Mandy, our awesome Craft Shows editor, shares a tutorial on her personal blog Little Birdie Secrets showing how she uses freezer paper to get a perfectly cut fabric piece for applique. With the pattern ironed down directly to the … Read More...
What size to make a baby hat?
On more than one occasion, I’ve had the idea to make a sweet little baby hat as a present for someone who is expecting, only to realize that with a soon-to-turn-7-year-old daughter, I have no idea how to size a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make reusable snack bags from a plastic tablecloth
Polly from Polly Wogs Place and Learn and Go shows how she took a plastic tablecloth she found at a garage sale and turned it into a set of reusable snack bags. Get the how-to.
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Book Review: Paper Cuts from Lark Books
Paper cutting has been around for a long time, it’s a simple and inexpensive but lovely art form. All you really need is some paper, scissors or craft knife and some glue to get started. The new book “Paper … Read More...
Tutorial: Doggie sweater refashion
Nicole from Cloud Nine Stitches and House of Huddleston shows how she refashioned a thrifted sweater into high fashion for her dog. Genius! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from House of Huddleston]
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Tutorial: Birdcage Card
Learn how to make this lovely card with a birdcage motif. You can find the tutorial by Melissa Samuels on her blog. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Looking for Bird themed papers, stamps and embellishments? Check out these … Read More...
Hambly Halloween Open Studio Today!
For those of you located in the Bay Area, Hambly Studios will be holding a special Open Studio for Halloween today October 21st 2010 from 5-8 pm. There will be Makes and Takes for the kids and shopping fun … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Boyz Life
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
10 Days to a More Youthful You
Total Beauty asks, “Want to look and feel younger and more confident?” I ask, who wouldn’t!? Luckily for us Total Beauty followed up their question with 10 easy-to-follow tips that will lead to a more youthful you in just 10 … Read More...
Black Wreaths For Halloween
Welcome to our Halloween Black Wreath Ideas roundup! As Halloween approaches, it’s time to start thinking about decorating your home with spooky and festive decorations. One of the most popular Halloween decorations is the black wreath. In this article, we’re … Read More...
I bought some Florafox
Kim at True Up introduced a German fabric line from Farbenmix today and this particular one is my favorite; it’s called Florafox. Thusly smitten, I followed her link straight to Volksfaden and bought a meter of it. The product description … Read More...
Tutorial: 5 Minute Simple Pillow
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shows how to give a throw pillow a facelift – in just five minutes. Her trick for keeping the pillow out of the way while stitching the cover closed is brilliant! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro-style a cardigan with felt applique
Lori from Pretty Little Things guest blogs over at A Beautiful Mess with a tutorial showing how to give a plain cardigan a retro vibe with easy felt appliqued flowers. SO cute!! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Triangle pouch with snap closures
Citra from Innocentia shows how to make this triangular pouch with snap closures. The long, skinny shape is perfect for pencils, or even make-up. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Innocentia]
[via Someday Crafts]
Halloween Cocktails from Martha
I adore this collection of Halloween cocktails from Martha Stewart. A sampling: The bleeding heart martini, this eyeball martini, a bubbling cocktail, and a face and hands punch.
FaveCrafts tutorial – the Eye of the Tiger
Beadalon’s Katie Hacker shares her tutorial for this delicate piece at the FaveCrafts site. The dangles at the end look like they would sway like tall grasses in a gentle breeze.
Baby Jar Cupcakes
Perfect for a baby shower, learn how to make these cute cupcakes-baked-in-a-baby-jar, including a free printable label, HERE at Rook No. 17. {Spotted because we shared a roundup at One Pretty Thing.}
Gerber Baby Food
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How To: Felt Raincloud Brooch
Laura “Lupin” Howard of “Bugs & Fishes” has the most delightful tutorials on her blog. Today’s tutorial is pictorial and it is how to make a raincloud brooch. She made hers in two different colors, one white cloud with pale … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Halloween Digital Stamps
Dover Publications is offering some wonderful vintage Halloween digital images for free, click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for free digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our digital stamps. Make sure … Read More...
Halloween Goody Bag Treats
Find a roundup of treats perfect for Halloween goody bags HERE at Parents.com and find a roundup of cute goody bag packaging for Halloween HERE and also HERE, including our own Amanda‘s monster treat bags.
