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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

“October is Jewelry Month at Michaels!” plus 33 more

“October is Jewelry Month at Michaels!” plus 33 more


October is Jewelry Month at Michaels!

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 07:30 PM PDT

October is jewelry month at Michaels!October is Jewelry Month at Michaels and they are giving you plenty of reasons to make October your new favorite month! No matter your skill level, Michaels has exclusive projects, deals, classes and demos to help you. With your new jewelry making skills, you can take the season’s hottest looks and personalize them to suit your style!

Here’s just some …


Tutorial: Sugar Skulls

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 07:17 PM PDT

Jenny of CraftTestDummies let us know about her tutorial for making sugar skulls, just in time for Halloween.

Picture by CraftTestDummies.…


Ultimate Guide to Charlie and Chocolate Factory {Giveaway Winners Announced}

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 05:42 PM PDT

I’m so excited to announce the winners of the giveaway of this amazing ebook from  Jump Into a Book , the 'Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by Valarie Budayr and Roscoe Welply.   Congrats to our winners below!

Winner number 1 from Random.Org was comment #4, Ta’Mara. She wrote:

‘I am the mother of 3 girls, 8,


Fresh Halloween Candle Holders

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 05:17 PM PDT

Oh My! Creative shared a great DIY candle holder this year, glamming up simple vessels with feathers, skull decals, and ribbon. Get the tutorial.

via Make


Free pattern: Lapped front hoodie for an infant

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 04:52 PM PDT

Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You made this awesome little hoodie for a newborn baby.  The lapped front is cool, modern detail but it also makes for easy on / easy off over a baby’s head.  She shares a tutorial and a free pattern in size 0-3 months.  (If you need a larger size, you could draft …


Tutorial: Use seam binding to hem a garment

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 04:27 PM PDT

Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch shows how you can create use seam binding to hem a garment.  The thin ribbon makes a clean, bulk free finish.   Go to her tutorial.

[photo from A Fashionable Stitch]…


Free pattern: Simple tank for baby

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 04:02 PM PDT

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial over at the Spoonflower blog showing how she used custom-printed organic knit fabric to make an adorable little tank for a baby.  You can make one out of a fat quarter of 54″ wide fabric.  She keeps the shape of the top simple so the print takes center stage.  She includes a free pattern in …


Project: Owl Witch Halloween Card

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 02:35 PM PDT

Prairie Paper and Ink has a video tutorial for making this adorable owl Halloween card, with lots of Copic marker coloring tips too.

-Heather…


The Falconer – OcultoSteamMasks

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 12:47 PM PDT

Wow. I’ve got to say, some of the artists working in the steampunk costume genre are just incredible. Like Oculto Steam Masks, who handcrafts one of a kind masks featuring vintage and antique pieces mixed with rivets, gears, and gorgeous leather scraps. And each piece is explained in beautiful detail–you can read all about the persona that inspired it and the …


Free Pattern: Knit Bow Scarf for Little Girls

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 11:01 AM PDT

bow scarf little inspirationThe other day my little one and I were talking about the things she needs to be ready for winter. She needs a new raincoat, I said (the 18-24 month one she has just doesn’t work now that she’s three), and a new heavy coat.

“And a scarf,” she said.

Well, yes, of course. She’s my child, so just like …


Newsy: Triangular BOM at Jaybird’s

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 10:43 AM PDT

Julie of Jaybird Quilts kicks off her first BOM today. Joiners will create her Toes in the Sand quilt made up of triangular blocks, not the usual squares. Interested in making this pretty quilt, go HERE to learn more.

Image credit: Jaybird Quilts


Felt Home Key Hanger Tutorial

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 10:22 AM PDT

Onel hosts “onelmon” her from the bilingual (English-Indonesian) blog and loves sharing crafting experiments. She is a weekend crafter and blogger.  She writes mostly about craft tutorials.  Today she is sharing her sweet “Home Key Hanger” with pictorial step-by-step instructions for you to follow.  Thanks for sharing Onel!…


How to make a party pedestal

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 10:08 AM PDT

Paper or plastic? Well, with a plastic cup and a couple of paper plates you can make this fun display pedestal perfect for Halloween. Pop on over to the blog Little Fishpond for the easy tutorial on how to make a pedestal out of paper plates and plastic cups.…


Winner of our Christmas Felted Bauble kit giveaway

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 09:54 AM PDT

 Sharon lucky #7 is the winner of our Christmas Felted Bauble kit giveaway.  Thanks to "The Toft Alpaca Shop" for introducing us to your wonderful site and offering this lovely giveaway.  I will email Sharon for her name and address.  Thanks everyone for entering.…


Breast Cancer Awareness Sampler

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 09:12 AM PDT

Yesterday I posted about a breast cancer awareness chart from Feathers in the Nest and here’s another one from the same source! It’s great that she’s posting more than one opportunity for us to stitch up remembrances and honorings for this great cause. Check out the great project.


Free Pattern: Shrunken Head for Halloween

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 07:56 AM PDT

shrunken head craft foxesIf 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 jar is a classic — they used a big cookie jar but I’ll bet a Mason jar would do, too …


Chocolate Caramel Sundae Cupcakes

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 07:06 AM PDT

And just one more for today to give you a little break from the Halloween madness… how about some chocolate caramel sundae cupcakes. Every part of these cupcakes come together perfectly to capture a chocolate caramel sundae. Total cupcake brilliance. Make them HERE at eat sweet. by carla sue.…


Sweet Bat Bites

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 07:03 AM PDT

Googly-Eyed Bat-Bites for HalloweenLook at these li’l bat bites… such adorable sweetness assembled from all store-bought items. The fangs push them over the top. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Dash.…


Chocolate-Covered Spider Apples

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 07:00 AM PDT

Aw, I love being In Katrina’s Kitchen, with all her ease and cleverness. Make chocolate-covered spider apples (eek!) HERE at In Katrina’s Kitchen.…


Reese’s Pieces Shots

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 06:57 AM PDT

Reese's pieces, reese's, reese's pieces shots, reese's shots, reese's infused vodka, reese's infused liquor, peanut butter, infused liquor, shots, halloween, thanksgiving, cocktails, skulls, drink, diy, candy shots, candy, shot recipes, halloween shots, thanksgiving drink, orange, yellow, brown, skulls, skull shot glasses, autumn, skull shots, thanksgiving shots, peanut butter shots,Just another month and a half before I’m baby-free and can enjoy a yummy shot of something, anything. Like maybe a shot that brings up memories of our beloved E.T. and looks so pretty with the crushed candy on the rim of the glass. Find the how-tos to make the perfect Halloween shooter–Reese’s Pieces Shots–HERE at 1 Fine Cookie


Tutorial: Pincushion in a wooden frame

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 06:56 AM PDT

Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to use a small wooden frame (you know, the ones you find at the  craft store in the unpainted wood aisle?) to make a cute little pincushion.  Instead of a photo fitting in the opening, there’s a colorful pincushion instead.  Get the tute.

[photo from Craftaholics Anonymous]…


Licorice and Candy Cake for Halloween

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 06:53 AM PDT

halloween twizzler cake 24For ages I’ve seen the Kit-Kat wrapped candy cake floating around (this one). And if this whole decorate-your-cake-with-loads-of-candy thing is a trend, then I’m on board. Especially when you have such gorgeous results as this licorice and candy cake for Halloween. Make it HERE at Cake Whiz.…


Skeleton Macarons

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 06:49 AM PDT

Halloween macaronsWhich do you think is scarier, Scream or Jack Skellington? Dead tie, I think, pun intended. Find Halloween skeleton macarons HERE at Craftstorming.…


Free pattern: Faux fur trapper hat

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 06:49 AM PDT

Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a trapper hat out of faux fur.  It’s a bucket-ish hat with a fold up bill and long flaps that hang over your ears to keep them warm.  Get the pattern and tute.

[photo from See Kate Sew]…


Monster in a Jar and Other Scary Halloween Treats

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 06:46 AM PDT

Although really these fall more in the “cute” than “scary” category. You know what a sucker I am for stuff in jars. Make candy monsters trapped in mason jars HERE at Hoopla Palooza. And if you like this guy, you can also make candy Halloween “cupcakes” HERE and ghost, witch, monster, devil and anything-you-like push up pops HERE.…


Tutorial: Mini skirt with a semi-exposed zipper

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 06:44 AM PDT

Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she made this mini skirt with a semi-exposed zipper.  It has an elastic waistband, so the zipper is more of an accent than a true necessity to get in and out of the skirt.  Her insertion method exposes just the zipper teeth and a bit of the tape.  Get the how-to.

[photo …


Chocolate Peanut Butter Ball Bats

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 06:37 AM PDT

A little known fact that won’t change your day at all, but I feel compelled to share is that my first foray into making-sweets-for-others was the chocolate peanut butter ball. I became known for them. And it’s been oh so many years since I’ve made them. Maybe Halloween is the time. Make chocolate peanut butter ball bats HERE at Happy


A Single Serving of Breakfast

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 06:32 AM PDT

Turkey Bacon Breakfast CupsI never tire of bigger food cooked littler in muffin tins. Never ever. Make bacon and egg cups for breakfast HERE at Little Inspiration.…


Tutorial: Bow shoulder sweater refashion

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 06:31 AM PDT

Alida from I Make Stuff guest blogs at Love Stitched with a pin-spired sweater refashion.  She took a plain crewneck sweater and widened the neck, and then gave it some zazz by cutting out a portion of the shoulders and adding bows.  Cute!  Get the how-to.

[photo from I Make Stuff on Love Stitched]…


Tutorial: Big Bad Wolf costume

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 06:23 AM PDT

Allie from Freshly Completed shows how she made this Big Bad Wolf costume.  The base is a basic gray sweatsuit, with felt stitched on to make the wolf tummy, knees, and claws.  She also shows how to make a felt wolf mask, including a template you can download.   Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Freshly Completed]…


Review: Jolee’s Boutique Holiday

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 06:09 AM PDT

I recently received a box of wonderful new Holiday products from the Jolee’s Boutique line. It’s never too early to get started on holiday projects so I sat down and made a couple of cards, a wall hanging and even got a gift wrapped!

My first card, shown above, was really quick and easy. The Jolee’s embellishments are so detailed


Light The Way With Crochet

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 05:58 AM PDT

 

 

My French is really rusty, but the pictures on this site tell pretty much the entire story!  So beautiful.  Tres Joli, non?

After you’ve drooled over all the beauties, be sure to check out the fifth picture of the six which is pretty much a ‘cheat’.  Kinda works for me!  What do you say?…


Three Scrapbooking Tutorials on a Tuesday

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Inspiration du Jour | 2012 Resolutions

Posted: 23 Oct 2012 03:00 AM PDT

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