Now, I’ve posted on festive chocolatey spoons before, but I think the silver takes things up a notch, no? Learn how to make candy spoons HERE at babble.
Call for entries
Erin Siegel and Lorelei Eurto are writing their first jewelry making instruction book together and are seeking entries now! The new book from Interweave Press, A Jewelry Accord: 50+ Innovative Styles Using Leather, Lace, Ribbon & Cords, will focus on … Read More...
Crochet Acorns and Felted Pumpkin Bowls: A Free Tutorial
Margaret Oomen of “resurrection fern” has many-many delightful tutorials in her archives. These two caught my eye, the Crocheted Acorns and the Pumpkin Bowls. You will get written instructions and stunning pictures on Margaret’s blog, so take some time … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby quilt from a Jelly Roll
Margaret of Konstant Kaos shares how she made this baby quilt top at a recent sewing day with friends. Using a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics)by American Jane for Moda purchased at Green Fairy Quilts, this is the perfect quilt … Read More...
Cupcakes from A to Z
BuzzFeed has amassed a collection of cupcakes for every letter of the alphabet. See the collection HERE. Shown is C is for Cats, from this source and N is for Narwhal, from this source.{spotted by Amanda}
Tutorial: Halloween pumpkin beanie
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shares a tutorial for making a beanie hat shaped like a pumpkin. The ones she made will be part of a set of coordinated pumpkin costumes for a friend’s family. I think it would also be … Read More...
Tutorial: Grandview ruffled handbag
Emily from The Boy Trifecta shares a two-part tutorial for making her super fabulous Grandview handbag. It may look familiar to you – it was the winner of the Purse Week contest at Lemon Squeezy Home. Go to part … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
(1) Coucou! from Cachounette (no longer available as of 3/14/12)
(2) Machine à coudre ancienne from Cachounette
(3) Blackwork patchwork sampler from Angie Designer
(4) Tricot from Les petits bonheurs de Miss T
(5) Quand je serai grand from Les … Read More...
Crafting with the Stars
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...