Leif Erikson Day is celebrated on Oct. 9, and it’s a great time to learn more about the Vikings and why we still remember Erikson all these years later.
If you don’t know about Leif Erikson (sometimes spelled Eriksson), he’s … Read More...
Hidden Storage Fake Books – Why You Need Them
I am absolutely in love with these color-styled hidden storage books. They are one of those home decor finds that instantly make a shelf or coffee table look more styled, more thoughtful, and a little more expensive. Which color … Read More...
25 Crochet Halloween Cardigan Patterns and Spooky Sweater Ideas
There comes a point every September when perfectly sensible yarn colours suddenly stop being interesting and I want everything in black, pumpkin orange, poisonous green and the sort of purple that would look perfectly at home in a witch’s wardrobe.… Read More...
Witch’s Cauldron Halloween Soap Recipe
There is something wonderfully satisfying about making soap that looks as though it came from a bubbling witch’s cauldron—especially when the actual process is far easier than anything involving potions, spells or an eye of newt.
These Witch’s Cauldron Halloween … Read More...
This One Felting Trick Will Make Your Projects Look Instantly More Professional
You know that moment when you step back from a needle felting project and think, “It’s cute, but something’s just… off”? The shape is perfect, the colors are right, but the surface looks fuzzy, uneven, or a bit too “handmade.”… Read More...
How To Fix A Broken Beaded Necklace At Home
Most crafters have at least one broken necklace sitting somewhere in a drawer, dish, jewellery box or tiny zip bag labelled “fix later.” Sometimes it is a favourite necklace. Sometimes it is a sentimental one. Sometimes it is just a … Read More...
13 Halloween Ghost Handmade Card Ideas
Brenda used dies from Simon Says to create this wonderful Haunted House card. She ink blended for the grass, added white paint splatter on navy for the night sky and used colored cardstocks for the house and ghost, adding some … Read More...
Discover 10 Must-Read Books That Will Inspire Your Love for Sewing
If you’re passionate about sewing, then you won’t want to miss the Books That Have a Sewing Theme post on Pink Hollybush Designs. This carefully curated list of books isn’t just about fabric and thread, it’s about the art and … Read More...
Fun Halloween Cowls to Knit
One of the fun things about knitters is that we will use a holiday theme on any kind of project. From Easter bunny socks to Christmas sweaters, there’s no combination of holiday motif and knitwear genre we won’t combine. … Read More...
31 Haunting Street -Halloween Quilting Pattern
Get ready to add a touch of spooky charm to your home with the 31 Haunting Street Pattern Download by Cotton Street Commons! While this item hasn’t been reviewed yet, let me tell you why it’s worth considering.
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9 Halloween Food Hacks You Can Make in Minutes (No Fancy Ingredients!)
Halloween food doesn’t have to be complicated—or require a trip to the gourmet shop. With a little creativity, you can take what’s already in your pantry or fridge and turn it into spooky, crowd-pleasing snacks. These hacks are quick, affordable, … Read More...
10 Halloween Bowling Ball Crafts for Spooky Upcycled Garden Décor
I checked CraftGossip.com and CraftBits.com and did not find an existing roundup devoted specifically to Halloween bowling ball crafts. CraftGossip has covered plenty of recycled Halloween decorating ideas, but this wonderfully odd little corner of bowling-ball upcycling appears to … Read More...
Free Crochet Santa Spiral Wind Spinner Christmas Ornament Pattern
There are Christmas crochet projects that are practical, there are Christmas crochet projects that use up the yarn stash, and then there are the ones you make simply because they are ridiculously cute.
This crochet Santa spiral hanging ornament definitely … Read More...
DMC Blue Vespa Intermediate Cross Stitch Kit Review
The DMC Blue Vespa Intermediate Cross Stitch Kit immediately made me think of European summers, cobbled streets and the freedom of travelling somewhere new.
As I write this, my 19-year-old daughter is travelling around Europe and is just about to … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Pottery Travel Mug Template Set (3 Pieces)
There’s something so satisfying about a handmade travel mug. It’s practical, stylish, and makes your daily coffee or tea ritual feel that little bit more special. With this set of 3 pottery travel mug templates, you can create your … Read More...
FREE Dripping Font for Halloween
This dripping “Inked Blood” font is perfect for your Halloween scrapbook layouts, imagine the creepy titles and spooky journaling you can print out with this one! This FREE design comes in all capitals with thick bold letters that have drippy … Read More...
How to Create Easy Halloween Art Journal Pages
If you’d like to branch out and use your scrapbooking supplies for a new art form maybe it’s time to try Art Journaling, you can use so many of the same supplies to create wonderful mixed media collage style designs. … Read More...
Michaela McMillan: Weaving Stories into Sculptural Art
Michaela McMillan is a UK-based mixed media artist known for her unique, narrative-driven sculptures made from recycled and found materials. Her work is deeply inspired by a childhood filled with parables and a strong ‘Good Life’ philosophy, which emphasizes sustainability … Read More...
Beyond Basic Pumpkin Knitting Patterns
Over the years I have shared a lot of pumpkin knitting patterns, and I’ve knit and crocheted a lot of pumpkins myself. But it feels like there are always more fun things to try with knit pumpkins, so this … Read More...
How to Add Text to a Cross Stitch Project
One of the easiest ways to make a cross stitch project more personal is to add text to it. Whether you’re adding the names of people getting married to a generic floral cross stitch design, birth information to a project … Read More...