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Friday, October 12, 2012

“Fresh Glass from Double Helix – Oaxlis” plus 34 more

“Fresh Glass from Double Helix – Oaxlis” plus 34 more


Fresh Glass from Double Helix – Oaxlis

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 10:55 PM PDT

Double Helix Glassworks has a new glass. Looks like a really good time. It’s called Oaxlis and it is kind of in the Helios/Notos family of Super Lusters. It’s got a green base and reduces to a lovely shiny, finish. Along with this the kind folks over at Double Helix have made their fabulous crystal clear glass, Zephyr in small …


{Free Printable} 2013 Save-the-Date Calendar

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 08:12 PM PDT

Free Printable 2013 Calendar Save the Date Cards via The Wedding ChicksHead on over to The Wedding Chicks for the 2013 version of their Save-the-Date calendars plus a bonus envelope to print!…


Colorful Abstract Kid Art

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 06:29 PM PDT

WHBS Kids Painting

I love when the blog world becomes full of those ’31 days of…’ posts. The entire internet is full of wonderful information. I was delighted to find this blogger who is featuring 31 days of Kid Crafts! I wanted to feature one of them, and then you can get to any of her other fun crafts at the bottom of …


Glitter Glow Pumpkins {Martha Stewart Glow Glitter Review & Craft}

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 06:17 PM PDT

I was so excited to receive a package of fun Martha Stewart Halloween products from this year’s line. You can get these products at Michael’s Craft Stores or on MarthaStewart.com. I thought it would be fun to have a girl’s craft night and offer up a craft idea where the women could put their own spin on it. We had …


Tutorial: Little Red Riding Hood laced vest, dress, and cape

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 04:55 PM PDT

Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how she made a Little Red Riding Hood costume for her daughter.  Her post includes instructions on how she a laced corset, a peasant style dress, and the matching cape.  It makes an awesome Little Red Riding Hood, but it could also be easily adapted by fabric choice to be a princess …


Tutorial: Felt pirate boots

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 04:31 PM PDT

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how she made a pair of felt boots for her son to wear with  his pirate Halloween costume.  They’re sewn from simple shapes and use Velcro dots at the back for a closure.  Her post also shows the other parts of the costume she made.  Get the how-to

[photo from iCandy Handmade]…


Floating Candle DIY

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 04:21 PM PDT

Learn to make your very own floating candles over at My Candle Lit Life, perfect for weddings, home decor and more.…


Tutorial: Girl’s glittered polka dot Celestial Dress

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 04:05 PM PDT

Laura from Charm Stitch shows how she made the Celestial Dress for her daughter.  With large glittery silver polka dots on a gray knit, it draws from the latest fashion trends.  Go to her blog for the tutorial.

[photo from Charm Stitch]…


Glittering Escort Card Garland

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 03:52 PM PDT

Glittering Escort Card Display via Valley & Co.What else can you do with those glittery clothespins I shared in this post? Why turn them into a sparkly escort card garland of course! You can get the tutorial at Valley & Co. here.…


5 DIY Fall Wedding Favors

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 03:40 PM PDT

Check out these inspiring ideas for fall favors at the Valley & Co. weddings blog. Love the glittery clothespins!…


Free hand-embroidery patterns

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 03:37 PM PDT

Project: Halloween Hanging Star

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 02:07 PM PDT

Visit Jeanette Lynton’s blog and find a video tutorial for making this fun Halloween Star decoration. There is also free down-loadable template for cutting out the paper that fits onto the chipboard star shape from Close To My Heart.

-Heather…


Star Tutorial

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 12:25 PM PDT

Even though the instructions for this tutorial aren’t in English, the photos are so great, you should be able to easily follow along and be able to create a lovely star ornament for your tree. In fact, it’s so pretty, it would be fit for a tree topper for a small tree. Check out the tutorial.


Leather Steampunk Gauntlet – Deadlance

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 12:14 PM PDT

Want something that will knock the socks off of everyone at that Halloween get together? How about a custom-made Steampunk Leather Gauntlet by Deadlance on Etsy. Full articulation including the fingers make this a serious costume piece. And the attention to detail and design aesthetic will make it look like you stepped straight out of a steampunk film. It may …


Great Halloween spider web hair accessory

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 11:25 AM PDT

Over at the blog El hada de papel there is a darling spider web hair accessory idea along with the explination on how easy it is to make one perfect for Halloween.…


Have You Seen Skein Theory?

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 10:31 AM PDT

skein theoryThe other day I got word that Skein Theory, the sister publication to The Sock Report, had been released and for some reason I didn’t think to go look at it right away. If you haven’t checked it out either, it is certainly worth a look.

This online magazine has 16 patterns, including lots of sweaters, hats, scarves and …


Fake Wine Bottle Labels for Halloween

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 10:13 AM PDT

I’m counting the days until Baby 2 is born (a couple months to go) for several reasons, not least of which in importance is being able to enjoy a glass of wine and get cool stuff like evil fake wine bottle labels. Guess I could still do the latter and share with everyone else at Halloween. Available at ThinkGeek. …


Sweet Potato Casserole on a Toothpick

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 10:11 AM PDT

Bite-sizes versions of bigger food are always on my list of things-I-think-are-clever. Being able to capture the flavors of an entire casserole on a toothpick? Clever. Find the recipe for sweet potato casserole bites HERE at Dine and Dish.…


Marshmallow Chalk

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 10:08 AM PDT

The packaging for this “marshmallow chalk” is what makes these the cutest favors for an art party or even back-to-school (so bookmarking for next year). Make marshmallow chalk and find a link to the party printables on etsy HERE at Eye Candy Event Details.…


Giveaway; win 15 Halloween muslin drawstring bags with felt appliqués “international”

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 09:20 AM PDT

Teresa's of "Hobble Creek Designs" is generously giving me the opportunity to host this fun giveaway and one of you will win her set of "15 Halloween muslin drawstring bags with felt appliqués"; a $22.50 value! I will post this giveaway for one week so Teresa will have time to ship your bags before the big day.  This is an …


Werewolf Pops from Candy

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 09:03 AM PDT

Nutty Werewolf Pops for HalloweenNot just candy, but my favorite candy (that would be peanut butter cups). Make werewolf pops for Halloween from all store-bought candies HERE at dash.…


How to Make Fondant Mushrooms

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 09:01 AM PDT

The process to make these realistic-looking Amanita mushrooms (poisonous in non sugar form) is surprisingly easy and do-able. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Squidoo, courtesy of user Kylyssa.…


Tutorial: Embroidery basics

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 08:24 AM PDT

If you’re wanting to dip a toe into hand embroidery, Rachael of Imagine Gnats has got you covered. Her guest post at Sew Delicious covers the basics for embroidery beginners. Check out her guide.…


Free Pattern: Men’s Go Team Mittens

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 08:21 AM PDT

go team mittensNot too long ago I shared with you the pattern for the women’s Go Team Mittens, and Kat at Just Crafty Enough has come back with a men’s version that comes complete with a University of Michigan theme and a blank chart so you can sport mittens to cheer on any team you like.

When I showed you the …


Dear deer

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 08:14 AM PDT

Bea is a little deer…and very dear. Her creator, Louise of Lou Loves This, says,

She sports a hand-stitched patchwork skirt, (made from ‘Fig Tree & Co’ fabric- yum!), with a hand- embroidered trim, all her accents are in geranium, a lovely coral/red colour! Made from quality wool mix felt and cotton, she is available in my Etsy Shop if


Check out Katie Arthur

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 08:03 AM PDT

This technique reminds me of Di van Niekerk — image transferred to fabric and then embellished with gorgeous silk-ribbon embroidery. What’s different about Katie Arthur‘s work? This framed embroidery is 2″ x 1.75″!! Her Etsy shop is a candy store of “Littles Worked with Brush and Needle.” If you love needlework and miniatures, you’ve got to see this! Go


Birdhouse Duo to Stitch

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 07:56 AM PDT

A birdhouse duo to stitch and enjoy from Atmosferica di Casa. Sitting side-by-side, they are ready for the birdies to move in! Get the free charts.


Tutorial: Sawyer Bag

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 07:29 AM PDT

Sara Lawsom from Sew Sweetness guest blogs in the Purse Week series at A Lemon Squeezy Home with a tutorial showing how to make her Sawyer Bag.  It’s a boxy tote with fabric straps that wrap around the bottom of the bag.  Metal  rings attach the handles to the stitched down straps.  Get the tutorial at Sew Sweetness.

[photo from …


Tutorial: Comfy fleece pants for kids

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 07:14 AM PDT

Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how she made a pair of comfy fleece pants for her son.  She shows how she traced a pattern from another pair of pants, and then how she sewed the pieces together to make the pants.  Get the how-to.

[photo from I'm Feelin' Crafty]…


Tutorial: Tablecloth overlay, an inexpensive way to add color to your tablesetting

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 07:02 AM PDT

Sew4Home shows a clever way to change the look of your tablecovering without breaking the bank.  Invest in one neutral tablecloth, and then layer a smaller tablecover made from a decorative fabric over it.  The smaller layer can be made from a 45″ wide piece of fabric.  It’s a huge savings of time and money, since you’re not having to …


Tutorial: Add a neck bow to a plain tee

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 06:54 AM PDT

Crafting a Green World shows how to make a plain tee more dressy with the addition of a bow that ties at the neck.  Now you’ve got a pretty top with all the comfy of a tee.  Love it!  Get the tute.

[photo from Crafting a Green World]…


BurdaStyle releases 11 new Halloween costume patterns

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 06:48 AM PDT

BurdaStyle announces 11 new patterns – all of them Halloween costumes.  Among them you’ll find an octopus, a superhero, a fairy, a butterfly, and a snake charmer.  Go to their blog to see their new Halloween costume patterns.…


Project: Halloween ATC

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 05:48 AM PDT

Claudine’s Art Corner has direction for making this spooky Halloween ATC (artist trading card). She shares how to use lots of different Tim Hots products like distress inks, paint daubers, stamps, metal tape and more.

-Heather…


Sofa.com Throw Cushion Giveaway

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 04:10 AM PDT

 

 

 

 

sofa.com is a British-born home furnishings company recently launched in the U.S., with a very simple aim – to offer exceptionally well-made, stylish and comfy bespoke sofas, chairs and sofabeds at extremely affordable prices!  sofa.com offers a variety of styles ranging from classically elegant to sleek and modern to shabby chic – there's something for everyone! …


Trick or Freaks E-book Review.

Posted: 11 Oct 2012 03:52 AM PDT


The Trick or Freaks
is an original Halloween experience that explores the sheer horror  of NO CANDY, while revealing the true spirits of Halloween. But this book isn’t just another Halloween story it is a handmade book ( $10 ) and features a black vellum cover and recycled craft paper pages. Each cover is completed with unique orange paper swatches, …


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