I’m always a sucker for anything related to children’s literature… Check out these (gross!) party favors to honor The Gruffalo (poisonous warts, snakes and mouse droppings, eeeww) and the party food HERE at Made by Bronwyn. Love the printed … Read More...
The Monster Squad Monster Cookies
It’s like I always say, “You can’t go wrong with monster movies from the ’80s.” I do. I say that all the time. Of course, you can’t go wrong with anything from the ’80s, the most perfect decade, fodder for … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Halloween Poster
Here’s another way to add some Halloween decor. Jill at A Matter of Memories sent along this free printable poster, a children’s Halloween poem by Jack Prelutsky. Click here to go to the download.
Are you looking for … Read More...
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DIY Candy Corn Bath Treats – Super Cute Halloween Idea
Instead of giving friends Halloween candy this year give them another sweet treat. Check out these single use Miniature Candy Corn Bath Treats. They smell so good and have a fizzy surprise on top. Super easy to make they … Read More...
Cool New Mold to Make Fused Donut Beads from D&L
I have to get one of these. It’s the perfect little mold to make donut beads with. Just add frit, fuse and there they are! So cool. And you can get them through D & L Art Glass Supply. … Read More...
Rag quilt of 100 sandwiches a first
I like how Ricochet and Away described her very first quilt – a rag made up of a 100 sandwiches. This aptly explains the concept behind its construction. She made it for her young daughter. Click HERE to read her … Read More...
Candy Corn Candle Holder
Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to start thinking about decorating your home with spooky yet creative decor. Candy corn
is a classic Halloween candy that not only tastes delicious but can also be used … Read More...
Tutorial: Blocking a quilt
Quilt me Happy! shows how she blocks a quilt. Blocking or squaring a quilt comes in after the three layers are quilted but before the binding is sewn on. She said she doesn’t bother doing this step on small quilts, … Read More...
Spotlight: Besedina on Etsy
Tanya of Besedina dropped me a line to come check out her Etsy shop and the cute little Halloween Witch Jar in particular! Her whole shop is full of sweet, quirky characters and definitely warrants a peek (or ten).
Noel Ornament Pattern
Love Balloon
BOO! Gum Advent Calendar
Count down the last 12 days until Halloween and freshen your breath. Learn to make these uber-cute gum Halloween advent calendar (from a pack of Trident, or, little square ghosts, so clever) HERE at pharMA.
Painted Food Packaging
I urge you all to check out the work of Eric Barclay, an artist who gives a bit, nay, a lot, of character to boring old food packaging. That’s Coffee-mate up there. Yeah. Coffee-mate turned wonderfully adorable. See what … Read More...
Bat Garland
Make a spooky bat garland with this tutorial and templates. Get the how to at The Brass Paperclip Project DIY Halloween Bat Garland.
Tutorial: DIY baby leggings from repurposed knit fabric
Malinda from Dahlhart Lane guest blogs at Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of baby leggings. The knit fabric is repurposed from an adult-sized t-shirt. I love the stripe that she uses in her … Read More...
A Perfect Combination!
Sugar Bunny yarn from Knit Picks is a merino/angora worsted blend that is just heaven on earth.
Put this with an old pattern I scrounged up (did the whole Google thing and couldn’t find it, sorry) and you have the … Read More...
Tutorial: Straight skirt to A-line skirt pattern alteration
Gertie’s New Blog For Better Sewing shows how to alter a pattern for a basic straight skirt to turn it into an A-line skirt. One slash and pivot removes the darts at the waist of the straight skirt and adds … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired pillowcase trick or treat candy sack
Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl guest blogs at Simple Simon & Co. . with a tutorial showing how she made this vintage-inspired candy sack for Halloween trick or treating. It’s made from a pillowcase with an inket printed image transfer. … Read More...
Creative DIY Guest Book Alternatives
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For fun and creative alternatives to the traditional guest book, don’t miss this post at Adore by Chloe! With 17 DIY ideas, you’ll be sure to find one that inspires you!