But wait, there’s more! One more from Gluesticks: Homemade Tootsie Rolls! Who knew? Find the recipe HERE.
DIY Rock Candy
Next up, courtesy of Pinterest: Homemade Rock Candy. Find the how-tos HERE at Gluesticks.
Caramel Apple Bites
I’ve been busy Pinteresting, and I have a few-in-a-row finds from that addictive site. First up, as one who finds caramel apples terribly interesting, but a chore to eat, I love these caramel apple bite snacks from Try It … Read More...
Ferris Wheel Cake
How clever is this? A cake topped with a Rice Krispies Treat Ferris wheel? And not Halloween related! Find the how-tos HERE at Parents.com.
Stitch In the New Year
Lovely Angel
Angels with Birds
Monochromatic designs can be so fun to stitch. All-in-one color or mix it up and use a variegated design for a little fun. This angel and bird mirrored design is pretty in blue as shown here, but would also be … Read More...
Technique: Leaf Stamping
Here’s a great way to use all those pretty fall leaves piling up in the yard, try stamping with them! Bloom, Bake, Create shares how to use watercolors and leaves for stamping.
-Heather
Free needlepoint info
If you’re wanting to learn some new needlepoint stitches or bone up on some familiar ones, check out the Needlepoint Teacher site. Susan Sturgeon Roberts has put the site together to share her knowledge, from choosing canvas to mounting your … Read More...
UT sale on steampunk designs
Here’s an awesome tidbit of news from Urban Threads e-newsletter:
… Read More...We collaborated with fantastic local design duo KMKostumes to create the embroidered steampunk gown you see here, showcasing lots of the Clockwork Natura embroidery designs. It’s been written up in
Tutorial: 8-petal fabric flower
Rachel of Lines Across My Face shows us how to make a simple but beautiful fabric flower. See the tute.
Giveaway | X-Acto Craft Knives
Are you a fan of craft knives? If so you’ll love this giveaway from Elle’s Studio. Not only can you win one of two prize packs, but Elle also shares three of her favourite tips for working with these … Read More...
Bread Art
I’ve seen and posted on many a fancy bread, sure. But I’ve never seen such seriously fancy bread. Check out Chef Tess Bakeresse, a self-described “bread artist.” Bread artist” indeed. Learn more about her amazing creations and find links to … Read More...
Pita Pizza Ghosts
An easy, quick mini-meal for the season… Make pita pizza ghosts HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Halloween Panna Cotta
Eyeballs, eyeballs, everywhere eyeballs! Even on your coconut panna cotta with rasperry and kiwi coulis. (Bonus points for the butcher-like knife placed just so next to the plate.) Find the how-tos HERE at Kitchen Table Scraps.
Giveaway | Pretty Paper Party Scrapbook Class
Have you heard about Shimelle’s new class, Pretty Paper Party, that is about all things paper? Well Julie Kirk is giving away one spot to this great sounding class. Entries close Thursday, October 20th at 8:00 UK time. Click … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | 1st Day of School
1st Day of School by speechphi
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Ghostly Mosaic Monday
To get you in the Halloween mood… clay ghosts!
1. polymer clay ghost family, 2. “Ghost Girl” photographic arts necklace, 3. sad sally 005, 4. Polymer clay OOAK……
Review: Masters Store, Springfield
“I don’t think we are in Bunnings anymore.”
My little girl said to me as we walked in to the newly opened Masters Store in Springfield Lakes, Queensland. And with that simple “Wizard of Oz” statement, my little girl summed … Read More...
Tutorial: Improv Pumpkin block
The talent behind piecedgoods blog shows her way of doing improvisational patchwork in this tutorial. She even throws in a math formula. Click HERE to learn how to make an Improv Pumpkin quilt block.