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People with Indigenous heritage throughout the Americas and the world might not always feel comfortable identifying as Indigenous or really know what it means or carry the traditions of their ancestors with them.
Anne Tenning, a member of the Stz’uminus … Read More...
Every now and then, a craft idea comes along that makes you stop and say, “Now that’s clever!” This DIY macramé ghost wall hanging is exactly that. It takes a timeless craft like macramé and gives it a seasonal twist … Read More...
If you’re a sucker for anything with a little texture and a bit of old-school sweetness, the Everly crochet baby blanket is going to be right up your alley. This pattern is described as being inspired by a “field of … Read More...
There’s something about vintage Halloween that just feels different.
Before everything was neon plastic and glow sticks, Halloween was paper-wrapped candy, hand-drawn pumpkins, black cats on cream cardstock, and just the right amount of spooky.
This new Freebie Friday … Read More...
There’s something so joyful about crafting a tiny bird from wool — soft, whimsical, and full of personality! This week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday features a charming Felted Birdie project from Fit To Be Loved, and it’s the perfect … Read More...
Anya used the Pumpkins and Plaids collection from Simple Stories to create this amazing gatefold style mini album project for Autumn. This collection includes pattern papers, chipboard shapes, foam stickers, printed embellishments, cardstock stickers, enamel dots and more, all in … Read More...
It’s one thing to follow a knitting pattern and get the fit that the designer wanted for that particular project. But it’s quite another thing to decide how you want your sweater to fit and making a project work for … Read More...
Digital stamps give cardmakers a level
of creative freedom that traditional stamping simply cannot match. With just a few simple edits, you can resize images, remove elements, combine designs, and customize artwork to perfectly suit your project.
This process, often … Read More...
If you love practical crochet projects you can actually use, this Free Cotton Companion Crochet Bag Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like a really handy one to save. It is a free download and includes both a roomy crochet bag … Read More...
There is something especially lovely about a handmade Moses basket. Perhaps it is the traditional shape, the chunky crochet texture or simply the thought of a tiny baby—or a much-loved doll—being tucked inside something made stitch by stitch.
Crochet Moses … Read More...
Candy corn is one of those Halloween treats people seem to either adore or avoid like the neighbour handing out raisins. Whether you eat it by the handful or simply love its cheerful yellow, orange and white stripes, it makes … Read More...
Stitching Elf Store is a small Etsy shop based in Ukraine with patterns that tend toward the floral, with lots of Christmas patterns and a few cats along the way, too.
The largest category in the shop is “flowery … Read More...
Caitlin made this fa-boo-lous Halloween card using a large pumpkin stack with crows stamp from Pink and Main. But before that she tried to make a similar card but just wasn’t happy with it and felt the water coloring she … Read More...
P
acket ramen is one of those pantry staples that rarely lets you down.
It is cheap, quick and wonderfully comforting when you need something hot but have neither the time nor enthusiasm for a complicated dinner. Still, there is … Read More...
The crochet magic ring is one of those techniques that looks completely baffling until the moment it suddenly clicks. You wrap the yarn around your fingers, poke the hook through what appears to be a tangle, pull on the tail … Read More...
If you’re looking for a little burst of spring creativity, Gillian Gladrag’s Wet Felted Daffodil Flower Tutorial is an absolute joy to watch. It’s bright, cheerful, and brimming with that signature Gillian charm that makes even the most detailed felting … Read More...
Ali’s layout captures the essence of cozy! Her amazing background is created with strips of pattern papers in plaids and checks, all stitched together for a quilted feel. Her title has Fall leaves and there’s lots of chipboard shapes of … Read More...
I have a pretty short attention span these days (I was going to say when it comes to cross stitch, but actually it’s everything) so I’m always on the lookout for little patterns that can add some cuteness to my … Read More...
A cardboard delivery box, a little leftover joint compound and a handful of Halloween candy are all you need to make this cheap textured ghost candy holder for the porch.
This project takes the same wonderfully imperfect ghost technique used … Read More...
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a Halloween costume that looks like you planned it weeks in advance, even when the truth is you were rummaging through the craft cupboard at 9pm with a cup of tea going cold beside … Read More...
