I am loving this Magical Gnome placemat that Lilla Luise made! The placemat is made like a mini-quilt with a row of pointy hat gnomes appliqued across the bottom. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one of your … Read More...
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4 Fun Halloween Papercrafting and Decor Ideas
Are you ready for Halloween? If not here are four more ideas for you, including a free printable!
1. Vintage Inspired Halloween Banner. This banner made from scrapbooking paper comes from Lidy at Bonjour, Hello
2. Scary Wreath by Natt … Read More...
Free Pattern: Shrunken Head for Halloween
If you’re looking for some almost-last-minute Halloween decor for your home, check out this creepy Shrunken Head pattern from Craft Foxes. I love the way they’ve styled it with button eyes and frizzy hair.
Of course putting it in a … Read More...
Super Duper Quick Halloween
Great tutorial to make this very quick project just in time for Halloween. Go for it!
Note: The site is in Spanish, but scroll down a bit for the English version.
Looking for more Halloween Crochet patterns? Check these out … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt garden gnome hat
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make a garden gnome hat. It’s easily made from felt, with just a few seams and no hemming. Wear it with a short-sleeved shirt and suspender shorts to make a whole garden … Read More...
13 Fall Decorating Ideas for Your Home
I need all the fall decorating ideas I can get, especially with Thanksgiving coming fast and furious. We experienced a drought here in the midwest and experts said that we wouldn’t see the gorgeous fall colors that we usually do. … Read More...
Fall Crochet!
Sher has done it again! She has created a totally cool Fall wreath – and has written and photographed a detailed pattern with tutorial so we can each make one (or more) for ourselves. I think I might add … Read More...
Product Review: Stamping Gear from Inkadinkdo
I’ve been dying to try out this fun new tool called the Stamping Gear from Inkadinkado ever since I saw the preview video on-line from CHA. This cool tool set consists of circular and oval gears and cogs with notches … Read More...
Fall Wedding Inspiration
Fall is my favorite time of year, and I love the warm and cozy vibe of fall weddings! Discover lots of inspiring ideas for your autumn celebration like these Calligraphic leaves by Meagan Tidwell featured at Limn & Lovely.… Read More...
Free Patterns to Show Your School Spirit
This Saturday is the first football game of the college football season, and where I live that’s a BIG deal. My Facebook page has lately been full of people asking where they can get Razorbacks dresses or wreaths for their … Read More...
How to make Felt Mushrooms & Ice Cream Cones; Patterns and tutorials
Who does not like ice cream cones and so many of us love the look of wild funguses like the Mushroom. Many of us have gone away from the traditional Christmas tree decorations and have theme tree such as … Read More...
3 Felt Fun flower tutorials
This is the perfect time of year to get excited about creating felt flowers for head bands, embellishments, wreaths and brooches. Make a headband using the school colors and the girls can swag it at school. You can also think … Read More...
Gorgeous Art with Sea Shells
I came across these beautiful pieces of art using sea shells while looking for a little shell inspiration myself. The intricate details in these pieces are phenomenal and I am in awe of the creative talent that made them. Stunning. … Read More...
Book Review – A Brief Aside
When I’m not crocheting (and working and walking and dancing and doing other non-crochety things), I’m often doing other kinds of crafting. One of the benefit of crafting that is especially close to my heart is the repurposing of what … Read More...
Gnome Sweet Gnome
Amy is the host of “while wearing heel” has a cute idea for a gnome house. As you can see from the picture she put a handle on it so Grace could carry it around and the Gnomes follow. … Read More...
More Candy Crafts!
You can fill every aspect of your life with candy, if you felt so inclined. Just in case you haven’t revisited, here is the roundup of candy crafts to finish out Candy Week at Vintage Umbrella: Make lollipop cards … Read More...
Book Review: Mod Podge Rocks!: Decoupage Your World by Amy Anderson
Just the cover of the book Mod Podge Rocks!: Decoupage Your World
and the name makes me smile. But you can judge a book by the cover as that is just what the projects included in Mod Podge Rocks! make … Read More...
Re-purposing Plastic Cards – Candoodles
It just so happens that I have a large collection of gift cards I’m unwilling to part with because they’re so pretty. (I’ve been roughly planning a purse for…three years now? Humm….) But if you’re like me and have gift … Read More...
Easy Herbal Centerpieces
Whether you’re planning a rustic outdoor wedding or an intimate garden celebration, herbal centerpieces are versatile and delightful. Here’s how to create these charming focal points:
1. Herb-Filled Mason Jars:
Gather an assortment of mason jars and fill them with … Read More...
Tutorial | All American Pinwheel Garland
Sam from Cook Quilt Make and Bake shares a step by step tutorial for making this Americana themed pinwheel garland. She even made the patterned paper herself! Click here to go to the tutorial,