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This colorful candle centerpiece captures an autumn ambiance by decorating a pillar with Indian corn.
All you need for this display is a pillar, glue gun, twine and/or ribbon. If you pick cobs with plenty of contrasting colors, you’ll really … Read More...
Here’s some bright and cheery beads to start your week off. These sweet top drilled beads are from Pennyslane on ArtFire and are some great examples of mokume gane.
Charming details like these adorable wooden spools make your wedding day unique and special! Adore by Chloe features several ways to use these sweet little beauties for centerpieces, stationery, and more! Click here for all the details.
The variety of molds out on the market for kiln forming is rather vast. You have many options for plates and bowl and candle holders and other items that can be made with glass. I think that makes it all … Read More...
Pillowcase dresses don’t have to be made from actual pillowcases. You can make the same style of dress from yardage, or do like Stellar Mother did and make one from a thrifted halter top (adult-size). She shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Pam from Threading My Way shows how she turned her baby daughter’s outgrown dress into a new bag for herself. This is such a great idea! The shape of the dress created a gathered bag body without having to actually … Read More...
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...
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...
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?
These are pretty, … Read More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
