Well here in the southern hemisphere we are still in the middle of horrid cold and wet weather! But of course we can drink hot coffee or tea anytime so I thought, why not some gorgeous cup holders to inspire … Read More...
Great collection of creative gift packaging embellishments
Could this little paper book worm be any cuter? Especially because it is made in a rainbow of colors and those little curled antennae! If you like wrap your gifts with fun and personal easy touches pop on over to … Read More...
Clear Slime Recipe and Ocean Slime for Kids
If you can’t get to the beach for the summer at least you can play with some beach sensory things. Little kids love play sand, seashells and, of course, slime, which you can make in an ocean theme pretty easily.… Read More...
Combine Knit and Crochet in the Sutton Shawlette
Patterns that combine knitting and crochet often feel like one craft or the other is an afterthought. While it’s nice to add a crocheted trim to a knit sweater or blanket, it’s even more fun when a project feels like … Read More...
How to Make Your Own Sew In Labels
I’ll be the first to admit that I am horrible about labeling my quilts, and it is a really important thing to do. Meghan Makes Do shows us how to make our own labels which will (hopefully) encourage us all … Read More...
The Rory Baby Blanket Knit Pattern
Gorgeous clean lines and a simple structure create a finished knitted baby blanket that will be loved for years. Also included are notes to make a small throw as well.
This pattern is made using worsted weight yarn and U.S. … Read More...
Modern Farmhouse Style Towel Trims Crochet Pattern
Add a little border of “pretty” to your kitchen towels with this Crochet border pattern.
Take your kitchen towels to a whole new level when you add any of these 5 simple and easy edgings. All edgings are made lengthwise … Read More...
Apple Shaped Gift Box for Teacher
It’s time to send the kids back to school so be sure to let their wonderful teachers know how much you appreciate them with a sweet little gift. This fun apple shaped gift box is made with a diamond shaped … Read More...
“Currently Doing” Teen Layout
This colorful layout from Suzanna is a fun way to document what your teen is currently up to. She used a rainbow of colorful labels, tabs and stickers to created a row of spaces to note things like what they … Read More...
How to Make Punch Needle Threaders
Marching North does it again with a handy punch needle tutorial. This one is ideal for those of you with more experience doing punch needle. You will learn how to make your own threaders.
This tutorial is extremely detailed and … Read More...
Free Pattern – Joyful Ripple Blanket
This Joyful ripple is just that, Joyful and full of color. You can of course change out the colors to suit the decor of your own home or baby nursery, You can download this free pattern via the Yarnspirations website.… Read More...
DIY Sponge Soaps
These Soap sponges are giving me Soap on a rope v
ibes. Sponge soaps have become really popular and I think some of it has to do with the ASMR soap sponge videos on the internet. (You can watch … Read More...
Stamped Seashell Shadow Box with Spot Foiling
I love this amazing shadow box project from Julie! She used layering stamps from Ellen Hutson to stamp the seashells in blue tones and then added small highlights of glue to adhere her foil, the results are so pretty! She … Read More...
Knotted Corner Pillow Cover Sewing Tutorial
Knotted corners are a fun detail on these pillow covers! And making them from different fabrics on the front and back adds even more punch. They’re cute made from prints but they’d also be quite striking made from solids. See … Read More...
Pastel Rainbow Paintbrush Layout
I love the pretty pastel rainbow of colors on this layout from Susi! She fussy cut a row of paintbrushes from pattern paper from Pinkfresh Studio, choosing ink pad colors that matched the paper and used a stamp to add … Read More...
Book Review: Super Simple Science Experiments
Kids of a certain age seem to love science experiments, but it can be difficult to come up with ideas for experiments off the top of your head.
Andrea Scalzo Yi has collected 100 easy setup science experiments you can … Read More...
5 Female Empowerment Hand Embroidery Patterns
Women are rising up are letting their voices be heard more and more. Join in that chorus with one of these female empowerment hand embroidery designs available for purchase over on Etsy. And if one of these ideas doesn’t strike … Read More...
6 Free Candy Cane Quilt Patterns
Christmas is about so many things and one of the most recognizable, and more whimsical, items is a candy cane. As soon as you see one, you know that Christmas is just around the corner. Why not capture that holiday … Read More...
Watering Can Shaped Card
Catherine has a great tip to create a shaped card using a die. She first folded her card base in half then placed the watering can die a bit above the top fold of the cardstock so that section doesn’t … Read More...
Floral Dog Layout
Yarelys used stamps and dies from LDRS to create this wonderful Floral Dog Layout. She used layering flower dies to cut pattern paper for the larger flowers, the smaller are stamped and fussy cut flowers. They form a “C” shape … Read More...