TUTORIAL: RIBBON NAPKIN RINGS (MARTHA STEWART)

Leave it to Martha to remind us about this fantastic ribbon weave. Fantastic...and it really is a good thing.

Click TUTORIAL (above0 and grab some ribbon.

HAPPY HALLWEEN (ONE MORE TIME!)

FREE DOWNLOADS: NOVEMBER PAGE MAPS (BECKY FLECK)

Another super array of page maps for you...click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see them.

TUTORIAL: BRIEFCASE BOX (LET'S CREATE; HELEN)

I don't think I've seen this box before, and it's a neat one! Helen includes all the stuff you need to know so your briefcase will be as good as hers.

Cl;ick TUTORIAL (above) and get going.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

RECYCLE: WOVEN JOURNAL (CRAFT STYLISH; DIANE GILLELAND)

Here's the solution if you're in search of inexpensive gifts to create. The journals are easily created, and the results look as though a lot of time and effort was required.  Another plus...learning how to weave on a cardboard loom. Now this is a good thing!

Click TUTORIAL (above) and create.

TUTORIALS/VIDEOS: BIRTHDAY PARTY (MAKING MEMORIES; LAURA VEGAS)

If you've got a birthday bash coming up, here's the spot for you! The variety of ideas and creations will suit you to a T. As always, many of the projects aren't limited to birthday festivities...

Click TUTORIALS/VIDEOS (above) and have a grand, old time!

TUTORIAL: FAUX MITERED CORNERS (INKY DOODLES; TRACY HARP)

Now here's something that's good to know how to do. Easy as pie, which makes it even better.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and miter away.

TUTORIAL: ORIGAMI PUMPKIN (ORIGAMI INSTRUCTIONS)

OK...this IS the last Halloween post. Promise, promise, triple promise. It's just too darn cute, so guess you could say the Pumpkin made me do it.
Click TUTORIAL (above) and start folding.

VIDEO: MARTHA STEWART PUNCH AROUND THE PAGE PUNCHES (MARTHA STEWART)

There's nothing better than a video to decribe how to use a tool. After watching this video, you'll be punching around every piece of paper you can grab.

Click VIDEO (above) and get ready to punch!

FREE FONTS: TRIP WIRE MAGAZINE

Wooeee! There's a ton of fonts here, and a slug of them are the handwritten type. This site deserves to be in your favs even if you're only a somewhat lover of fonts.

Click FREE FONTS (above) and load 'em up!

VIDEO/FREE DOWNLOADS: CD CASE CALENDAR (STAMPING INSPIRATIONS CLUB SITE; MARIA BELL)

When you click VIDEO/FREE DOWNLOADS (above), you'll find a link to a Split Coast Stampers post from CAT containing two downloads for 2010 calendars (just above the templates link for the 2009 calendars).

As always, Maria's video contains all the nitty gritty to avoid any hassle as you create the perfect project.

Course you already know these calendars are perfect little gifts for all sorts of occasions, including Christmas, birthdays and house warmings.

LEFTOVERS: TINY TREASURE CARDS (DESIGNING MOMS; BETSY, PAM, AMY)

These little darlins are perfect for either gift enclosures or when just a little something will add cheer to someone's day. And, you get to use all the bits and pieces cluttering up drawers, boxes and files!

Click RECYCLE (above) and start gathering up the stuff.

TUTORIAL: ADDING YOUR SIGNATURE TO BLOG POSTS (CUTE N COOL BLOG STUFF; ITKUPILLI)

No more mystery about adding your signature to your blog posts. Piece of cake thanks to this excellent tut.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to get the nitty gritty.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: HALLOWEEN PENGUIN PUMPKIN (WYLD HARE)

Now don't get snippy cause I said I was all done with Halloween stuff...I admit this absolutely adorable penguin was once a pumpkin, but that doesn't mean it's limited to Halloween. And that's not a bad idea...

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) to see the cutie pie.

TUTORIAL: CROCHETED BRACELETS (WREN HANDMADE; THE PURL BEE)

Time to start a new fashion trend...and these bracelets will do it. Easy and quick to create, and a delight to give.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and grab that hook!

VIDEO: ARRANGE CRICUT CUT LETTERS/WORDS IN A CIRCLE (CLEVER SOMEDAY)

This is one of those ideas that knock your socks off...you'll be so impressed when you see how easily you can accurately arrange words in a circle. Like I said...hang on to your socks!

Click VIDEO (above) to be impressed

SUPER SITE: SKETCHBOOK; KRIS HARKINS

Kris' creations are delightful. Her use of one sketch in various ways shows the options possible with a sketch. Good stuff.

Click SUPER SITE (above) to enjoy...

TUTORIAL: YARN DOLL (AOK CORRAL)

Remember creating these little darlings ages ago...no better time than the present to use them again for gifts and decors.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how.

FYI: CUSTOM POSTAGE STAMPS :USPS

Granted these stamps aren't for everyone. But if you want to add a terrific impact to that envelope for the wedding invite, birth announcement, new home address...whatever, this is a rather inexpensive way to do it.

Click FYI (above) and learn how it's done.

TUTORIALS/TEMPLATES/FREE DOWNLOADS: CHRISTMAS PLANNER

Only two months away...time to start THE plan.

Click TUTORIALS. TEMPLATES, FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and you'll be set to go.

FREE DOWNLOADS: VINTAGE IMAGES (ART FREEBIES; JUNE)

Lots and lots of good stuff (including many vintage images) waiting for you here. Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and crank up that printer.

TUTORIAL/VIDEO: TWIST TIE BOWS (NEW LIFE; EZ AND MARICHELLE)

OK, here's the ultimate solution for all you bow-challenged people. To add to the fun, it's fast, fool-proof and super inexpensive. Can't get any better than that.

BTW: Can't find ties in the colors you want...color white ones with markers (a swipe or two will do it).

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how.

TUTORIALS/TEMPLATES: THANKSGIVING CRAFTS FOR KIDS (SQUIDOO; PASTICHE)

There's enough stuff here to keep the kiddos busy as bees til Turkey Day. Don't suppose I need to tell you that there's plenty of stuff here for you too...

Click TUTORIALS/TEMPLATES (above) and have a ball.

TUTORIAL: PLAY WITH PAPER (WAUSAU PAPER)

Well, this really isn't a tut, but I didn't know what else to label it, so tut it is. It's a super easy way to create and print backgrounds and images in the colors of your choice.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see what this is all about (think fun!).

TUTORIALS/TEMPLATES: HALLOWEEN (WOMAN'S DAY)

This site has pretty much every type of Halloween creation you could want. Lots and lots of stuff here...

Click TUTORIALS/TEMPLATES (above) and get ready to be spooked.

BTW: I think this just might be the absolute last Halloween tutorial, template and/or download entry for this year...maybe!

TEMPLATE: CUPCAKE WRAPPER (SASSY PRINTS AND CRAFTS)

Handy, dandy template to have...regardless of the occassion, you'll be able to 'collar' those cupcakes in the decor of your choice.

Click TEMPLATE (above) and get to decorating...

TUTORIAL; COASTERS FROM CURLING RIBBON (CHICA AND JO; CHICA)

Just in time for the turkey-do table...or as terrific gifts for the upcoming holidays...or any special party. Super, super easy and super, super inexpensive. Such a deal!

Click TUTORIAL (above) and get ready to roll...

TUTORIAL: SHADOW GIFT BOXES (CHEEKY MAGPIE; SHELIA)

Shelia does know how to give us just we want...these little boxes are only one of the the bizillion ideas she so graciously shares on her blog. It's perfect for all sorts of uses, one of which is the BIG gift day that's coming up in the not too distant future.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see what I mean.

HALLOWEEN: IDEAS TO THE MAX (CRAFT IDEAS)

Be warned: it just might take til next October to go through all of stuff you'll find here, so kick back and enjoy.

Click HALLOWEEN (above) and get ready for Spook Night.

VIDEO: POP-UP TREAT HOLDER (THE STAMP GODDESS; TRESA BLACK)

You'll love this darling treat holder...it's clever as can be. Don't limit the technique it to Halloween goodies, just change the papers and stamps to suit the holiday.

Click VIDEO (above) and get busy!

FREE DOWNLOADS: GIFT TAGS (EAT DRINK CHIC)

How 'bout a little love? That's what you get with these tags...in addition to pretty pastel colors.

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to print.

TUTORIALS: DIGITAL STAMPS (ANGELS LANDING; JUDY MADDIGAN)

Put these tuts in your favs...you'll be glad you did! Just about any question you have concerning digis is answered here.

Click TUTORIALS (above) and read away!

VIDEO: PRESERVING LEAVES (BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS; JUSTIN HANCOCK))

It's good to know how to do this. Get glycerin at the drug store or in the cake decorating sections of a crafts store.

Click VIDEO (above) to see easy, fast and inexpensively it's done.

FYI: SCHEDULED ENTRY SNAFUS WITH BLOGGER (STAMPIN WHEN I CAN; ALLISON)

Where would we be without Allison's expertise? Don't know about you, but I'd be in a constant state of Blog Confusion.

Click FYI (above) to get the nitty gritty when Blogspot doesn't do what it's supposed to.

FREE DOWNLOADS: BLOG BACKGROUNDS, HEADERS, BUTTONS (ELEGIA'S BACKGROUND GARDEN; ELEGIA)

If you have a hankering to change the appearance of your blog, you had better check out this blog. Gorgeous offerings here, and it's all free.

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to begin your search.

ULTRA SUPER SITE: ALTERED GEISHA; RUTH

I'll admit to being biased and pronounce that I love this blog. It's got it all...gorgeous samples, terrific tuts, great links, and not to be overlooked, Ruth's humor and wit. Does it for me, and I bet it will for you too.

Click ULTRA SUPER SITE (above) and plan to have a pleasant hour (day, week...)

TUTORIAL/VIDEO: FOLDING PHOTO CUBE (CHICA AND JO)

Now here's a gift that'll put you at the front of the line...easy to create(thanks to the outstanding tut and accompanying video) and absolutely terrific to receive.

Click TUTORIAL/VIDEO (above) and start creating.

TUTORIAL: FAMILY RULES CANVAS (LINDSEY CHENEY)

All I'm going to say is that one of these should be in every home...click TUTORIAL (above) to see what I'm talking about.

VIDEO:LOOP BOW (MAY ARTS RIBBON)

No more whining about not being able to make a loop bow...that won't fly anymore. Click VIDEO, grab some ribbon and do it!

TUTORIAL: ALTERED ALTOID TIN (HER CREATIVE SPIRIT;LYNN)

Lynn provides outstanding instructions for this technique, so there'll be no questions as to how each step is completed. The many altered tins samples that are included add to the excellence of this tut.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and start altering...

TUTORIAL: HALLOWEEN BANNER (CHERRY'S JUBILEE; CHERRY)

Now this is what I call a banner! So will you when you see it. Too much fun...waaaay too much fun.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and get going on that banner.

FREE DOWNLOADS: THANKSGIVING NAPKIN RINGS AND PLACE CARDS (ABOUT; SHERRI OSBURN)

There's four designs here...click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see and print.

TUTORIAL: RIBBON STORAGE (HEDGEHOG INK; HEIDI)

Rain gutters are a great for ribbon storage...honest! Heidi's detailed tut includes pictures to eliminate any confusion.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see the hows and whys.

FYI: COLOR (WORQX; JANET LYNN FORD)

Just about any question you could have about color is answered on these pages...no fooling! Grap a cuppa, plunk down in an easy chair, adjust the light, and read, read , read.

Click FYI (above) to get the info.

FREE DOWNLOAD: BAT DECAL (DON'T EAT THE PASTE; SHALA KERRIGAN)

Talk about spooky! This bat is bound to spook. Stick it on a window or on a wall (or both?).

TUTORIAL: FAUX LEATHER (FLOWER FOOT DESIGNS)

Here's a handy technique to have in your favs. This one is a little easier and quicker than others I've seen...think you'll agree.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how to do it.

TUTORIAL: DELICATE TISSUE PAPER FLOWERS (ZAKKA LIFE; JESSICA)

These little beauties are guaranteed to enhance any project they grace. They're also the perfect substitute for bows on gifts...

Click TUTORIAL (above) and start your garden.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: HALLOWEEN VILLAGE (CLAUDINE HELLMUTH)

Every good home needs a Halloween village. Gotta have some place for those spookies to live.

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) to see how easily you can create your own little village.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES: COFFIN TREAT BOX (MARTHA STEWART)

Goodies in a ghostly box...why not? Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) for Martha's tut and templates.

TUTORIAL/VIDEO: EDGER CREATIONS (MARTHA STEWART)

Pretties galore. The sky's the limit when it comes to the combinations that can be created with that assortment of edger punches you've acquired. Terrific gifts, provided you don't hug all of the stationery for yourself.

Click TUTORIAL/VIDEO (above) to see how.

TUTORIAL: FONT IN YOUR HANDWRITING (973 THIRD)

How cool is this? You have to admit, you'll garner a few oohs and aahs with this font. Terrific for invites and holiday cards...

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how to do it.

RECYCLE: JAR PUMPKINS (NOT SO IDLE HANDS)

OK, now you can grab those glass jars you stuck away just in case a clever way to use them came along. These 'pumpkins' are beyond cute...you'll love them.

Click RECYCLE (above) to see how it's done.

FYI: DIGITAL STAMPS (ABOUT.COM)

Here's the spot to go to for answers to many of the digi stamp question you may have. Good stuff to know...

Click FYI (above) to get the info.

VIDEO: BOW MAKER (CLOVER-USA; CAROL PORTER))

Wait til you see how easy bows are made with the Clover-USA Bow Maker...super speedy too. Perfect little additions for cards, layouts and gift boxes.

Click VIDEO (above), then click the image for the Bow Maker video.

SUPER, DUPER SITE: SIMPLY INGER; INGER

Super, duper hardly describes this blog. Inger creations are gorgeous, and she has free digital stamps waiting for you. Either click the Freebie link on the right sidebar or scroll through the posts to see (and copy) the stamps. Double fun and enjoyment!

Click SUPER, DUPER SITE (above) and have a blast.

RECYCLE: JAZZED UP TREE ORNAMENTS (BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS)

Gather up all those yucky ornaments that end up on the bottom branches and give them a new purpose in life (up front and center). Old never looked so good!

Click RECYCLE (above) and get to beading.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: WITCHE'S HAT TREAT CONTAINER (CHEEKY MAGPIE; SHELIA)

Now, here's a treat for you...Shelia includes files for digital cutters, in addition to a printable template for those of us who will be doing the cutting-out by hand. Neat!

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) and get to work.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES: HALLOWEEN CUPCAKE COLLARS (CHICA AND JO)

Add a little pizazz to those Halloween cupcake with these collars...they're bound to please even the spookiest of spooks.

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES (above) to print and cut.

TUTORIAL: CROCHET 101 (INSTRUCTABLES)

This tut is as basic as it gets...but that's where you have to start, sorry to say! So if you have a hankering to learn how to crochet, click TUTORIAL (above) and you'll be set to go.

SUPER SITE: DIGITAL TWO FOR TUESDAY: CORA

Freebie digital stamps each week, plus marvelous creations from the readers of this blog. Good stuff, anyway you look at it!

Click SUPER SITE (above) to see it all.

TUTORIAL: CIRCULAR TEXT IN WORD (CLEVER SOMEDAY; KAY)

Stick this in your 'Good To Know' stash...you just never know when you're gonna want to print in circles.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to get the nitty gritty

FREE DOWNLOADS: VINTAGE IMAGES (CAROL ANNE'S BOUTIQUE)

Scroll through the posts to see all of the gorgeous images Carol Anne has waiting for you. You don't want to miss any...

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see and print.

RECYCLE: MAGAZINE BOWS (HOW ABOUT ORANGE; JESSICA)

Leave it to Jessica to come up with this terrific way to decrease the height of that magazine stash. Start making them now so you'll be all set for Gift Time.

Click RECYCLE (above) and start cutting up those mags...

TUTORIAL: HANGING PUMPKIN LIGHTS (ABOUT;DAVID FISHER)

How cute are these? Click TUTORIAL (above), grab your drill and turn those orange thingys into hanging lights. Neat!

FREE DOWNLOADS: BREAST CANCER AWARNESS (SCRAP SMART)

This excellent assortment of breast cancer awarness items is provided by Scrap Smart. Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to print.

TUTORIAL: PARTY HORNS (UTTERLY ENGAGED)

Just never know when you're gonna need a horn to toot...click TUTORIAL (above) and get prepared.

VIDEO: DIY GLUE 'SPOTS' (SCRAPBOOKING DREAMS; SHANNON)

Here's an easy and quick way to save money, plus having a ready-to-go stash only adds to the fun.

Click VIDEO (above) to see how.

TUTORIAL: DISTRESSED, LEAFED CANDLE (ART GLITTER; NANCY WARD)

Here's a pic of the finished candle; click TUTORIAL (above) to see how to create it...

FREE DOWNLOADS: ASSORTED (DIGI FREE)

Hold on to your hat! This blog has daily posts of free downloads just waiting for you to click and print. Think hundreds and hundreds.

Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and get ready to print.

TUTORIAL: HAND TINTING PHOTOGRAPHS (1ST FLOOR FLAT TECHNIQUES; SUSIE JEFFERSON)

You're going to be delighted when you see how easy (and foolproof) it is to tint photographs. This technique is good to know, and there's no question tinted photographs add the perfect touch to many creations.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how it's done.

HALLOWEEN STUFF

Type Halloween in the Search Bar (top, left side of this page), then click Search Blog to pull up the Halloween related posts for 08 and 09 (up to today). There'll be a few more posted this year, so keep in touch!

TUTORIALS/TEMPLATES: PUMPKINS (PARENTS MAGAZINE)

Pumpkins never looked so good...or so cute. There's bound to be one here you like. Click TUTORIALS/TEMPLATES (above) and get to creating!

FREE DOWNLOADS: VINTAGE IMAGES (GREEN PAPER; MARY GREEN)

If you admire vintage images, you'll be delighted when you click FREE DOWNLOADS (above). Do yourself a favor...go to the home page and sign up for the Newsletter...you'll be glad you did.

TUTORIAL: FLUTED MEDALLION (MARCO'S PAPER; LOU ANN)

Grab that border punch and start making medallions. Easy, quick and stunning, PLUS these darlins' can be used in so many ways.

Click TUTORIAL (above) follow the pictures, and away you go!

FYI: PRIMA FLOWERS (A LITTLE BIT ODD; ODDBJORG)

Oddbjorg's Prima Flower creations are beyond superior...click FYI (above) to see Primas at their best.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES: HALLOWEEN DECOS (CHEEKY MAGPIE; SHELIA)

You've gotta have some scary stuff on the mantle (coffee table, bookshelf, window sill...), and here are the perfects.

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES (above) and get crackin' (time's awasting!)

TUTORIAL: FAUX PUMPKINS (BHG)

Hey, who needs pumpkins when there's plastic jugs! No messing pumpkin guts; no smashed pumpkins; no cut fingers (from carving). How good can it get?

Click TUTORIAL (above) and start Halloweening.

SUPER, DUPER SITE: PAPER WHIMSY INSPIRATIONS; GALE BLAIR)

This section of Gale's blog is packed to the gills with stunning creations. You'll be amazed at the number you'll label 'The Best.' Eye candy to savor and relish.

Click SUPER, DUPER SITE (above), sit back and enjoy.

TUTORIAL: SHARPIES AND TRANSPARENCIES (THE PURSUIT OF CRAFTYNESS)

I love the results when these two supplies are combined. Not too shabby that the technique can be used to embellish sooo many creations. Good deal, if you ask me.

Click (TUTORIAL), then give it a go.

TUTORIAL: FAUX LETTERPRESS (TERI'S PLACE; TERI ANDERSON)

Almost looks like the real thing, the very expensive real thing. Terrific results without the cost of the press....love it!

Click TUTORIAL (above) to give it a look...

TUTORIAL: HALLOWEEN BANNER (PAPER AMOUR; CATE)

Here's a neat way to deck the room with scaries...click TUTORIAL (above) to see how it's done.

ULTRA SUPER SITE: YOUR MEMORY BOOK

Mercy, mercy, this blog is so packed with goodies that it's going to take you a good bit of time to see (and savor) everything. Gorgeous downloads, tutorials, tips and stunning samples to the max...what more could you want?

Click ULTRA SUPER SITE (above) and enjoy.

TUTORIAL: FLOWER WREATH (FANCY PANTS; RHONDA) POLAZZAN)

This tut rates a gold star. The wreath is a real keeper (literally!); the technique for making the flowers is terrific. Rhonda used Christmas paper for this one, but you could use patterened paper relating to other holidays too.

Click TUTORIAL (above) to start the process.

TUTORIAL: MINI ALBUM (MY PLACE; JESSICA CRAFITZ HENRY)

Perfect little gift for the nears and dears...recipes, photos of the kiddies or the latest vacation...whatever you think is worthy.

Click TUTORIAL (above) and see how quickly this album is created.

WORLD CARDMAKING DAY: SCRAPBOOK AND CARDS TODAY

All sorts of good stuff waiting for you to check out when you click WORLD CARD MAKING DAY (above). Have a great day!

TUTORIAL: ORIGAMI PUMPKIN (ORIGAMI.COM)

Nice thing about these little guys...they'll last year after year after year. Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how to fold 'em.

TUTORIAL: GLITTERED PUMPKINS (ART GLITTER)

Don't think it's written in the rules that pumpkins can't be covered in glitz and bling...

Click TUTORIAL (above), grab the glitter, and go for it!

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES: FABRIC POPPY (GROSGRAIN FABULOUS; KATHLEEN DOUGHERT)

This is the poppy to end all poppys. Gorgeous and spectacular apply. You know, these might just be the ultimate decoration for THE tree...

Plan to be impressed when you click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above).

TUTORIAL: 'LEAFY' MOTH (MARTHA STEWART)

Know that bag of skeleton leaves you've got sitting on the back of the shelf? Now you can reduce that stash to a manageable pile! Pretty clever idea, if you ask me. Wonder if a few scattered here and there on branches of THE tree would work?

Click TUTORIAL (above) and make a moth or two.

TEMPLATES: PUMPKIN CARVINGS (WOMAN'S DAY)

One of these ten terrific templates might just be the one to use to create the pumpkin of your dreams. Click TEMPLATES (above) to see 'em.