Would make a great Christmas gift for the little people in your life. Link to tutorial.

This is adorable. Link to tutorial.

How adorable. You knew I’d love these. Link to tutorial.

I think this are adorable reusing Dad’s old shirts. Link to tutorial.

What a nifty tutorial and it even gives you instructions to make your own wrap for your blocks. Link to tutorial.

A group of lovely crafters have collaborated and published their own ebook Crafty Tree Trimmings, a collection of 6 ornament tutorials, covering a range of crafts (felt, sewing, crochet, paper + beading). They are donating 15% from each sale to Project Linus an organisation that provides handmade blankets/quilts for the needy.

The ebook is pretty lovely – I was lucky enough to be sent a preview – its well laid out, the instructions are clear, the photographs of the steps are plentiful and make the projects very easy to follow and there are full size templates for you to print out and use straight away.

Linda Permann shows how to crochet a very pretty flower ornament, Betz White shows how to make a gingerbread house from felt – it is then handsewn and stuffed with polyfil, Susan Beal has a button and plastic canvas sparkly ornament, Kayte Terry sews scraps of pretty fabric to make vintage treasure ornaments, Diane Gilleland shows us how to make a delicate tree ornament that allows light to shine through and Patricia Zapata makes a 3d ornament from paper. Check out the ebook here in time for the holidays.

A.DORABLE. Totally. Link to tutorial and pattern.

My brother has just posted a review and giveaway of a fantastic kids book of verse (for aussie kids) – if you reside in Australia – then you can win a copy – please head on over and leave a comment – its that easy – and while you are there – check out my so yummy recipe for lemon butter and angel food cake – oh to die for!

This trick or treat tote to sew is super cute from the sometimes crafter [see pic]
adorable dress up crown
sock bat doll pattern by heather ross

Halloween treat bag tutorial - made from paper bags – quick and fun to make with kids.
Chica and Jo have some great ideas – including cobwebby sheets and halloween jar luminaries (+lots more)
clothespin bats - great project for the little ones
fashionista pumpkins – hilarious and fun and easy too
article all about makeup for halloween
grosgrain has collected some great halloween costume tutorials for kids
halloween paper garland – another great kids project
positive negative pumpkin - art project for kids

Ghost cupcakes [see pic above] recipe and how-to
the meat hand by not martha
gruesome sweeney todd pie

great idea LINK