Oh my goodness, this is a really spooky and fun DIY Halloween costume idea I have ever seen. I know I have to feature it here and share it with you all immediately after I saw it. To make it even scarier, apply some bloody make-up to the face... You may adapt this method and...
Let's create Halloween crafts together! Follow this pattern and tutorial to make your own Halloween pillow with a spooky "Boo" effect. Use the bleaching and painting method through a stencil made of freezer paper. October is the month packed with the fun of disguise and dress-up to become the iconic character. Be it for trick-or-treating...
Learn how to make this easy no sew pillow cover using 20" x 28" tea towels. This is a simple pillow cover you can make without using a sewing machine. We use a piece of tea towel for our small rectangle pillow, you can use a larger towel to make a bigger pillow. I was...
A simple hemp basket can be refashioned into a beautiful picnic basket with the help of this tutorial. You can embellish it by crocheting some flowers and leaves, attaching a strap, and adding a button. Fall is romantic, with this "mood swing", I refashioned my hemp basket to become a lovely Fall Floral Picnic Basket...
Nothing beats a long-awaited catchup between two long-time buddies over a lovely late afternoon tea with some soft, flaky, and buttery buttermilk scones that are moist with fragrant butter on the inside yet crisp and delicious on the outside. Any afternoon tea or party would not be complete without this simple recipe that yields the...
Lately, I've been really into creating woven patterns with all sorts of craft materials. In addition to making a knit messenger bag using the Entrelac knitting pattern, a cozy basketweave crochet blanket, a colorful woven rag rug using old sheets, and even trying my hand at easy basket weaving, I'm now excited to be working...
BiBi Droopy Eared Sock Bunny is sewn by using a single sock, 2 black buttons, and some embroidery floss. So, if you have some socks lying around that's either new or you never want to wear again, make many, many BiBis. If you have a pair, make twin BiBis. That’ll look really adorable!
Washi Tape was on the heat in the scrapbooking and paper crafting world a while ago. I have been loving this translucent effect of the washi tape when I first saw it... never bought one because I wanted to make a DIY washi tape myself. I saw many tutorials on how to make a DIY...
Baby is 7” tall stuffed bunny, sew from a single sock and it has a twitchy nose. It is a perfect craft to sew if you have some don’t-know-what-to-do stray socks lying around that are still “new”. Or, you can make twins bunny with a new pair of socks.
May? What? It is May already!!! Mother's Day is just around the corner, I was in panic mode again because I had no idea what project to come out with. Fortunately, I was inspired by Micheal's Mother's Day Gift Idea, so I DIY this Turkey Brooch using store-bought pom-pom. I always wanted to come out...
If you find it is hard to keep ribbons tidy, make a ribbons storage organizer to help you out. No more digging and de-detangling messy ribbons. Due to my recent shopping and frequent trips to craft stores, the box that I used to keep my lovely ribbons can't keep up the rate on storage. I...
If you simply love pairing your chowders, stews, or curries with bread instead of rice, then this bread bowl recipe is tailor-made for you. These homemade bread bowls with warm soup or curry are a great recipe for cold nights or for a hearty warm, comforting dinner with family. What is a bread bowl? A...
Love needle felting with wool but don't want to break your pocket by spending too much for the wool roving? Here is the tip! We demo this method with a needle felted carrot where we use a sculptural core method to make a bigger needle felted project (with video tutorial). Wool roving or commonly known...
Look, what have I made from the plain mini felted Easter eggs? I have turned them into little needle felted birds [tweet tweet] and some other cuties. Hope this will get you into the mood for spring and Easter. Previously, you have learned how to make a felted egg with wet felting, now, you go...
Spring has arrived, and Easter is just around the corner, so I came up with this eggshell craft idea… This year, I'm joining in the fun of dying some colorful Easter eggs. Instead of the traditional Easter Egg Hunt, I transform them into Easter Eggshell Planters filled with green wheat grasses. The Easter Egg Planters...
You don't need an excuse to make this fashionable drapery neckline knit cover up. You know you need it in your wardrobe, so knit it up. It's ideal for summer beach cover-ups or as an extra layer in your casual OOTD. This is a simple knitting pattern that is suitable for beginners. All you need...
I promised to show you how to do the shape-bokeh light effect in the DIY Ghost Light Tutorial I shared earlier, and I didn't forget! Here is the tutorial with Shamrock Bokeh Lights in a background of green ambient. You may adapt the tutorial for any shape of bokeh lights you like. Happy St Patrick's...
Wet felting is fun and today we are going to make some wet felted eggs. It is a beginner felting craft and all you need are some felting wool roving, dishwashing detergent (or soap specifically meant for wet felting), water, and bowls. How-To Wet Felting With Soap scroll ⬇️ to get the free printable needle felting...
Picture yourself biting into a cloud-like, fluffy, and moist Chinese cake. This easy steamed sponge cake recipe creates a light and airy cake that you'd typically find at a dim sum or Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. It's a delightful treat! For those of you who have been with me for a while, I have yet...
This is a simple crochet flower brooch pattern that you can make several of. It's a great crochet pattern for repurposing scrap yarns into accessories and embellishments. If you like the simple crochet scrunchie pattern, you probably are going to like this crochet pattern of an easy flower brooch. It is a quick crochet project...
What will you make with all the colorful pompoms that are easily found in your craft room? Since Easter is just around the corner, I decided to make some easy Easter crafts. Here is the tutorial on how to make the super-easy Chick Pom Pom, so easy that kids can do it too. The chick...
I thought I was going to stop making Valentine's projects for this year as it is just a few days away, but when I saw Martha Stewart's Felt Fortune Cookies in her book: Martha Stewart's Handmade Holiday Crafts: 225 Inspired Projects for Year-Round Celebrations and her website, I couldn't stop myself for not adapting the...
Today is the first day of the Chinese New Year, I would like to wish all my Chinese readers and visitors a very Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Ca! 新年快乐，万事如意， 龙马精神，身体健康, 恭喜发财！ During the 15 days of the Chinese New Year celebration, the most common traditional event you will get to see...
Can't choose between candy and chocolate? Have the best of both worlds. Cream, sugar and chocolate is all you need to create decadent, beautiful, gift-worthy balls of homemade chocolate truffles. Exquisite chocolate ganache, delectable milk chocolate and coffee, melted chocolate in every bite -- this exquisite chocolate truffle recipe will melt the hearts of everyone...
I managed to knit another quick project over the Christmas holiday while spending time with friends and family. I knit this little fur capelet with the eyelash novelty yarn that I had leftover from the Slouchy Beanie Hat. Scroll down to get the free knit capelet pattern. I couldn't believe how cheap this yarn is...
Sweet Potato soup in ginger syrup is a typical Asian sweet dessert soup. It is very easy and quick to prepare and cook with literally no failure at all. The dessert soup is sweet along with the fragrant of sweet potato and ginger, and just like ginger tea, it is a little spicy. After the...
Do you ever want a quick and simple knit beanie pattern to whip up in 2 hours? Super bulky yarn is a great way to cut down on knitting time, together with the simple knitting pattern, making this simple slouch beanie pattern perfect for last-minute knitting. Not to mention the soft eyelash yarn that keeps you...
I’m so excited to share something beautiful I just made recently—gorgeous poinsettia flowers crafted from fabric and wire! If you’ve been wondering how to make a fabric flower that’s perfect for holiday decorations, you’re going to love this project. Using just a few simple materials, you can create these stunning fabric flowers to brighten up...
Let's create a cozy chunky knit scarf using pom-pom or marshmallow yarn to stay warm during the cold winter. This simple pattern includes a video tutorial to guide you through the process. If you saw my green scarf before, this pink scarf is also made of similar chunky yarn, specifically pom-pom yarn. However, I approached...
Nothing is better than waking up to the aroma of a slightly charred toast making its way out of your toaster and then spreading a thick layer of your homemade strawberry jam onto it. Especially during strawberry season, when ripe strawberries are all over your local grocery store, it is the best time to give...
Hey there! Do you have a bunch of broken oil pastels or crayons lying around? Don’t toss them just yet. You can totally give them a second life. How about we melt those little color bits down and reshape them into something super cool? Pick a shape that tickles your fancy, and let's mix up...
What's easy to make, creamy, bursting full of flavor, and can be eaten in a myriad of different ways and occasions? It's none other than this scrumptious and appetizing coconut chicken curry! With tender chicken thighs or chicken breasts chunks soaked in a fragrant coconut curry made out of fresh ingredients easily found in your...
Today, I am very excited and feel honored to have Theresa here to show us how to make this beautiful locker hook trivet. It is such eye candy and perfect for your dining or coffee table. Theresa also included a video of another similar trivet tutorial. So, sit back and enjoy watching it. To see...
Seems like the spiders are bothering my Halloween crafts lately...hmmm... They had got to my pumpkin basket and mummy holder, and now they are irritating my poor candy corn memo holder. See how creepy and eerie my Candy Corn Memo Holder is... oh!!!! This candy corn memo holder is perfect for desk decor during the...
A great addition to any Halloween-themed office or study. Easy-to-follow instructions for making a Halloween mummy holder complete with a pesky spider. Remember the yarn wrapped recycle pencil holder I made? I used the same concept to make this mummy holder. Instead of yarn, this time I wrap the pencil holder with torn white fabric...
Want to frighten off your trick-or-treating guests? Hang these DIY ghost lights onto some bare tree branches in the dark during Halloween to scare them and have fun 🙂 I have been playing with glue and gauze pads for a few days. I did a few experiments to check out which glue makes the best...
Chinese Tea Eggs [茶叶蛋], also known as marble eggs, have been one of my favorite snacks since the '80s. When I was very young, I strolled past a Chinese tea establishment for the first time in my hometown, and the aroma of five spices immediately drew me in. I've been a fan of Chinese tea...
Every year, Chinese celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節) on the 15th day of the 8th Chinese lunar month. This year it falls on 12 September 2011, which is tomorrow. To know more about Mid Autumn Festival, its story and how Chinese celebrates it in different countries, click this wikipedia link. No-Bake Snow Skin MooncakePhoto courtesy of...
Can't believe that I sewed this Butterfly Sleeve Blouse in less than 2 hours? from paper sketching to the finished blouse. It looks challenging but the truth is it is easy with only a few steps to follow. If you run through my following sewing pattern and tutorial, you will believe me that it is...
Suddenly, I felt like I wanted to make something sweet, but I didn't want the process to be complicated. I went ahead and roamed into my pantry and found some pantry staple ingredients to make some sugar cubes. If you like my creation, let me show you how to make sugar cubes into these colorful...
"It's Back To School time, boys and girls." This Zip-It-Up zipper pencil pouch would be of great help for them to keep their stationery in place. Not only that, but it is also a great topic for a "Show and Tell" session with their new classmates to demonstrate how the magic works with this zipper...
This is an easy tutorial and a great entry-level polymer clay craft for the beginner. Basically, anyone can do it and doesn't have to be skilled to handle clay. Even kids can do it but they will need an adult's help when baking/curing the polymer in an oven. [Update: Recently, I have found out that...
