This is a fun and relatively easy craft for families with a vinyl cutter or access to letter stickers. This is perfect for outdoor decor at Halloween. This tutorial will take you to a tutorial for making the Broom parking … Read More...
You can sew the perfect fall cowl hoodie with this free pattern from Abby at Sew Much Ado. With raglan sleeves and a drawstring cowl, it has a sporty look. The raglan sleeves are also a great opportunity for some … Read More...
A good witch hat can turn just about any outfit into a great Halloween costume. You could buy one, but if you make one yourself you can choose exactly the fabrics and embellishments you want. Mayra from So Sew Easy … Read More...
Take your pages out of your albums and on to canvas for some wonderful personalized home decor. This stunning art piece was created by Ola Khomenok using wooden shutters, flowers, paints and more from Prima.
She’s filmed a tutorial video … Read More...
Heather Ellis, the designer of the adorable Pure Innocence stamps has offered 3 FREE digital stamp downloads over on Craft Stash. There’s a cute boy bundled up for winter, a sweet girl with flowers and a bear with a drink.… Read More...
This simple spider wreath is very easy to make and is a great front door decoration idea for Halloween. The pretty burlap flowers make this wreath so elegant and and the spooky spiders add a Halloween touch to it. If … Read More...
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Free printable labels for making creepy Halloween potion bottles. These printable labels can be added to recycled jars, bottles and cans for a quick Halloween DIY decoration.… Read More...
This blog post shares 5 easy ways to create Halloween pretzel treats. It’s the perfect craft to do with your kids and makes a fun gift! There’s a FB video of it as well here:
Hexagons are everywhere and if you love them this stacked hexagon electric candle cozy is a perfect project to go with all your hexi goodness. They made theirs in brightly colored cardboard but how fun would it be in red … Read More...
Portia from Makery refashioned several plain thrift store coats to create this gorgeous color blocked coat. She shares how she did it in a blog post. I love this! The color blocking adds a fresh modern twist and allows you … Read More...
These great fall quote printables would be fun blown up and used as wall decor or shrunken down for accents on a page layout or greeting card. And they are FREE to download from Oh My Creative.
This is the best time of year for apples. Of course they are great for eating but they are also a great inspiration for paper crafting. Autumn, harvest, back to school, teachers, Halloween and Fall festival cards and scrapbook pages … Read More...
Get into the Halloween spirit with this hauntingly simple DIY project. Follow the step-by-step photo tutorial for crafting made simple to create these DIY Halloween Ravens. … Read More...
This Embroidery tutorial shows you how to add small appliques to your pieces. This tutorial is easy to follow with a step by step guide with tips and tricks. There are lots of images to guide you as well. Tutorial … Read More...
Sewing a zipper sounds a lot harder than it actually is. Alicia from Sew What Alicia has a great tutorial showing how to do it. The tutorial includes how to make a cute felt fringe zip pouch that’s easy to … Read More...
This DIY Skull soap is so scary we thought it was worthy of a shout out we just had to share it with you. This soap is the perfect Halloween craft project. Make these soaps to hand out to friends … Read More...
This Quilt is made up of old baby t-Shirts, what an amazing way to create a forever keepsake for your child.
Do you know who the artist is? let us know so we can give them their credit.… Read More...
We love this DIY Halloween party set up by Soiree-eventdesign.com so much we knew we had to feature it for you. The decor came together with the use of Emoji Halloween plates and it looks like the party theme has … Read More...
Kittie used small applicators and ink pads to color the die cut leaves and birds on this stunning fall tree card. The movement she achieved with the falling leaves and flying birds is amazing. And I love how she got … Read More...
Save money and get creative by DIYing your planner. Make your own pockets and envelopes, create custom embellishments, paper clips and more.
Find 7 great ideas for hacking your planner over at the W R Memory Keepers blog.
-Heather… Read More...
When you slip this crochet shawl over your shoulders, you’re saying “I’m ready for anything.” Really, though, because this free crochet pattern gets you a crochet shawl that you’re going to want to wear everywhere. Check out the free pattern … Read More...
This DIY Haunted House for kids is a great recycled craft idea using old cardboard box and paper rolls. They will have lots of fun making this spooky Halloween castle. Kids will work on their fine motor skills gluing and … Read More...
Here’s Why Freelance Blogging Is the Fastest Way to Make Money With Your Blog
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Sewing is not necessarily an inexpensive hobby, and most of us are always on the lookout for how to save money on our sewing supplies. We shop sales and clip coupons and save scraps. But do you shop the thrift … Read More...
This little project would be a lot of fun to add to a center during the fall or just to have to play with at home.
Buggy and Buddy has the full instructions for making these inverted Halloween tops from … Read More...
I found myself with a countertop full of overly ripe bananas, and decided it was time to revisit banana cake. I usually make a two-layer version of banana cake, but decided to go the sheet cake route and pour the batter into a 9 x 13-inch pan. I topped the cake with an easy coconut cream cheese buttercream, and loved how the bananas and coconut paired.
Cake
Coconut Buttercream
For the cake:
Heat the oven to 350°F, and adjust an oven rack to the middle position. Butter and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream and bananas.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium until creamy. Add the sugar, and then beat again until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, and mix until incorporated, scraping down the bowl as needed. Add the vanilla and mix until combined.
Add the flour mixture, along with the nuts, to the batter, and stir gently until almost combined. Add the banana mixture and mix again until just combined. Use a spatula to give the batter a few turns, making sure it is completely combined.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with only a few crumbs.
Move the pans to a wire rack and let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Frost the cake, and then sprinkle with flaked coconut.
Coconut Buttercream
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium until creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the salt, vanilla, and coconut extract. Mix on low until combined and then beat on medium for 1 minute. Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the confectioner’s sugar, a little at a time, mixing until combined, and stopped to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat 6-8 minutes until light and fluffy.
Enjoy!!
These DIY Brownies are all decorated with a Halloween theme. These Halloween brownies are so easy to make and each link below will take you to the recipe and tutorial on how to make your own Halloween themed brownies. … Read More...
There’s something magical about a reversible garment – especially for a kid. One second it looks one way, the next it looks totally different! Bonnie and Blithe shows how you can create a reversible dress for a toddler or young … Read More...
Sarah created this lovely Christmas card by laying out strips of different patterns of washi tape. So pretty but so easy. It reminds me of a vintage Christmas quilt.
You can find her card directions over on the Hobby Craft … Read More...
Alice Hoffman and Lisa Hoffman are creative cousins whose chosen outlets are on the surface rather different. Alice is a writer and Lisa a knitwear designer.
But they combined their talents to spin tales and knit stories in their book … Read More...
The new Fall 2018 issue of Scrapbooking and Cards today is now available on-line. It’s filled with Fall themed scrapbook layout, cards and home decor inspirations and tutorials along with current trends and free printables and cut files too. Best … Read More...
A no sew, easy to make with just hot glue wreath. Plaids are hot now and this is a plaid, perfect to feature at this time of year. Can be used from 1st of September through to Thanksgiving! This DIY … Read More...
A frugal way to organize your own party without having to spend a lot of money because you can do it all by yourself with free printables!
Create Kids Couture shows how you can sew a quick journal cover. There’s a pocket on the outside where you can put pencils or a notepad. Mix and match the prints for a fun look. The cutting directions she gives … Read More...
Looking for something different this Halloween? This original pine cone costume is easy and affordable to put together. It was a HUGE hit last year when my daughter wore it.… Read More...
Congrats go out to Karin H. of Monterey, CA as she is the winner of Woven in Wire: Dimensional Wire Weaving in Fine Art Jewelry … Read More...
When you purchase digital images and pattern papers they usually come in packs. Silhouette allows you to be able to upload and use digital images and papers and they work great in conjunction with die cut shapes. If you haven’t … Read More...
Online knitting magazine Twist Collective has announced that it is ceasing publication with its most recent issue.
The magazine, which has been online for 10 years, offers knitting education and patterns that can be purchased individually or as a … Read More...
By making a long tag from double sided pattern paper, folding up the bottom half and stitching the sides Wendy Sue created these fun Halloween Teat Pockets. Decorate them with die cuts, stamped images, stickers and embellishments and then tuck … Read More...
Giveaway: The Gift of Calligraphy: A Modern Approach to Hand Lettering with 25 Projects to Give and to Keep
Leave a comment in today’s post by October 5, 2018 and you are in the running for this beautiful lettering book … Read More...
Vampirina is the cutest ghoul from Disney Junior and now your little one can look the part with this easy, no-sew hoodie. Tara from Spot of Tea Designs shares a tutorial at WholesaleHalloweenCostumes.com. She starts with a plain blue hoodie … Read More...
Add some cinnamon next time you are making candles. It gives off a lovely fragrance as well as a rustic look to your candles.
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Book a Walt Disney World Vacation like a seasoned pro with these five tips. It’s easy to buy a Walt Disney World vacation package.
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A Sewist’s Guide to Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Tips & Techniques by Bernie Tobisch
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There are a lot of knit pumpkin patterns out there, and they’re lots of fun to knit and have in your decor year after year.
With the trend of pumpkins that aren’t orange in nature and in decor, Julie Measures … Read More...
This free pattern download & tutorial is a great sew for beginners on up. Best way to decide between two fabrics you love? Use them both and make a Peeking Pocket Tote Bag. Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a … Read More...
Corn husk dolls were what many girls on the prairie had to play with it, and it’s a fun activity for today’s kids to learn about how toys could be made from materials that people had at hand when they … Read More...
We are giving 5 lucky Quilting Craftgossip readers the chance to get their hands on this amazingly beautiful Calendar. If you are one of those crafters who have days where your creativity stays in bed, then this calendar is for … Read More...
This free crochet pattern is for a Ferrero Rocher cover pattern. This pattern makes a plum pudding Christmas cover for a single Ferrero Rocher chocolate. They make cute little gifts and are great for Christmas craft stalls and booths. Materials… Read More...
This Zombie dolls are totally horrifying and are of course PERFECT for Halloween. Pop them on your porch or line your front foot path with these freaky dolls. I can’t do zombies that scare the life out of me but … Read More...
Heidi Swapp Foam Stickers are foam shaped words and letters that have adhesive on both the front and back so you can apply them to your project but also apply product to the top to customize them. You can add … Read More...
