Elizabeth from Absinthe and Orange tells how she transformed a raglan sleeved sweater into a stylish shrug. This is so stinkin’ brilliant! You’ll need to start with a raglan sleeved sweater where the sleeves have been stitched in. See more photos…
Tutorial: Sew a spider costume
Head over to Dabbled to find out how to make this spider costume. You start with various pieces of black clothing (pants, turtleneck, long socks) so the actual sewing is kept to a minimum. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a spider costume
Head over to Dabbled to find out how to make this spider costume. You start with various pieces of black clothing (pants, turtleneck, long socks) so the actual sewing is kept to a minimum. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Dabbled]
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FASHION ‘INSIDER’ FOR THIS FALL
I was at the mall today and was drawn to the women’s accessory department. There are oodles of pretty scarves there in all colors and fibers. There is a definite trend toward purples/burgundies for this Fall and Winter. Many of … Read More...
FASHION ‘INSIDER’ FOR THIS FALL
I was at the mall today and was drawn to the women’s accessory department. There are oodles of pretty scarves there in all colors and fibers. There is a definite trend toward purples/burgundies for this Fall and Winter. Many of these scarves fall into the ’scrap’ category for us crocheters. Here are a few goodies [...]
Tutorial: Golden Leaf Earrings
Tammy Powley at about.com posted this nice fall tutorial on making golden leaf earrings. As always, she give excellent detailed and clear instructions on how to create this look.
I like the leaves. They are something that I might have … Read More...
Tutorial: Golden Leaf Earrings
Tammy Powley at about.com posted this nice fall tutorial on making golden leaf earrings. As always, she give excellent detailed and clear instructions on how to create this look.
I like the leaves. They are something that I might have skimmed…
Halloween Ribbon Freebie
See Jane Scrapbook shared this Halloween freebie back in 07 but its so cute I thought it was worth of a 09 mention.
These digital ribbons can be used for layouts,albums, invitations and even cards.
Written by guest editor Shellie Wilson
…Tutorial: Skeleton applique shirt
Brassy Apple shares a pattern and tutorial for making this skeleton applique shirt. Make one, and a cool Halloweencostume is as simple as putting on the shirt. Get the pattern.
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Tutorial: Skeleton applique shirt
Brassy Apple shares a pattern and tutorial for making this skeleton applique shirt. Make one, and a cool Halloweencostume is as simple as putting on the shirt. Get the pattern.
[photo from Brassy Apple]
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Pumpkin Carving Contest
Enter the Serious Eats pumpkin carving contest for a chance to win a set of Viking knives. Find the details HERE.
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Pumpkin Carving Contest
Enter the Serious Eats pumpkin carving contest for a chance to win a set of Viking knives. Find the details HERE.
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Halloween nail polish guide
Bella Sugar has posted a fun guide to Halloween nail polishes! Also included are other cute things like decals.
Find the guide here.
Halloween nail polish guide
Bella Sugar has posted a fun guide to Halloween nail polishes! Also included are other cute things like decals.
Find the guide here.
New Release: Hot Potatoes Stamps
Hot Potatoes has some really fun new Halloween stamps, I’m so in love with this skeleton, you can cut him out and attach his arms and legs with brads so they are move able, how fun!
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New Release: Hot Potatoes Stamps
image by Hot Potatoes
Hot Potatoes has some really fun new Halloween stamps, I’m so in love with this skeleton, you can cut him out and attach his arms and legs with brads so they are move able, how fun!
-Heather
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Tutorial: How to use a Jewelers Saw
This weeks newsletter from Helen Driggs on Beading Daily gives excellent instructions for how to use your first jewelry saw.
She has hit the nail right on the head with this one. The jewelry saw is really the most important tool…
Free pattern: Felt-applique pumpkin pillows
FreePatterns.com says, “Sew or no-sew, felt makes pillow crafting a breeze!” The pattern for this appliqued-pillow project, designed by Ursula Michael, is free for your personal use. Get the pattern.
Free pattern: Felt-applique pumpkin pillows
FreePatterns.com says, “Sew or no-sew, felt makes pillow crafting a breeze!” The pattern for this appliqued-pillow project, designed by Ursula Michael, is free for your personal use. Get the pattern.
Giveaway: Black CQ “jewels”
To celebrate her birthday, Pat of Bird Nest on the Ground is giving gifts. You could receive this lovely CQ heart pin plus “a selection of black jewels” from her collection (delicas, novelty beads, buttons, and more). Go to Pat’s blog post to…