Kathryn is the host of “The Pickled Herring” with this innovative green idea “Felted Dryer Balls Tutorial”. This is new to me and I am sure many of you. Kathryn explains its function. “Want an eco-friendly way to dry … Read More...
Japanese patchwork containers
Quilters, this adorable IKEA hack could also be done with your favorite fabric scraps. Find out how Cindy from IKEA Hackers transformed simple containers at Asker Patchwork.
A big thank you goes to Amy at Mod Podge Rocks for … Read More...
Giveaway: Woad-dyed wool
You could win a range of woad-dyed wool from Renaissance Dyeing! Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread is giving away two sets. Go to her blog post to enter before October 3.
DIY – Dyeing With Blackberry
From Bramble Berries in the Rain blog, a picture tutorial on dyeing fabric and yarn with blackberries. Totally easy!
Check out the tutorial HERE
Frankenstein Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Learn to make this crazy impressive Frankenstein spinach and artichoke dip (with free stencil!) HERE at Hungry Happenings, excerpted from her all-about-Halloween-edibles, Hungry Halloween: Featuring Movie Monster Munchies, Bewitched Buffet and Dead Man’s Diner.
DIY Weddings Challenge {Autumn Inspiration}
Autumn has arrived in my part of the world, so to celebrate the season I’m hosting the very first challenge at DIY Weddings! To join the festivities simply add a link below to your blog post, website, or shop. Your … Read More...
Win an OttLite Craft Caddy
Check out the giveaway over on Little Birdie Secrets. This OttLite Craft Caddy is a portable unit with a “natural light” lamp, cubbies for your crafty tools and supplies, and a spare outlet. Awe. Some. Go to the blog … Read More...
Halloween Rice Krispies Treats
Loving this updated and colorful take on the Rice Krispies
Treats for Halloween! And so easy. Learn to make the treats HERE at Thrive.
Flintstones Cake Pops
Happy anniversary to The Flintstones! The modern Stone Age family cartoon debuted on September 30, 1960. Oh so many memories as a kid watching reruns… Anyhoo, check out this awesome cake pop homage HERE at Every Day Should Pop!.
Single Bloom Bouquets {Wedding Trend}
There’s something so modern and chic about a large, single bloom for your wedding bouquet! Glamour & Grace features this trendy idea here. Lovely!
Artist interview: Kate Elisabeth Rolison
Olisa of CocoaeyesTheStitcher interviews needle artist Kate Elisabeth Rolison of poesie grenadine, who embroiders modern poetry onto vintage linens. Olisa says,
… Read More...Part One of a mini-interview with Rolison. I was very curious about her life and her East London
Tutorial: Embellished button-blouse using layered felt flowers
Melony from Mel Designs shows how she used layered felt flowers and stamped words to embellish a plain button-down blouse. She used the Sizzix 3-D Fringed Flower die to save time on cutting out all of those flowers. If you … Read More...
Acorn Hershey’s Kisses and Cookies (and Labels, Labels, Labels!)
How very perfectly Fall are these acorn cookies… Learn to make them from Hershey’s Kisses and store-bought cookies HERE at the My Own Ideas, the blog for MyOwnLabels.com. Find more DIY ideas for Fall entertaining at the blog, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Mummy and Mummy Princess Halloween costumes
Melissa Mortenson from The Polkadot Chair guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make awesome mummy costumes. Her tutorial includes instructions for making a traditional mummy (good for the guys), as well as a Mummy Princess … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Take in the waist on a pair of jeans
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how to take in the waistband on a pair of jeans. She picks the side seams and resews them so you can’t tell that they’ve been altered. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Arm band iPod or MP3 player holder
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an arm band iPod or MP3 player that you can wear while exercising. The arm band pocket keeps your tunes handy while you’re … Read More...
Freebie: Fairy Mushroom House Digital Stamp
Lili Shrimp shares a cute Mushroom House digital stamp for free. This would be perfect to go along with gnomes, fairies, forest critters, etc.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to … Read More...
Tutorial: “You Are Loved” message pillow
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen created this special “You Are Loved” message pillow for her young son. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This would make a sweet present for your own child, or a special gift … Read More...
Brilliant: Inchie bookmarks
Simple but, oh, so effective. Make some inchies with scraps of canvas and tapestry wool. Attach them to craft sticks. Voila! Bookmarks, perfect for tucking into a Christmas stocking. Check out more beautiful little needlepoint creations at the Pin Pals… Read More...
Tutorial | Purple People Eater Treat Bags
Hollie from The Seven Year Cottage came up with these Purple People Eater treat bags, inspired by the song of the same name. Click here to go to the tutorial.