Kids all seem to go through a phase of loving trivia, and if you’ve got kids who want to know about the tallest, biggest and weirdest things in nature, they’ll enjoy the book Once in a Blue Moon by Emily … Read More...
Why Brava Yarn Is a Great Choice for Crochet Projects
If your crochet project needs plenty of colour, easy-care yarn and a sensible price, Brava is one of those dependable acrylic yarns worth keeping in mind. Even better, Brava is the Yarn of the Month and is currently 20% off … Read More...
Jelly Roll Gems Quilt Kit Featuring Handmade Sweetness by My Sew Quilty Life
If you love soft pastel fabrics and quilt patterns that look far more complicated than they really are, the Jelly Roll Gems Quilt Kit is a very tempting new release.
The quilt features pretty rows of patchwork made with the … Read More...
Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Finger Painting Craft for Kids
Thanksgiving crafts have a habit of sneaking up on us. One minute we are still finding fake spiderweb stuck behind the sofa, and the next minute someone needs a turkey craft for preschool by tomorrow morning.
This easy Thanksgiving turkey … Read More...
I’m The Bomb Bath Bomb Maker T-Shirt Review – A Fun Gift For Bath Bomb Makers
The I’m The Bomb T-shirt is a cheeky little wearable wink for anyone who makes bath bombs, sells handmade bath products, or spends far too much time happily covered in baking soda, citric acid, fragrance oil, and mica.
Some … Read More...
Easy Halloween Fabric Candy Basket Beginner Sewing Pattern for Trick-or-Treating
There’s something about Halloween that makes handmade projects feel extra special. Maybe it’s the nostalgia, maybe it’s the excuse to pull out bold fabrics you’d never use any other time of year. This fabric Halloween candy basket is one of … Read More...
12 Scrapbook Layouts with Stenciled Backgrounds
Melissa’s adorable cat layout has great texture on the background with white paste and a tiny floral stencil that she applies blue and tan paint overtop. This pattern works so well with all the flower embellishments and torn pattern papers … Read More...
Book Review: Knits for Little Ones
If you have a little one in your life, Knits for Little Ones by Lotte Rahbek is full of sweet patterns for kids ages 0-2 inspired by nature and the sea.
Rahbek is a designer of Nordic inspired knits and … Read More...
Halloween Sampler Cross Stitch Patterns
Stitch up something a little different for your Halloween decor with these Halloween sampler cross stitch patterns. From the traditional to the slightly offbeat, I think there’s something for almost everyone here.
This cute little sampler from Juko Patterns includes … Read More...
Junk Journalers, You Need These 2 New Sticker Books
If you have ever bought a beautiful sticker book and then felt slightly guilty about actually using the stickers, this article is your official permission slip.
Stickers are made to be peeled. Journals are made to become wonderfully lumpy. And … Read More...
Book Review: Crochet Goomis – 50 Amigurumi Critters and Characters
Crochet Goomis: 50 Amigurumi Critters and Characters in a World Woven by Yarn by Louie’s Loops is definitely the second kind.
The book introduces us to the world of Goomia and 50 different Goomigurumi characters, including butterfly-loving Bigfoot Bobby, … Read More...
12 Halloween Quilting Patterns with a Skull Theme
If pumpkins and black cats feel a little expected, skull-themed quilts bring a darker, bolder edge to Halloween sewing. Some lean full gothic, some pick up Day of the Dead colour and floral details, and others feel more modern and … Read More...
Free Ghost Crochet Pattern: Easy No-Sew Halloween Ghost
There is something about a little crochet ghost that makes it almost impossible to stop at one.
You begin with perfectly sensible intentions. Maybe you want a quick Halloween decoration for the mantel, something handmade to tuck beside a pumpkin, … Read More...
Free Charity Knitting Pattern: Premature Baby Beanie
There is something especially lovely about a handmade baby beanie, but when it is made for a premature baby, it becomes more than just a knitting project — it becomes a tiny act of kindness.
10 Decorative Pie Crust Ideas That Make Homemade Pies Look Beautiful
There is something wonderfully old-fashioned about setting a homemade pie on the table and watching everyone lean in before you have even cut the first slice. A good pie does not need to be perfect, of course. In fact, some … Read More...
Video Ribbon Embroidery Tutorials for French Knots
French knots are one of those stitches that can make a ribbon embroidery project look instantly more polished. They’re tiny, textured, and surprisingly versatile, but they can also be the stitch that makes beginners want to toss the hoop across … Read More...
12 Elegant Autumn Handmade Card Ideas
Melissa’s stunning Autumn card starts with a stamped and stenciled background on a kraft cardstock base. In the center is her stamped and die cut sentiment on a circle with a wreath of die cut leaves peeking out. There’s also … Read More...
Ghost Craft Ideas for Kids
Ghost crafts are a lot of fun for kids to make and they’re a way to get into Halloween crafting that’s not really scary. Here are some easy ghost crafts for you to make with kids, whether it’s your kiddo … Read More...
How to Add Glow-in-the-Dark Pigment to Polymer Clay (Tips, Tricks and Project Ideas)
If you’ve ever wanted your polymer clay earrings or charms to literally light up the night, glow-in-the-dark pigments are the secret ingredient. Adding them to clay isn’t difficult, but there are some tricks to getting the best glow, the … Read More...
Dollar Tree Halloween Tiered Stand
I love a good Dollar Tree Halloween craft, and this DIY Halloween tiered stand is one of those projects that proves you really don’t need expensive supplies to make something spooky and impressive.
This project uses simple plastic plates, bowls, … Read More...