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Friday, October 28, 2011

“Williams Sonoma Wreath Knock Off” plus 46 more

“Williams Sonoma Wreath Knock Off” plus 46 more


Williams Sonoma Wreath Knock Off

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 03:44 AM PDT

Williams Sonoma Wreath Knock OffHow about a savings of $77 by making a wreath yourself? Works for you? Works for me! Lovely job on this wreath and totally perfect for fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving. There’s a tutorial as well so you can make one for yourself. Head over to The Ivy Cottage to get the instructions — Williams Sonoma Wreath Knock Off.


Freebie | Halloween Wine Glass Tags

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 04:00 AM PDT

These wine glass tags designed by Irina from GraphicLand will help your party guests keep track of their drinks! or you can print them out to use on a page or in a mini album.

Click here to download the free printable from the Etsy Russian Team blog.


Tikatok – Kids Activities: Publish a Children’s Book with Tikatok

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 12:25 AM PDT

Tikatok is a site that let’s kids create their own book. They have a couple of styles for different ages, it’s like a Blurb for kids. The interface is easy to use and geared towards children. If your child has written and story or has some great pictures he/she has drawn helping them use this app to…


Colour de Verre Tutorial Video for Aralia Leaf Mold

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 08:56 PM PDT

I just finished one post and found something else I should share. It’s a tutorial video by Colour de Verre on how to make a bowl with the Aralia Leaf Mold and the results are really lovely. They even have samples of a finished mold at various Colour de Verre dealers around the country. They have them listed…


Halloween Sale at Maryland Mosaics

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 08:37 PM PDT

‘Tis the season…Halloween season that is. I’m getting a bunch of emails regarding sales. Here’s one for the mosaic folks…Maryland Mosaics is having a week long sale offering 35% off of everything (except for a few items). Have you seen their variety of mosaic goodies? I do write about them periodically so if you’re a regular reader you’ll know…


Halloween Skull Candle Holder Tutorial

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 07:53 PM PDT

Courtney created these skull candle holders with paper mache skulls, dowels, spray paint and pillar stands.

She grabbed the skulls using a coupon from Michaels, which made this an inexpensive alternative to purchasing pricey Halloween candle holders.

I love the effect of the two black skulls piled on top of each other! To learn how to create this striking Halloween…


Queensland Theatre Company calls for tomorrow’s talent, today!

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 07:43 PM PDT

Queensland Theatre Company

Find and foster' at the heart of new development program.

Following the launch of Season 2012 on the weekend, Queensland Theatre Company is calling for tomorrow's talent, today, with the announcement of the inaugural QTC Youth Ensemble Program and a call for auditions.

The QTC Youth Ensemble is a year-long program, created by QTC Artistic Director Wesley Enoch, to…


Grateful Body Halloween Discount

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 07:20 PM PDT

Happy Halloween!!!  40% for one day and one day only….  Click HERE to start shopping. Highly recommend Aphrodite’s Feast


Technique: Stroppel Cane

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 06:42 PM PDT

Stroppel Sweater Girl #3

Everyone needs a variety of techniques to use up the clay scraps you create as you go. Some of those scraps are as lovely as the projects that created them… they’re just looking for a way to put them together.

Alice Stroppel offers us her scrap cane via video on her site. The sweater on the girl pendant…


Kitchen Utensil Turkey

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 04:00 PM PDT

Kitchen Utensil TurkeyI came across this adorable and unique turkey project. Christina from I Gotta Create! took a pumpkin and then rifled her kitchen utensils and silverware drawer to make this totally fun Thanksgiving centerpiece! I’m loving this turkey, too cute. Head over to her site to get the scoop — Guess What’s In My Silverware Drawer!.


Tutorial: Fall Into Ruffles jacket for little girls

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 04:51 PM PDT

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a tutorial at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners blog showing how to make her Fall Into Ruffles jacket for little girls.  The lightweight jacket is made from two layers of quilting-weight cotton fabric, perfect for fall layering.  I’m loving the ruffles around the neck and waist!  Get the tute.

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Tutorial: Simple but fabulous wrap blouse

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 04:23 PM PDT

Whitney from Freshly Given shows how she made this utterly fabulous wrap blouse.  It was inspired by a vintage design, but her version is totally fresh and modern.  It’s made from one piece of fabric, plus ties, so the sewing is super simple.  Get the tutorial to make one of your own.

[via Recycled Fashion.  Check…


Tutorial: Mini suede mittens

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 04:02 PM PDT

Ruby Murray shows how she used scraps of red suede to create a miniature pair of red mittens.  These would be cute little accents for Christmas decor.  They’d also make sweet Chrimast tree ornaments or you could tie them on to a gift bow for extra special presentation.  She used suede from an old jacket, but you could also use felt. …


Colossal Cross Stitch

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 03:55 PM PDT

Jessica Decker specializes in HUGE cross stitch projects. We’re not talking HAED (Heaven and Earth Design) wall-to-wall projects will millions of stitches, but just a few stitches that add up to one large, impactful project. There’s a space in my living room that is just crying out for something like this.

Before I send you off to


Craft Room Reveal

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 01:00 PM PDT

Craft Room RevealThis particular reveal really speaks to me. Why? Well for one it’s beautiful, but even more so, her before picture looks just like my current craft room and I have been pinning craft room ideas for a while now for inspiration. I can’t stand my current set up and this one is the first to get me excited about…


Giveaway: $100 voucher for Savers or ValueVillage

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 02:05 PM PDT

Savers Halloween

Read on to see how you can win a $100 voucher!

Approximately 20 percent of all people planning to dress up for Halloween will wait until the last minute to choose their costume, according to the second annual Halloween Shopping Survey from Savers. But delaying until the day-of doesn't mean shoppers need to sacrifice having an amazing…


Project: Witches Broom Treat Bag

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 01:33 PM PDT

 

The project of the month for October from The Cat’s Pajama’s stamps is an adorable witches broom treat bag made from brown lunch bags, how cute! Click here for instructions.

-Heather


Encyclopedia Page Silhouettes

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 10:00 AM PDT

Encyclopedia Page SilhouettesGet impressive results with simple directions. These silhouettes are created on the computer and then printed onto book pages, encyclopedia pages to be precise. You can get the instructions over at the blog Crafted Niche — Encyclopedia Page Silhouettes.


Free Ornament Cross Stitch Pattern

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 10:43 AM PDT

I simply can’t wait to get out my ornaments and decorate my tree – I might put it up the first of November this year.

Lest that seem excessive, let me point out that for various reasons, I haven’t had a tree to decorate for several years and I am in serious withdrawals.

I usually wait until the day…


Artist interview: Karen Ruane

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 10:08 AM PDT

Bari Ackerman of We Love French Knots has posted an interview with our beloved Karen Ruane (contemporary embroidery). Get to know Karen a little better and see lots of photos of her gorgeous work. Go to We Love French Knots and scroll down to 10/24/11.


Tutorials; “witchy mouse toy” and “Baby Penguin”

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 10:06 AM PDT

  

Holly Dawes of "Holloughby" has created this darling "witchy mouse toy" tutorial for Halloween suitable for both girls and boys and she is sharing it with us.  The "witchy mouse toy" tutorial is in 2 parts; Part1 and Part2. Holly lives in the UK and has a delightful blog for you to follow. She also…


Stitch a photo-stocking

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 10:02 AM PDT

Here’s something new from NeedlePaint: Stitch a needlepoint Christmas stocking that includes a transferred photo of a loved one! Find out more from the NeedlePaint site.

Ed. note: NeedlePaint neither requested nor compensated this post. But reading their blog post made me realize I want a stocking with a photo of our groovy kitty Avalon.


Review:Neat Container

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 09:57 AM PDT

Recently I had the chance to check out the Neat Container Storage system. It is a handy storage system that comes with storage bins in a wide range of sizes. The set I tested has eight of the the size #1 (six-inch wide) shoe box pod, eight of the #3 (four-inch wide) accessory pod, and four of the #4 (twelve-inch…


Brilliant: Holiday pillow shams

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 09:54 AM PDT

Claire Joyce-Johnson shares a tutorial on Craftzine.com for creating appliqued Halloween pillow covers. Use these removable shams to spice up your decor for the holiday, then tuck them away for next year. Brilliant! Now I want a set of shams for each season and holiday! Go to the blog post for the tute and the link


Tutorial: Angel face ornament

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 09:40 AM PDT

Troublet of The Trouble with Crafting shares a new Stashbustin’ Ornament in her weekly series–a sweet and easy angel face. Go to her blog post for the pattern and tute.


Learn lace-making techniques

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 09:35 AM PDT

The Metro Chapter of the IOLI (Westwood, New Jersey, USA) is having a lace day and classes November 5-6. Included are an exhibition, a luncheon, and classes for all levels from children to experts. Find out more from the LaceNews blog post.


Tutorial and giveaway: CQ boho bag

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 09:25 AM PDT

Gerry Krueger of Older Rose has been making gorgeous crazy-quilted boho bags. Now she’s sharing a tutorial so you can make one, too. And she’s giving away a kit of lovely materials for making a bag! Go to her blog post to enter the giveaway before November 3.


Giveaway: Buttons in Buttons

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 09:18 AM PDT

Memi the Rainbow is giving away a set of eight of her original Buttons in Buttons. She carved button images, then stamped them onto fabric and used the material to create fabric-covered buttons. So clever. Go to her blog post to enter the draw before
November 6.


Heart Leaf Garland

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 07:00 AM PDT

Heart Leaf GarlandThis is just so pretty isn’t it? Nature’s glory cut into sweet heart shapes and strung up for all to enjoy. The colors of fall are so splendid, and this is a wonderful way to show them off. You can get the quick how to over at the letter 4 — Heart Leaf Garland.


How to make a recycled cardboard and can vase

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 08:28 AM PDT

Isn’t it fun to make pretty yet unexpected things? That is just what I think this is. I love the way the clever designer Donatella incorporated the recycled type into her cardboard vase. I could see making all sorts of shapes with her technique. See her tutorial she posted at her blog Inspiration & Realisation on how


Giveaway: Win a copy of Winnie the Pooh on DVD and Blu-Ray

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 08:25 AM PDT

winnie_the_pooh

Walt Disney Studios has released "Winnie the Pooh," the all-new animated feature film on Blu-ray Combo Pack for the very first time, as well as DVD and Movie Download on October 25, 2011.

Reuniting audiences with Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo and last, but certainly not least, Eeyore (who has lost his tail), "Winnie the Pooh" is…


Tutorial: Make a rag doll

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 07:02 AM PDT

Oh Sew Dollin shares a tutorial showing how to make a soft fabric rag doll.  She includes information on sewing the body, attaching the limbs, creating the face, adding the hair, and even making a little dress.  A soft fabric doll like this would make a sweet present for a child.  Get the tute.

You can find


It’s new: Pink Ribbon Ruffle Scarf

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 06:50 AM PDT

In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Whimsy Couture is introducing their Pink Ribbon Scarf pattern.  The ruffled fleece scarf is quick to sew, and can be made is sizes toddler through adult.  80% of the purchase price will be donated to the Susan G. Komen foundationGet more information at Whimsy Couture’s blog.

[photo from Whimsy Couture]


Tutorial: Scrappy Snappy Pouches

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 06:38 AM PDT

Leslie from Leslie’s Art and Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Scrappy Snappy Pouches.  The small pouches are just the size for carrying your ID, your spare change, and maybe a bit of folded money.  The outside of the pouch is pieced from small scraps of fabric.  These would make…


Tip: Stamp a Halloween Scene

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 06:35 AM PDT

 Fantstshares step by step how to mask, stamp and color a cool Halloween graveyard scene.

-Heather


Eyeball Cookies

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 06:33 AM PDT

Eyeballs! Everywhere eyeballs. I’m tellin’ ya. I know, I’ve told you over and over that this is the year of the eyeball. Callye of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle calls these awesome eyeball cookies creepy, and they are, but somehow she still manages cookie perfection and cuteness, even if tinged by creepy. Find the how-tos HERE.


Edible Image Halloween Cookie Tutorial

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 06:27 AM PDT

Absolute adorable, edible, Halloween cookie perfection, yes? That’s what you get from a Sweetopia/TomKat combo.  Find the step-by-step tutorial to make edible image Halloween cookies HERE at the TomKat Studio, courtesy of super star cookie decorator, Marian of Sweetopia.


Tutorial: Cutting and washing burlap

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 06:25 AM PDT

Burlap is a popular fabric for autumn sewing and home deco projects.  And why not?  It’s inexpensive and it has a wonderfully homespun feel.  But the loose weave can be difficult to handle.  Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress posts on her blog with the scoop on cutting and washing burlap.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from The Barefoot Seamstress]


{Wedding Trends} Hanging Wedding Decor

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 06:18 AM PDT

From elegant chandeliers to rustic glass jars, festooning your wedding venue’s upper spaces adds drama and flair galore! Belle the Magazine shares a 2-part round-up of stunning ideas for hanging wedding decor.Visit Part 1 here or Part 2 here. Gorgeous!


Tutorial: Postcard Pinafore jumper from a souvenir tea towel

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 06:15 AM PDT

Roslyn from Sew Delicious created this super cute toddler’s jumper out of a souvenir tea towel as a gift for a friend.  She calls it her Postcard Pinafore, and she shares the tutorial on her blog.  The towel was large enough to create the whole front of the size 2 dress.  If you need to make a larger…


Edible Halloween Necklace

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 06:15 AM PDT

I very rarely post on photos from galleries, such as Cake Central of flickr, or from photos not connected to a blog or other site, but I’m making an exception with this edible Halloween skull n’ bones necklace, especially since it’s such a cute and easy idea, no instructions are necessary! Find it HERE at Cake Central, created…


Pink and Black Halloween Dessert Table

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 06:07 AM PDT

Finally, a Halloween dessert table my daughter could get behind, pink sparkles and black. Maybe if you took out the black. And the spiderwebs. Ugh, she’s difficult. Anyway, a little non-orange-and-black inspiration from Prunille fait son Show. Note the Hello Kitty! pumpkin and spider bread.


Bonnets, Flowers, and More

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 05:06 AM PDT

I found this charming little blog and want to share it with you.  First, there are three different baby bonnets with tutorials.  This one is made with strips of t-shirt fabric!

What little girl wouldn’t look adorable in this bonnet?  The other baby bonnets are equally charming – and are quick projects which you can work up in an…


Recipes Inspired by Scary Movies

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 05:03 AM PDT

Not sure I’m on board with the Silence of the Lambs Haggis, but I can get behind the Hocus Pocus witches brew soup with cheesy, garlic broomsticks. Find the movie-inspired food roundup HERE at babble.


Mini Book Idea | Halloween

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 05:00 AM PDT

Heather from Crafting the Night away shares some photos from a Halloween Mini album she made. Click here to see more.


Wedding Photo Booth Inspiration

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 04:58 AM PDT

Need some ideas for a photo booth at your wedding? Be sure to check out this inspiring round-up of ideas featured at Emmaline Bride!

{Photo Source: Sloan Photographers}


Lytro ready to release 1st light-field camera

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 04:23 AM PDT

Whoa. this looks super neat. This new camera captures all the light in the scene you are shooting. You will be able to refocus after the fact and create 3-d images. And it doesn’t sound to crazily expensive either!

Lytro ready to release 1st light-field camera.


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