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Friday, November 2, 2012

“Playable Tetris Pumpkin – Haha Bird” plus 23 more

“Playable Tetris Pumpkin – Haha Bird” plus 23 more


Playable Tetris Pumpkin – Haha Bird

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 10:25 PM PDT


Talk about mind blowing feat of indie crafting, Haha Bird merged love of video games and love of carving pumpkins into one–creating Pumpktris, a fully playable version of Tetris built into a pumpkin. Yes, you read that right, a pumpkin. The venture uses LEDs to create the “screen” and even uses the stem of the pumpkin as a joystick. …


Quilt binding and a reader’s tip

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 05:38 PM PDT

Tonya of The Crafty Mummy said she tried something new (sewing the binding on both the front and back) and something tried and true (using striped fabric for the binding) on this quilt. One of her readers gave a great tip for machine binding you don’t want to miss. Go HERE to learn more.

Image credit: The Crafty Mummy


Lovely Lace Candle Holder

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 05:15 PM PDT

Mamma Papera shares an easy DIY for creating a lace-covered candle holder.…


Tutorial: Draped wrap tulip skirt

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 04:55 PM PDT

Believe it or not, you can make this draped wrap tulip skirt in just 4 steps. Liz from Cotton & Curlsshows how.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Cotton & Curls]…


Video tutorial: Topstitching that stands out

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 04:26 PM PDT

Angela Wolf shares a video tutorial over at Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets blog showing how to create attractive topstitching on your sewing projects.  Her method creates a thicker line of stitching that stands out, so go with a contrast thread for maximum impact.  Go to her video tutorial to see how she does it.

[photo from Angela Wolf on Sewing …


Tutorial: Crayon & Coloring Book Carrier

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 04:05 PM PDT

Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a crayon and coloring book.  It carries like a tote bag, but opens up to show a row of small pockets for markers and several larger pockets for notebooks and coloring books.  Get the tute.

[photo from Crazy Little Projects]…


Sprinkles Cake Topper and Garland

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 03:36 PM PDT

Sprinkles, sprinkles, everywhere sprinkles! Make sure to buy them in bulk for this super festive project. And a vacuum might come in handy, too, for any spills. Find the how-tos to make sprinkle garland and sprinkle cake toppers (hello, winter party) HERE at Icing Designs.…


Tip: Small Stamp Storage

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 02:12 PM PDT

Ok, here’s what you need to do, sneak out into the garage and “steal” your husbands small nail and screw hardware chest (he’ll never notice :) ) Or I guess you could just go buy one too. Because as Shannon from Madigan Made discovered they are perfect for organizing and storing small stamps. Very clever!

-Heather…


Pumpkin Pie Bites

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 02:04 PM PDT

Bite-size anything justifies dessert for appetizers, I think. These also double as being adorable, what with the stem and all. Make pumpkin pie bites HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.…


Cinnamon Apple Macarons

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 12:47 PM PDT

Because I’ve yet to master the macaron in all it’s delicate cleverness, I’m always doubly impressed by macarons made into different shapes and designs. For Fall, make cinnamon apple macarons (made to look like apples, of course) HERE at Diamonds for Dessert.…


Tutorial and Pattern: Felt and leather Scissor Case

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 12:14 PM PDT

Laura from "Duo Fiberworks" made is very sweet Scissor Case for your embroidery scissors.  This would make an amazing holiday gift along with the scissors and some embroidery floss.  Laura’s sharp little Fiskars scissors are among her favorite tools, but they are hazardous rattling around loose in the bottom of her purse or project bag. She needed something to protect …


Batman Cake Tutorial with Free Printables

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 11:55 AM PDT

Pow, Fwop, Zam!! Holy awesome Bat-Man cake, what the the bright and simple design. Find the how-tos to make your own, including links to the free templates to cut out the designs, HERE at Domestic Fits.…


Pumpkin Spice Trail Mix

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 11:50 AM PDT

pumpkin spice trail mixSpeaking of the flavors of fall and packaging and gift ideas… how about some pumpkin spice trail mix? This would be especially handy with hat leftover candy corn. I’m guessing there is a lot of leftover candy corn floating around. Find the recipe HERE at The Country Chic Cottage.…


Apple Cinnamon Poppy Seed Cupcake Mix Gift

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 11:47 AM PDT

Now that Halloween is over, it’s time to go back to the flavors of Fall. I think this darling apple cinnamon and poppy seed cupcake mix-in-a-jar does the trick. The finished cupcakes look divine, especially the chocolate apple decoration. You must see it all HERE at Nina’s Kleiner Food-Blog. (Translation tool available.)…


Cauldron of Love

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 11:07 AM PDT

Agi is brewing up a cauldron full of love for you. Most people brew up cider or witches brew, but Agi has to be different. I think love is better myself! Check out the free chart.


Free Pattern: Shaded Stripes Afghan

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 07:37 AM PDT

shaded stripes afghanThere’s something about this time of year that makes me want to cozy up under a warm knit blanket, or maybe to knit a warm blanket.

If you’re looking for a great project to cozy under this fall and winter, check out the Shaded Stripes Afghan from Lion Brand Yarn. This project for intermediate knitters uses six colors of Wool-Ease …


Tutorial: Pocketed pouch to hold your essentials

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 07:25 AM PDT

TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up shows how she made this little pocketed pouch, sized just big enough to hold keys, credit cards, and a phone. It’s like a tiny little messenger bag, with a foldover flap and a long strap so you can wear it cross body.   Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Sewn Up]…


Tutorial: Layer Cake Dress for little girls

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 07:01 AM PDT

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shows how to make a Layer Cake Dress for little girls.  It’s a colorful tiered dress made out of knit fabrics.  She put a frilly lettuce edge on the pieces before sewing them together.  With all of the pieces cut from different prints and colors, it’s a good way to use up some smaller bits left over from other sewing projects.  …


Tutorial: Fleece poncho for doll, child, or adult

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 06:50 AM PDT

Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a simple fleece poncho.  Shows options for a single layer or double layer poncho with knotted fringe, and she gives cutting dimensions to make them in doll, child, and adult sizes.  How fun would it be to make a matching set for a girl and her doll?  Get the tute.…


Tutorial: Pleated Knot Tunic

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 06:40 AM PDT

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs in the Toptoberfest series at Made By Me & Shared With You with a tutorial showing how to make her Pleated Knot Tunic.  The short sleeved top has an empire waist with pleats.  An opening on the back has a knot or twist detail.  You can make it as a top, or extend the …


Tutorial: Child’s Faux Mink Pullover

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 06:34 AM PDT

How fabulous is this child’s faux mink pullover that Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs made?  It has an A-line shape, a funnel collar, and 3/4 length raglan sleeves. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it.  The one that she made has a length of 16″ and a width of 15.75″ at the bottom, and she gives cutting dimensions to make …


Tutorial: Tri-Fold Shutter Card

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 06:07 AM PDT

Pop on over to Catherine Pooler’s blog, she has a video tutorial for making an amazing Tri-Fold Shutter Card. These unique cards can easily be adapted to any occasion and are a great way to use up scraps of pattern paper.

-Heather…


Barrette or ???

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 05:56 AM PDT

Bethany over at Craftfoxes offers this as a free pattern for a pretty jeweled barrette.  I like it for that, but I’m thinking it would make a really cool Christmas ornament.  I’d love to see several of them dangling from clear fishing line in the front window.  They would catch the rays of sun and display dazzling prisms of color.  …


Fabz.com.au – Folding Shoes Review – Perfect for travelling

Posted: 01 Nov 2012 05:35 AM PDT

 You might recall my original post about these Fabz.com shoes in “travelling-with-kids-whats-in-my-suitcase” blog post.  Well the holiday has come to an end and after what I am sure is a 100 miles of walking I have the individual review of these shoes. I had packed an over supply of shoes but I must say I was grateful for these Jazz Shoes


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