Why doesn’t every crochet designer do this? Do what? Check out the pictures and notecards that accompany this pattern. The pattern sets itself up to be difficult. The write up about it states that you have to know a … Read More...
“BOO” Halloween Decor
Heather from Crafting the Night Away sent along some photos of her BOO Halloween decor letters. She made them using wooden letters and scrapbook paper. Click here to see more.
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? … Read More...
Fondant Vintage Ghost Tutorial
Sure, I’ve featured fondant ghosts before (here and here), but not a “vintage girl ghost,” with a mask no less. Find the step-by-step photo tutorial to craft a vintage girl ghost cupcake topper HERE at Lynlee’s Petite Cakes… Read More...
Jack O’ Lantern Tortillas
Gotta love how Halloween makes us turn everyday food into scary things. Or, not so scary. Make Jack O’ Lantern tortillas HERE at Come Together Kids.
Bake Bread in a Pringles Can
Why do I think this is just the coolest thing ever? Maybe because I love Pringles
like no other potato chip. Learn to bake bread in a Pringles can HERE at Prunille fait son show. And by the way, … Read More...
Things People Make
Things People Make is a new site for crafters to share their projects and tutorials. The site is still in beta so it’s a great time to go check it out and give feedback.
You can also sell things through … Read More...
Freebie | Halloween Treat Bag Toppers
You can add a final decorative touch to your Halloween treat bags with these free printable toppers designed by Irina from GraphicLand. The toppers were designed to fit a clear self sealed bag about 5 1/4″ by 7 1/4″. Click … Read More...
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Tutorial: Piecing “A Brand New Heart”
This is an irresistibly cute pillow I spied at Boys, Buttons, and Butterflies. Heidi used a foundation piecing method to create the scrappy heart then surrounded it with these sweet words,
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Spiders and Webs Halloween Quilt
Heidi from Boys, Buttons, and Butterflies has crafted a delightful Halloween-themed quilt using the Trick-or-Treat fabric line by Deb Strain. This eye-catching quilt is perfect for adding a festive touch to your Halloween decor. To make your own, check out … Read More...
Eye candy: Ruffled Roses by Sue Garman
Beautiful. Sue Garman’s Ruffled Roses 2011 BOM at The Quilt Show.
Image credit: The Quilt Show
Monday Mosaic: Halloween Done Tiny
More small Halloween treasures:
1. mini coven, 2. Halloween Ghost Cake, 3. a feast fit for a cannibal, 4. gravestone sets
I do particularly like the finger foods and mini headstones.
Halloween Character Cookies
And speaking of cookie perfection… Find step-by-step how-tos to make a bunch of utterly perfect Halloween character cookies HERE at Sweetopia.
Perfect Jack O’ Lantern Cookies
Next up… Yes, we can be perfect cookie decorators, too! Just like The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle. Learn the secret to decorate perfect Jack O’ Lanterns HERE.
Looking for more Halloween recipes and ideas? Check out Taste of Home … Read More...
Ladies’ Fingers Cookies
I’m about to post three-in-a-row now, all from some of my fave cookie decorators. First up (as always in totally random order): Ladies’ fingers of the cookie kind. Love the nail polish. Learn to make them HERE at Bake at … Read More...
Fun gifts for quilters under $10
1. Piece O’ Cake Playing Cards
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2. Breaking up? Give this vintage cartoon magnet in lieu of a Dear John letter. Get one for $5.00 HERE.
3. Quilting Chickens Postcards (package of eight). Get a set for … Read More...
Black Cat Caramel Apples
Can you believe there’s an apple under all that Halloween kitty coolness? Find the step-by-steps to make chocolate caramel kitty cat apples HERE at Hungry Happenings (aka Queen of crafty Halloween fare).
Jo’s crumb quilt so far
Here’s a peek at Jo’s crumb quilt in progress. She’s the host of this fall’s Crumb Quilt Along 2 on her blog Jo’s Country Junction. Crumbs refer to small bits of fabric used to make small blocks approximately 3″ … Read More...
Stitch Your Own Cell Phone Case
Tutorial: Make ruffled bobby socks from old tights
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to recycle old tights into cute new ruffled bobby socks. I am now hating that I just threw away a whole bag of hole-y tights that my daughter had outgrown. I’m filing this … Read More...