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...
Make To Donate: Crochet Chemo Cap Patterns
There are some crochet projects that are lovely to make, and then there are the ones that feel like they have a little more purpose stitched into them. Chemo caps definitely fall into that second category.
A handmade crochet chemo … Read More...
The Goldfish by Henri Matisse Advanced Cross Stitch Kit Review
The Goldfish by Henri Matisse Advanced Cross Stitch Kit transforms one of Matisse’s most colourful paintings into an impressive needlework project.
The original 1912 artwork is known for its vibrant colours and unusual composition, both of which translate beautifully into … Read More...
32 Halloween Silhouette Digital Stamps and Die Cuts
If you’re starting on your Halloween paper crafting projects you’re going to want to download this amazing collection of Halloween silhouettes! There are 32 different designs you can download for FREE. This all black set of clipart designs has … Read More...
Resources for Learning about Squirrels
Did you know that October is Squirrel Awareness Month? I didn’t know we needed more awareness of these little creatures, but let’s take it as a sign to learn more about squirrels!
Let’s start with some fun facts via Kids … Read More...
Whip It Up Crochet Blanket – Free Pattern
This Free Whip It Up Crochet Blanket Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like pure comfort crochet. It is a free download for a crochet afghan, and Mary Maxim describes it as a beautifully textured blanket with a plush, soft … Read More...
DIY Witch’s Brew Gift Pack With 3 Handmade Bath And Body Treats
Halloween gifts do not have to involve another bucket of sweets, plastic spiders or tiny toys that mysteriously appear under the sofa until Easter. This DIY Witch’s Brew Gift Pack contains three handmade bath and body treats designed for a … Read More...
Hand Sewing: A Journey to Unplug, Slow Down and Learn Something Old – A Quilter’s Honest Look Inside the Book
I’ll be completely honest before we even start.
Hand sewing has never been my strong point. In fact, I have almost zero patience for hand quilting. I love the look of it, I admire the tradition of it, but … Read More...
10 High-Protein Things To Add To Ramen Noodles
Instant ramen is quick, inexpensive and wonderfully comforting, but a plain packet may not keep you feeling satisfied for very long.
Adding protein is one of the easiest ways to turn those noodles into a more complete meal.
Chicken, beef, … Read More...
12 Free Baby Booties Sewing Patterns – Easy Fabric Shoes for Newborns & Babies
There is something slightly ridiculous about how satisfying it is to sew baby shoes.
They use barely any fabric, the finished project fits in the palm of your hand, and somehow a pair of tiny handmade booties can completely steal … Read More...
Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Needle Felted Pet Portraits
If you’ve ever looked at your furry friend and thought, I wish I could capture that face in wool, this week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday is for you. There’s something incredibly touching about creating a felted portrait of a … Read More...
Freebie Friday – Printable Grungy Roses, Torn Paper and Vintage Rose Stamps
There is just something about roses and old paper that makes my crafty heart happy.
Maybe it’s the faded ink.
Maybe it’s the slightly torn edges.
Maybe it’s that soft romantic cottage garden feel.
This week’s Freebie Friday – Junk … Read More...
Knit a Stunning Scarf Studded with Muppets
I guess I’m on a bit of a double knitting tear these days. Just the other day I shared some double knitting potholder patterns, and if you’re ready for a more complex double knitting pattern, I would love to … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Charts and Stuff
Charts and Stuff is a small but fun Etsy shop with a cartoony style to its designs. Let’s take a closer look.
This shop’s designs are mostly silly and full of color. The rainbow colored hair is a common feature … Read More...
Digital Stamps vs Rubber Stamps: Which Is Better for Cardmaking?
If you’ve been making handmade cards for more than five minutes, you’ve probably asked yourself this question at least once: Are digital stamps better than rubber stamps?
And if you’re anything like me, you probably own both… and still wonder … Read More...