle illustration inspiring
Amy Butler raffle for employee
Amy Butler is having a raffle to raise money for studio mate Dianne who she said was one of her first employees. Dianne is taking medical leave. Find out raffle details HERE.
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Vivian’s way to create multiple ATCs
Vivian In Stitches made these Artist Trading Cards to exchange with some friends at the recent FAN (Fiber Art Network) retreat she attended in Naramada, BC. Her stitching is so durn pretty, I wish I was her friend. The best … Read More...
Tutorial: Candle Holder Pincushion
Sara from Craft Snob shows how to make a pretty little pincushion using a tealight candle holder as a base. The clear glass base holds a bright ball of fabric, like a scoop of yummy ice cream in a glass … Read More...
Free pattern: Circles from 1″ to 58″ diameter
When a sewing project calls for cutting a perfect circle, do you find yourself raiding your kitchen cabinets looking for a glass or a plate or ANY round item to trace around? And do you find yourself cursing the diameter … Read More...