There are a lot of stories out there these days about AI use in the crafting space for everything from answering technique questions to writing patterns.
And there’s a lot of content about how to spot AI patterns, or even … Read More...
Book Review: Best Dressed Crab and Friends – Knitted Sea Creatures With an Ocean of Outfits
I knew I was going to like this book the moment I saw a crab wearing a puffer vest.
Best Dressed Crab and Friends by Karla Courtney is one of those knitting books that’s completely unnecessary in the very best … Read More...
Free Crochet Spider Web Pattern: Easy Halloween Decoration for Beginners
If there is one Halloween crochet project that gives you a ridiculous amount of decorating impact for very little yarn, it has to be a crochet spider web.
This free crochet spider web pattern uses basic chains and double … Read More...
Embroidery Keychain Laser Cut Pattern
This is one of those small projects that could be surprisingly addictive once you start making them. The Embroidery Keychain Laser Cut. Embroidery Keyring SVG by Digital idea is a free digital download on Design Bundles, and it is set … Read More...
6 FREE Pumpkin and Sunflower Fall Printables
It’s just about time to start on our Fall paper crafting projects so to help you get started here are 6 beautiful Pumpkin and Sunflower images you can download and print for FREE! Each pumpkin is a slightly different shape … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – DIY Beach Towel Bag
If you are like me you want an easy way to carry your towel and a few items to the beach but don’t want a bag just to hold those things.
So I came up with the idea to make … Read More...
Math Centers to Help Kids Learn
Pairing learning with activities and games is the best way to get kids to learn, and there are a lot of ways to make math centers to help kids learn numbers, number order, one to one correspondence and more.
Each … Read More...
How to Make a Junk Journal from Start to Finish (Beginner-Friendly Guide)
Let me guess.
You’ve been admiring junk journals online. Watching flip-throughs. Zooming in on stitched spines and layered pages. Thinking, “I want to make one of those.”
But then you sit down and realise… you don’t actually know where to … Read More...
How to Color on Kraft Cardstock with Alcohol Markers for a Halloween Card
This darling Halloween card features a witchy bunny and wizardly cat casting up some spells using Kraft cardstock to stamp and color on. Light to medium tan cardstock is often called Kraft colored but can go by different names with … Read More...
Cricut Maker 5 First Look: What’s New and Is It Worth the Upgrade?
Cricut has officially released the Cricut Maker 5, its newest and most versatile smart cutting machine yet.
The Maker series has always been the Cricut machine aimed at crafters who want to do more than cut paper and vinyl. … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Works by ABC
Works by ABC sells both PDFs and paper patterns of many of its designs, which include temperature projects, intricate designs that look like lace, floral designs and more.
The patterns are only organized by PDF or paper, so you’ll just … Read More...
Knit Back at AI Patterns with the AIlephant
Lots of craft designers are understandably frustrated about the proliferation of AI “designed” patterns and photos of projects that have no basis in reality. People who don’t know how to tell if a project is AI are often also frustrated … Read More...
10 Ice Cubes That Instantly Elevate Prosecco
One for every colour and flavour palette — simple, beautiful, and guaranteed to impress.
There’s something magical about Prosecco. It’s the drink you can pull out for birthdays, brunches, Friday nights, or “I survived another week with the family” celebrations. … Read More...
Celebrate National Sewing Month With AccuQuilt’s September Offers
September is National Sewing Month, and AccuQuilt is celebrating with special pricing on fabric cutters, embroidery downloads and GO! dies throughout the month.
If accurate cutting is the part of quilting that slows you down, this is a good time … Read More...
DMC Pomegranates Intermediate Embroidery Kit Review
The DMC Pomegranates Intermediate Embroidery Kit is a bright, modern project filled with rich reds, warm oranges and deep green leaves. The pre-printed pink fabric means there is no pattern transferring required, so you can begin stitching straight away.
The … Read More...
15 Unique And Snarky Embroidered Patches To Sew Onto Your Clothes
There comes a point in life when our clothes should probably start speaking on our behalf. By the time you have answered the same question three times, reheated your coffee twice and discovered that somebody has put an empty milk … Read More...
How to Make a Back to School Shaker Scrapbook Layout
How fabulous is this Back to School layout from Margie!? Using soft pastel pattern papers with basic shapes on them she has a double layered background but the star of the show is the large shaker element surrounded by colored … Read More...
Learning about Germany for Kids
Germany is a country in western Europe and is the most populous nation in the European Union. While the country has a difficult history that kids will learn about in school, there’s also a lot of fun stuff to know … Read More...
15 Beautiful Things To Make With Vintage Onkaparinga Pure Wool Blankets
There is something rather special about finding a vintage Onkaparinga pure wool blanket tucked away in a linen cupboard or folded beneath a slightly questionable stack of towels at the op shop. These old Australian wool blankets were made to … Read More...
20 FREE Witch Coloring Pages and Digital Images
It’s time to start crafting for Halloween and this week I’m focusing on Witches, one of my personal favorite Halloween icons! One thing I love about them is they can be evil, creepy, sweet or funny so they work with … Read More...