Some times you just need some downtime on the computer to get some crochet inspiration. There are lots of delicious blogs full of tempting projects. There are write-ups of books and magazines. There are oodles of free pattern sites to … Read More...
Party Monday: Thanksgiving Kids Table
1. games. A balloon boat race from One Charming Party.
2. centerpiece. Craft a Native American family from BH and G.
3. table decor. Find a printable Thanksgiving party pack from etsy shop Frog Prince … Read More...
Fabric brooch tutorial
Don’t you think Violetta’s slug brooch features the cutest slug ever? This fabric brooch with its tiny slug (complete with trail) makes me smile. Violetta of the Violet Elephant shares her free tutorial for making this versatile fabric brooch with … Read More...
Free Online Class: Inspiration Everywhere
Jessica Sprague is inviting all crafters and creative souls to join her for a free 10-day class covering five different paths to inspiration:
- Words
- Music
- Art
- Tools
- Play
For each of the themes there will be a project to make, … Read More...
DIY: Garlic & Oatmeal Scrub
Beauty Secrets Revealed shares a recipe for a Garlic and Oatmeal Scrub perfect for combating black & whiteheads.
Simple Thanksgiving Display
This beautiful display is made from empty root beer bottles, wheat stalks and vinyl lettering. It’s a simple but lovely addition to your Thanksgiving holiday decor! Choose to Thrive has the tutorial here.
Tutorial: Scrap fabric gnome dolls
Virginia from Gingercake shows how to make these cute little gnomes with scrap fabric bodies. They’re quick to make and sooo sweet! You could easily turn them into Christmas ornaments with the addition of a little hanging loop on his … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Cute book ornaments to trim your tree
Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns guest blogs over at Creation Corner with a tutorial showing how to stitch fabric and paper together to make cute little book ornaments for your Christmas tree. The insides of the book are made out … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth bike seat cover
Thimble shows how to make a bicycle seat cover out of oilcloth. The slick surface repels water and easily wipes clean. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Thimble]
Fused Glass Photo Frame Tutorial
It’s tutorial time!! So for this tutorial I thought it was time for some glass fusing also known as kiln forming. You’re going to learn how to make a frame for a photo. Clearwater Glass Studio has been kind enough … Read More...
Hoops tute
Randi shares a simple, free tutorial for making these basic wire hoop earrings at her blog StudioDax. Take a look at how easy it is to create these simple and fashionable earrings with just a few tools and materials. … Read More...
Turkey Cake. Really. That’s Turkey.
Hmmm. This looks intriguing and certainly well crafted, and if I were to try a savory dish-made-to-look-like-a-frosted cake, I think this would be the one. But read about my diatribe against savory dishes-made-to-look-like-frosted-cakes HERE. And learn to make this … Read More...
2011 Breast Cancer Calendar Now on Sale
The 2011 Calendar of Hope is now on sale over at Fitter Knitter.
This is the Third Year for the Calendar of Hope Dishcloth Calendar.
All proceeds will go to www.ArmyOfWomen.org.
This organization is devoted to learning WHY we … Read More...
Rice Krispie Turkey Pops
It’s amazing how Rice Krispies can be turned into anything. Learn to make Rice Krispie treat turkey pops HERE at Family Corner.
Tutorial: Simple stripe placemat
Sew4Home has the how-to for making a set of placemats for your holiday table. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Looking for more things to sew for Thanksgiving? Check out these sewing patterns we found on Etsy.
Make Easy Felt Ornaments for Christmas
Better Homes & Garden is showing amazing ideas on how to make 22 Easy Felt Ornaments for Christmas! I love them all! These look like projects that could use up spare pieces of left over felt. Why not try some … Read More...
Plated for Diwali
Check out these gorgeous plates of simple foods turned into celebrations of Diwali. Find tips on crafting them HERE at Little Food Junction, including this cucumber and carrot Diwali lamp and edible Rangoli.
Thanksgiving Candy Favors
Check out these clever ideas for wrapping candy at Scrap-A-Doodle-Dee, perfect Thanksgiving favors. My favorites are the M and M sticks and turkey poop using candy corn
. {spotted by Kristen}
You can purchase the tube bags
here.
Zucchini Bread in a Can
I know, I know, there are lots of things I say I love. Stuff on sticks, mini versions of big things, mason jars… and one more. Stuff baked in things that aren’t meant for baking. Seriously. Especially cans that you … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed pillow covers
Miss Cinti from Made of Cloth shares a tutorial for making fringed pillow covers. She made large ones for some awesome fringed floor pillows, but you can use this same technique on smaller covers for throw pillows. Get the tute… Read More...