HAPPY SCARY NIGHT EVERYONE!

                                                                                  

FREE DOWNLOADS: ASSORTMENT (1ST FLOOR FLAT FREEBIES; SUSIE JEFFERSON)

Keep this link up front and center so it'll be easily found when you need a download.  The right sidebar has an index of the categories...enjoyment to the max.

TUTORIAL: BAKER'S TWINE FLOWERS (THE TWINERY)

Cute, quick, easy, versatile, and fun to add here and there...click here to learn how.

TUTORIAL: AUTUMN LEAF BOUQUET (DESIGN*SPONGE; KATE HUST)

I have an idea that the chances are good that soon as you finish reading this post, and it's daylight and/or a thunder storm isn't in progress, you'll be out the door gathering leaves.  Just a hunch.  You'll know why soon as you open this link

TUTORIALS/FREE DOWNLOADS: QUICKIE HALLOWEEN CREATIONS (BHG)

Super speedy, super cute, super what-you-need Halloween stuff.

And this, dear friends, is the last post for Halloween links this year....

TUTORIAL: HALLOWEEN WREATH (FAVE CRAFTS; SHELLEY)

Don't fret, this wreath can be whipped up in a snap, and it will be front and center on the door before the little scaries get there.  The bow making techniques detailed in the tut are excellent...and those bows will look good however they're used.

TUTORIALS: DECORATING WITH PUMPKINS AND GOURDS (BHG)

Still wondering what to do with those pumpkins and gourds...here you go.

TUTORIALS: ASSORTED HALLOWEEN CREATIONS (BLUMENTHAL LANSING)

Talk about the mother-lode!  There's bound to be one (or two or three) of these terrific creations that you'll want to complete before the ghosts and goblins hit town.  Click here to get the nitty gritty.

TUTORIAL: FELTED PUMPKINS AND DIA DE LOS MUERTOS (PAINTED THREADS; JUDY COATES PEREZ)

If you've had a hankering to try felting, these are excellent beginner projects.  If you're an old hand at this wonderful (and satisfying) craft, you'll have a grand time whipping them up.

GTK: ESTIMATING FABRIC YARDAGE ON A BOLT (LIVING WITH LIDNSAY; LINDSY)

Man, oh, man...this is one super, duper time saving tip.  Don't forget it!

CHALLENGE: CHRISTMAS CARDS (CRAFTY HAZELNUTS CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE; HAZEL)

No better way to get started on those Christmas cards than to enter a weekly challenge devoted to holiday cards.  All sorts of ideas here for you to enjoy.  Course the biggest enjoyment will be that stack of cards you will have ready to hit the mail around the middle of December.

TUTORIAL: HANDMADE FABRIC BACKPACK (ALL PEOPLE QUILT)

This is one handy backpack...the size is great, and it's a piece of cake to sew.  Clever, clever, clever ideas here.

TUTORIALS/TEMPLATES: ANGRY BIRDS COSTUMES (TWIN DRAGONFLY DESIGNS; HEATHER PAINCHAU)D

If you have a flock of angry birds in the house, they will love (love, love) these costumes.  They're remarkably easy to create, and the cost is low.  Go  for it!

TUTORIAL: QUICKIE SHAKER CARD (THINKING INKING; DEBBIE)

Is there anyone who doesn't love receiving a shaker card?  Is there anyone who doesn't love creating quickie shaker cards?  Sounds like a deal to me...how about you?

TECHNIQUE: RULE OF 3 (SIMPLICITY; SUE RAIHALA)

Ah, the marvelous Rule Of 3.  Good to know and remember cause it reduces pondering and wondering time.   Click this  little  0 to see the hows, whys and whens.

SUPER SITE: HEART PRINTS: SUE NELSON

This is where you go the next time your mojo has gotten up and left.  Last time I looked, there were 118 pages (!!!) of  creations waiting for you to explore, enjoy and learn from.

TUTORIAL: ADDING DIMENSION (MAMA DINI'S STAMPERIA; DINA KOVAL)

Ever wonder how to add dimension to a card front?  Here you go...easy as pie thanks to Dina's tut. 

TUTORIAL: PERPETUAL FAMILY PHOTO CALENDAR (PRESSED DOWN, SHAKEN TOGETHER; KERI)

Can you possible imagine a gift that would be more appreached?  It will take a bit of time to get everything organized, but every minute will be well spent.  Click here to see.

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: VAMPIRE BAT NAPKIN RING (CRAFT LINKY; NOREEN DOLL)

Here's what you need to add more EEK to the Halloween bash.  Easy to create, and the cost is pennies.  Perfect!

GTK: COFFEE FILTERS (CREATIVE ARTS CAFE; JUDY FUNK)

In no way are coffee filters limited to coffee making duties.  There are all sorts of ways these paper circles can be put to good use (in addition to paper flowers).  This list has some.

TUTORIAL: KORKER BOWS (INSTRUCTABLES; MICKISWINGS)

 If bows aren't your thing, used the curled ribbon strips as embellies on cards or layouts, or as hanging ornaments on THE tree.  They're eye-catching, regardless of how they're used.

EBOOK: SEWING FABRICS AND TRICKY MATERIALS (SEW DAILY)

Slick and slippery fabrics can be one pain to sew...til you read the tips and hints found in this eBook.  Best of all, the book is FREE.

DIY: LABELS (ACME)

Don't have a label maker, and you need some labels...here you go.  Easy-peasy, quick as a wink,  and cheapo to the max.

TUTORIAL: PUMPKIN TEA LIGHT HOLDERS (CRAFTS UNLEASHED; SARAH)

Another great creation for the Too, Too,  Clever catgagory.  One fantastic idea!  Click here to see it.

FREE DOWNLOADS; COOKIE RECIPE: HALLOWEEN COOKIES IN A JAR (LIVING LOCURTO;

The question of the Halloween Treat is answered...either give the mixings in jars (complete with a printed tag), or cook up a few batches so you can hand out one or two (in a bag with a tag on the front) to the hungry ghosts.

TUTORIALS; STAMPING WITH FRUITS AND VEGGIES (PARENTS; AMANDA KINGLOFF AND TARYN MOHRMAN)

Who needs stamps when we've got a fridge full of fruit and veggies?  Not a bad way to use up those odds and ends lingering in the back.

Remember...when stamping on fabric that will be laundered to wash and dry the  fabric (clothing) without any type of softener in either the washer or dryer prior to stamping.  Then press freezer paper (shiny side of paper on fabric) to the wrong side of the fabric with a medium heat iron; the fabric should be smooth and flat.  The paper will act as a 'shirt board' so ink or markers cannot bleed through, and it also holds the fabric taunt when stamping and using markers. Fabric paint is recommended, although craft paint mixed with a Textile Medium works too.  If using markers, select those labeled For Textiles. Heat set all paint and markers when dry; do not remove the freezer paper until heat setting is completed (it removes easily).  Wait one week before laundering.

FREE DOWLOADS: FRAMED HALLOWEEN SILHOUETTES (CELEBRATIONS AT HOME; CHRIS)

Nice thing about these silhouettesis that you can print in the needed size...spooky, scary, stunning, and terrific!

TUTORIAL: BAT WINGS COSTUME (MY POPPET; CINTIA)

If you're still pondering which costume to wear for Scary Night...consider the ever-scary bat.  These wings, a black shirt, leggings, knit cap, and a bit of make-up will handle everything.  Although the tut is written for kiddos, there's no reason that non-kiddos can't have fun too.

TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOADS: HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN BANNER (LIFE MADE CREATIONS; MICHELLE)

This is just toooo stinky cute!  I love it...and have an idea you will too.  Click here to see.

TUTORIALS/FREE DOWNLOADS: HANGING HALLOWEEN VELLUM LANTERNS (MARTHA STEWART)

Want an eye-catching deco for that gang of dress-ups who will be spending Halloween with you?  Here  you go...

TUTORIAL: PUMPKIN CENTERPIECES (PAINT ME PLAID; CHRIS WILLIAMS)

Pumpkins never, ever looked so good...here's what you do to create these beauties.

FREE DOWNLOADS: ASSORTED BOXES (PAPER BOX WORLD)

This has got to be the most adorable selection of boxes found on the Internet.  Depending upon how many kiddos will be threatening you with tricks on Scary Night, any of these boxes would be fantastic as the holder of your treats.  Course, there's all sorts of other occasions that work too.

TUTORIAL: MATCHBOX BOX (BURSTS OF CREATIVITY; MELISSA)

Looking for the perfect little box for that perfect little gift?  Looking for a neat way to store bitties on your shelves and/or worktable?  Looking for a great way to recycle matchboxes?  Here 'tis!

ORGANIZATION/STORAGE: SPARE BUTTONS (MARTHA STEWART)

You mean I'm not supposed to chuck that little plastic envelope with the spare button(s) in a drawer never to be seen again...geez, don't know if I can get used to this sensible solution.

TUTORIAL: HALLOWEEN BANNER (CRAFTS UNLEASHED; PAULA GILARDE)

These banners are guaranted to treat (sorry!) anyone who sees them.  Don't limit the rosettes to a banner...they're terrific on the front of a card, the front of a treat bag, or in mobiles.   Guess you could call them one super treat.

TUTORIALS: PENCIL FLOWER POSEYS (FISKARS; LAURIE CINOTTO)

How about these for teacher gifits, birthday party favors, Halloween treats...or a neat way to add a bit of color and dash to your desk? 

TUTORIAL: CARD-IN-A-BOX (CLOTH, PAPER, SCISSORS; MARK MONTANO)

When you feel the urge to really impress someone, this is the card that will do it.  Fortunately there are rubber stamps for those of us who completely lack calligraphy skills...

TUTORIALS: LAST MINUTE HALLOWEEN COSTUMES (FAVE CRAFTS)

Don't panic...there's still time to create that jaw-dropping, super fantastic costume for Scary Night.  All sorts of options (41, to be exact) here.

TUTORIAL: BEADED NIGHT LIGHT (SQUIRREL; JULIE)

Woo...now here's the way to light up the night!  Great for keeping and super for giving.

RECYCLE: EGG SHELL MOSIAC PENDANT (MICHAELS)

This technique will take you back a few years...great then, even better now.  No question, those Double Stick Adhesive Sheets make this 'new way' a lot faster than the 'old way.

FREE DOWNLOADS: THANKSGIVING PLACE CARDS (MARTHA STEWART)

Pick the design you prefer here,  then print away.  Easy as pie!

TUTORIALS/FREE DOWNLOADS: HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS (LARK CRAFTS; TRAVIS MEDFORD)

A warning: the list you make of the ways these downloads can be used will be long (very long!).

HAPPY THANKSGIVING CANADA!

                                                       

TUTORIALS/TEMPLATES: DECORATED PUMPKINS (COUNTRY LIVING)

How about forty (yep...40!) ways to decorate a pumpkin?  There's bound to be one that suits your fancy.

TUTORIAL: CROCHETED CUP COZY (CRAFTI BLOG; VIGGIIE)

Here's a neat gift for teachers.  Have an idea they'll love it, and there's little chance they'll get a slug of them.  No teachers in your life...how 'bout one for you?

TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES: SOFTIE CHEWBACCA TOY (DRAW PILGRIM)

I have an idea that the cutie receiving this cuddly toy will reward you with a ton cuddles...

TUTORIAL: MOLDED ROSES (MCGILL, INC.)

Have you seen this technique?  Pretty nifty, if you ask me.  Now be honest...is it possible to have too many tuts for flowers?

TUTORIAL: GLITZED PAPER MACHE PUMPKINS (CRAFTS UNLEASHED; VICKI)

Nothing in the Book of Rules says pumpkins must be plain, boring and mundane...not a word.  Join the gang and glam a pumpkin (or two).  Here's some suggestions...

RECYCLE: HALLOWEEN LUMINRIES (FAVE CRAFTS; TERESA PORT)

How cute are these?  Piece of cake to make, and cheap to boot.  Great idea..

FREE SHIPPING: SIZZIX (EXPIRES OCTOBER 9)

There are a couple of restrictions, so be sure to read the fine print for this goody.

GTK: THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR MICROWAVE (THE KITCHN; FAITH DURAND)

That handy, dandy micro is good for all sorts of things besides warm-ups, defrosting, and pop corn.  Love it!

RECYCLE: CANDY/CHIP WRAPPER PURSE (CANDY WRAPPER PURSE; MYLINDA)

Pick your pleasure...chips or candy.  Eat, eat, eat, then start folding.  Bet you never thought trash could look as classy as the purses seen here. 

FREE DOWNLOADS: HALLOWEEN (HALLOWEEN PRINTABLES; KEVIN SAVETZ)

Here you go...more spooky stuff in one spot than you can possible imagine...enjoy!

TUTORIALS: DECORATED PUMPKINS (PARENTS MAGAZINE; TARYN MOHRAN)

If you think the old tried and true carved pumpkin is ho-hum (been there - done that), take a gander at this assortment of blinged, glammed, glitzed and/or bedazzled beauties.

FREE DOWNLOADS: PERPETUAL CALENDAR (JUST SOMETHING I MADE; CATHE HOLDEN)

Leave it to Cathe to come up with this super fantastic perpetual calendar.  As Cathe suggests, there's no reason to wait til January to create this wonder...sounds perfect for the 'Instant Gratification' crowd.

DIY: JEWERLY CLASP (BEADING DAILY)

It's a super pain when you discover you don't have the needed clasp in your stash, and you really wanted to finish your creation then and there.  Not to worry...these easy-to-create clasps  will handle the problem.

RECYCLE: COOKIE TIN YARN CASE (MARTHA STEWART)

If you don't have a few of these tins stuck in the back of a kitchen cupboard, check the Mark-Down bins after a holliday for them. If you'd like to do a bit of altering to the painted cans, be my guest!

FREE DOWN LOADS: HALLOWEEN CLIP ART AND OTHER GOODIES (SQUIDOO; PASTICHE)

This site is one of the most popular ones I've posted through the years...hits to the max.  No surprise, it's packed with all the gooey, gory stuff that makes Halloween fun (and scary).  If you haven't visited it before, take the time to do it now. 

TUTORIAL: GOD'S EYE (LUNE VINTAGE; JILL)

Remember these from elementary school art classes? The technique is the same now as it was then (who once said, 'everything old becomes new again?), but you'll probably add a bit more jazz and glam than you did back in those days.  Then again...maybe not!

E-ZINE: CRAFTING IRELAND (NICOLE Q MULLEN)

Be prepared to see one knock-your-socks-off zine here. It's packed with all sorts of terrific creations, tuts and tips.  Good as it gets...

TUTORIAL: PERFECT PAPER POPPY WREATH (HOW DOES SHE; AMY G)

I do not like the color orange...can't stand it.  BUT, I love orange California poppies (go figure!). 

The paper poppies on this wreath are perfect...and I love them.

FYI: WORLD CARD MAKING DAY INFO (PAPER CRAFTS MAGAZINE)

Here you go!  Have a blast...

TUTORIALS: ALTERED NOTEBOOKS (CANVAS CORP)

These notebooks put a whole new spin on notekeeping...can't you just imagine how delighted a teacher would be to receive one of  these creations?

HAPPY WORLD CARD MAKING DAY!

Did you make some cards today...

TUTORIAL: CROCHETED LIP BALM HOLDER (CRAFTIBLOG; LYNN SZWALKIEWICZ)

Can you imagine a gift that would be more appreciated?  I wonder how many hours I've spent over the years digging in my purse searching for my tube.  Click here to get the low down..

TUTORIAL: HALLOWEEN POP-UP CARD (CRAFTY STEALS; ANDREANA)

This card is guaranteed to entertain the lucky recipient.  Another plus...the technique is one you will enjoy learning...just know when you might want to send a pop-up!