My daughter is 16 and one of her favorite things to do on school breaks is watch The Great British Bake Off. It’s such a soothing show, as well as being creative and fun, and it’s low stakes enough … Read More...
Free Soccer Digital Stamps for Card Making, Scrapbooking and Cards
If you’ve got a soccer season wrapping up, a birthday party coming up, or a little athlete who practically sleeps with their soccer ball (ask me how I know…), these free printable soccer digital stamps are going to be such … Read More...
How to Make a Dried Flower Bouquet with Mini Alcohol Bottles
This dried flower bouquet is a fun twist on a traditional gift bouquet, combining preserved flowers, fragrant lavender, and mini alcohol bottles into one eye-catching arrangement. It has that lovely handmade look, but it is also surprisingly easy to put … Read More...
Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Needle Felted Bear Face
This week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday is for those of us who love giving our felted creatures a little extra personality. If you’ve ever wanted to bring real expression and depth to your animal sculptures, this project is one to … Read More...
Freebie Friday – Free Printable 4th of July Junk Journal Images
There’s something about vintage red, white, and blue that feels nostalgic in the best possible way — faded parade bunting, old fireworks labels, paper tags tied with twine, and that slightly grungy Americana style that layers beautifully into a junk … Read More...
How to Make A Wedding Tag Mini Scrapbook Album
This beautiful mini album has a cover and page shaped like large tags and decorated perfectly for a wedding. Sabaa used the Always and Forever collection from Graphic 45, using large manilla tags for the pages. She traced the tags … Read More...
Knit a Swirly Square in Any Size You Like
This swirly square stitch knitting pattern from Studio Knit is a lot of fun, and it looks kind of complicated without being difficult at all.
The swirly nature of the block comes from regularly placed increases, as the pattern is … Read More...
Free Crochet Oreo Cookie Blanket Pattern
If your love for snacks is only rivaled by your love for crochet, then this Oreo Cookie Blanket pattern from Etsyt is your new guilty pleasure. It’s soft, squishy, and looks exactly like a giant stack of cookies—what’s not to … Read More...
Book Review: Crochet in a Day by Angie Bivins – Quick Crochet Patterns For Gifts, Blankets And Cozy Make
There is something very appealing about a crochet book that promises you can actually finish something in a day. Not “start it enthusiastically and then find it again in a basket six months later,” but properly finish it. Ends woven … Read More...
How to Travel with Cross Stitch
Cross stitch is not a craft I generally travel with (since I’m not that good at it, I prefer not to be moving while I’m doing it) but I’m sure there are lots of stitchers who would like to take … Read More...
12 Rosé Ninja Slushies That Will Make You Forget Every Other Summer Drink Ever
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from having teenagers, a dog that sheds like it’s a profession, and a revolving door of visiting friends, it’s this: making drinks one-by-one is a rookie mistake. You need batch cocktails — big, … Read More...
Teach the Teacher Printable Worksheets: A Fun End-of-Year Student Lesson Activity
Looking for a fun, low-prep classroom activity that keeps students engaged while still practicing real learning skills? This Teach the Teacher printable worksheet pack is a creative way to let students step into the role of teacher for a day.… Read More...
Zero Cost Indoor Garden for Beginners Review: Grow Herbs and Vegetables at Home Without Spending a Fortune
I had to smile when I saw the title of this one because honestly… who hasn’t started a “budget-friendly garden” that somehow turned into a full-blown shopping trip? One minute you’re thinking “I’ll just grow a few herbs,” and the … Read More...
Make Your Own Nourishing Stretch Mark Oil
There’s something really lovely about a project like this DIY nourishing stretch mark oil. It feels gentle, thoughtful, and the kind of homemade self-care recipe that fits beautifully into real life rather than some impossible spa fantasy where nobody … Read More...
AITA for Copying a Sewing Trend I Saw on Pinterest (But Making It Myself)?
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Dear Crafty Readers,
“I saw a sewing trend on Pinterest that I loved — a style that’s everywhere right now.
I didn’t buy it. I didn’t resell someone else’s pattern. I just used my own skills and made a version
FREE Die Cut Hummingbird Shaker Card
Wow, how stunning is this Hummingbird card!? It’s a layered die cut design with an open area so it can also be a shaker card! This intricate and detailed design can be yours for FREE from Miss Mandee, simply download … Read More...
Book Review: Better Homes and Gardens Flea Market Decorating
Let me just start by saying—this book is an absolute dream for anyone who gets a little thrill from dusty corners, vintage finds, and the stories old objects tell. Better Homes and Gardens Flea Market Decorating is like walking through … Read More...
DIY Backyard Water Play Ideas To Keep Kids Cool All Summer
There comes a point in summer where even the dog looks at the backyard and says, “Absolutely not.” Around here, Aloo finds the shadiest patch of floor, the teenagers disappear into whatever dark, cool corner has the best Wi-Fi, and … Read More...
Book Review: Wild Your World
Most kids go through a phase where they want to learn more about animals, and it’s fun for them to learn about the diversity of the natural world and what humans can do to protect other creatures we share the … Read More...
Knit a Stunning Bestiary Scarf
I don’t even know what to say about this amazing knitting pattern. The Bestiary Scarf from Monstra & Mirabilia is so full of details it’s a little intimidating to talk about.
It features, as the designer describes it, an “artistic … Read More...