I associate the arrival of Autumn with pumpkins! I love pumpkin pie, pumpkin-scented candles, and other fine pumpkin products. So why not whip up a batch of Pumpkin Soap as a lovely treat to welcome the arrival of Fall? Learn … Read More...
Reichenbach Lampwork Glass Sale at Olympic Color Rods
30% off Reichenbach lampwork rods at Olympic Color Rods. It’s on their “autumn” colors to celebrate the beginning of fall. And who isn’t making beads in those colors right now? I know I am. So warm and rich and…fall-like. … Read More...
Review – Cowlgirls!
Whether its cowls, gaiters, snoods, bandannas, collars, necklaces or scarves, Cathy Carron’s Cowlgirls brings you the variations that you love.
Knit them back and forth. Knit them in the round (and a chart showing how to go from one to … Read More...
Tutorial: Replace a broken front fly zipper
Jennifer Stern from J. Stern Designs shows how to replace a broken front fly zipper in a pair of pants. Find out how to do it.
[photo from J. Stern Designs]
Free Fuzzy Firs felt pattern
I really hate to rush the seasons, but these fir trees from Duo Fiberworksare adorable and you may want to get started on your holiday felting. These trees are small, less than 4 inches tall, and could be used as … Read More...
Salt Art
The Mother Huddle has many cute ideas for crafts for children…this one is no exception. She colors salt, and her children get creative! Check out how she makes the colored salt here.
DIY Fairy Houses
My daughter loves Tinkerbell and fairies. This cute Fairy House craft is perfect for boosting her imagination and creativity. I can’t wait to pick up a little wooden birdhouse to decorate! Craft Jr shows you this precious
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Fall Button Pictures
I have a wierd obsession with buttons yet, I don’t have a button jar. I just think they have so many possibilities. This craft by Almost Unschoolers is inspiring me to find every stray button in my house just so … Read More...
Wax Paper and Crayon Leaves
V and Co. shows you an oldie but goodie craft that your kids will love….parental involvement is a definite must due to the need for an iron. Head on over to see how to make these beautiful leaves and teach … Read More...
Nature Alphabet
Our Big Earth has a great tutorial for making these great nature cards to teach your children the Alphabet as well as different aspects of Nature….I just love this craft!
Tutorial: Make a twist & tie halter dress from a long skirt
Meream from Thimble Cap and Bored & Crafty shows how she turned a long gypsy skirt into a halter dress. She loved the skirt but it was too long. She cut some length off of the bottom and used that … Read More...
Tutorial: “Seize the Day” fabric coasters
Saltwater Kids shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make these “Seize the Day” coasters. The pretty quilted coasters feature the words “Carpe Diem” stamped in fabric ink at the bottom, a perfect phrase to accompany your morning … Read More...
Cupcakes!
Love cupcakes as much as I do? Now you can make calorie-free cupcakes! Check out this free tutorial from BeadJewelryMaking.com and learn to make crystal beaded cupcakes.
Halloween Painted Luminaries
I’ve struggled for the last two weeks about whether or not I should post this. Why? Because it’s one of my crafts. The last thing I want people to think is that I am using this venue to further my … Read More...
Kitchen Owl Towels
That’s even fun to say isn’t it? Kitchen Owl Towels. 🙂 If you haven’t been to Wendy’s marvelous site, Craft Jr., then you really are missing out. She has projects for all different ages, not just little ones, so be … Read More...
How to Distress a Dresser
Tutorial: Sleepy Daisy plushie
CraftBits has the how-t0 for making this super cute Sleepy Daisy plushie. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from CraftBits]
Classes from Helios Glass in Austin!
Picked up this information from Helios Glass in Austin. So if you live in Texas and want to learn more about glass fusing try Helios…
Hello Glass Fusing Enthusiasts & Artists!
This is just a quick note to let you … Read More...
Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Ahoy Maties! It be International Talk Like a Pirate Day once again!
This bust is by sculptor Andrew Bergholtz. Amazing, yes? Pour yourself a cup of grog, and then click here to find out more about him and check … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy chair cushions from placemats
Shelly from Fourteen Countess shows how she turned some dollar store placemats into cushions for her dining chairs. What a great idea for some quick and easy cushions! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Fourteen Countess]
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