Katrin from Katrinshine shares a tutorial over at the Russian Team on Etsy blog showing how to make a spiral patchwork throw pillow. The crazy patchwork is made from irregularly shaped bits of fabric – perfect for using up the … Read More...
Halloween crazy quilt better than Fair food
Lynne from Kansas Troubles Quilters recently took a trip to her state’s Fair, and while she enjoyed the delicious food, it was the Domestics Building that truly caught her eye. Here, she discovered a stunning Halloween crazy quilt, proudly adorned … Read More...
Knitted Bracelets, Just Like Anthropologie!
These bracelets you make yourself come from bits and pieces of yarn and old broken chains. What would they cost to make? Oh, maybe 4 bucks. What does Anthropologie charge? Are you sitting down?
$158.00! Yeah! $158.00!
These are pretty, … Read More...
Felted Fungus Baby Rattle
This is the cutest ideas from Christine of “On My Honor” three sisters, one little blog, needle felted this darling toadstool rattle for a friend’s daughter and she is not too sure suitable for a baby. Christine questions: “I felted … Read More...
Rainbow Mason Jars
These are very pretty. You won’t be able to drink out of them, or put water in them with this method. However, if you use this method on the outside they will make pretty vases. For a more permanent solution … Read More...
How to make a Needle Felted dog
This is a very easy to follow Felted dog tutorial that is posted on the official blog of the Etsy Russian Team. I have never seen a needle felting tutorial presented in this way and I think if you … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Owl Stamp
Click here to download a cute free digi owl from Loo-Loo designs. (please note the site is in Norwegian and you’ll need to translate to read, but not to download ;))
-Heather
Looking for more Owl themed papers, stamps and … Read More...
Slushee Cupcakes and More Foods to Honor the Fall TV Lineup
Go Betty Crocker with your TV-lovin’ recipes. You see, Betty, I love TV, too. Check out these TV-inspired foods for the new Fall season HERE at Betty Crocker, including Slushee Cupcakes (Glee, I s’pose) and “You Be The Judge”… Read More...
Hanging Window Vase
This is a simple project with an impressive look. Even the kids can help make these pretty hanging vases from glass jars. Get the how to over at GardenMama — Hanging Window Vase Tutorial.
A handy stitching gadget from the housepaint department
Karen of Sew Many Ways shares a tip that is absolute genius. See the little clamp in the photos above? It’s a tool available in the paint department of home improvement stores. You’re supposed to clamp it onto your paint … Read More...
Inspiration: abbeychristine
abbeychristine of clever crafts blog created these felt-applique and embroidery fingerpuppets of The Golden Girls, complete with cheesecake! Adorable and accurate captures of the characters’ personalities. The set is her contribution to this year’s Plush You exhibition. Get more details … Read More...
Tutorial: Monster tissue pouches
Lainie from Maker*Land shows how to make tissue pouches that are as cute as they are practical. She says they’re for the kiddoes, but seriously – I’d carry one around in my purse. And probably sneeze a whole lot just … Read More...
Inspiration: A Can of Crafty Curiosities
Michelle of A Can of Crafty Curiosities created this fan stitchery for a hoopla swap on Craftster. Starting from an origami-paper design, Michelle added images and improvised stitch combinations, ending with a composition that is a rich visual treat. See … Read More...
Cookies and Candy Witch Hats
Add a bit o’ sophistication to the witch hat… Learn to craft these gorgeous witch hats (filled with a candy surprise) HERE at Mega Crafty.
How to make recycled plastic bottle cap pumpkin earrings
Aweeeee! These are just too cute! I know you need a pair, I do. Pop on over to Casey’s blog Laughs and Crafts 4 Mom to check out her detailed tutorial on how to make recycled plastic bottle cap pumpkin … Read More...
Funny Face Lollipops
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ust cuz it’s always about me… I just made some lollipops, and I had a problem with my circles not having a mold, and someone wisely suggested googly eyes. If ooooonly I spotted this post from Maker*Land first. … Read More...
Candy Lego Pops for Halloween
Even candy Lego men on sticks like to wear costumes for Halloween… Find tips on making Halloween candy Lego men HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Inspiration: Susan Lenz
Susan Lenz of Art in Stitches has completed Anonymous, the art quilt she created as part of her artist residency at Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. The photo shown here, which details the kantha-like stitching of the quilt’s background, is … Read More...
Tutorial: Envelope style leather sunglasses pouch
Head over to Design Sponge to find out how to make this envelope style sunglasses pouch. Theirs is made from leather, but you could also make it from vinyl. Get the how-to.
Video tutorial: Changing serger thread the easy way
Does the idea of changing the thread on your serger bring about fits of anxiety? Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a video tutorial showing the easy way to do it. Rather than breaking out the threading diagram and the … Read More...