Crafts, DIY and Handmade Ideas
This is a bit of knitting geekery, I’ll admit, but did you know there’s a difference between Fisherman’s Rib and Brioche Stitch? They look pretty much the same, but a different technique is used to make each.
Interweave has an … Read More... “Fisherman’s Rib and Brioche Stitch: What’s the Difference?”
We love making our own jewelry and if it is a new craft for you, we hope you will love it too. All of these DIY jewelry making links come with tutorials and step by step instructions. Jewelry making is … Read More... “10 Jewelry Pendants You Can Make Yourself”
Spring has sprung and the Easter Bunny is on his way to deliver… What? What is the Easter Bunny going to be delivering it to you On Easter Sunday? Not everyone wants, needs or can have Chocolate at Easter time … Read More... “Candy Free Easter Gifts For Peep Lovers”
Bibi Cameron used alcohol inks and a large sponge to create colorful rainbow plaids for her cards. She added addition pattern and detail by heat embossing a large stamped image over top. Changing ink and embossing colors makes it easy … Read More... “Cards with Alcohol Ink Backgrounds”
Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can sew a quilted placemat from a couple of fat quarters of your favorite fabric prints. Use different prints for the front and back to make it reversible. It takes just 6 steps, … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Fat quarter placemats”
Chrissie has some fun ways to use some cute stickers from Kindred Stamps. Adding them to planner pages, using them on cards, turning them into magnets and embellishments and more. I love the fun Rapunzel theme!
Visit her blog Harvest … Read More... “Fun Ways to Use Stickers”
Jessica of MadInCrafts is a brave DIYer and decided she would make some interesting drawer pulls for her cabinet update project. She decided to use clay to cover her knob hardware and went with a nice marbled look. The tutorial… Read More... “Marbled Cabinet Pulls”
FreeThere are so many fun color possibilities with this cute little sea turtle crochet amigurumi. Make one in every color with this free crochet pattern including detailed step-by-step photos.… Read More... “Free Crochet Pattern – Sea Turtle Amigurumi”
An awesome winter process art activity for kids, this watercolor ribbon wand is a beautiful winter craft for kids that would also be great for a Frozen birthday party. Make these as party favors or handmade gifts.… Read More... “Kids Craft – Watercolor Wand”
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how you can use half square triangles to make pretty patchwork pillow. Most quilters are familiar with half square triangles, as they’re a staple of many a patchwork design. This project combines the half square … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Hand quilted patchwork pillow”
This fleece dress combines comfort with style. Marissa from One CrafDIY Girl has a tutorial showing how you can sew one. Fleece is easy to work with and great for all skill levels. And besides, who doesn’t love a good … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Cozy fleece dress with pockets”
The Stitch ‘N’ Turn Dolls machine embroidery collection gives you the ability to personalize dolls for a treasured gift.
The collection has different doll faces with different hair styles to choose from. Use different thread colors and fabrics for the … Read More... “DIY Stitch In Turn Dolls”
I love following lots of knitters on Instagram because I see their finished projects and find things I want to knit for myself that I would never see browsing Ravelry.
I have a big collection of saved pictures that allow … Read More... “A Sweet Shawl with Lace and Stripes”
The inlaid frames that Nichol used on these lovely Spring and Easter cards really creates a wonderful spotlight on the focal images. She’s sharing a video on how she made all three card using My Favorite Things stamps and dies.… Read More... “Inlaid Frame Cards for Spring”
These little eggs in bunny hats make the cutest Easter decorations! You can use real eggs in an Easter basket, or wooden eggs for home decor accents. Ama from Ohoh Decor shows how you can sew the little bunny hats … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Little bunny hats for Easter eggs”
Daniela Dobson used some stamps that hadn’t seen any love in awhile to create some great journaling cards for her travel journal. It’s a nice reminder we don’t always have to have the latest, newest items to be creative, go … Read More... “Stamped Journaling Cards”
Creating for causes can be a great way to help organizations like Soroptimist and Bras for a Cause.
I had the opportunity to Create a bra for Bras for a Cause bra for my local Soroptimist of Glendale group fundraiser. … Read More... “Bras For The Cause – My Statue of Liberty / We the People creation”
This cat coat pattern is so cute and has two little holes for a cat’s front two legs. There’s ribbed banding around the neckline too so it’s extra comfy for the little fella.
This crochet cat sweater pattern is made … Read More... “Small Pet Stripy Sweater Crochet Pattern”
Kyriakos creates a beautiful design with a couple different stamping techniques using VersaColor inks, embossing powders and a frame created with a mold. It is simple and stunning!
Visit the Imagine Crafts blog for directions.
-Heather… Read More... “Peacock Feather Card”
