Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew these pretty pincushions. The patchwork lets you use some of your smaller fabric scraps and trims. The pincushion makes a pretty place to store your needles and pins. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy ruffled Easter basket
Make a plain Easter basket something special by adding ruffles to the outside. Amber from Crazy Little Projects has a tutorial showing how. Use coordinating fabrics for the three layered ruffles. If you made an Easter dress for your little … Read More...
How to make a Easter bunny stamp
This would be a fun and easy project to do on paper as well as fabric. Hop on over to the blog Thoughts From Alice for the tutorial on how to make recycled tp tube bunny stamps perfect to decorate … Read More...
Welcome Spring with This Fun Bunny Pattern
Because Easter and the beginning of spring tend to happen around the same time, bunnies are a common motif in spring cross-stitch patterns (and other crafts, for that matter).
This funny bunny welcoming spring is cute and colorful and … Read More...
Project: Fishing Mixed Media Art
This amazing fly fishing mixed media art would be perfect to make for a fisherman or outdoors-man. Using lots of different products from Ranger and Tim Holtz “That Crazy Chick” will take you step by step through her process. Click … Read More...
A Simple Project for the Seasonal Transition
I will probably still be wearing my scarves and shawls for a long time (because it’s often cool in the mornings and, well, I like them), and for me there is always time and reason to knit another shawl or … Read More...
Quick Mother’s Day Card Making Ideas
Mother’s Day in the UK is March 11th. Take a look at these ideas for making mum a beautiful card using your paper crafting supplies. Those of us who celebrate later in the year have a bit more time to … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillow covers with no dog ear corners
When you stuff a flat pillow cover with a fluffy pillow insert dog ears are pretty much inevitable. You know, those flat bits of fabric in the corners where the pillow insert doesn’t quite reach. There’s a fix for that. … Read More...
Polymer Clay Shamrocks
Maggy of Red Ted Art shares a simple shamrock pendant or charm tutorial. This is a nice, simple project for kids to try. You can attach the resulting charm to a necklace as a pendant, or a finding to … Read More...
Tutorial: Use chain piecing for speed up your patchwork
One of the tricks that quilters use to speed up their sewing is chain piecing. Chain piecing allows you to sew lots of short seams, one after another, without lifting up or putting down your presser foot. If you’ve never … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled denim hexie rug
I love sewing with recycled denim! The variations in wash and wear patterns make for interesting colors and shading. I keep a stash of old jeans so I’ve always got some on hand. Rachel from A Beautiful Mess shows how … Read More...
Free Printable Easter Wall Art
These free Easter Printables are perfect for Easter Decorations. All of the Easter Printables below are free and can be framed as wall art. They are all super cute! They also make the perfect Non-candy Easter gift for adults, simply … Read More...
13 Kids Easter Egg Activities
13 Kids Activities that use Plastic Easter Eggs. All of these Easter egg activities are the perfect activity for Easter or Springtime. All of these use plastic easter eggs that you can pickup at any dollar store.
Tips: 7 Tips for Adding Details to Your Cards
Bibi Cameron made this adorable card using stamps from Neat and Tangled. She used lots of different products and techniques to make it and will share with you 7 tips for adding interest to your cards. Visit her blog for … Read More...
A Tour of the Smart Fun DIY Scraproom
Let’s go on a scraproom tour! Jennifer Priest takes us inside her beautiful and organized scraproom, and shares her expert tips on organizing the space, as well as various resources for organizational furniture. For example, if you have Sizzix dies… Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Cork eyeglass case
Have you sewed with cork fabric before? I haven’t, but it’s on my list to try. I have a feeling I will love it! Sara from Sew Sweetness has a free pattern for a cute glasses case that you can … Read More...
Kids Craft – St Patrick’s Day Necklace
Learn how to create your own necklace with this fun and easy St Patrick necklace craft! Perfect gift for the little girls in your life and an awesome kids activity! Fun kids craft activity. Tutorial.
Cobbles and Ladders Infinity Scarf Crochet Pattern
The aligned cobble stitch has become one of my favorite crochet stitches in the last little while. It’s easy, fluid and mixes well with other stitches, as is the case for this crochet pattern.
While row upon row of aligned … Read More...
Tip: Mixing Media – Copics and Colored Pencils
When I’m coloring a stamped image I always pick one coloring medium and stick with it. But I’m limiting myself and maybe you are too? Many types of coloring mediums can be combined and used together, try mixing and playing … Read More...
Soap Making – Wow she makes it looks so easy!
This soap making tutorial shows you how to make your own handmade soap using a hand drawing technique. You are going to need some simple drawing skills to create these amazing soaps, oh and a little patience too. These soaps … Read More...