Congratulations Vitrum Studios!! They’re celebrating their 10th Anniversary! How cool is that? And what do they do? Have a sale on Bullseye Glass. Yea ha!! So if you’re out there on the east coast and you need glass Vitrum … Read More...
Turkey Veggie Platter
This is by far the most-intricate but looks-easy-to-do veggie platter “turkey” I’ve ever seen. (Wait, this may be the first “turkey” veggie platter I’ve ever seen. After almost 4,000 posts here (really) I can’t remember anymore. Anyway, learn to make … Read More...
DIY Photo Snowglobes
Oh what a unique and fun gift for a relative, perfect for grandparents. Excellent for Christmas or any other gift-giving occasion. These would just be great conversation pieces in your living room! Get detailed how to from Design Mom — … Read More...
Halloween Gummy Bear Ghosts
Because even Gummy Bears
need a costume this time of year. Make li’l chocolate-dipped gummy bear ghosts (and they are on a stick! bonus) HERE at The Cheese Thief.
Assemble-Your-Own Jack O’ Lantern Cookies
Whatta great idea for li’l kids… add your own Jack O’ Lantern faces! The eyes and mouths and noses are made with melted chocolate, the cookies are topped with buttercream, and the toddlers mix and match how they see fit. … Read More...
The Silhouette Cameo Cutter for Scrapbooking!
Know what this is? What?? You don’t? Well, it’s one of the coolest tools to come around for scrapbooking.
Forget about buying any more die cuts. Forget about buying those fancy expensive 3D stickers and decorations for your pages. And, … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft a pencil skirt sew-along
Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a 4-part sew-along for drafting a pattern for a pencil skirt. The fitted skirt is a classic and a wardrobe staple. Depending on your fabric choice and skirt length, it can be made dressy … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a fishtail hem to the back of a shirt
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how to insert a panel of fabric into the back of a shirt to create a fishtail hem. The look was inspired by a $350 designer sweater. She refashioned a twinset to make hers … Read More...
Tutorial: Use your machine’s decorative stitches to make this Scandinavian-inspired apron
Many sewing machines come loaded with a variety of decorative stitches. But honestly, how many times have you actually used them? The folks at Sew4Home show how to use your sewing machine’s decorative stitches to make this Scandinavian-inspired apron. Get … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Wordy pillow at Badskirt
Love the addition of words in this scrappy patchwork pillow. Badskirt just finished it for her swap partner. I love it. Click HERE to read more.
Image credit: Badskirt
Decoupaged Lace Containers
I discovered this on Pinterest and was smitten. This beautiful vase was created by using Mod Podge and lace. There are a variety of different designs, so be sure to head over to Urban Comfort to take a look — … Read More...
Crystal Skull Candle from Lisa Carrier Designs
Here’s a gothic sort of candle from Lisa Carrier Designs called Luxe Crystal Skull. . It would look quite magical at a Halloween party, but it … Read More...
Bite Me Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
Egg Carton Ornament Storage
How brilliant. This is one of those “why didn’t I think of that” ideas. Just imagine how many egg carton you send through the recycling bin each year. enough to store all of your Christmas ornaments I’m sure! Well, at … Read More...
Creativity according to Austin
How to Steal Like an Artist, an article by Austin Kleon, should be required reading for every newbie crafter, artisan, and artist. He covers the fundamentals of the creative process in a totally accessible way, giving permission and encouragement … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Fall Leaves Coasters Tutorial
I love these leaf coasters and these would not have to be put away after the fall because they are so lovely. Molly’s Sketchbook: Fall Leaves Coasters from “THE PURL BEE“ has the most amazing tutorial with stunning follow along … Read More...
Tutorial: Basic embroidery project
Allison of little lovelies guest posts a tutorial on 30days that a beginner can embrace. She shows how to do the basic backstitch–the only stitch needed for this piece. Then she covers creating a simple pattern and mounting and framing … Read More...
Make a life size mummy!
I think this mummy project is totally awesome and all the kids in my neighborhood would be extremely frightened when they walk up our drive and with the right lighting terrified! Heather McKnight Hamilton put this written tutorial on “Ready … Read More...
Inspiration: Feed Your Soul Art
Harmony of Feed Your Soul Art created this hoop by transferring an antique photo to fabric and “painting” it with thread. Whoa. Learn a bit more about her process and see more views at her blog post.
Make Holiday Pillow Covers
Decorative painter Patricia Presto has teamed up with Bloc It Painter’s Tape to show you how to make these beautiful stenciled pillow covers. Don’t buy new pillows, just dress up a cover and you have instant holiday dressings. Watch the … Read More...