Tanya Whelan from Grand Revival shows how to make a lovely pleated wrap skirt. The wrap gives it a more flexible fit around the waist, making this a great skirt for growing kids. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial & Template | Halloween Countdown
Are your little ones (or you) impatient for Halloween? Are they asking how many days are left? Why not make a Halloween Countdown (similar to an Advent Calendar)? This tutorial from Sweet Ann includes the template you will need to … Read More...
Cheesey Owl Appetizer
From the Queen of crafty Halloween fare (and I’ll use that phrase every time)… put this one in the “looks amazing but absolutely doable, even easy” category. Make a cheese slice owl appetizer HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Tutorial: Zippered diaper pouch
Roslyn from Sew Delicious shows how she made this large zippered diaper pouch as a last-minute gift for a new baby. The large pouch is a smaller, sleeker alternative to a bulky diaper bag. It’s sized just right to hold … Read More...
Kit’s Charley Harper art quilts for QAL
Ahhh, I’m in love with this art quilt. I own a book called Birds and Words with this very image in it; on my nightstand. It’s one of three art quilts Kit Lang made as part of a Charley Harper … Read More...
Cupcakes. Meatloaf Cupcakes.
Somehow, some way, these meatloaf cupcakes convey a sense of sophistication, yes? And the proportions of meatloaf, mashed potato “icing” and even the gravy drizzle just seem exactly right. I just added to my “must make for dinner” list. Find … Read More...
Feature Your Link at DIY Weddings!
The Autumn Inspiration Challenge continues through the end of October. Do you have a great tutorial, inspiration, or product for handcrafted fall weddings? Don’t forget to add your link to the DIY Weddings Autumn Inspiration Challenge! Click here for … Read More...
Neapolitan Pancake Cake
If you love pancakes and cake, why not combine the two for the ultimate breakfast-meets-dessert treat? This Neapolitan Pancake Cake is a showstopper that brings together … Read More...
Tutorial: Basic Boy Pants
Elisasbeth from Growing Home shows how to make her Basic Boy Pants. The elastic-waist pants with in-seam pockets are practical playtime wear, but they also look sooo cute. I’m LOVING the tricycle print she used in her example! Get the … Read More...
Free pattern: Seamless Circle Shirt for girls
Sarah from Compulsive Craftiness shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Seamless Circle Shirt for girls. The body of the shirt is cut from a large circle of fabric, with a square-necked yoke set in. The loose, drapey … Read More...
Tutorial: Strappy top for nursing mamas
Cass from Cass the Coolest shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute breastfeeding top out of a tube top. It has a edgier, cooler look than many of the breastfeeding tops you can buy at … Read More...
Whirligig with primary, secondary and tertiary effect
I’m a huge fan of the whirligig pattern; such movement it gives a quilt. I also get a kick out of finding secondary designs in patterns. For non-quilters, the main whirligig block is in blue. Keep looking and you’ll see … Read More...
Tutorial: Die Cut Flower
The Catered Crop blog shares a step by step video tutorial on how to make lovely rolled flowers using the My Favorite Things Gardenia flower die. These flowers make great embellishments on cards or you can make a whole bunch … Read More...
Inspiration: Eleanor Pigman
Eleanor Pigman takes a break from her beaded portraits to create this seed-bead coral reef. At just 2 inches x 2 inches, it’s replete with beady texture. So gorgeous. See more at her blog.
Tutorial & Freebie | Victorian Cards
Review: Disneyland, Hong Kong
We wrote our review of the Disneyland Hotel in Hong Kong yesterday, and today we are going to review the actual Disneyland park.
The Disneyland Hong Kong park is the smallest of all Disney parks. It contains three themed areas, … Read More...
Spooky Burlap Runner
Ohhh! How fun is this Halloween themed burlap runner with a spooky scene? I love this, a different decoration than ones you see everyday, and the eery scene is fabulous. Head over to Mural Maker and More to get the … Read More...
A sugar-skull pattern
Carina of Carina’s Craftblog has a rockin new calavera pattern for sale just in time for Dia de los Muertos and Halloween. Check it out at her blog post.
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Tutorial | Purse Sized Notebook Pads
The Rebel Crafter is at it again! Follow this tutorial to learn how to make purse sized notepads using a stack of index cards and scrapbook paper. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Patterned Paper Owls
Do you like owls? if you, you should check out these cute owl embellishments that you can make from patterned paper. Click here to see the tutorial on Vintage Umbrella.