Here’s a fun way to creep out some simple candles. A great project for your Halloween party! Head over to Martha Stewart for the how to — Creepy Candles.
Inspiration: Teasemade
Teasemade lets us peek at her young spotted woodpecker in progress. Applique, embroidery, quilting. So lovely. See more at her blog post.
Tutorial: Southwest Tunic for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her little girl’s Southwest Tunic. The simple shape of the tunic makes it easy to piece from different fabrics, as she did. There are so many possibilities! Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Frankenstein head hat
Lindsey from All You Need Is LOVE shows how she made an awesome Frankenstein head hat for her son’s Halloween costume. The felt hat gives the wearer an extra tall Frankenstein heaad, complete with screws on either side of neck. … Read More...
Project: Stamped Business Cards
Need your own business cards quick? Why not stamp your own? That’s what Crissy at Crissy’s Crafts did, find out more at her post here.
-Heather
Tutorial: Hexie needlebook
Fiona of Designs by Fee shows us step-by-step how to create this sweet little hexie needlebook. A perfect gift for a stitchy friend — perhaps with a monogram or a bit of embroidered embellishment on the cover? Go to Fiona’s … Read More...
Planet Pops! And a Healthier Cake Pop…
Tutorial: Resize a man’s button down shirt to fit a child
Christie from Joyfoolery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to resize a man’s button down shirt into one that will fit a child. This is such a great idea!! Men’s button down shirts are easily found at thrift … Read More...
Halloween Parfaits
And super easy to make… Find the how-tos HERE at Frog Prince Paperie. The witch hat decor makes these the Halloweeniest. (I feel confident making up that word here.) And check out the whole bewitching party HERE.
Tutorial: Sew a pillowcase in 5 minutes
Ramona Rose shows how she made a quick and easy pillowcase for her son. Using a serger, it took her just 5 minutes to make. (She says it can be made in about 10 minutes on a regular sewing machine.) … Read More...
Breast Cancer Awareness- Cross Stitching Pink For Charity
Over at Kincavel Krosses, Kelley has several free charts listed to stitch for breast cancer awareness – if you didn’t realize, October is Think Pink for Breast Cancer month. She is also offering a blackwork sampler you can see in … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s Viking helmet
Amanda from Kitschy Coo guest blogs in the Handmade Dress Up series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a child’s Viking helmet. Love it!! Get the tute.
[photo from Kitschy Coo on The … Read More...
A leafy Tiny World
This image made me squeal out loud. Inspired I’m sure by the motif on the teacup, Mimi Kirchner created a Tiny World pin cushion with a little leaf-roofed fairy home. Happy happy joy joy! See more of Mimi’s creations at … Read More...
Tutorial | Printing on Labels
Laura Kurtz from the Sudio Calico Design Team shares her trick for printing on label stickers. No, she doesn’t have a typewriter! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Visit our online Amazon store for a curated selection of must-have … Read More...
Haunted Halloween House S’mores Pops
Need I say more? Learn to make ’em HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas for Smores? Check out this S’mores cookbook
we found on … Read More...
Giveaway | Handmade Tags from Etsy
The Russian Etsy Team is holding a giveaway for 30 handmade tags from ZaraBezbazara shop. The winner will receive 15 of the tags shown above, and get to choose 15 more from the shop. Winner to be announced on October … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Hallo Sunshine
Her Gallery | Her Blog
Bursting with color
These earrings from Artbeads live up to the name “Streaming Glory.” They remind me of falling embers from fireworks. Head over to Artbeads and learn how to make a pair of your own.
Colorful rings
Take a look at this quick and simple tutorial for rainbow earrings shared by Lena at the Russian Team on Etsy’s blog. These earrings would make a fabulous gift that’s very easy to make.
September Giveaway Winner!
A lot of people wanted to win this book! It was a great deal of fun checking out all the links to the remarkable crochet projects on the internet. Several people liked the granny square parasol and there were lots … Read More...