Posts of The Week -- Oct. 3, 2010 through Oct. 9, 2010

Ladies and Gentlecrafters, I now return you to your regular programing...

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October 4th

 DIY Restaurant Highchair


October 7th

Quilted Chore Chart

Posts of The Week -- Sept. 29, 2010 through Oct. 2, 2010

Welcome back to the very first Posts of the Week here at The Craft House since nearly a year ago! Quite a hiatus, huh? I know. I am going attempt to keep up, though, I promise!

This POTW will be a bit short, but the next one will start on Saturday the 3rd.

 Without further ado...

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September 29th

Creepy Lady Frame Makeover

September 30th

French Provincial Nightstand

Color Matching Parking Lot

Posts of The Week -- Nov. 1, 2009 through Nov. 7, 2009

November 1st

I am not really sure what you could use these fleece lollipops for, but I thought they were really cute and that is all that matters, really! Check out the tutorial for making them over at Ikat Bag!

November 2nd

Initials and monograms seem to be very "in" at the moment, I have seen them on everything from phone covers to bedding and everything in-between (and everything outside as well). If you are a fan of initial art, you are going to love this project (using crafters' second favorite gluing substance, hot glue)! Head on over to Brown Paper Packages to learn how to make it yourself!

Eek! How lovely is this ragamuffin garland? Oh, the possibilities, they are killing me! You just have to take a look at this tutorial brought to you by Darby via Lifeingrace!

November 3rd

This is definitely one of the most unique ideas I have seen lately and one that I really, really reccomend for cross stitchers, mothers, campers, etc! All it takes is a few baggies and some simple sewing (which could be done by hand if you do not have a machine).You could use any size potholder for this as long as you can find or can alter baggies to fit it. It would be great for sewing projects, first-aid, pen-organiztion, I would even suggest purse organization as a use for this! Ha ha! Check out the tutoiral over at Obsessively Stitching!

November 4th

You should know that I am away from home for a couple of weeks currently. Before leaving, I sat at home today with my giant (and I mean GIANT) makeup bag trying to decide what was most important to take with me. Then I realized I didn't have a travel-sized makeup bag. I ended up substituting a zippered pen/pencil case. This pot holder makeup bag would also be good for an on-the-go earring bag for people like me with 135402521 ear piecings (more like three sets and an extra) who always need earrings on hand. Check out the tutorial over at Obsessively Stitching!

These fabric bracelets could not be any easier! All you need is material, thread, and a sewing machine (or a needle would probably work to)! Check them out over at Craftaholics Anonymous!

Posts of The Week -- Oct. 25, 2009 through Oct. 31, 2009

October 25th

*Look of shock on face* Oh my goodness! It is something not Halloween related! If you would like to learn how to quickly make a stocking, then this sweater stocking tutorial is for you! Head on over to Lifeingrace to find out how to make them!

October 26th

Yum, yum, yum, yum. English Toffee, 'nuf said. Check it out over at The Idea Room!

I am in love with this piece of art! What could be easier then painting fabric? Check it out over at Mariposa Avenue!

Check out these adorable Trick-or-Treat Mini Bags! Are that not adorable? You can find the tutorial for them over at Sew-Fantastic!


October 27th

 Everyone say it with me... Awwwww! How cuuuutteee! Learn how to make this adorable Vampire Bat Softie over at Silverbug Studio Creations!

These garlands are perfect for Halloween! You can find the pattern for all three (bat, candy corn, and ghost) over at Designing Moms!

This isn't a tutorial, just more for inspiration. They are intended to be ribbon boards/bow holders, but the design and ideas can be used for memo or inspiration boards as well. Find these and more at Spirit of Giving! Also check out this page for more boards from Spirit of Giving!

October 29th

I love this cute blankie and beanie set! The ribbon ads an extra-cute touch! To learn how to make this (step-by-step, I assure you non-crocheters like me), head on over to A Featered Nest!


October 30th

This cute Trick-or-Treat tote bag is really cute (and also teaches you how to make them whether for candy-collecting or not)! You can find this tutorial over at Nap Time Crafts!

Posts of The Week -- Oct. 18, 2009 through Oct. 24, 2009

October 18th

This cutie of a pumpkin was made with just a few things that almost any crafty gal has lying around, along with spray paint and a pumpkin which are super cheap! Check out how to make this chic pumpkin over at The Stories of A to Z!

Need a quick project to keep the kids entertained? Need a few simple and fast decorations for around the house or outside on the porch? I think that all the world's problems can be fixed with this super easy spider web! Check it out over at Pink and Green Mama!

This homemade advent calender is a fun alternative to boring and sometimes expensive store-bought ones. This tutorial could even be altered to make a Halloween countdown! You would just have to figure out how to make a pumpkin or some other Halloween-themed shape. Find the tutorial at Inspiring Creations!

This handmade journal cover is so adorable, it makes me want to go buy a bunch of 1/4 yard (can you even buy smaller?) cuts of fabric and make my own! The random stitching on the cover makes it look quilted in my opinion. Learn how to make your own over at Happy Together!

October 19th

For all you candy corn lovers out there, this may just be the perfect recipe utilizing the multicolored candy! Personally, I am not a fan, in fact, I hate candy corn, but I am sure that I would love these cookies if I could bare eating the candy corn! You can find the recipe over at The Idea Room!

This adorable checkboard table and chairs would be perfect in a child's playroom! The story that comes along with the making of this project is so sweet and could only have been more perfect if the husband had asked for a cherry pie instead of an apple one! Find the process over at The Stories of A to Z!

I don't know about you, but I had a doll house growing up that my grandfather made from scratch but still to this day has not finished. I still had fun with all of the furniture, dolls, and homemade fake food that they bought and made for my sister and I to use for the doll house. I could spend hours removing every last piece of furniture and rearrange it and change what rooms were supposed to be. I suppose that was the inner interior decorator in me already forcing itself out! I would have loved a couple of banners like these for my doll's playroom or even bedroom! It is so adorable and simple to make! Find out how at Pretty Partridge! (Bonus! Check out the amazing paint colors, wall textures, and flooring Ashlee has chosen for the inside and outside of this adorable doll house here!)

He he, is this not the cutest little goody bag? It is perfect the perfect size to do a Halloween gift for your child's classroom! If I was able to get to a store that sells fabric, I would make this for my mother who is addicted to candy corn. I would fill the entire bag (lining it with a plastic sandwich baggy) with candy corn! You can find this adorable mini-bag over at Stitcher Scribbler!


October 20th

This spook-ally cute drawstring bag can be used for a special get-rid-of-the-candy game as instructed, or could be used for the actual partacking of Trick-or-Treating! I personally am in love with this bag and will use the tutorial to make my own bags for things like handmade Christmas and birthday gifts! Find the super fun tutorial over at Blue Cricket Design!


October 21st

Aren't these adorable? I see these glass boxes, like what you sometimes see in a bathroom to cloud the window, in stores all of the time decorated in different themes. I even have one of my own decked out in OSU Buckeye garb that I got at a Buckeye store. This tutorial, you'll find, can be altered for any holiday or special occasion. Find it at Not So Idle Hands.


October 22nd

This is a really cute idea! Super easy, customizable, and cheap! The only thing that I would do differently is cut pieces for the edges of the chipboard. Learn how to make these over at The Girl Creative!


October 23rd

Look how warm this scarf looks? Guess what? You can make it even with minimal sewing skills! It is literally just two lines sewn from top to bottom and then a few minutes of cutting the fabric with scissors! How easy is that? Check it out over at Make It and Love It!

Posts of The Week -- Oct. 11, 2009 through Oct. 17, 2009

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Okay, we're going to change it up a little bit this week. I realize that my usual way of presenting the posts of the week doesn't give as much credit to the artists as it should, so I will be organizing the posts in a way that better shows them off! Let me know what you think!


October 11th

Learn how to re-purpose a normal decorative star in order to create this fun, colorful Halloween decoration at Megity's Handmade!


October 12th

These fun oven mitt are adorable and seem easy enough to make! Learn how over at The Idea Room!

This sweet-as-pumpkin trick or treat bag was made from a bandanna! I could easily see myself altering the instructions to make a sturdy tote bag from some of my rock concert bandannas! Check out how to make this at Fireflies and Jellybeans!


October 14th

Have you ever had one of those weeks where the weather is getting to you and you stuff a bunch of tissues in your purse for the constantly runny nose and watery eyes, but then they are ruined by the lipstick that exploded in the bottom of your purse? No? Maybe it's just me then. Well, if you are one of those people, or you think Kleenex travel tissue packages are ugly, then you are going to want to check out this How to Make a Travel Size Tissue Holder for your Purse tutorial over at Fireflies and Jellybeans!

Posts of The Week -- Oct. 4, 2009 through Oct. 10, 2009

Are you looking for the Desk Makeover post? Click here! ________________________________________________________________

I am starting a new segment called Posts of the Week. Every Sunday morning, I will be posting my favorite card, craft, and sewing posts that were originally posted between the previous Sunday through Saturday. If one or more of your own posts was listed in my Posts of the Week segment, feel free to pick up the "I was featured" button on the right.

Cards

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Cooking

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Crafts

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I look forward to seeing many more cards and crafts from all of you talented people!

Posts of the Week -- Sept. 27, 2009 through Oct. 3, 2009

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I am starting a new segment called Posts of the Week. Every Sunday morning, I will be posting my favorite card, craft, and sewing posts that were originally posted between the previous Sunday through Saturday. If one or more of your own posts was listed in my Posts of the Week segment, feel free to pick up the "I was featured" button on the right.

Cards
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Crafts
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I absolutely loved all of these crafts and cards, but I have to say that the Treat Jars are my absolute favorite of this week! Also, the General Conference Goody Crate gave me ideas for Christmas gifts! Perhaps you guys will be seeing a post about that from me in a couple of months!

I look forward to seeing many more cards and crafts from all of you talented people!