Mariska of the blog No Time 2 B Bored sent in this post about how to convert those little food containers into little bead cups. I think this would make a spectacular holiday bazaar item.
[tags]how to make bead cups[/tags]
Giveaway: lilipopo embroidery pattern
Kate of The Glass Mountain and lilipopo is giving away three copies of an original pattern, which she used to create these lovely embroideries. Go to her blog post to enter before September 26.
Toddler Fall Unity Wreath
This craft is perfect for a preschool or a project with the little ones at home…. children love tracing their hands, and this craft will be perfect hanging on a wall for a while! Visit Toddler Approved to see how … Read More...
New From Vogue
A sure fire hit, this one will be! Available October of 2010 (I can’t wait, I LOVE mittens!).
Vogue Knitting Mittens and Gloves
But wait, there are more than mittens in this book! Gloves (Autumn Leaves gloves on pg 62 … Read More...
Craft Foam Bath Murals
Filth Wizardry could possibly be one of the most creative blogs out there for children’s craft ideas..You could spend hours on the site just drooling over her creativity. Here, she shows how you can use simply foam to encourage creativity … Read More...
Paper Tube Owls
This craft is perfect to get your children into the Fall spirit…. I love the use of the feathers. Visit Silly Eagle Books to see what you need.
Stitch with mummysam
If you’re anywhere near Brooklyn, New York, USA, you are so lucky! Samantha Cotterill of mummysam is leading a free workshop at the Etsy labs (in conjunction with the Dumbo Arts Festival). The promotional post says,
… Read More...We’ll play around
Tutorial: Cookie Decorating with Glace Icing
Find a step-by-step tutorial from start to finish for making these beautiful vanilla sugar cookies decorated with glace icing HERE at The Crafty Penguin.
[tags]cookie decorating, sugar cookies, glace icing[/tags]
Candy Decorated Pumpkin
Everything is better with candy. Like pumpkins. Decorate pumpkins with candy HERE at Martha.
[tags]candy, Halloween, pumpkins, kids[/tags]
Freebie: Vintage Images
These tag images, and more, are available as a free download from Cathe Holden at Just Something I Made. Click here to go to the downloads.
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather Fall leaves tablerunner
Fall-themed crafts are always a popular choice, and faux leather leaves offer a refreshing twist on the traditional autumn decorations. While leaves made from paper or fabric are common, using faux leather adds a unique texture and durability that sets … Read More...
Tutorial: Portable Tea Party
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to make this portable tea party setup. It includes napkins, placemats (which could double as fabric plates), and a tablecloth that cinches up into a drawstring bag to carry it all in. And did … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias-edged potholders
Deborah from Whipstitch joins the Celebrate Yellow month at MADE with a tutorial showing how to make bias-edged potholders. Because the bias trim is flexible edging, you can make these in just about any shape you want. Banana, anyone? Get … Read More...
Project Tutorial: T- Slider Card
Click here to visit the Paper Punch Addiction blog and learn how to make one of these fun T-Slider Cards.
-Heather
Tutorial: Paint your own custom fabric prints
Ann from As a Canvas guest blogs at No Big Dill (her sister’s blog) with a tutorial showing how she created this handpainted design on this dress she made for her daughter. If you want to know how to create … Read More...
DIY Lunchables
I love this idea: Make your own DIY Lunchables
. Find it HERE at babble.
Tutorial: A Quick Guide to Your DSLR Camera
This great tutorial on the Kevin & Amanda blog will help you to get out of shooting auto! In the article they address using Aperture and Shutter Priority modes, as well as a bit about ISO and focusing. Click here … Read More...
More Halloween Treats. More More More.
I’m just going nuts with all these Halloween treats out there. How can I possibly cover them all in only a month and a half? Check out this collection of clever goodies at Country Living, like these bat cupcakes… Read More...
Giveaway: From Spain with Love quilt book
Roberta at Bobbi’s Blog by Roberta Cardew is giving away a copy of her just-released book From Spain with Love: 11 Quilts Celebrate Mediterranean Color. She’s a talented sewer and quilter and just happens to be the owner of … Read More...
Interview with Andrew Thornton
Ray Hemachandra of Lark Crafts Jewelry & Beading recently interviewed jewelry designer, writer, painter, and soon to be organized Andrew Thornton. If you missed my post about Andrew’s de-stash sale, head over to see what goodies you need. … Read More...