maya*made has a super cute fall craft that is perfect for right now…While you’re out pumpkin picking, pick up some gourds and go make a bird!
Oatmeal Express Train
Looleedoo is one of the most creative kid craft sites out there. They use simple materials and always make the most amazing creations! This Oatmeal train is no exception.
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Yarn Pumpkin
I don’t know of any child who doesn’t like getting their hands gooey..and this craft is perfect for that!! Plus, the end result is so beautiful! Naturally Educational is a great site that has many educational ideas for helping to … Read More...
Rice Spiderweb
Thrifty Fun has this simple craft that uses glue and rice! Perfect for filling up those “Pre-Trick-or Treating” Hours!
Need A Sock? Cabin Fever Will Keep Those Tootsies Warm!
I’ve had the opportunity to take a look at the new Cabin Fever Need A Sock Book
. This is really a cool idea, no more patterns. I’m all about no more patterns!
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Giveaway: Etsy Shop “mlmxoxo” – Card Case in Pure Wool Felt (worldwide)
Mary Louise of mlmxoxo is generously offering you a chance to win one of her enchanting pure wool felt accessories, the bicolor card case which is ideal for your most important cards – business, subway/metro/T-pass, ID, credit, debit, ATM, Zipcar … Read More...
Tutorial: Camo shoulder bag from a refashioned military jacket
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this cool camo shoulder bag out of a military jacket. She repurposes the pockets and zippers so you get those details on your bag without having … Read More...
Video tutorial: Ripping out stitches the easy way
Aside from cutting errors, there are few mistakes in sewing that can’t be easily fixed. Unwanted or crooked stitches can be ripped out and resewn. If that sounds labor intensive, check out this video tutorial that Vanessa from Crafty Gemini… Read More...
Tutorial: DIY bat wings for a Halloween costume
Louise fromI’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how she made a pair of awesome bat wings for her young son. They’re made from fleece, with coat hanger wires to give them shape. These could also easily be dragon wings. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Linen napkins with contrast binding
Head over to The Purl Bee to find out how to make a set of cloth napkins. They’re made from linen, with a layer of cotton on the back that wraps around and binds the edges. Lovely! Go to the … Read More...
Dead of the Dead necklace
Carmi Cimicata’s necklace for Day of Dead is a show stopper. I’d wear it a lot more days of the year, too! Take a look at Carmi’s blog to see her inspiration and more about how she made it.
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Free patterns and charts: Winter and Christmas
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
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Tentacle Pot Pie
I mean really, not martha, really. Tentacle pot pie? Quite possibly, the most perfect dish to set in front of oneself on Halloween. Perfect. Learn how to make it HERE at babble, by not martha.
Free patterns and charts: Autumn and Halloween
We have created this quick list with links to each Halloween pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
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New Release: Papertrey Ink Stamps
Papertrey Ink has just released 10 wonderful new clear stamp sets for the holidays with themes like treat labels, tags, holly, ice skating, sayings, winter jars, birds and branches and more. You can see all the new Papertrey stamps here… Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
DIY: Soap on a Rope
Instructables user Ninzerbean shares instructions for creating your own Soap on a Rope.
Art Glass…Matt Szosz and The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet
Over at The Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet they were asking Matt Szosz three questions. Stuff like, “What are you working on?” and inspiration stuff. I found his art fascinating so I looked around a bit and found a video of … Read More...
Tutorial: Cute Halloween appliqued placemats
Sarah from A Little of This, A Little of That shares a tutorial and template for a set of three Halloween-themed placemats. One is a Creepy Spider, another a Wicked Witch Hat, and the third is a Boo Pumpkin. All … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s bat costume
Ellen from The Long Thread guest blogs at Alpha Mom with a tutorial showing how to make a kid’s bat costume. It’s easily made from a long-sleeved t-shirt and a yard of black felt. A bit of boning helps give … Read More...