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“Twister Board Raincoat – Elemental Carbon” plus 25 more

“Twister Board Raincoat – Elemental Carbon” plus 25 more


Twister Board Raincoat – Elemental Carbon

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 11:03 PM PDT

It’s pouring rain outside my house, but even if it wasn’t I probably still would have squealed with delight when I spotted this fabulous Twister board raincoat over on Elemental Carbon. What a unique idea! And there’s a beautiful step by step photo tutorial that accompanies it so you can have one of your very own. Love it!…


Table runner for Halloween and thereafter

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 08:05 PM PDT

This is so clever. Saltwater Quilts solved the problem of creating a seasonal/holiday project just to have to put it away for a year. Her quilted Halloween table runner is spooky on one side and “everyday” on the other. Go HERE to see more lovely photos of her versatile project.

Image credit: Saltwater Quilts


Tute: Halloween Chevron Quilt

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 07:35 PM PDT

I spied this Halloween quilt at The Little Fabric Blog. Can’t you see yourself in such a place sipping some hot cider after a Trick or Treat run with the kids? She shares how she made it with lots of photos and step-by-step instructions. Get the tutorial.

Image credit: The Little Fabric Blog


Ta Dah!: Polaroid quilt by Tina

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 07:04 PM PDT

Tina of Seaside Stitches created this fun quilt she calls Picture Perfect. She explains it’s the result of her participation in the Polaroid Block Swap at A Quilter’s Table. Click HERE to see more photos with some closeups of her favorite blocks.

Image credit: Seaside Stitches


Tutorial: Woven D-ring belt from t-shirt yarn

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 04:05 PM PDT

Jennifer from Monkey See Mail and Monkey See, Monkey Do shows how to make a woven D-ring belt using t-shirt yarn.  You can get the long strips of knit fabric by cutting up a couple of old t-shirts.  You might also be able to use scraps of knit fabric left over from a sewing project.  Get the tute.

[photo from …


Villafane Studios: Amazing Pumpkin Carvings

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 01:53 PM PDT

Villafane Studios: Amazing Pumpkin Carvings

I received an email today with some of the coolest pumpkin images I’ve ever seen. The ones here are only but a few!

Villafane Studios: Amazing Pumpkin Carvings

So I did a search and yes, there’s a website, one that you can peruse and enjoy. This link goes directly to the photo gallery, but there’s navigation that will tell you about the artists as well.…


DIY Bridal Bracelet

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 03:05 PM PDT

A few simple elements are all you need to recreate this sparkly bracelet! Get the tutorial at Intimate Weddings.…


Project: Stamped Metal Napkin Rings

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 02:02 PM PDT

Spruce your your Thanksgiving table with some lovely hand made napkin rings. Tikkido shows how to use metal foil and metal stamps for making these pretty rings.

-Heather…


Spooky Candle Wraps

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 12:19 PM PDT

The Southern Institute made these spooky cutout luminaries for Halloween. Read the tutorial to learn how to make these for your home.…


Turning a Door Into a Headboard

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 08:24 AM PDT

Turning a Door Into a HeadboardSee that gorgeous headboard? Can you believe it was once a filthy, dirty old door left for dead on the side of the road? Check out the amazing transformation over at Infarrantly Creative. That’s right, Beckie’s at it again! — Door Headboard.…


Free Pattern: Baby Bear Knit Amigirumi

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 10:11 AM PDT

baby bear fiona gobelSpeaking of mochimochi (or amigirumi, if you prefer the term taken from crochet), here’s a really cute little pattern for a knit Baby Bear ala Goldilocks.

This little guy comes together quickly with scraps and you could easily make it a girl instead of a boy by making a little skirt instead of shorts.

This pattern comes from Fiona Goble’s …


Veggie Sandwiches and Silly Eggs for Halloween

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 09:38 AM PDT

And now for something healthy. Like fruit and veggie Frankenstein, Jack O’ Lantern and mummy sandwiches and ghostly and creepy eggs. See them all and make them HERE at Little Food Junction.…


Rice Krispies Treats Spell Books

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 09:23 AM PDT

And the sides even look like pages from an old spell book. Not that I’ve ever seen an old spell book, but I imagine so. Find the how-tos to make Rice Krispies Treats spell books for Halloween HERE at Mega Crafty.…


How to make Day of the Dead candle holders

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 09:20 AM PDT

Over at the blog Pink Stripey Socks there is a great tutorial on how to make Day of the Dead candle holders out of recycled baby food jars.…


Peach-y Keen Cross Stitch Project

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 08:32 AM PDT

Peaches are so yummy and stitching up a peach is a great way to keep them fresh for you all year round! YUM! Get the free chart.


Going Batty Halloween Felt Bat Headband

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 07:58 AM PDT

We are all going batty with this storm if you live in the northeast part of the USA.  Power is out in many cities and roads are shut down in many areas in OHIO and I feel as if may be just a matter of time before our powers goes, so I thought I would get an article in. Beverly …


Learn Simple Decreases with Berroco

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 07:50 AM PDT

berrocoBerroco Yarns has been adding to its video tutorial section and recently added a video that covers some of the basic decreases commonly used in the company’s (and other people’s) patterns.

The three-minute video covers knit 2 together, knit 2 together, slip, slip knit and slip, slip, slip knit. I’ll admit I don’t use those double decreases that often (mostly …


Cookie and Marshmallow Voodoo Doll

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 07:44 AM PDT

Voodough DollsAnyone irking you? Although it borders on a sweet gesture, this cookie and marshmallow voodoo doll might be the way to get out the aggression. Find the recipe HERE at Very Best Baking.…


Ghost Bento and Monster Pizza

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 07:34 AM PDT

Some last minute snacks and lunch ideas for Halloween for ya’… anyone with power that is. I’m squeezing in a few posts before Hurricane Sandy arrives in my part of the world. Make a ghost bento HERE and classic monster pita pizzas HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.


Tutorial: Witch hat pincushion

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 07:26 AM PDT

Marjory from Peck’s Pieces shares a free pattern for making this cute pincushion shaped like a witch’s hat.  Go to her blog for the pattern and tutorial.

[via Sew Chatty]

[photo from Peck's Pieces]…


Tutorial: Long-sleeved pocket tee

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 07:09 AM PDT

Long-sleeved t-shirts are a winter staple at our house.  Terra from Mama Says Sew guest blogs in the Toptoberfest series at Made By Me & Shared With You with a tutorial showing how to make one.  It has contrast pocket and ribbing at the neck, wrists, and bottom hem.  Get the tute.

[photo from Mama Says Sew on Made By …


Tutorial: Dorothy dress

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 06:50 AM PDT

Halloween is tomorrow, but there’s still time to pull together a last minute costume.  Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make a dress that Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz might have worn.  It’s a blue gingham halter dress, with shirring in the back for a good fit.  A band of eyelet lace peeks out of the hem.  Get


Tutorial: Sailing Into Autumn dress for girls

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 06:43 AM PDT

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a tutorial for making her Sailing Into Autumn dress.  The look is nautical, but the colors are fall.  It has a large bow at the neck, plus a tab and covered buttons at the waist.  Made from a solid color (burgundy, perhaps?), it would also make a lovely holiday dress.  Go to her tutorial.…


Tutorial: Baby girl tiered gathered skirt

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 06:31 AM PDT

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a tiered gathered skirt for a baby girl.  You can make it from 1/2 yard of three prints, and you’ll have some scraps left over. (You could use those scraps to make a coordinating appliqued onesie.)  Get the how-to.

[photo from Crazy Little Projects]…


Project: Tombstone

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 06:00 AM PDT

Need the perfect centerpiece for your Halloween table? How about a cool tombstone made of foam. Doesn’t this look like real stone!?

The nice folks at Cricut have shared the instructions with us for making this spooktacular decoration.

Materials:

  • Cricut Craft Room® Design Software
  • Paint sealer
  • Boxes to fit over chair backs
  • Utility knife
  • Black acrylic paint
  • Hot glue gun
  • Faux stone


Homemade Mascara Tutorial

Posted: 30 Oct 2012 05:24 AM PDT

What a great idea! Robin from Thank Your Body did some research on what mascara is really made of and decided she could do a much healthier version. The best part is it’s really easy. Read all about it here.…


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