So cute. So easy. Done and done. Find the how-tos for making ghost pretzels HERE at PBS Parents.
Ghost Pretzels
So cute. So easy. Done and done. Find the how-tos for making ghost pretzels HERE at PBS Parents.
Halloween Cocktail
Find the recipe for this creepy, crawly Halloween cocktail with dangling licorice spider HERE at Fab Frugal Food.
Glass Blowing Video with Thomas Long
I find glass blowing so fascinating to watch, but who doesn’t. I’ve tried the big boys version and realize why you don’t see nearly as many women participating in the sport as men. It requires an incredible amount of upper … Read More...
Recycle those old silk flowers into a Halloween Wreath
It is truly the magic the transformation a simple can of black spray paint can have. Cindi sent in her wonderful recycled flower wreath project posted at her blog The Brass Paperclip perfect to welcome your trick or treaters this … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby Kimono Wrap
Benita from Bettsy Kingston and Bettsy Kingston MYO shares a pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a Baby Kimono Wrap. The pattern is sized for babies sized 3-9 months. This would be an awesome baby … Read More...
Cupcake Liners that Cupcakes Don’t Ruin
I’ve not yet tried the cupcake liners from Sutton Gourmet Paper, but I’m very intrigued by their review on Cupcakes Take the Cake. The last time I tried printed cupcake liners, the grease from the cupcake rendered the … Read More...
Tutorial: Use freezer paper for accurate applique shapes
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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