And KnitPicks is there to help you learn! Kelley’s video tutorials will take you from the cast on to the bind off, toes and heels included!
Click here for Kelley’s Sock Class!
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Scarecrow Finger Puppet
Craft Jr. has an awesome tutorial on how to make a scarecrow finger puppet; and some great ideas for other fall puppets. Have pipe cleaners? Go to town.
Check out these other finger puppet articles we wrote or buy … Read More...
Autumn Traditions Tree
Little Wonders’ Days has an idea that is so precious, I had to post about it…and make one with my daughters today! I actually have extra leaves leftover from last year! Little Wonders’ makes their own using watercolors…another great idea! … Read More...
Witches and Wizards Hat
This hat is brought to you by Inspiration Surrounds…Creativity Abounds. These hats can be decorated with Halloween candy, and then be an integral party of teaching your children how to share their candy with fellow trick or treaters… brilliant idea!… Read More...
Cooper-Hewitt Felt Exhibit Fashioning Felt
Martha Stewart has an extraordinary video on her website about the Cooper-Hewitt Felt Exhibit Fashioning Felt. There is a little history about the museum and then takes you into the modern world of felting. Two of the designers are … Read More...
Monday Mosaic: Brown
Gorgeous Fimo polymer clay creations in shades of chocolate!
1. Polymer clay bracelet, 2. “Autumn Leaves” Matryoshka necklace – Collanina con Matryoshka “Foglie d’Autunno” – fimo polymer clay, 3. Brown Polymer Clay Heart with Cream Flowers, 4. … Read More...
Check it out: Miss B Couture tutorials for Barbie doll clothes
If you enjoy making clothes for Barbie dolls, or want to learn how to make clothes for Barbie dolls, you’ve got to check out Miss B Couture. Her blog is filled with tutorials for making all kinds of clothes for … Read More...
How to make a recycled cd case calendar
Kelly of the blog All Things Made By Kelly sent in this very in-depth and clear tutorial on how to transform a cd case into a desk top calendar. She made them as gifts which I think is a great … Read More...
Tutorial: Pattern drafting with darts and princess seams
LiEr from ikat bag continues the pattern drafting series on her blog with a bit about how to create darts and princess seams. Darts and princess seams turn a relatively 2-dimensional garment into one that fits perfectly around a 3-dimensional … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s twirly skirt with optional pick-ups
Sharon from Adventures in the Sewing Studio shows how to make a little girl’s twirly skirt with two looks in one. It can be a simple layered twirly skirt, or with a few snaps it can be a layered twirly … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled Sweater Brimmed beanie hat
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a brimmed beanie hat. Cute, cute! You can make one from fleece or an old sweater, depending on the … Read More...
Project: Christmas Ribbon Wreath Card
Isn’t this just a wonderful card? The wreath is made with ribbon! Visit Flower Foot Designs blog for a video to learn how to make this fun Christmas Wreath Card.
-Heather
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Freebie: Fall Magic Digital Kit
Carla Chadwick, whose free quick page we recently featured, is offering up a giant matching kit called Fall Magic. This kit is available for free download. Click here to go to the download.
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LOOKING FOR QUICK IDEAS?
I’m very impressed with this collection of bookmarks. I like to make bookmarks for quick gifts. It’s so easy to find a pattern that is suited to just about anyone’s tastes. These are especially cute.
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Party Monday: Polka Dots!
1. decorate. DIY felt garland tutorial from the purl bee.
2. decorate. DIY polka dot party hat tutorial from Birthday Girl.
3. serve. Polka dot platter from Seltzer Studios.
4. play. Dot bingo … Read More...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Lisa Ottosson will be posting weekly breastcancer information on her blog during October. She will be including posts on pink crafting all month long to help raise awareness.
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Strawberry Margarita JellO Shots
With tequila! And salt on the rim! And lime garnish! In strawberry “shot glasses”! And cute as can be to boot. Is it bad I want to do a shot of tequil
a at 8 am? Probably. But learn how … Read More...
Tips for Getting Good Photos of Your Pets
Here are a couple of articles to help you capture photos of the furry members of your family. Catster has posted 10 Tips for Getting Good Photos of Your Cat, while Dogster provides 5 Ways to Improve Your Pet … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – No Reservations
Ghost Globes
I think luminaries might be my favorite craft for Halloween. I love the way they light up the dark, shining the path up your sidewalk for trick or treaters. Spooky, goofy, cute or eery, luminaries come in many different designs … Read More...