Need something cute and fast for Halloween? Check out this Polymer Clay Horns tutorial over at Desiree McCrorey’s Site!
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Tutorial: Ruffled hedgehog softie
Katie from matsutake shares a tutorial and free pattern for this ruffled hedgehog softie. Love it!! Go to the pattern and tutorial.
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Tutorial: Fabric ABC book and a snail softie
Angela from Moda Home Mom shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for this fabric ABC book and also a snail softie. The fabric book uses printed fabric squares for the individual letter pages, and is backed with charm squares. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece hat with kitty ears
Craftster user MysticCookie shows how to make this fleece hat with kitty ears. Cute, cute! Go to the tutorial.
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Contest: Rings & Things
Feeling inspired? Why not submit your latest designs to the “Your Designs Rock” Contest at Rings & Things. You could win in a number of catagories and receive great gift certificates and the possiblity of having your creation … Read More...
So Gross.
Yet I can’t keep looking at these clever “treats.” Yes. They are edible. Find the how-tos HERE at flickr from Saucy Dragonfly. (Found via not martha.)
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Tutorial: Appliqued partridge ornament
Kim of Retro Mama blog shares her pattern and tutorial for this cheerful partridge Christmas ornament. Beautiful fabrics + simple applique techniques make a keepsake-worthy decoration. See the tute.
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Inspiration: Bugs and Fishes
Laura of Bugs and Fishes by Lupin is crafting up some Christmas ornaments that are beautifully simple and effective, relying on bright colors and the texture of appliqued felt to invoke the seasonal spirit. I especially love these Christmas puddings. … Read More...
Giveaway: Crate Paper Kit
Céline Navarro is giving away the kit shown above on her blog. Leave a comment before Sunday to enter. Click here to go to giveaway.
Recycle cooking oil into a candle
So maybe converting your car to run on cooking oil is a bit out of your recycling league, this is a bit on a smaller scale but still eco-cool. Watch this video by emanpbas on how to use used cooking … Read More...
Halloween Roundup from The Kitchn
Just a couple more under the wire…. Visit the kitchn for a great Halloween idea roundup of roundups HERE, like Chow’s Sexy Vampire Halloween Party or this inspiring Halloween sweets table from the always-inspiring Amy Atlas.
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Tutorial: Wreath from vintage spools of thread
Old spools of thread are like candy. Pretty colors and oh, so tempting… but also bad for your machine. What to do? Amy from Peptogirl shares a tutorial on her blog, handmade & homebaked, showing how to turn the spools … Read More...
Tutorial: Lovable, furry old Grover hand puppet
Marie from Make and Takes shows how to make this lovable, furry old Grover hand puppet. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Make and Takes]
Tutorial: Christmas present outfit for little girls
Melissa from Little Polka Dot guest blogs on U Create with a tutorial for making this Christmas ensemble for little girls. The skirt features stripes of ribbons, and the shirt is appliqued with a big pretty present. Go to the … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – A-MandaB
Get more inspiration from her gallery.
Shop: Move the Needle
Are you a list maker? Do you make sketches of your cards before you make them? Do you enjoy having lovely little notebooks sitting around to jot down all your ideas? I know I sure do, I’m a notebook junkie:) … Read More...
TEMPTING ADS – THIRD INSTALLATION
Still on the look-out for the great websites found via the ads in our favorite crochet magazines, here are some more.
Kaleidoscope Yarns has a wide array of very pettable yarns. They have only a few crochet offerings compared to … Read More...
Handprint Spider
I Love small personalized decor that children can easily make. This handprint spider from the Mother Huddle fits the bill! With just your child’s hands, black ink, and googly eyes make this adorable decoration!
Quick!! Halloween is almost here!
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Tutorial: Sweatshirt for a toddler
Jess from The Adventures of Rory and Jess and Sadie shows how she made this adorable sweatshirt for her toddler. I could eat up all those big pink buttons down the front! Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Add an argyle design to t-shirt
Kristin from Lu Bird Baby shows how you can add instant style to a plain tee with a simple argyle design. A little applique and some hand stitching is all it takes! Go to the tutorial.
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