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Thursday, October 11, 2012

“Tutorial: I Spy quilt for a child” plus 37 more

“Tutorial: I Spy quilt for a child” plus 37 more


Tutorial: I Spy quilt for a child

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 09:16 PM PDT

Tonya of The Crafty Mummy made this I Spy quilt for her son and admits it’s one of her favorites. I see why. Choosing fun novelty prints with your child’s interests in mind is a sure way to please them. Plus her use of lights and darks is a brilliant design choice. Get the tutorial.

Image credit: The Crafty


Rodrigue paints quilts and receives two

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 08:50 PM PDT

Don’t miss this. Wendy of Musings of an Artist’s Wife shows on her blog a photo of a painting by George Rodrigue who depicts quilters gathered to stitch outside under oak trees. Be sure and enlarge it to get a good look. She shares the event(s) that inspired him to do the painting.

Also in this post, Wendy shares two …


Log Candelabra

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 08:18 PM PDT

House of Earnest made this spooky taper candle holder for an elegant take on Halloween decor. Visit the tutorial to make this for yourself.…


Halloween Felt Zombie Hand Puppet Video Tutorial & Pattern

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 07:04 PM PDT

Tova is a member “professor pincushion” has a free pattern and video tutorial showing you how to make a cute double sided zombie hand puppet that’s perfect for Halloween. It’s created with felt for ultimate creativity. This is my first visit to “professor pincushion” and I want to thank Tova for introducing us to this amazing site.  She has a …


Differential feed demystified

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 04:55 PM PDT

Serger owners:  Do you know what differential feed is?  It’s that handy feature that helps keep stretch fabrics from buckling.  But do you know what it actually does to achieve that result?  I didn’t, until I read about it over at Three Hours Past where Steph (also from Cake Patterns) explains how it works and shows the effect on a fabric that …


Push Gallery Series

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 04:45 PM PDT

cover art of four books from Lark's new PUSH gallery seriesLark Crafts is giving you a chance to win the entire PUSH gallery series, which showcases some of the most “innovative work done in contemporary craft today.” Don’t miss your chance to win all four titles in this series! The giveaway ends tomorrow, October 11, so rush over to Lark Jewelry & Beading for your chance to win these great …


Tutorial: Cute Little French Number dress with waist tucks

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 04:34 PM PDT

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she made her Cute Little French Number for her daughter.  It’s a simple knit A-line dress with 3/4 sleeves.  A series of small tucks at the waist give it definition.  Though her version is made from a stretch knit, she says you can also make it from a woven – just add a button placket …


CRAFT: No-Sew Coffee Cozy

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 04:09 PM PDT

Our "Eat-Sleep-MAKE"! Girls Shannon and Jen are sharing their project #3 this amazing “No-Sew Coffee Cozy” in their 4 project Fall Felt Series. Shannon and Jen are both coffee addicts.  Their brain cells fail to work properly if their mornings do not start with coffee.  Pretty much everything they do revolve around the consumption of coffee.  This specific project is …


Tutorial: Harry Potter Trick or Treat Bags

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 04:07 PM PDT

Lindsay from Diary of a Crafty Lady made these awesome felt Trick or Treat bags to coordinate with her kids’ Harry Potter Halloween costumes.  She made one that looks like Hermione’s two favorite books, and another to look like the envelope that held Harry’s invitation to attend Hogwarts.  Get the tutorial to see how to make them.

[photo from Diary of …


A Quick Peek at Flickr Finds

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 03:37 PM PDT

Some of the new and neat clay pieces showing up on Flickr –

1. Pens and Bangles, 2. Flower Jewelry, 3. Tiny Cups, 4. Cutlery


Felt Glam Fish Tutorial

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 03:27 PM PDT

Holly created this felt glam fish and is sharing it with us with her always outstanding step-by-step tutorial.  Again I am a day late posting Holly's "holloughby" Tuesday projects. As I have said we are both into sea creatures; like her stunning starfish and her latest glam fish and she is so great about sharing her projects.  Think about having …


Halloween Spiders

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 02:32 PM PDT

Here are some little Halloween spiders for you to stitch free from Cross Me Not. They will be great for a fun little project. Check out the free chart.


Balloon Seating Chart {Weddings}

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 01:45 PM PDT

Garden Styled Wedding Inspiration Shoot via Green Wedding ShoesSo many details to love in this Garden Styled Wedding Inspiration shoot at Green Wedding Shoes. One of my favorite details: the balloon seating chart. So whimsical and clever!…


Free Pattern: Pirouette Scarf

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 01:11 PM PDT

pirouette scarfI really like the look of lace, but I am neither the sort of person who has the time to knit a big, fancy lace project nor the sort of person who would wear such a thing if I did knit it. Instead, I much prefer projects that use eyelets and lace in interesting ways that aren’t too time consuming …


Chalkboard Wrapping Paper – Make the Best of Everything

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 12:11 PM PDT

I thought I had seen everything I would ever want to make with chalkboard paint and then some, but Make the Best of Everything proved me wrong with Chalkboard Wrapping Paper. Think of all the celebrations for which such a wrapping paper would be appropriate–birthdays, weddings, showers, anniversaries…the list goes on and on! Each present can be quickly customized …


Tutorial: Binding a quilt Wendy’s way

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 11:17 AM PDT

Wendy of Late to Create shares her way of binding a quilt – she combines machine and hand sewing. She tells what type of fabric she normally selects for a great looking binding, plus how to battle hand fatigue when close to the finish. Get the tutorial.

Image credit: Late to Create


Pumpkin Lanterns

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 09:13 AM PDT

Pumpkin LanternsThe creative crew over at Martha Stewart Crafts has put together this simple project for Halloween and Thanksgiving. A fun decoration for your dining room, especially for Thanksgiving dinner! Head over to Martha’s for the template and tutorial — Pumpkin Lanterns.…


Free Pattern: Knit Advent Calendar

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 11:05 AM PDT

knit advent pocketsI am so not ready to be thinking about Christmas knitting (or Christmas anything, frankly), but they’re all geared up for the holiday season at Red Heart, where they’re actually offering 12 weeks of holiday-themed patterns. The first pattern came out last week and was for a crocheted apron, but I came across a new knitting pattern, too, the Advent


QAL: Cathedral Window mini sampler

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 10:46 AM PDT

Rachael of Imagine Gnats alerted me to this quilt along (QAL). Those who join will make nine blocks all using the Cathedral Windows pattern. If you complete your individual blocks and/or mini quilt top and submit them to the assigned Flickr group by November 15, you’ll be entered to win some nice prizes. Go HERE to get the schedule.…


Halloween Solar Lights

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 08:11 AM PDT

Halloween Solar LightsHead over to Tracys Trinkets and Treasures to find out how she made these inexpensive and super simple solar lights for Halloween. Spooky! Tutorial here — Halloween Solar Lights.…


Your Hummus is Trying to Get You

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 09:59 AM PDT

hummus fingers 2 Horrifying (& Healthy) Halloween Hummus with Carrot FingersApparently it’s very easy to turn a benign snack such as hummus into a creepy Halloween appetizer to scare your kids. Make hummus with carrot fingers HERE at babble.

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Old makeup makes a great craft supply

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 09:45 AM PDT

I have seen tutorials for making your own makeup but taking old makeup and making a craft supply is a new one for me! Check out how to make a craft supply from your old makeup over at the blog Happy Little Feet.…


{Wedding Trend} Fabric Backdrops

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 09:35 AM PDT

Fabric Backdrops via Picketful of Dreams

Fabric backdrops are a great way to add color, texture, and style to your wedding! Pocketful of Dreams shares this informative post with details about using fabric backdrops including ideas, resources, and DIY tips.…


Glass Painted Pumpkin Lantern

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 07:11 AM PDT

Glass Painted Pumpkin LanternThis cute little Jack O’Lantern was created using glass paint and simple peel and stick stencils. Make one for your own home this Halloween! You can get the tutorial over at Decor Hacks — Glass Painted Halloween Pumpkin Lantern.…


Potato Leaves

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 08:49 AM PDT

potato leavesAs in, potatoes festively cut as leaves for Fall. What a clever, totally not boring idea for a side dish. Find the recipe for potato leaves HERE at She Knows.…


Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jam Button Cookies

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 07:48 AM PDT

peanut butter biscuitsI need a million of these right now for the cute and yummy combo factor. As in, cute as a button and yay for peanut butter and strawberry sandwich cookies. Find the recipe to make them HERE at Craftstorming, courtesy of guest blogger Kate from the little loaf.…


Chocolate-Covered Skull Pretzels

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 07:40 AM PDT

Iron Craft Challenge #20 - Chocolate Covered Pretzel SkullsNote to self: Stop talking about this whole crafty chocolate and pretzel trend and make something completely adorable. Because I’m loving all the stuff you come up with just mixing mini pretzels with candy melts or chocolate. Make chocolate covered skull pretzels HERE at Just Crafty Enough.


Free Printable “How Long Does it Last?” Fruit and Veggie Guide

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 07:34 AM PDT

How Long Does It Last? A Printable Guide to Fresh ProduceEver get a booty from the farmer’s market and wonder what to eat first and what will last the longest? Avoid waiting too long and letting fruit and veggies go to waste (I type, as I look over at the eighteen pounds of apples we picked this weekend) with this handy dandy, free, “How Long Does It Last?” printable HERE


Free pattern: Little fur vest for a baby girl

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 06:47 AM PDT

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she made this adorable faux fur vest for her baby girl.  It’s fully lined and ties in the front in a pretty bow.  How cute would this be layered over a simple white onesie!  She includes a pattern for a size 3-6 months.  If you need a different size, you could adjust it …


Halloween Marshmallow Pops

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 06:43 AM PDT

halloween marshmallow pops on cupcakes 5And on top of cupcakes no less. All we need is a pie underneath and cookie on top. Find the how-tos to make these cute (I mean scary, yeah, scary) Frankenstein and Jack O’ Lantern marshmallow pops HERE at Cake Whiz. And bonus, awww, thanks, Cake Whiz, for linking to my other blog for the inspiration!…


Tutorial: Blue Toad Halloween costume

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 06:41 AM PDT

Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how she made a costume so her son could dress up as the Blue Toad from Super Mario Brothers for Halloween.  She shows how to make the vest, the pants, and the giant toadstool hat.  Her method for making the oversized hat is brilliant!  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from iCandy Handmade]…


Tutorial: Owl hooded towel

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 06:35 AM PDT

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make an owl hooded towel.  She shows it made up in a deep brown and in a bright pink – both are absolutely cute!!  Go to her blog for the tutorial.

[photo from Crazy Little Projects]…


Dracula Bento and Eerie Eyeball Breakfast

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 06:34 AM PDT

Getting them through at least til lunch on Halloween… Make an eyeball breakfast HERE and Dracula bento HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.


Tutorial: Tulle tutu tablecloth

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 06:31 AM PDT

Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make a tablecloth with a poofy tulle skirt.  It’s like a fancy tutu for your table.  Pastels and whites make a dreamy table.  But make it out of gray or black and it’d be awesome for Halloween, too.  Maybe put some plastic spiders around it?  Get the tute.

[photo from Girl. Inspired.]…


Tutorial: 80s-inspired lace back tee

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 06:25 AM PDT

Simple Simon & Co. takes us back to the 80s with a lace back t-shirt that she made for her daughter.  And she shares a tutorial showing how she did, so we can make one too.  She shows it for a little girl, but it would be cute for tweens and adults ,too.  Get the tute.

[photo from Simple …


Digi Stamps for Breast Cancer Awareness

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 06:08 AM PDT

Jelly Park Digital Stamps has two wonderful new digital stamps (a couple of cute girls and a ribbon) to help raise awareness and money to fight Breast Cancer. 100% of all proceeds go to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer charity. Visit their website for more details and to of course buy a digi :)

-Heather…


Tiny Love

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 05:53 AM PDT

 

Are you a fan of amigurumi? If so, you’re going to love the offerings of this crochet designer.   Ana Yoguis has a wide variety of patterns available at her etsy store.  Many are amigurumi items you won’t find elsewhere.  Her pattern prices are reasonable and the patterns are adorable.  You’ll find her designs here.  I can see a …


Inspiration du Jour | Spy Glass(es)

Posted: 10 Oct 2012 03:00 AM PDT

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