I don’t think I have seen so many different wreath ideas in my life as I have this fall! Halloween is only a few weeks away, so a spider wreath, while maybe not the best decor for an arachnophobic, is … Read More...
Redo: Black Crystal Chandelier
I love it when I see old chandeliers getting a makeover. I shudder to think how many of these old 80’s and 90’s brass light fixtures are filling up landfills. I’ll be tackling a similar project of my own soon … Read More...
Rotozipped Pumpkins
Shrinky Dink Soap
This craft is perfect for teaching children about chemical reactions and changing liquids to solids… Think Crafts has a guest post from Gillian of Dried Figs and Wooden Spools that is sure to keep your kids occupied and be a … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s t-shirt dress with gathered flower embellishments
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blos at Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make this girl’s t-shirt dress with gathered flower embellishments on the bodice. It’s such a lovely, feminine dress – it’s hard to believe she … Read More...
Tutorial: Monster pillow with secret pocket
Tiffany from Tiny Seamstress shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop for making this cute monster pillow. A hidden pocket creates a secret place to stash a favorite toy, and a handle makes it easy to carry. Get the tute… Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric pinwheel flower embellishments
Joy from How Joyful created her own dress for her beach wedding, starting with a knit halter dress. She reworked the neck and added fabric pinwheel flowers with beaded centers. She shows a before/after of the dress, and gives a … Read More...
FaveCrafts Free Jewelry Making Ideas e-book
The FaveCrafts team has created a guide to make your own homemade jewelry in a free e-book. “25 Easy to Make Homemade Jewelry Ideas” is available as a PDF download at the FaveCrafts website. Their e-book gives you step-by-step instruction … Read More...
The Birth of Sugar Cereals
An advertising relic that signaled a change that would be felt forever: the birth of sugar coated cereal. Find it HERE at The World’s Best Ever.
Inspiration: 3D Paper Globe
I came across this amazing 3-D paper globe project entitled “No Place Like Home” on the Scrapbook Abundance blog and it was so awe inspiring I had to share it! And the house inside is just such a sweet surprise! … Read More...
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
Calling all embroidery enthusiasts! We’ve got some new designs just for you to try out!
We love finding new and inventive embroidery designs, and we’ve found some perfect ones for you to try out!
Our team scoured the internet for … Read More...
Skeleton Cupcakes
I love everything about these skeleton cupcakes: the concept, the presentation, the photo tutorial… which you’ll find HERE at Holidash.
FaveCrafts free earring tute
FaveCrafts is offering a free tutorial for these cheery earrings. They remind me of bittersweet berries. See the free tute at FaveCrafts.
Free charts: Cross-stitch
DIY: Deodorant
I’ve posted links to a few homemade deodorant recipes previously, but came across another one on Craftster. This one, posted by Girl on Bike, seems pretty simple & easy to make.
How to make caged earrings
DIYLessons.org is giving away a tutorial for making caged earrings when you register as a member. Take a look at all their very reasonably priced tutorials or get more freebies at Handmade Jewelry Club.
Giveaway at Graphics Fairy
Karen from The Graphics Fairy is giving away this Queen of Halloween bamboo floor mat. It features one of her graphics with Gina Galvin at Peacock Park Design as the creator of this fun decorative item. Go to the post … Read More...
Who are you?
Beads of Clay is having a giveaway. Head over and leave a comment telling about yourself for your chance to win these two lovely beads made by Beads of Clay members.
Template and Tutorial: Swedish dala horse block print
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial and free template on her blog for making a block print of her Swedish dala horse design. Once you carve your design into the block, you can use it to make cool … Read More...
Cleaning up scraps
If you are a jewelry designer and you work with metal, then you probably have some metal scraps cluttering your studio. Janice at the Jewelry Artists Network offers some tips for how you can deal with pieces that went awry, … Read More...