This is so simple yet elegant! Check out Rachel’s easy tutorial she posted at her blog Lines Across my Face on how to make recycled glass bottle photo frames (along with links to her research (super cute too!)
Tutorial: Easy Peasy Pleated Skirt
Tanya Whelan shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Easy Peasy Pleated Skirt. It has a simple elastic waistband, so there’s no fussing with inserting a zipper. This is such a cute look for the tween … Read More...
Tutorial: Knit Corsage Top embellished tee for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made this adorable embellished t-shirt for her little girl. The flower corsage at the neckline is made from an old tie-dye tank top. The range of colors on the tie-dye create a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a clothespin bag from an old pair of jeans
Gwen from Gwenny Penny shows how to create a clothespin bag out of an old pair of jeans. It uses just the bottom portion of one leg, which makes this a great project for a pair of jeans with a … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial: Christmas penguin
Next up in Troublet‘s series of stash-busting Christmas ornaments is this adorable penguin. Go to her post at The Trouble with Crafting for the pattern and tute. And don’t forget the associated giveaway!
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Tutorial: Little boy’s Viking costume
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she created the cutest little Viking costume for her young son. I love the creative material she used for the “fur” cape and boots! (I’m not going to spoil the … Read More...
Vote for your favorite Retro Pillow
Rikka from Ricochet and Away and Keren from Sew La Vie! are hosting a Retro Pillow Challenge. Though the entry period has passed, the month of October is the time to vote for your favorite retro-themed pillow. Go to … Read More...
Pumpkin Spice Candy Apples. That Also Look Like Pumpkins.
What makes these candy coated apples-that-look-like-pumpkins so very clever (because sure, I’ve seen pretty clever apples-that-look-like-pumpkins before) is the technique to make these reeeeally look like pumpkins, complete with pumpkin lines and all (anyone know the official term for “pumpkin … Read More...
Severed Head Cakes Injured by Shards of Glass Candy. Yep.
My immediate reaction to these severed head cakes covered with fondant and pierced with shards of glass candy was, eeeewww, that is just wrong. Fantastically, wonderfully wrong. So very perfectly Halloween. Find the step-by-steps to make them HERE at Slash … Read More...
Inspiration: 3D Stamped Witches Closet
This cool Halloween project blew me away! Find more detailed pics and info about this amazing 3D paper witches closet over on the Waltzing Mouse blog. That’s sure is one stylin’ witch!
-Heather
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Free pendant pattern
Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World thanks you for helping her decide which series of pendant designs to pursue. Your gift: This free design. Wendi says,
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Tutorial & Freebie | Toothpick Flags
Linda Tieu from Back to Paper shares a tutorial and a free printable for making toothpick flag embellishments. These are adorable on scrapbook pages or cards! Click here to go to her blog post.
Paper Fall Wreath
Head over to Thrifty Decor Chick to find out exactly how to me this impressive and pretty paper fall wreath. A perfect addition to your door this autumn season. — Paper Fall Wreath.
Dracula Pancakes For Halloween Fun
These Dracula Pancakes are sure to bring a spooky yet fun vibe to your breakfast table, especially for those who love a little Halloween twist! Whether you’re preparing for a Halloween party or just want to surprise your little vampires … Read More...
Make a mushroom house
Creative Breathing shares her pattern for a charming mushroom house. You know your gnomes need a home. Go to her blog post to get the design.
Tutorial | Using Kuler to Create Color Schemes
Kelly from Simply Kelly Designs shares a video tutorial showing how you can use the online tool Kuler to extract a color scheme from a photo. This is extremely useful for digital scrapbookers, or for creating color combinations for … Read More...
Candy Pencils
Oh, Mentos, you have such versatility. Turn Mentos candies into pencils HERE at pharMa. My first thought was “great for back to school,” but I love that these are for a 2-year old’s party. Get it? No. 2.
Candy Corn Party Mix Favors
Such a quick and easy Halloween favor… Candy corn party mix in spooky packaging. Find the recipe and links to supplies HERE at My Own Ideas.
Crumb Cake and a Free Cake Slice Favor Box Printable
Find a recipe for crumb cake and a free printable for a cake slice box HERE at Embellish. Oooh, a great take-away for a brunch party.
Tips & Tricks | Using Patterned Paper
Elna and Benice from Between Cupcakes and Tea, show how they used one piece of patterned paper on several projects to celebrate the recent World Card Making Day. Click here to see more.