lnowak from My Little Blogspot shows how to make this super cute M&M Halloween costume. And it’s not just cute – it’s easy to make, too! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from My Little Blogspot]
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Tutorial: Striped felt playmat with ric rac trim
Jessica fromSew Homegrown posts a tutorial on her blog showing how she created this striped felt playmat for her daughter. I love the bright stripes and the giant ric rac
trim around the outside! She stapled the pieced felt … Read More...
Tutorial: Give a plain bolero a vintage look
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she gave her plain bolero sweater a style makover. She adds gathered trim, elastic, and buttons to give it vintage charm. This same process would also work for … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Girl Sling Pouch
Zura from Sew Retro Chic! takes part in the Inspire to Create series at Sew Chic & Unique with a tutorial showing how to make her Little Girl Sling Pouch. What a cute little bag for girls!! The straps are … Read More...
Whoopie Pie Spiders
I’m horribly arachnophobic, and even I can’t resist the cuteness of these Whoopie Pie Spiders. Find the recipe HERE at Wing-It Vegan.
“FELTMAKER’S BAG OF TRICKS” WORKSHOP FOR THE SURFACE DESIGN ASSOCIATION
What a wonder opportunity for those of you who can make it to this outstanding event. Jorie Johnson, Felter extraordinaire, will be in San Francisco! The Surface Design Association is sponsoring this extraordinary opportunity to learn from one of … Read More...
Bride of Frankenstein Cupcakes
Internet connections astound me. No, not how to connect to the internet. That confounds me. I mean, I share so many similar tastes with the mind behind Gordon Gossip, we continually check each others’ sites for inspiration. Well, she … Read More...
4 Fun Mod Podge Projects
For a long time I thought it was “modge” podge, and apparently I am not the only one. It’s such a common mistake that even shopping sites use both terms to make sure to get into both sets of search … Read More...
Renewal and the creative process
Mary Hardin describes the process she uses to renew her creative energy and her inspiration for these exquisite new pieces at her blog MaryHardingJewelry Bead Blog. Mary has been an artist most of her adult life. She’s been making … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew cupcake costume
Patrice from Lemon Tree Creations shows how to make no-sew cupcake costume. She also shows how to make a “cherry on top” headband to finish off the look. Your little one will literally have the sweetest costume of everyone this … Read More...
Concrete Glass? Glass Concrete?
“Thousands of optical glass fibers form a matrix and run parallel to each other between the two main surfaces of every block,” That’s what happens when you combine glass and concrete. I super strong material is created that … Read More...
Halloween Treat Roundup: Witches!!
This roundup could be a hundred pages long, but here are some of my favorite witchy Halloween treats:
1. Witch cupcakes from Parents.com.
3.Witch finger shortbread cookies from Le Petit Brioche.… Read More...
Panda Bear Crackers
Find this easy-to-make Panda Bear cracker HERE at Muffin Tin Mom.
Halloween Carnival
You must check out the details of this Halloween Carnival party compiled by Better Homes and Gardens. Treats galore! This punch bowl comes with a free printable, find tips on making the cake, and you’ll find lots … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a wedding veil for just $5
Instructables user scoochmaroo shows how to make a wedding veil for just $5. That’s SO much cheaper than the ones you buy at the bridal shop! Get the how-to.
[photo from scoochmaroo on Instructables]
Freebie: Farm Card
Tutorial: Throw pillow with oversized scrappy ruffle flower
Megan from Brassy Apple shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to use a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) to create this ruffled rosette throw pillow. I love the scrappy look that comes from using different prints in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Underpants diaper cover from a onesie
Kasia from Dream Home shows how she used the bottom half of a onesie to make a diaper cover that looks like big kid underwear. The ones she made were for her son, so she used contrast thread to stitch … Read More...
DIY: Makeup Remover
Apparently products from our cupboards will remove makeup like store
bought makeup removers, but more gently and naturally. You can easily create your own makeup remover following one of several recipes posted on the beautylish blog.
Featured: Halloween Dessert Table from Shindig Parties
I am loving this yummy Halloween dessert table HERE by Amanda Parker at her blog. It is chock full of crafty sweets, with lots of easy-to-assemble store-bought goodies to boot. The dessert table features printables from Amanda’s etsy shop, Shindig … Read More...