Over at The Value Village site there are tons of pretty Halloween decorations including this cool wreath made from chess pieces. I like the “spiky” quality. It looks intimidating but really isn’t. Time to dig through the toy box and … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s capelet from a man’s suit jacket
Beth from Lemon Cadet and Project: Project shows how to create a little girl’s capelet from a man’s suit jacket. This is SO cute!! The pockets and buttons from the jacket are perfect for the capelet! Her project is based … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Booster Seat Makeover
Sachiko from Tea Rose Companyand Tea Rose Home shows how she created a new seat cover for her child’s booster seat. I never knew that a booster seat could look so… PRETTY!! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Scrunchy coiled fabric flowers
Amy from Positively Splendid guest blogs over Infarrantly Creative with a tutorial showing how to make scrunchy coiled fabric flowers. She used hers to make a pretty bracelet, but you could also use them for headband embellishments, brooches, etc. Get … Read More...
Party Monday: Robots!!
1. Invites. Make cool robot extend-an-arm invites at My insanity.
2. Food. Check out the food and drink ideas at My insanity, like “robot feul” drinks, sour wires, and this awesome cake. Find food, games and decor … Read More...
Project and Technique: Apple Stamping
I’ve heard of stamping with a potato but I don’t think I’ve heard of stamping with an apple, how very cute and clever! Hop over to the Twig and Toadstool blog and learn how to make an apple stamped tee.… Read More...
Tutorial & Giveaway: Elmer’s Crafting Products
Sarah Hodgkinson is giving away three prize packs of Elmer’s Crafting products. The prizes include
X-ACTO:
- 4-pack Decorative Edge Scissors
- Self Healing Mat
- Retractable Craft Knife
- Craft Swivel Knife
Elmer’s CraftBond:
- Scrapbooking Tape: Repositionable
- Extra Strength Glue Stick
- Wet &
Tutorial: Felt playmat for toy dinosaurs
Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade guest blogs over at Twelve Crafts Till Christmas with a tutorial showing how to make this felt playmat for toy dinosaurs. This is so cool! She shares a template for the shapes she cut to … Read More...
SEPTEMBER, 2010, GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Katie has won this book! I’ve emailed Katie to send her snail mail particulars so I can get the book to her. Thanks to all who entered and for the good comments. It’s interesting to see what projects everyone has … Read More...
Free Class From KI Memories
As part of the KI Kindergarten series you can now download a free class in PDF format that features the KI Memories Sweet Life collection. The class shows you how to create two layouts and a card.
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Freebie: Printable Greeting Card
This cute ” A Toast!” greeting card is available as a free download from Oh My! handmade goodness. Perfect for any kind of congratulatory greeting. Click here to go to freebie.
Inspiration du Jour – Crème Brulée
See more details here. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DIY: Face Scrubs
What do oatmeal, pineapple, and sunflower seeds have in common? In this case, they can all be used in various face scrub recipes. Check out beautylish for three simple recipes that will gently exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin.
Monster Printables for Your Halloween Goodies
Our very own edible crafts editor, Meaghan from Chic Cookie Kits created these awesome monster printables for you to use on your Halloween gift bags, treat packages, and even to wrap around and dress up candy bars! I am all … Read More...
Video tutorial: Beginner Sewing technique library
Eva from Couturier Mommy shares a series of video tutorials designed to teach someone how to sew. From how to thread a sewing machine to picking out a sewing pattern to installing a zipper, her library of 25 video tutorials … Read More...
Creepy Mice and Eyeball Treats
Learn to make these cute and creepy mice treats with great step-by-step photos HERE at Suzie the Foodie. And want even more creepy? Check out these eerie eyeball treat how-tos.
Tutorial: Easy M&M Halloween costume
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.
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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...