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Monday, October 22, 2012

“Dutch Proverb” plus 14 more

“Dutch Proverb” plus 14 more


Dutch Proverb

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 06:34 PM PDT

Another great freebie from Feathers in the Nest, this sampler is based on a saying attributed to a Dutch proverb. It contains elements of traditional samplers including a house and an antique key. Stitch it up and hang it in your own home. Check out the great project. You will need to scroll to the end of the post to …


Toothy Monster Cupcakes

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 05:09 PM PDT

I know I use the same words to describe Bird on a Cake’s genius sweets all the time–impossibly cute and clever and totally re-creatable–but see what I mean? Make toothy monster cupcakes HERE at Bird on a Cake.…


Panna Cotta Brains with Raspberry Blood

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 05:03 PM PDT

halloween dessert, brain desserts, brain candy, blood dessert, spooky treats, halloween recipes, panna cotta brains, raspberry blood sauce, raspberry sauce, panna cotta, cream desserts, creamy dessert, vanilla bean, spooky food, halloween food, halloween party food, adult halloween, edible brains, october, scary food, food that looks like,You pretty much can’t go wrong with brains and blood. I mean, for dessert. I mean, for a Halloween dessert, of course. Make delicious Panna Cotta brains with raspberry blood HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.…


Slumber Party Birthday Cake

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 05:00 PM PDT

When, exactly, do kids start having slumber parties? Because my 5-year old is already asking for one, and I dread the idea of babysitting a bunch of 5-year olds overnight. Maybe in a couple of years… And then I’ll also be nice enough to make them a cake. This slumber party birthday sheet cake is adorable and seems definitely re-creatable. …


Before the Cauliflower, There Were Lollipops

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 04:56 PM PDT

Clever styrofoam head lollipop display for HalloweenRemember the cauliflower head? I have to admit, I did wonder why one would have a Styrofoam head lying around. See the reason why one would have a Styrofoam head lying around, and find a great way to display lollipops this Halloween, HERE at The Brass Paperclip Project.…


Stamped Cookies with Gold Dust

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 04:51 PM PDT

The cookie-stamping trend is definitely gaining momentum. I’ve had trouble using acrylic stamps with food coloring and icing, but I never thought to use them to imprint the cookie dough itself. Now I feel better about all those stamps I bought. I’ll definitely try this, especially with the gold dust touch. Find the how-tos HERE at Pork Chop Tuesday.…


Halloween Peeps Topiary

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 04:47 PM PDT

how to make Halloween candy treesHalloween is ever so close, and I’ve yet to buy a Peeps. How can that be? I did at least buy a bag of candy for trick or treaters. And yes, I already ate it all. But I digress. Halloween Peeps in topiary form are just right, don’t you agree? Find the how-tos to make a Peeps topiary, and bonus, …


Anne Nye – Selling Smart from D&L Art Glass

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 04:32 PM PDT

Twice a month D&L Art Glass runs posts regarding business. If you’re an artist that’s trying to make a living doing your art this is a great bit of information to check out. It’s written by Anne Nye and she has acquired the kind of experience and information that is very helpful in growing your business. As artists we don’t …


Happy Batty Soft Felt Toy Tutorial

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 09:51 AM PDT

Stephanie host of "Toastie Studio" has this darling felt Halloween owl with a step-by-step tutorial and pattern for you to follow. Stephanie was born in the UK and moved to the Netherlands in 2009.  She loves crafting, sewing and designs web pages. Follow her on Pinterest and see all the fun things she discovers and her charming ETSY shop "Toastie


Tutorial: Quick and easy baby leggings

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 06:51 AM PDT

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how easy it is to make a pair of leggings for a baby.  They’re made from a stretch knit fabric with a wide elastic waistband.  Make some now and you’ll be set up for winter layering.  Go to her tute.

[photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]…


Tutorial: How to use a binding foot on your sewing machine

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 06:44 AM PDT

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to use a binding foot to attach bias tape and binding around the edges of a piece of fabric.  The handy little foot holds the binding strip in place around your fabric while you stitch.  Go to her blog to see how it works.

[photo from See Kate Sew]…


Tutorial: Monarch butterfly Halloween costume

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 06:39 AM PDT

Look at this butterfuly costume that Jen from iCandy Handmade created for her daughter.  It’s fabulous, no??  Her daughter wears a flapper-style  dress for the body of the butterfly, but the giant butterfly wings are the centerpiece of the costume.   She shares a tutorial showing how she made them.  Go to her blog to see how.

[photo from iCandy …


Tutorial: Child’s pirate shirt

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 06:32 AM PDT

Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shows how she made a pirate shirt for a child’s Halloween costume.  She shows how to make the pattern using a t-shirt as a guide.  This same shirt could also be part of a woodsman or knight costume.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Sew Easy Being Green]…


Tutorial: Little girl Belle or Cinderella Halloween costumes

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 06:26 AM PDT

If you have a little girl who wants to dress up as either Belle or Cinderella, Leisha from Homemade Toast has just what you need.  Look at these gorgeous princess dresses she made for her girls!!  She shares free patterns for making both dresses (in size 2T), along with instructions for sewing them up.  If you need a different size, she …


Freebie: Box and Envelope Template Maker

Posted: 21 Oct 2012 06:04 AM PDT

Here’s is an amazing and very handy on-line tool from Ideogram. Simply type in the dimensions for an envelope or box and it will make a template for you, just print it out. How cool is that?!

-Heather…


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