Stop by the Created by You blog and let Sharon teach you how to make this cool waffle paper background.
-Heather
Passionate red earrings
I love these funky and “passionate red” earrings from Bananista! They have a simple and yet very interesting design. Mercedes says, “my … handmade limited edition jewelry (is) inspired by all the simple things that surround our everyday life… … Read More...
Freebie: Spooky Letters
Jenny at Allsorts is offering up this free download of spooky letters. Use them to make a garland as shown, or for other projects. The download includes all 26 letters, numbers from 0 to 9 and the exclamation mark. Click … Read More...
My Blue Sofa – A site to buy and sell furniture and decor
This looks interesting. My Blue Sofa is a site that lets you buy and sell furniture and decor. It’s free and you can search by city or by decor style or by room or whatever. Very cool!
A Guide to Making Your Own Acrylic Stamps
Sheila at Cheeky Magpie has out together a series of posts explaining how you can make your own acrylic stamps. The posts are based on her recent experience with making stamps herself. She includes resources for materials and supplies, as … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Afternoon Tea
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
The Art of Soap is Now Available for Pre-Buy!
I recently wrote about the upcoming release of The Art of Soap and am happy to report that it is now available for pre-order! Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove wrote in the newsletter that she received the first printed copy of … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween apron with a ric rac spider pocket
Phyllis Dobbs shares a downloadable tutorial for making this super cute Halloween apron. The big spider applique is actually a pocket. How fun! And check out his button head and ric rac legs! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: A-line skirt with ruffled hem
Tam from Sew Dang Cute shows how to make this A-line skirt with fabulous ruffle detail at the hem. It was inspired by a similar (but much shorter) skirt from Charlotte Russe. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Infinity & Beyond Scarf
Luvinthemommyhood shares a tutorial for an Infinity & Beyond Scarf. It’s a versatile scarf that can be worn at least different ways to suit your mood, your outfit, or the weather outside. Made from a soft flannel, it’s snuggly for … Read More...
Cello string choker
Check out this unusual choker design from YarnPlayer aka Marilee. Made from a piece she tatted “free style” and a cello string, this piece incorporates two of Marilee’s loves – yarn and music. If you know your way around a … Read More...
Free Halloween Patterns from Lion Brand
Halloween is approaching, and we want to get in as many handmade decorations as we can. It’ll be here before we know it and little trick-or-treaters will be knocking on our door. There are plenty of projects for knitters and … Read More...
Freebie: Birdhouse Card
This is such an adorable winter card! It was made by Angela Kennedy for Penny Black, she made her own birdhouse template which she generously shares here on their Flickr site. She stamped it using Penny Black stamps, click here… Read More...
Halloween Cupcakes (and Gluten Free)
Learn how to make these gluten-free Halloween cupcakes with instructions, photographs and a bonus video tutorial HERE at Simply…Gluten Free.
Tutorial: Monogrammed Cake
Learn how to make this beautiful, monogrammed cake HERE at Art of Dessert.
Beautiful Felt Hats
These cloches, made by Behida Dolic (yellowfield7 on Etsy), are amazing! Very expensive but very amazing. They are all hand draped by a woman in Berkeley. I love all the products shots too, the model, Helena Bianca, is … Read More...
Monster Bash Party Printables
I was just yesterday searching for some vintage-y lab scientist partyware, so I’m happy to have happened upon this Monster Bash party featured at the Hostess with the Mostess blog, including a printable collection from the etsy shop Spaceships … Read More...
Lab Bottles for the Kitchen
I can’t recall how I stumbled upon this site (it wasn’t through stumble upon), but I shall now declare it a favorite: ferm living. Check out the kitchen collection, including these fantastic lab bottles.
Pizza Pops, More Pizza Twists and Project Food Blog
I can’t believe the contest is half over and I haven’t even told you that I entered the Foodbuzz Project Food Blog challenge. The search for the next food blogger star started with 2,000 contestants and each week whittles them … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy Corn Costume
Chica and Jo won the Halloween costume challenge at So You Think You’re Crafty with their Candy Corn Costume for little girls. They now share a tutorial for making one. This is so cute, and also quick to make. Get … Read More...