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...
Tutorial: Fabric bows to decorate recipe mix jars
Jars filled with handmade recipe mixes make great Christmas presents for the neighbors, coworkers, teachers, and friends on your gift giving list. Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Yoda costume for a baby
Jill from Made It On Monday guest blogs in the Handmade Dress Up series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a yoda costume for a baby. May the force be with your cute little … Read More...
Crewel beginnings
Kim of a dork with a needle has fallen in love with crewel embroidery. She explains how she achieved the subtle coloring in this Venus fly trap stitchery. Get the details from her post.
Time to Celebrate! It’s Inkadinkado Month!!
I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am! All month long right here on the stamping blog we’re going to be having a ton of fun with stamps from Inkadinkado ! There will be four weeks of … Read More...
Flaming Foliage Candleholders
There are plenty of leaf covered votives and glass jars out there, but these luminaries are a little different. I love the symmetrical placement of the leaves that makes these jars look like fire. Check it out at Martha Stewart … Read More...
Crochet Tool Case
This sweet little Crochet Hook (and Tool) Case is a winner on several counts. First, I love the bright colors. Makes it far easier to find this nifty little hook holder when it’s stashed in a large bag full of … Read More...
Two-Pie Pan
And speaking of pie… can’t decide what to bake? Apple? Pumpkin? Pecan? Oh so many choices. So try this two-in-one pie pan
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Pumpkin Pie Pops
Pumpkin pie pops that look like little Jack O’ Lanterns? O’ too much. Learn to make them HERE at The Party Animal.
Inspiration: Mimi Kirchner
Winter has arrived in Mimi Kirchner‘s Tiny Worlds. I know these are functional pin cushions, but I don’t think I’d be able to use them that way. I’d have to make a little hilly village in my studio where … Read More...
Knitting Fever Presents Autumn!
This is another new yarn I want to tell you about. Now, I do not have any of this yet. Notice I said “Yet”!
The little tan and white blobs in the yarn are actually wooden beads, and yes, the … Read More...