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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...
Holly of “Holloughby” blog lives in Hertfordshire in the UK. Holly is sharing her adorable snake tutorial with us, thanks Holly! What little child would not love this snake? For Halloween you could make a black one with yellow or … Read More...
Kathleen of Yesteryear Embroideries gives us a peek at her crazy quilt in progress. I love love love the wee flower vine with bitty seed-bead blooms. See more photos at her blog post.
And one more Pinterest find… Monster eyes candy favors! Love this simple idea. Find the how-tos HERE at it is what it is.
Sue Spargo shares photos of a recent workshop in Annapolis, Maryland, where she taught layering and embroidery techniques on wool felt and–it appears–experimented with various ways of creating dimensional fabric blooms. The photos reveal a smorgasbord of techniques. Check them … Read More...
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Baby Boy Button Up. The itty-bitty button up shirt was part of entry in the Boys! challenge (Week 3) in Project Run & Play. The … Read More...
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar blogs at iLoveToCreate, showing how she made this glitter-awesome peacock t-shirt for her niece. I love the mod shape of the peacock feathers! The teardrop shapes are cut from glittered heat … Read More...
Shell of Bits and Bobs shares her pattern for this sweet Christmas applique, perfect for your holiday decor or as a gift. Go to her post.
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out on Etsy
Julie from Boulder Moms Connect shows how to make a simple Trick or Treat bag. A bit of stenciling personalizes the bag. The fabric bag can be used year after year and is a great alternative to the cheap-o plastic … Read More...
And now one from me: Monster face cookies, on simple circles (and a square). Find the how-tos HERE.
The Crafting Fiend shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her I Love You Mostest pillow. She made this pillow for her baby girl, and it has a pair of pockets on the front to hold a … Read More...
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made Mario and Luigi costumes for her kids’ Halloween costumes. They turned out so cute, and I love that they go together!! Get the tutorial… Read More...
The winner of the wonderful Inkadinkado Party Stamp Prize Package is….. Crisa!!
She said her ultimate party would be:
“I saw a fun idea at the Halloween store the other day. I would love to have a mustache party where … Read More...
Country Bumpkin newsletter announces this unloose subscription contest:
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But wait, there’s more! One more from Gluesticks: Homemade Tootsie Rolls! Who knew? Find the recipe HERE.
Next up, courtesy of Pinterest: Homemade Rock Candy. Find the how-tos HERE at Gluesticks.
I’ve been busy Pinteresting, and I have a few-in-a-row finds from that addictive site. First up, as one who finds caramel apples terribly interesting, but a chore to eat, I love these caramel apple bite snacks from Try It … Read More...
How clever is this? A cake topped with a Rice Krispies Treat Ferris wheel? And not Halloween related! Find the how-tos HERE at Parents.com.
