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Tuesday, October 6, 2015

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Easy Apple Pie Parfait

By Carolyn Bickford on Oct 06, 2015 11:00 am

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I love apple pie, but it can be time consuming. Peeling the apples, making the pie crust, baking it and then letting it cool off. Sometimes you just want the pie without the work. I’m also into the foods in … Read More...


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Make your own Patterned Tape!

By Katie Smith on Oct 06, 2015 10:55 am

Learn tons of different ways to make your own colorful, decorative tape using masking tape, paint, stencils, tissue paper and book pages.  Personally I have over 50 rolls of washi tapes and fabric tapes in my craft supply stash, so … Read More...


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13 Beautiful Ways You Can Use Windows in Your Next Project

By Larissa Coleman on Oct 06, 2015 10:50 am

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An old window has a certain charm to it that can not be found anywhere else.  There’s just something about the chipping paint, the wooden panes and, if you’re lucky enough, that old wavy glass.  This post has 13 ways … Read More...


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Free Printable Tags to Try at Your Next Craft Fair

By Katie Smith on Oct 06, 2015 10:31 am

 

Here is a great free printable from the Creative Income blog! They have 3 different sets of price tags that you can download and use to price your handmade items when you are selling at a fair. They say:… Read More...


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Free Pattern – The Sly Fox

By Shellie Wilson on Oct 06, 2015 10:00 am

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Oh my golly gosh I don’t know what is cuter the Fox hat or the little boy. This free pattern is very cute and sure to bring a smile to your face. You can grab the free crochet fox hat … Read More...


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How To Make Soap Making Plant Infusions

By Shellie Wilson on Oct 06, 2015 10:00 am

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This tutorial is for our die hard soapmaking readers. This tutorial shows you how to infuse your own oils and waters using Plant based material.

Love the colors in these jars. Full tutorial here.Read More...


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Tulle pom pom spider

By Stefanie Girard on Oct 06, 2015 09:21 am

b8cb72df48114ab599578c6a9bb8fb4fThis pom pom spider makes me smile. Maybe it’s the tiny sequin eyes combined with the giant tulle pom pom but for whatever reason it is cute. I don’t have a link to a tutorial, but I can’t imagine it … Read More...


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Review: Close to My Heart Holiday Catalog

By Heather Holbrook on Oct 06, 2015 09:00 am

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The latest Holiday Expressions mini catalog from Close to My Heart is all about the upcoming holiday seasons. It’s filled with items for card making, gift packaging, scrapbooking and jewelry making with clear stamp sets, embellishments and pattern papers. You’ll … Read More...


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Tutorial: Mini felt pumpkin tree

By Anne Weaver on Oct 06, 2015 10:02 am

Tutorial: Mini felt pumpkin tree Tutorial: Mini felt pumpkin tree

This felt pumpkin tree has little felt pumpkins hanging from the branches.  Steph from The Silly Pearl shares a tutorial at Blitsy showing how you can make one.  She says in a post on her … Read More...


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Freebie | 15 Halloween Fonts

By Francine Clouden on Oct 06, 2015 06:00 am

A great collection of Free Halloween Fonts for you to download and use for your own creations. With these in your arsenal you’ll be sure to add the perfect scary, spooky or freaky look to your projects.

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Making Scrap Clay Canes

By Elaine Robitaille on Oct 06, 2015 01:02 am

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This scrap clay cane by the super talented Ronit Golan uses scrap bits like cane slices, blends, good mixes and the crumbs you get as you go along. Combined with a bit of background colour to tie it together, you … Read More...


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Tip: Curving Clear Stamps

By Heather Holbrook on Oct 05, 2015 06:43 pm

Tip: Curving Clear Stamps

Here’s a quick tip for getting more use from your clear stamps. If you have a long straight image or sentiment stamp you can actually bend or curve the image when you apply it to your clear block to make … Read More...


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Tutorial: 10 Minute Cardigan from a Sweater

By Anne Weaver on Oct 05, 2015 07:41 pm

diy-10-minute-cardigan-from-sweaterThis simple sweater-to-cardigan refashion can be done in just 10 minutes!  Kelsey from Vanilla Joy shows how to do it.  It’s super easy, using just 2 straight seams plus a bit of hand sewing.   A lighter weight sweater will work … Read More...


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Gluten-Free Spider Cake Pops

By Carolyn Bickford on Oct 05, 2015 04:00 pm

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The itsy, bitsy spider goes splat, if I find it in my house. Or the cats eat them. I might be okay letting these cuties into the house. What a cute treat for a Halloween party! Have them lurking around … Read More...


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Retreat near Crows Nest for crafters

By Scarlett Burroughs on Oct 05, 2015 03:30 pm

Crafty Mummy Retreat Crows NestA weekend away, in a beautiful spot, with nothing to do but craft, I call that Heaven. It’s future reality for Tonya, of Crafty Mummy, since she’ll be attending Creative Craft Retreat 2015, held at Lake Perseverance near Crows Nest, … Read More...


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Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

By Carolyn Bickford on Oct 05, 2015 02:00 pm

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Mmmmm! Hot chocolate in cookie form! Yes please, with a side of hot chocolate instead of milk. When the weather gets cold, the hot chocolate is constantly flowing. These will be a great addition. I can’t believe how easy these … Read More...


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Free pattern: Ergonomic burp cloths

By Anne Weaver on Oct 05, 2015 04:47 pm

Free pattern: Ergonomic burp cloths Free pattern: Ergonomic burp cloths

These ergonomic burp cloths would make an excellent gift for a new parent!  Unlike pre-folded cloth diapers that are often used as burp cloths, these are shaped to fit around the curve of your neck … Read More...


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Free Stamps and Downloads for Breast Cancer Awareness

By Heather Holbrook on Oct 05, 2015 01:46 pm

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it’s so important for all us ladies to perform monthly breast self-exams and look for any signs of change.  Beginning at 40 , you should have annual mammograms and clinical breast exams.

To … Read More...


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Really cool recycled box art by Annalise Rees

By Stefanie Girard on Oct 05, 2015 12:15 pm

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7 Things to Make With an Old Shutter

By Larissa Coleman on Oct 05, 2015 12:15 pm

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Shutters can add a perfect finishing touch to any home, but if you aren’t a fan of the look of shutters, or maybe you’ve recently replaced the shutters on your own home, these 7 ideas are a great way to … Read More...


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Free pattern: Little girl's witch hat

By Anne Weaver on Oct 05, 2015 01:14 pm

Free pattern: Little girl's witch hat Free pattern: Little girl’s witch hat

Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s witch hat.  The black felt hat is the perfect finishing touch for an adorable little witch costume.  Her free pattern … Read More...


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Mini Cross Stitch Patterns

By Shellie Wilson on Oct 05, 2015 01:00 pm

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Love these itsy bitsy Cross Stitch patterns. Check out Oliverands.com to learn how you can make them too. These would be perfect for making little mini kits to gift at Christmas time.… Read More...


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Tutorial: Simple flannel blanket with pom pom trim

By Anne Weaver on Oct 05, 2015 11:45 am

 

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Cool mornings are made for a cup of coffee and a warm blanket.  Steph from Girl. Inspired. shares a tutorial at the Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store blog, The Creative Spark, … Read More...


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19 Ways To Save Time While Planning Your Wedding

By Larissa Coleman on Oct 05, 2015 11:18 am

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Planning a wedding can be a fun and exciting time, but it also takes up a lot of your extra time.  If you are looking for some ways to save time with all of those wedding tasks, check out this … Read More...


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