Gourd art is around 365 days of the year, but in the fall is when we see them the most. Farmer’s markets, craft fairs and art shows. We had a beautiful weekend here in southeast Wisconsin about a week ago. … Read More...
Eyeball Tableware
The gang at Martha Stewart are at it again. This time with some spooky eyeball tableware and bloog orange cocktail labels for your Halloween party. Get the how to on Martha’s site — Eyeball Tableware and Blood-Orange Cocktail Labels.
Autumn Leaves Cross Stitch Pattern
I was mowing the grass today – yes, a little late for my part of the world, but we let it go to seed to save on supplies (that’s our story every year and we stick to it religiously). It … Read More...
Apiculture
I have always been fascinated with bee-keeping. From a distance. I enjoy reading about it – one of my favorite books is The Secret Life of Bees. Our neighbor raises bees and I enjoy eating the fruits of his … Read More...
Tip: Get Better Artwork Photos
Would you love to share you cards and crafts on line but feel like you don’t get good photographs? Tresa over at Fabulously Artsy shares some great tips for photographing your cards and art work.
-Heather
Free Pattern – Snowflake Cowl
K
nit up this and other free patterns using Cascade’s gorgeous yarns. Check out their free patterns HERE
Made with Cascade 220 Sport, and designed by Patti Walters.
Looking to buy your Yarn online? Check out these online yarn specials.… Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled Trick or Treat Bag
Sierra from Blue Robin Cottage guest blogs at Eighteen25 with a tutorial showing how to make this ruffle-fabulous trick or treat bag. Very cute!! Get the tute.
[photo from Blue Robin Cottage on Eighteen25]
Tutorial: Make a sewing cabinet from a TV armoire
Korrie from Red Hen Home guest blogs at Sew Dang Cute, showing how she transformed an old TV armoire into a beautiful sewing cabinet. It was her entry into Round 2 of Crafting With The Stars. I love … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-y tab front tee
Lisa from Crafty Mamas shows how to make her Vintage-y Tab Front Tee. This is such a cute top!! She alters a basic t-shirt pattern to add a contrast yoke and a button tab. She uses the Ottobre Design Creative … Read More...
Spider Web Caramel Apples
Some gorgeousness on a stick (an actual stick), and this is me using “gorgeousness” to describe something spider-related: Make spider web caramel apples HERE at Purple Chocolat Home. {Thanks for the find, Amanda!}
Tutorial: Orange fur hat just like DJ Lance
Just Crafty Enough shows how to make an orange fur hat, just like the one that DJ Lance wears. If you’ve got a Yo Gabba Gabba fan in your house, this would make an awesome Halloween costume! Get the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece pumpkin Halloween decor
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these cute fleece pumpkins. The flat softies are quilted and lightly stuffed to give dimension. You can lean them against a wall or mantel, or sew … Read More...
Halloween Peeps Kebabs
The perfect combination of sticks, candy and Halloween… Make Halloween Peeps kebabs HERE at Warning Sugary Goodness.
Project: Halloween Wreath
Learn how to make a stamped banner and embellishments for a fun Halloween wreath from PSA Essentials stamps. Click here for instructions.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs we … Read More...
It’s Not Too Early To Knit Up Your Christmas Stockings
And Kristin Nicholas has you covered! Get her newest downloadable pattern book including all of these way cool stocking patterns!
6 designs, 4 different sizes. 24 extra fair isle and border charts as well as instructions for designing your own … Read More...
Felt Mini Halloween plush ornaments Tutorial
Paper-and-String is sharing their darling Halloween plush ornament tutorial with us. They offer a template for each ornament their Pumpkin, Bat and ghost for our use. Make them as big or small as you like, too cute!
ColorKnits Fall 2011 From Interweave!
It’s all about color in Interweave’s newest emag!
Pooling and intarsia. Inlays and Fair Isle. Articles, patterns and accessories that scream Color Is Your Friend as well as ideas to tame all those loose strands.
Read the reviews outlining some … Read More...
Walk of Shame Merit Badge
I know what all my friends are getting for Christmas this year….
Polymer Clay Imp
These could be made cuter or they could be made creepier with a little paint. Either way, if your Halloween decor needs an impish twist I suggest having a look at this simple tute for making polymer clay imps.
Spool Needlearts Quarterly
This little bunny graces the cover of one of my FAVORITE magazines this month. Spool Needlearts Quarterly Fall 2011 issue was in my mailbox today and there’s so much stitchy goodness in this issue. The magazine is a year old … Read More...