Have time for another project or two before the ghosts and goblins come Trick or Treating? How about these adorable skull beads from Creative Kismet!
Click here to go to the tutorial.
[tags]halloween, tutorial, diy, skull beads[/tags]
Awesome Halloween Cocktails
Had to pull out the ’80s lingo for these. Find an awesome roundup of impressive Halloween cocktails HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog. With recipes. Shown is the Black Widow.
Giveaway: Ronny Oothby softie from Closet Monsters
Head over to the Lark Crafts blog right away to enter yourself into the giveaway for the Ronny Oothby softie that’s featured on the cover of Closet Monsters by John Murphy
. Ronny is the two-horned red and white softie … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s cardigan from an adult sweater
Heidi fromHoneyBear Lane shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a kid’s cardigan out of an adult-sized sweater. She was inspired by similar sweaters from Janie and Jack. I’m loving the deep ribbing around the neck … Read More...
Tutorial: City Cowl
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial showing how to make her City Cowl. The soft fabric cowl slides over the head and scrunches aroundyour neck to keep it warm and snuggly. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Aesthetic … Read More...
Tutorial: Fluffy fabric flower puffs
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fluffy fabric flower puff. Use it as a hair accessory, sweater brooch, or even as a stemmed flower in a vase. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Freebie: Christmas Holiday Sentiments Download
Download this and several other Holiday sentiments for free from Papercrafts. Click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for more digital papers to download? Check these out Design Bundles – Digital papers and Digi stamps.
Black Beetle Cupcakes
Um, there’s a bug on my cupcake. A perfect black beetle bug. On a perfect black velvet cupcakes. Find the black velvet cupcake recipe HERE at Butcher, Baker.
Free pattern: Sunshine and Rainbow costume for babies
Merriment Design shares a free pattern for making this super sweet Sunshine and Rainbow costume for babies. It’s sized for a baby approximately 1 year old, but it could be adjusted up or down as needed. Get the free pattern… Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Flying Saucer Macarons
I’m always amazed by the clever creations at raspberri cupcakes. Flying saucer macarons flown by gummi bear aliens? Brilliant.
Blogger’s Quilt Festival starts today
The Fall 2010 Blogger’s Quilt Festival starts today and runs through November 5th.
Visit Amy’s Creative Side (formerly Park City Girl) and scroll down to see all the beauties. But before you do, check out all the hot deals from … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts: Christmas
Christmas Embroidery is a great way to add a festive touch to any holiday project. With a wide range of designs and patterns, it’s easy to find something to suit your style. From traditional snowflakes and reindeer to more modern … Read More...
Turquoise Acorn Wreath
French Fruit Wall Art
I said before I wouldn’t use Craft Gossip as a way to further my personal blog. However, I’ve been posting the projects from the fun competition, Crafting with the Stars, and this project just happens to be mine. 🙂 This … Read More...
Kiln Glass by Richard M. Parrish
I noticed that Richard Parrish was having an open studio sale. I had seen some of his work when I was in Portland visiting Bullseye but I hadn’t yet visited his web site. Oh my…such beautiful work. Kiln forming at … Read More...
Castle Treasury quilt pattern
I found this lovely quilt over at Magpie patterns. It’s a Lizzy House design showcasing her Castle Peeps fabric line. Get the pattern and create your own wealth. $14.95 USD
LAST MINUTE HALLOWEEN
If you’re pretty fast, you could whip this little thing up before that party this weekend!
http://sweatersurgery.blogspot.com/2010/10/how-to-crochet-spider-web-skirt-pattern.html
Would work equally well as a sort of shawl, I think. Would work over most any color skirt or slacks (except black, of … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled wool sweater slippers
Cassidy from Loved Anew Creations and Thrillingly Thrifty shows how she recycled an old wool sweater into a new pair of warm winter slippers. These look so snuggly for the cold weather! Get the tute.
[photo from Thrillingly Thrifty]… Read More...
Free pattern: Pumpkin decorative placemat
Phyllis Dobbs shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cute pumpkin decorative placemat. Various sizes of buttons give the pumpkin a personality. Or, if you want to use the placemat as part of … Read More...