If you share your home with a cat, then you already know the truth: they run the place. Whether they’re supervising your craft desk, refusing to look at the camera, or stretching themselves across your lap the moment you sit … Read More...

Before you put that empty food can in the recycling, have a look at its decorating potential. With a little rusty-orange paint, a vintage-style printable and a few autumn flowers, it can become a charming piece of Halloween decor.

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If you’ve ever struggled to get your flowers to stand just right in a vase, let me introduce you to one of the most charming old-fashioned tools around: the flower frog. Traditionally made from metal or glass, a flower … Read More...

If your Halloween decorating style is more friendly ghost than full haunted house, this little door decoration should fit right in. With a floaty white tulle body, a flower-trimmed witch hat and a gentle glow from fairy lights, it is … Read More...

Shopping for a creative tween can be surprisingly tricky. The little paint-by-number sets and foam-sticker kits that once kept them busy for hours suddenly look “too young,” but they are not necessarily ready for a complicated project with a cupboard … Read More...

This one has that bold, trendy Halloween look that would be right at home on a sweatshirt, tote bag, or anything else you want to give a bit of spooky-season personality. The Spooky Season Embroidery Design from MySimplyEmbroidery is a … Read More...

Ravens have always carried a sense of mystery and symbolism—wisdom, transformation, and even a touch of magic. So when I saw this Raven Clay Template for slab building, I knew it was one of those tools that could bring … Read More...

There is something very satisfying about turning a handful of pinecones into a decoration that looks lovely enough to sit in the middle of the dining table. Especially when those pinecones started out scattered across the garden rather than arriving … Read More...

This is one of those shawl patterns that feels instantly calming, even before you pick up a hook. The Forest Valley Shawl (After Party Pattern 23) by Scheepjes, available through Jimmy Beans Wool, has a very gentle, nature-inspired … Read More...

If you plan on creating scrapbook layouts, hand made party invites, home decor or any other paper crafting projects for Halloween and you like a touch of spooky then you’ll need to grab this fa-boo-lous collection of bats flying by … Read More...

If you’re anything like me, the Halloween decorating bug bites as soon as the first leaves start to turn. I love pulling out the pumpkins, stringing up lights, and adding a little spook factor to the front porch. But here’s … Read More...

I love handmade Christmas gifts, but making a completely different present for every person on the list can turn a lovely idea into a very expensive, very messy December. One gift needs special paint, another needs a different size box, … Read More...

A cheap plastic chopping board might not look like much in the shop, but a little paint and an aged printable can turn it into a lovely piece of vintage Halloween decor. This version pairs a charcoal-black finish with a … Read More...

There’s a particular kind of satisfaction in picking up something from the thrift store that everyone else has walked past and thinking, “That would make a lovely pumpkin.” An old baking pan, a tired knitted jumper, a basket with a … Read More...

There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a shiny red candy apple. It brings back memories of fairgrounds, sticky fingers and trying to work out how to take that first bite without losing a tooth.

These DIY faux candy apples capture … Read More...

I have never met a crocheter who needed much encouragement to buy yarn. The trouble starts when the yarn arrives and the project also needs a smaller hook, stuffing, buttons, a tapestry needle and a shade of green that … Read More...

If you’re gift giving to a coffee lover give them a gift card to their favorite coffee shop in a handmade coffee themed gift card holder. Nicki created this delicious and cozy card with a rounded flap that has a … Read More...

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Autumn is here, and that means it’s time to bring out the warm colours, soft wools, and cozy creative projects. This week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday celebrates everything we love about fall — from crunchy leaves to rich, earthy tones … Read More...

Some craft supplies announce themselves immediately. Others look suspiciously like something you were supposed to put in the laundry basket.

These fuzzy Halloween socks fall into the second category. With little white ghosts, orange dots, witch hats and cheerful stripes, … Read More...

This free Animal Person embroidery design from Ann The Gran is definitely one of those patterns that makes you stop and look twice. It’s by Fable Kreations, comes in one 4.48″ x 6.03″ size, has 19,772 stitches, … Read More...

You know those patterned glass bowls that seem to appear on every thrift-store shelf? The little dessert bowls, the heavy pressed-glass dishes, and the ones that probably spent years tucked away in somebody’s china cabinet? This project gives them a … Read More...

A new craft hobby does not require a room that looks like a craft store. In fact, I think beginners have a much nicer time when they start with one project, a few dependable tools and somewhere to put everything … Read More...

Elegant flavour cubes to add sparkle, colour, and effortless glamour to your next glass.

Champagne has a way of making even the smallest moment feel worth celebrating. But if you’ve ever wanted to dress up your bubbles without turning your … Read More...

Camino used the new Booville collection from Pinkfresh Studio to create a Spook-tacular Interactive Mini Scrapbook Album project. The cover of her album is acetate decorated with a chalkboard inspired label and lots of pretty flowers along with some tiny … Read More...

This boo cross stitch from Luzatolye was the first little Halloween cross stitch pattern to catch my … Read More...

Knit or Treat from Stacey Lieckfeldt (Ravelry) is a set of Halloween projects worked in super … Read More...

If you like your Halloween crafts with a little bit of spooky charm and a whole lot of handmade personality, this Beaded Halloween Skeleton from CraftBits is a fun little project to add to your October crafting list.

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Some crochet garments look beautiful on the hanger but feel awkward to wear. This Lacy Crochet Tee from Lana Grossa is not one of those pieces. It’s light, breathable, and very much designed to be worn — the kind … Read More...

Here’s something very meta, cuddling up and getting cozy to color in coloring pages that feature cozy, cuddly images. Dover Publications “Comfy Buddies: Cozy Nights Coloring Book” is filled with 39 simple illustrations to color featuring little animal friends like … Read More...

If your idea of Halloween fun includes a little bubbling, fizzing magic—without the sugar crash—these DIY Halloween Bath Bombs are your new favorite trick and treat. Think spooky swirls, candy-free gifts, and a little self-care potion-making, all rolled into one … Read More...

The farmhouse and country category is the largest as of this writing, and of the 16 patterns in it, … Read More...

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Thinking about starting a craft podcast? Here is a practical podcast equipment setup for beginners, plus episode ideas and tips for sharing visual projects with listeners.

There is something lovely about listening to another maker chat while your hands are … Read More...

If you’ve ever stood at the fabric counter doing mental maths while trying not to look confused, you are definitely not alone. Fabric yardage conversions sound simple until you’re halfway through a project, your pattern says you need 5/8 yard, … Read More...

Wendy pulled the pink and orange colors of her photo into her darling Pumpkin Patch layout. Her page had loads of texture with layers of torn Fall pattern papers that she inked on the edges for top and bottom borders. … Read More...

Looking for a cute and creative Halloween costume for your little one? This DIY Pumpkin Costume from Heather Handmade is the perfect choice! Simple to create and absolutely adorable, this costume will make your kiddo stand out in the best … Read More...

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If your craft supplies are slowly taking over the dining table, spare bedroom, sewing desk and possibly one perfectly innocent chair that hasn’t been sat on for six months, a rolling craft cart might be one of the simplest storage … Read More...

Make your own DIY Halloween earrings with these cute, spooky and wearable tutorials, including ghosts, pumpkins, bats, spider webs, shrink plastic earrings and polymer clay designs.

Halloween earrings are one of those little seasonal pleasures that let you join in … Read More...

If you’ve ever sat down with photos, paper, and a cup of tea… only to stare at a blank 12×12 page like it personally offended you — you are not alone.

Learning how to make a basic scrapbook page can … Read More...

If there’s one thing quilters love almost as much as Halloween itself, it’s the chance to stock up on deliciously spooky fabrics before the season sneaks up on us. And if you’re anything like me, those October projects always seem … Read More...

Bacon in a cocktail sounds like a dare, doesn’t it? Then you add maple syrup, bourbon and orange peel, and suddenly it sounds a lot like the best bits of a lazy Sunday breakfast served in a glass.

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Halloween crafting does not always need to involve yards of fake cobweb, glitter in places glitter should never be, or another pumpkin decoration that needs to be stored for eleven months of the year. Sometimes the best Halloween projects are … Read More...

If you love those tiny crochet projects that use hardly any yarn but still look ridiculously cute, this little witch hat is worth adding to your Halloween list.

The Free Purple Witch Hat Keychain Crochet Pattern on CraftBits is worked … Read More...

There is something about a battered old skull that instantly makes a Halloween display look properly haunted. Pop one between a few dripping candles and dusty books, and suddenly the mantel looks as though it belongs to a witch who … Read More...

Elisabete used all digital stamps to create this cozy Fall scene card. This gal is enjoying a pumpkin spiced latte in an apple orchard surround by leaves and gourds. She used Copic Markers to color in the images and create … Read More...