Ana María Ramírez and Adriana Díaz have been designing their young, trendy brand of jewelry since 2008. Based in Barcelona, bandada has taken inspiration from architecture around the city and designed a new line of rings called “Mirador.” Pictured above … Read More...
Roundup: Halloween Finger Foods. Literally.
Make cheddar witch fingers at sunset.
Make chicken fingers at Better Homes and Gardens.
Find cheesy fingers at Family Fun.
And make finger crudite at All You.
[tags]finger foods, Halloween, appetizers[/tags]
Tutorial: Duffel bag for an 18″ doll
Care from Obsessively Stitching shows how to make a duffel bag sized just right for an 18″ doll. This is SO cute!! Think of all the doll things that can be put in this bag! Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Ball gown for a Barbie
Jess from Craftiness is not Optional guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a ball gown for a Barbie doll. Love that off the shoulder look! Get the how-to.
[photo from U Create]
Call for Entries: Halloween Blog Carnival
Surely you are familiar with the vastness of About.com. They have guides in many different categories, and one of the most successful ones is the family crafts section. Sherri Osbourne, the About.com guide for the family crafts section is hosting … Read More...
Crow’s Nest Halloween Wreath
Isn’t this wreath so fun! I love the spray and the addition of the crows to this already rustically wonderful wall decor. This creation was brought to life by Stephanie Lynn over at Under the Table and Dreaming.
Looking for … Read More...
Bench Redo
Beaded ring tutorial
Learn to make this elegant rose bead ring with a step-by-step video from Jane at Handmade Jewelry Club.
DIY Welcome Blocks
Erin over at Lemon Tree Creations found some old lettered blocks at a thrift store and gave them a face lift. These welcome blocks are the perfect little accent to a table or shelf right inside your door. Maybe you … Read More...
Halloween Spider Mallomars
Doesn’t it look like this guy has the biggest, sly smile? Learn to make him HERE at Woman’s Day.
[tags]spider, mallomars, cookies, Halloween[/tags]
Kid Friendly Butterfly Banners
Creative Jewish Mom has a craft that a child could make themselves! I love the simplicity of this butterfly banner.
Apple Wreaths
Fall is such a great time to experiment with different types of wreaths…why not get your children involved and make it educational? Our Big Earth has a great wreath that your children will love working on too!
Get a Reaction at Vitrum Studios
Currently reactive glass really makes my hearts race, in a good way. I love it in bead making and have been exploring it more and more in kiln forming. You all may know that from some of my postings here. … Read More...
Giveaway: Happy Gloves Book @ “To Be Charmed”
Elizabeth of “To Be Charmed” is holding the “Happy Gloves” Book giveaway. The very clever Miyako Kanamori transforms missing gloves into adorable creations. All you need is a glove, needle and thread and you’ll be set to create a softie … Read More...
Coffin Sandwiches
It’s so easy to concoct spooky cupcakes and candies and party food and the like for Halloween, poor lunch is so quickly forgotten. Spotted on Gordon Gossip, these coffin sandwiches from Kraft Foods are the perfect eerie edible to … Read More...
M and M Pancakes
Yes. M&M pancakes. Brilliant. Learn how to make ’em HERE at The Knead for Speed.
[tags]candy, pancakes, breakfast, m and ms[/tags]
Tutorial: Refashion a too-large tote bag to a purse
Dana from MADE lets you ride shotgun as she refashions a too-large tote bag into a smaller purse. The smaller size makes it easier to keep up with the stuff that’s inside. She adds pockets and a zipper for more … Read More...
Free fall pattern and tutorial
The SWAKembroidery.com e-newsletter announces this great freebie:
… Read More...Courtesy of Needle in a Haystack Embroidery and SWAKembroidery, we’re pleased to bring you a free tutorial on making a fall flange pillow. Here is what the designer shares..
“Autumn has to be
Tutorial: Coastal Curtsy Skirt using just one seam
Katy from Sew Apropos and No Big Dill shows how to make her Coastal Curtsy skirt. Isn’t it gorgeous? I love the drape at the back! I bet you’ll be surprised to learn that this was sewn with just ONE … Read More...
Tutorial: Autumn Oak Leaf Wreath
Kimara and Michelle from Wee Folk Art share a tutorial at Rhythm of the Home showing how to make this Autumn Oak Leaf Wreath. It’s pieced from fabric with a fall-themed print and a solid fabric stenciled with an oak-leaf … Read More...