“Illuminated Pumpkin” plus 49 more

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• Illuminated Pumpkin
• Fish n’ Chips Serving Idea
• Par-Tay! Monsters and Donuts
• DreamWeaver Features Knitting Watches!
• Creepy Polymer Clay
• Giveaway: FQ Lark Bundle at Maureen Cracknell
• Wild Wild West
• Cancer F***ing Sux
• Recyled Soda Bottle Ghosts
• Embroidery Solar System
• Cardboard Tube Mummies
• Purple People Eater Craft
• Aboriginal Art Inspired Kid Craft: X-Ray Fish
• _at Words and Bat Craft
• Giveaway Reminder: Inkadinkado Stamp-a-Story Stamps
• DIY: Fussy cut a motif in paper piecing
• Tutorial series for Weekend Kits
• Life Sized Mummy
• {Wedding Trend} Ruffled Cakes
• Tutorial: Only-The-Essentials simple felt wallet
• Tutorial: Only-The-Essentials simple felt wallet
• Arm Knitting and Finger Knitting
• Weisser Glass Studio & Gallery
• Tutorial: Plaid Neck Wrap for cool fall weather
• Vera Bradley Inspired Pumpkins
• FREE Needle Felting Tutorial: Skulls for Halloween
• Technique: Tone on Tone Stamped Background
• Faux Hammered Copper Witch Hat
• Crazy Amazing Cookies for a Crazy Amazing Gnome Party
• Smurf Cupcakes
• Pumpkin Pie Pops
• Pattern and tutorial: Circus Monkey
• Spiders and Spider-Man Foods
• “Please Take One” Printable for Your Unsupervised Halloween Candy
• Skull and Bones Treats
• Inspiration: The Lone Beader
• How to upcycle an old purse into a wild new one
• Owl Lantern
• Pick a pendant
• Boggers’ Quilt Festival starts today
• Canadians: Join EAC
• Pattern: Apple Slices Baby Quilt
• Slant your satin stitches
• Freebie | Memory Keeper from Paper Coterie
• Tutorial: Lace and vinyl belt
• Tutorial: Little lavender pyramid sachets
• Video tutorial: How to cut out a tissue sewing pattern
• Tutorial: Drawstring Trick or Treat bag from two fat quarters
• Project: Howling Wolf Card
• Tutorial: Make a girl’s skirt from her outgrown dress

Illuminated Pumpkin Posted: 29 Oct 2011 03:45 AM PDT Using supplies from the dollar store and the tutorial on Recaptured Charm, you can make this pretty light-up pumpkin to decorate your home. Great for Halloween or Thanksgiving! Thanks to Lisa for sending me this project — DIY Dollar Store Illuminated Pumpkin.

Fish n’ Chips Serving Idea Posted: 29 Oct 2011 03:56 AM PDT As an Anglophile, I must insist that all fish and chips be served in newspaper. How is this not a law? Get around the image of your fish and chips sitting in the newspaper that was just rolling around in a puddle outside your door with this party serving idea HERE at Partycraft Secrets.

Par-Tay! Monsters and Donuts Posted: 29 Oct 2011 03:06 AM PDT Not together, though I think monsters would be OK hangin’ around donuts. Maybe not vice versa. Find a bunch of ideas for throwing a donut sleepover party HERE and ideas for throwing a monster party HERE at D.I.Y. Louisville. Donut-making and a design-a-pillowcase stations? I’d take that even for a grown-up party. And find yummy monster sweets…

DreamWeaver Features Knitting Watches! Posted: 28 Oct 2011 11:27 PM PDT These are totally going on my Christmas list. They are so cool! Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind items, made with miniatures. Unisex design in both gold and silver and a one year warranty. Of course there are other themed watches also, but Peeps! Knitting Watches! Whoa…….

Creepy Polymer Clay Posted: 28 Oct 2011 09:42 PM PDT Just in time for Halloween… Like a lot of kids (er, adult now) I was (am!) a little creeped out by clowns. In my case, that was due to reading Stephen King’s It at a young age. LovelyCadaver’s work has the perfect, clown-horror quality. These bookmarks would make such a wonderful gift for the person on your list…

Giveaway: FQ Lark Bundle at Maureen Cracknell Posted: 28 Oct 2011 08:11 PM PDT In celebration of this weekend’s International Quilt Market the ladies of The Intrepid Thread are giving away 12 Fat Quarters of Lark by Amy Butler at Maureen Cracknell Handmade. Contest ends 10 o’clock pm (EST) Sunday, October 30th. Click HERE to get entry details. Image credit: Maureen Cracknell Handmade

Wild Wild West Posted: 28 Oct 2011 07:46 PM PDT It’s been about a year since my beloved Mr. Pat passed – he was my 95-year-old father-in-law and we would watch the Western channel together for hours and hours. When I saw this free chart from Chez Mamigoz, I had to go watch The Virginian for awhile in his memory. Viva Le Wild West!

Cancer F***ing Sux Posted: 28 Oct 2011 07:43 PM PDT What more need be said? It is so true – cancer effing sux. Hop over to Chunky Chooky to see the unedited version.

Recyled Soda Bottle Ghosts Posted: 28 Oct 2011 07:38 PM PDT I think my favorite part of this craft is the cute little flower and tie that the ghosts are wearing…so appropriate for spending time on a mantel, don’t you think? Head on over to Mom It Forward for the tutorial so you can make these cute little ghosts too!

Embroidery Solar System Posted: 28 Oct 2011 07:32 PM PDT I have a ton of embroidery thread, and can’t wait to use it on this Solar System craft for our homeschool area.  The fact that all different color threads are used makes this craft so special. Head on over to Art For Little Hands to see how they used Balloons, Glue, Water and Embroidery Thread to make this craft…

Cardboard Tube Mummies Posted: 28 Oct 2011 07:28 PM PDT I love this craft!  I can keep the last bits on there! Our very own Amanda {CG’s Home and Garden Editor}  has compiled some of her best Halloween crafts here. You can find this mummy craft over on her craft site, Crafts by Amanda. I think I would cheat, and leave the toilet paper still on the…

Purple People Eater Craft Posted: 28 Oct 2011 07:17 PM PDT This craft is so cute! I love the idea of putting tape on the paper to create the pattern. You are going to want to download the song while making this craft, and then dance along with these cute little monsters. Head on over to Toddler Approved for the tutorial.

Aboriginal Art Inspired Kid Craft: X-Ray Fish Posted: 28 Oct 2011 07:08 PM PDT This craft is genius on many levels. I love the fact that she used the bottom of flip flops to create the fish shape. The next aspect I love is that you can teach your children about the Aborigines and their culture and art forms through this project. Another amazing aspect is to teach your children about the anatomy and…

_at Words and Bat Craft Posted: 28 Oct 2011 07:04 PM PDT This Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas has it right, ‘A Halloween craft that doubles as a learning aide is my idea of fabulous!’  This bat is so simple, and the fact that it can then be used to teach the children _at words is perfect! Head on over to see how they made these adorable little _ats,…

Giveaway Reminder: Inkadinkado Stamp-a-Story Stamps Posted: 28 Oct 2011 06:59 PM PDT You’ve still got until Monday to enter to win the amazing Inkadinkado Stamp-a-Story prize package. Click here to go to the original post to enter. -Heather

DIY: Fussy cut a motif in paper piecing Posted: 28 Oct 2011 06:53 PM PDT Julianna from Sewing Under Rainbow shares how she fussy cuts a motif  when paper piecing. Here she got the girl in the driver’s seat, so cute. Get the know-how, go to the tutorial. Image credit: Sewing Under Rainbow

Tutorial series for Weekend Kits Posted: 28 Oct 2011 06:26 PM PDT Anne from Weekend Kits Blog emailed me to let me know she has created a series of tutorials that will help beginners make one of her Baby Quilt Kits. I took a peek at them and they are for absolute beginners. She covers the following topics:     Intro & Getting Started – You’re Here!    Cutting the Fabric …

Life Sized Mummy Posted: 28 Oct 2011 04:16 PM PDT If you’re looking for something cool to make for Halloween, you might want to follow the instructions on Sew Woodsy for this awesome life sized mummy. Here’s eery and creepy and I think I’d have to keep him outside! Thanks to Katie for sending the link — {Tutorial} Create Your Own Life-Size Mummy | Sew Woodsy.

{Wedding Trend} Ruffled Cakes Posted: 28 Oct 2011 05:08 PM PDT The trend for ruffled wedding cakes is still going strong! For ideas and inspiration visit the links below. You’ll find a round-up of great ideas, and techniques for making your own icing ruffles. Delicious! Weddingbells Strawberry Chic {Ruffle Icing Technique} Wedloft

Tutorial: Only-The-Essentials simple felt wallet Posted: 28 Oct 2011 04:54 PM PDT Jess from bits for baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Only-The-Essentials Wallet.  The simple felt wallet has just enough space for to hold an ID or credit card and some folded money, but it still small enough that you can easily slide it into your back pocket.  Get the tute. [photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]

Tutorial: Only-The-Essentials simple felt wallet Posted: 28 Oct 2011 04:54 PM PDT Jess from bits for baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make her Only-The-Essentials Wallet.  The simple felt wallet has just enough space for to hold an ID or credit card and some folded money, but it still small enough that you can easily slide it into your back pocket.  Get the tute. [photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]

Arm Knitting and Finger Knitting Posted: 28 Oct 2011 04:47 PM PDT Arm knitting and finger knitting. It’s here and ready to be explored. Quite simply you use super chunky yarn and lose the needles. It’s pretty fast too, as you can imagine. So dig out your super chunky artisans yarn, set down the needles, and head on over to craftster.org for a tutorial on how…

Weisser Glass Studio & Gallery Posted: 28 Oct 2011 04:41 PM PDT Now this looks like a cool place to hang out. Love glass studios and I love to find new ones…well at least new to me. It’s Weisser Glass Studio and Gallery in Kensington, MD. They’re a Bullseye Glass Resource Center which is a good thing. And from the pictures I’ve seen on their web site and on Facebook…

Tutorial: Plaid Neck Wrap for cool fall weather Posted: 28 Oct 2011 04:25 PM PDT Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make her Plaid Neck Wrap.  The simple neck scarf adds an extra layer of warmth for the cool autumn days.  Get the tute. [photo from Shwin & Shwin]

Vera Bradley Inspired Pumpkins Posted: 28 Oct 2011 01:15 PM PDT These pretty pumpkins are made using Mod Podge and lovely patterned paper napkins. A great change from the regular orange and black! Thanks to The Rebel Crafter for passing this link along — Crafting Rebellion: Vera Bradley Decoupage Pumpkins.

FREE Needle Felting Tutorial: Skulls for Halloween Posted: 28 Oct 2011 02:48 PM PDT I think these are the cutest skulls I have ever seen and Emi of "small good things" wants to get into Halloween and she is sharing her darling skulls tutorial with us; that you can find here.  Emi needs our help, so let's try to help her out. Emi tells us: “I have a confession to make…

Technique: Tone on Tone Stamped Background Posted: 28 Oct 2011 01:34 PM PDT   It’s not too early to start thinking about holiday cards. Lily Pad Cards shares an instructional video for making this lovely ornament card, the tone on tone background technique using distress ink and water is so cool! Click here to watch. -Heather

Faux Hammered Copper Witch Hat Posted: 28 Oct 2011 10:14 AM PDT This looks like real metal doesn’t it? Well it’s not, it’s made from paper! I know, pretty cool huh? There’s instructions over at Burton Avenue and she’ll tell you how she did it too. What a fun project for Halloween! Hammered Copper Witch Hat (Sort-of).

Crazy Amazing Cookies for a Crazy Amazing Gnome Party Posted: 28 Oct 2011 11:31 AM PDT Tricky as they may be, there is something undeniably charming about gnomes. (An especial fave to me, I even put a fondant one in my new book. Love saying that, my new book.) But on to more important matters, like this lovely gnome party. You must see all the details HERE at Tradewind Tiaras, from the…

Smurf Cupcakes Posted: 28 Oct 2011 11:17 AM PDT Need a little break from Halloween? How about something super smurfy. Find a smurftastic step-by-step tutorial to make Smurf cupcake toppers HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould. Sorry folks, every time I post on anything Smurfs, I’m gonna use smurfy language.

Pumpkin Pie Pops Posted: 28 Oct 2011 11:08 AM PDT OK, so technically this is the fourth tie I’m posting on pumpkin pie on a stick (see here and here and here). And sure, I’ve posted on plenty of other pie pops since Luxirare’s originals, but given the thousands of posts I’m up to, that’s really a small percentage you see, and…

Pattern and tutorial: Circus Monkey Posted: 28 Oct 2011 11:07 AM PDT Oh, the cuteness! If you need some cute, Creative Breathing is sharing her pattern and tutorial for creating this Circus Monkey felt sculpture. Go to her post.

Spiders and Spider-Man Foods Posted: 28 Oct 2011 10:59 AM PDT Eek! Spiders, spiders, everywhere spiders! I keep telling you people I’m arachnophobic and you just don’t listen. Find a bunch of spidery foods for a Spidey party HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons, like Spider-Man 7 layer dip!

“Please Take One” Printable for Your Unsupervised Halloween Candy Posted: 28 Oct 2011 10:56 AM PDT Does this count as edible crafts? There’s candy involved. At any rate, I couldn’t resist this free printable “Please Take One” sign, since I have the front porch candy bowl/sign on door plan this year while we’re out trick or treating. My mom had a good point, too. Since chances are the first parent-free kid won’t abide by the sign…

Skull and Bones Treats Posted: 28 Oct 2011 10:50 AM PDT I even bought a skull mold this year, perfect for these, and I’m afraid if I don’t hurry up it’ll go in the “don’t forget for next year” pile. Learn to make chocolate skulls and bones HERE at Crissy’s Craft.

Inspiration: The Lone Beader Posted: 28 Oct 2011 10:06 AM PDT I’m swooning. Check out this tiny bead-embroidered collie brooch by The Lone Beader. She never disappoints. Go to her blog post.

How to upcycle an old purse into a wild new one Posted: 28 Oct 2011 09:26 AM PDT Do you have an old plain purse or two laying around that could use a makeover? Check out the upcycling job that Mel did on one of her old purses. She posted her fab tutorial on her blog Mel Designs which includes a bunch of  tips on using different types of paints on how to upcycle an…

Owl Lantern Posted: 28 Oct 2011 07:14 AM PDT The first word that comes to mind when I see this owl lantern is CUTE! I mean really cute. Cute as can be… overkill? I digress. I love how adorable this lantern is and Jill will show you how to make your own. So head over to Meet the Dubiens for the how to on this owl lantern.

Pick a pendant Posted: 28 Oct 2011 09:05 AM PDT Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World got such great assistance with choosing her last set of embroidered pendant designs that she’s asking you to pipe up again. The new designs will fit 2-inch square frames. They’re all so cute, good luck picking. You’ve got to try, though. One commenter will be chosen at random to win either a…

Boggers’ Quilt Festival starts today Posted: 28 Oct 2011 08:54 AM PDT Bloggers’ Quilt Festival Fall 2011 starts today at Amy’s Creative Side. There are already 120 linkies to some awesome quilts. Don’t miss it. Go to Festival.

Canadians: Join EAC Posted: 28 Oct 2011 08:04 AM PDT KerryKatieCakes fills us in a bit about the Embroiderers’ Association of Canada. If you’re a Canadian stitcher, you definitely should check it out. See her post.

Pattern: Apple Slices Baby Quilt Posted: 28 Oct 2011 07:27 AM PDT The description for this cute quilt pattern says it is pieced ‘cranky’ style making it go together quickly. That’s a good thing ’cause projects that go on too long make me cranky, you? Click HERE to see Apple Slices Baby Quilt. Image credit: Patchwork Posse Ed. note: Patchwork Posse did not ask for a mention or compensate…

Slant your satin stitches Posted: 28 Oct 2011 07:03 AM PDT Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread warns, When satin stitching, start in the middle of the element and work towards a tip or edge, so that you can set in the slant of your stitching. But think before you stitch: what slant will work best around the different curves in the design? Mary explains how to pick a…

Freebie | Memory Keeper from Paper Coterie Posted: 28 Oct 2011 07:00 AM PDT Jessica Turner from The Mom Creative is sharing a coupon code that you can use to order a free Memory Keeper from Paper Coterie! This offer is valid until October 31st only so hurry! Click here to get all the info.

Tutorial: Lace and vinyl belt Posted: 28 Oct 2011 07:00 AM PDT Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a lovely lace belt.  Delicate lace trim is stitched on to a strip of vinyl.  A ribbon bow closure ties it up pretty.  Get the how-to. [photo from Leafy Treetop Spot]

Tutorial: Little lavender pyramid sachets Posted: 28 Oct 2011 06:51 AM PDT Eva Foreva shares a tutorial showing how to make a lavender pyramid sachet.  The small scented pouch can be placed just about anywhere – by a pillow, in a drawer, even in the car.  It would make such a thoughtful little giftie for friends and family.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Eva Foreva]

Video tutorial: How to cut out a tissue sewing pattern Posted: 28 Oct 2011 06:44 AM PDT Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares the latest video in her Beginning Sewing Series that shows how to read and use a commercial pattern.  This video shows how to prepare your fabric and the tissue pattern, as well as how to arrange the pattern on the fabric and then cut it out.  Go to the video. [photo from Crafty Gemini]

Tutorial: Drawstring Trick or Treat bag from two fat quarters Posted: 28 Oct 2011 06:35 AM PDT Melissa from Sew Bitterwsweet Designs guest blogs at Creating My Way To Success with a tutorial for making an easy drawstring bag for Halloween trick-or-treating.  It’s made from just two fat quarters and some cording.  Get the tute. [photo from Sew Bitterwsweet Designs on Creating My Way To Success]

Project: Howling Wolf Card Posted: 28 Oct 2011 06:34 AM PDT This card would be perfecrt for a Twilight fan (only a few short weeks until Breaking Dawn pt 1!! ). Visit Zindorf’s blog to learn how to use stamps, punches, inks and a brayer to create this wonderful card. -Heather

Tutorial: Make a girl’s skirt from her outgrown dress Posted: 28 Oct 2011 06:30 AM PDT Kymy from Everything Your Mama Made & More shows how to turn an child’s outgrown dress into a skirt that fits her now.  This is a great way to get one more year out of a favorite dress, or to repurpose a dress with a damaged or stained bodice.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Everything Your Mama Made & More]

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