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These diyas (clay lamps) are traditionally used during Diwali (Hindu New Year).
Lighting the lamps symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, and Diwali is also called the festival of lights.
Some of these clay lamps are beautifully decorated and … Read More...
I love freebies especially as the holidays draw near. Check out the Owl Lover Calendar 2012. You can pick images for a particular month or go with a pre-made one. Shivani from My Owl Barn created the calendar by … Read More...
Out on the ‘net, clayers are doing neato things:
You have the costume you have your hair and makeup sorted but what about nails? Check out this tutorial from MissChievous to do your very own mummified nails this halloween. These are cool. Click here to see a YouTube tutorial … Read More...
LOVE LOVE LOVE this Spider Queen Halloween Makeup by MissChevious. Very talented makeup artist indeed, me, well…hmmm… not so talented. If your up for the challenge check out her Youtube tutorial to get this look for yourself. Don’t know about … Read More...
Not everyone is into gore at halloween. Check out this Halloween makeup Tutorial for a Mermaid look. This is a fantastic tutorial by MissChievous. You should visit her Blog or YouTube channel for other fantastic tutorials. If you … Read More...
Check out these cool “Bone Chiller Soaps” from . What a great Crafting Rebellion for Halloween treats or baby shower/wedding favours etc
To make these you will need the following
Fred & Friends Bone Chillers ice cube tray.
1 rectangle … Read More...
Emily from Replicate Then Deviate guest blogs in the Top-toberfest series at Leafy Treetop Spot with a tutorial showing how to turn a fairly boring long-sleeved turtleneck into a fashionable scoopneck tee with 3/4 sleeves. Get the tute.
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Here’s a fun project for fall from Happy Hour Projects. You’ll need balloons and some yarn and a little patience. The results are fun and whimsical and a nice alternative to all the Halloween hoopla. Gett the how to – … Read More...
Carmen from RoCa and Company shows to make her 3-D Flower Tee. This is SUCH a cute design!! The giant flower applique gives a 3-d effect to the outer petals and leaves, and the center of the flower is embellished … Read More...
Agy from Green Issues added a pop of color to a little black dress with stripes of brightly colored ribbon. The angled and criss-crossing stripes give the plain dress a modern edge. I love this idea!! Read more about her … Read More...
So cute and so simple… Make candy-dipped marshmallow kitty pops HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.
My children love looking at my Usborne Inside the Body book. I can’t wait to do this craft with them, and show them about our bones through a Halloween Skeleton Craft! The patterns that Cassity has looks really easy to … Read More...
This craft is so simple, just a little paint, a dollar store plate and some creative spooky drawings by your kids! Head on over to The Pink Peony of Le Jardin for the simple instructions!
Check out more fall fun … Read More...
If you head over to avery&anderson you’ll find this fun and festive tutorial for using empty bottles to create a unique decoration or centerpiece. I love all the different colored bottles and the various textures used or the letters. See … Read More...
Joel from Made by Joel is one of the most creative and talented dad’s out there (aside from my husband of course!). He used these great paper printouts to have his children practice their ‘trick or treat’ sayings and skills. … Read More...
Royce’s Hub gives us a look at Zalakdosi, chain stitch created with a hook. (This looks a lot like tambour embroidery and lesage.) Get the details from Royce’s post.
Read more of our Tambour Hand Embroidery Articles and … Read More...
This cool post comes to is via Hancock’s House of Happy and as a super scifi geek, it makes me giggle.
I have never worked with the styrofoam cones before, but they seem to be perfect for kids crafts for Holidays (Christmas trees, Ghosts, Candy Corns, etc). This craft is so adorable using just a few materials! Head on over … Read More...
We’ve all heard the huge buzz on the Internet about PUSH Stitchery, curated by Jamie Chalmers (aka MrXStitch). Every trendy stitcher has jumped on the bandwagon. Is the book really that good? Do we each really need a copy? … Read More...
