Did you know Betty Crocker has templates and instructions for decorating a bunch of creative cakes? I didn’t. And I promise they didn’t even pay me to yak about them, I just happened upon this collection. Find cake decorating how-tos … Read More...
How to make a recycled rolled newspaper sword and bandanna skirt
This post over at Alphamom was posted for Talk like a pirate Day but I think both of the tutorials would make great costume element for Halloween. Pop on over to this link to see how to make a rolled … Read More...
Brilliant: Ribbon-sample charms
Carmi of Carmi’s Art/Life World created fabric charms by stitching, beading, and embellishing sumptuous ribbon samples. Then she put them all together into a necklace so luxuriant it’s almost edible. Read about it on Carmi’s blog post.
Tutorial: Coral stitch
Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik created the bumpy lines of cloud banks in this art quilt with coral stitch. She kindly shows us how. See the tute.
Tutorial: Chunkier fabric watchband
Allison from Cluck Cluck Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a new fabric wristband for a watch. It’s made from a wide strip of fabric for a chunkier look. So pretty! And because the watch … Read More...
Free pattern: Paperbag Ensemble Dress
Your Style Rocks shares the first of their user-designed sewing patterns. The winning design from their “Sunday, Lovely Sunday” contest is the Paperbag Ensemble Dress from jens. This is such a lovely dress! It’s packed with subtle design features … Read More...
Delightfully Devilish Desserts
I know, I know, there are just soooo many dessert collections out there for Halloween. But this one from the Food Network is sorta eclectic and lovely-creepy, and I couldn’t resist. Find the roundup of Halloween goodies HERE, including … Read More...
Donate to Breast Cancer Research and Win!
Celeste Smith is holding a giveaway on her blog for those who donate in her stepmother’s name to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. Leave her a comment if you make a donation, and she will enter your name into … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn short-sleeved summer tees into long-sleeved winter wear
Mandy from Sugar Bee – Craft Edition shows how she made these warm t-shirts for her daughters’ fall wardrobes. She started with short-sleeved shirts left over from their summer wear. And what did she use to make those argyle long … Read More...
Tutorial: Gorgeous bow from shirt cuffs
Kelley from Kelley Highway shows how she repurposed a pair of shirt cuffs into this gorgeous bow. Brilliant! Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Using slopers to adapt a commercial pattern
Jen from My Measuring Tape takes a session of the Sew From Scratch series on pattern drafting at ikat bag , with a tutorial showing how to use slopers with commercial patterns. Go to the tutorial.
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Week of Halloween Tags
Melissa Thiesse and Melissa Samuels will be posting Halloween tags on their blogs every day this week. Click here to see Melissa T’s tags. Click here to see Melissa S’s tags.
Freebie and New Release: Woodland Digital Stamps
Click here to visit Paper Garden and check out there wonderful new Woodland Wimsey digital stamp lines, the raccoon set is a FREEBIE!!
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download our … Read More...
Cutest creepies ever
I love the little creepies Melanie made! Aren’t they cute? I don’t see them in her shop yet, but you might also like her sugar skulls.
Share Your Projects and Win a Cricut Expression
Enter your projects using Scotch brand products into their contest and you could win a Cricut Expression machine! Each project you submit gives you one entry into the contest. Click here for more details.
Free Digital Camera Buying Guide
Marlene Hielema, the Image Maven, is offering this free e-book on her site. If you’re in the market for a new digital camera this guide may help! Click here to go to the download.
Mummy Treats
It’s amazing how a little gauze can transform Rice Krispie treats into the cutest mummies. Find the how-tos for creating mummy treats HERE at Recipe Girl.
Inspiration du Jour – You Make My Heart Fly
You Make My Heart Fly
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DIY: Facial Toners
Beautylish posted a few recipes for DIY toners that could be a nice addition to your skincare regimine. Learn how to make toners that will moisturize, clarify & invigorate, clarify sensitive skin, and fight acne.
Urban Circus fat quarter giveaway
Hurry, you only have a few days left to get a chance to win this Urban Circus fat quarter set over at Scarlet Fig. Laurie Wisbrun is curious what you have made or might make of her fabric line. … Read More...