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...
Tutorial: Easy bow headband
Kitty from A Law Student’s Journey blogs at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners with a tutorial showing how to make her easy Bow Headband. A plastic headband is wrapped with fabric and embellished with a large fabric bow. Cute! Get the … Read More...
Technique: Fussy cutting fabric to isolate motif
This is a wonderful example of fussy cutting fabric to show off a motif. In this case it’s the cat in the center of Petra’s improvisational quilt block. Found on her blog Sew Paint Create.
Ta Dah!: Baby quilt for cousin’s girl
Mandy at One Girl’s Misadventures in Life and Handmade Pretties made this gorgeous baby quilt for her cousin expecting a girl. I’m digging the purple and blue colors she used, so different. Go HERE to see how she did it… Read More...
Felt Vampire Bat Napkin Ring Tutorial
This is a project that the kids could help you with for a Halloween get together. This tutorial is quick and fun for the entire family. The Vampire Bat Napkin Ring and tutorial is designed by Noreen Doll and posted … Read More...
Tip: Printing on Ribbon
I love using ribbons on my cards, it’s one of my “go to” embellishments. Here’s a cool way to add a little extra pizzaz to your ribbon, try printing on it! As the Card Rack Turns (what a great blog … Read More...
And Now For Something Different
Crash Candles Featuring Angela Adams Line
Artist and designer Angela Adams has created a line of eco-friendly scented soy candles in glass tumblers that feature painted natural scenes. Angela also designs hand-woven rugs, bedding and home accessories.
There are eight different designs and scents in the … Read More...