On October 1st a call for crafty projects was put out by Tam at So Dang Cute. There were 244 entries and 12 contestants chosen. Those 12 were matched up with 12 craft blogging “stars” and will go through a … Read More...
New Release: Pink Breast Cancer Sticker Maker
Xyron has a pretty pink new mini sticker maker out, not only is it perfect for sticking down tiny paper cut outs and punches but you’ll also help out breast cancer research. They are donating 50. cents of each sale … Read More...
NEED A SIMPLE GIFT FOR A CROCHETER? TRY THIS!
This is such a beautiful calendar. Any crocheter would love to own it!
This calendar has 12 motifs, one for each month, beautifully photographed in color accompanied by both a written and charted pattern. These are simply scrumptious!
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Free charts: Cross-stitch
Free Hat Pattern (with newsletter sign up)
Get the pattern for this cool Swirly Swoosh hat free, with signup to Midnight Skies E-Newsletter.
I’ve gotten this newsletter for a couple of years now, and it’s a good one!
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How To Use Dry Shampoo
When you’re on the go and just don’t have time to wash your hair, using dry shampoo will help absorb the oil and leave your hair looking and feeling clean. There are a number of dry shampoo’s that you can … Read More...
Stitch & Bitch Super Star Knitting
Sewing Tutorial: No-sew Zombie Invasion Tee for Halloween
Gerbera Designs shares a tutorial on her blog, tried & true, for making her no-sew Zombie Invasion Tee. Get the tute.
Free cute file: Ghouls like me Halloween shirt
Sewing PatternTutorial: Little girl’s Halloween shirt and twirly skirt… Read More...
Tutorial: Military pencil skirt
Shauna from Schwin & Schwin guest blogs at Ruffles & Roses with a tutorial showing how to make a Project Runway-inspired military pencil skirt. Love it!! Get the how-t0.
[photo from Ruffles & Roses]
Tutorial: Giant stuffed felt spider
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Shop and Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make a giant felt spider. Put him on your front porch to greet trick or treaters! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Lemon Squeezy Home]
Free Pattern – Wintergreen Fingerless Mitts
Very pretty fingerless mitts. I LOVE fingerless mitts, they are awesome when it’s damp and chilly outside, but not quite cold enough to stoke up the stove. Perfect for knitting or typing, I use them all the time, and these … Read More...
Buttoned Napkin Holders
Country Living magazine has several cool projects made with buttons. These napkin holders caught my eye as my thoughts are beginning to drift toward Thanksgiving crafts. They suggest using vintage button cards, but I’m sure you crafty ladies and gents … Read More...
Jack O’ Lantern Carrot Rice Balls
How about we take a sugar break with these carrot rice ball Jack O’ Lanterns. Find the recipe HERE at fab frugal food.
Looking for more Halloween recipes and ideas? Check out Taste of Home Halloween Here you’ll find … Read More...
Project: Spooky Halloween Bingo
Keep the kids entertained this Halloween with a fun stamped BINGO game. They can make it and then play it, perfect for a crafting Halloween party! Click here for directions from Inkadinkado.
-Heather
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Colorful Halloween Frame
Zebra Foam Tray Storage Box
Look at what Michele made from a recycled shoe box and some of those foam trays you get from the grocery store! How cool is that? I love the look of this, and anyone with a zebra motif would welcome … Read More...
More Halloween Pretzels
Remember when I posted on these Halloween pretzels a bit back? Well, Ashley of Cute as a Fox saw them and added some Frankensteins and mummies! Learn to make them HERE.
Lion Brand Yarn Studio…
Lion Brand Yarn Studio is collecting knit and crochet blocks for Warm Up America.
Each year the Studio dedicates its fall window display to a charity, and this year it is dedicated to Warm Up America, a charity that collects … Read More...
DIY Twilight Cupcake Stand
Learn how to make this fantastic, dripping blood Twilight cupcake stand HERE at The Swell Life. (Twilight fans, is it a sacrilege to say it would be perfect for Halloween, too?) And non-vampire fans, there’s also a tutorial for … Read More...
Owl Table
Amy over at Mod Podge Rocks made this adorable owl table that I am in love with. I adore anything with owls. I used to collect them, and can you believe don’t have a single one left in my house?? … Read More...