Need a little activity to entertain the kids on Halloween or in the days running up to it?
This little printable Halloween crossword is quick and easy for kids old enough to read, or you can do it together.
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Remembering Pearl Chin
Pearl Chin, owner of the legendary New York City knitting store Knitty City, has died. She was 71 years old and had been battling lung cancer.
Knitty City was billed as a yarn studio when it opened in 2006, and … Read More...
Watercolor Sunflower Cards
Lindsay used woodless watercolor pencils in 3 different ways for some fun Fall Sunflower Cards. The woodless pencils means you use the entire pencil, no wood wasted!
Visit her blog, The Frugal Crafter, to check out her 3 watercolor techniques.… Read More...
Snowman Christmas Potholder – Free Sewing Pattern
This lovely potholder is the perfect way to feature your delightful Christmas food dishes. It also makes a wonderful hostess gift! Little House Living has a tutorial with a free sewing pattern you can download to make one.
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Too Cute to Spook Page
I love how Jasmin used wide stripes of yellow, orange and white to mimic candy corn on the background of this cute Halloween layout. She die cut large spider webs and the “too cute to spook” title from white cardstock … Read More...
Wide Leg Pants for Women – Free Sewing Pattern
Wide leg pants, sometimes called Palazzo pants, are a wardrobe classic that never go out of style. Breezy and elegant, they also elongate your figure. So Sew Easy has a free pattern you can use to sew a pair of … Read More...
Halloween Embroidered Sweater Tutorial
Are you someone who doesn’t like to wear elaborate Halloween costumes, but still likes to show a little bit of holiday spirit? Have I got a hand embroidery project for you!
Just look at the Boo! design on this sweater. … Read More...
A beginner’s guide to upcycling fabric
A beginner’s guide to upcycling fabric. This book focuses on sewing with sheets. Learn how and what to sew with a bed sheet! Re-purpose, reuse and recycle your unused bed sheets into curtains, clothing, decor and so much more! You … Read More...
Candy Christmas Mini Quilt
This candy colour-themed quilt is adorable and non-traditional in the slightest. Which as some of you know is kinda my thing this year, non-traditonal colors and theme for Christmas. this mini quilt is simple but decorative and a cute little … Read More...
Book Review – The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle
Learn about recycling from a new perspective! Peek into this diary of a plastic bottle as it goes on a journey from the refinery plant, to the manufacturing line, to the store shelf, to a garbage can, and finally to … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
Knit up this festive Christmas Tree Advent Calendar by Ruth Dorrington in Deramores Studio DK, just in time for the start of December. Keep the whole family waiting day-by-day with anticipation to reveal their own little treat in each numbered … Read More...
Coloring a Halloween Card with Chalks
I wanted to a bit of a pastel look for my latest Halloween card so I decided to color my stamped images with chalks. Chalks give a soft look to coloring and can be applied in many different ways. I … Read More...
Girl Wonder Layout
Lots of die cut stars in red, white and blue dominate this Girl Wonder Layout from Michelle. It’s the perfect design for a Halloween or Cosplay super hero scrapbook page. The die cut stars explode across the background adding lots … Read More...
Granny Square Angel Crochet Pattern
Make this lovely holiday angel the focal point of your holiday decor with this Granny square angel crochet pattern.
Design is made using size 10 crochet cotton thread and a size 5/1.90mm steel crochet hook. Size: 7 3/4″T x 6″Wingspan. … Read More...
Coffee Cup Gift Box
How sweet are these little coffee cups? They look like they came from Starbucks but they are actually a gift box made from dies! Bibi Cameron used new dies from Tonic Studio to create them. I love that you can … Read More...
Mommy and Me Nightgowns for Christmas – Free Sewing Pattern
How fun are these matching mommy and me nightgowns for Christmas? Emily at Life Sew Savory created them for her and her daughter, and she’s sharing the pattern for free on her blog. I think this is such a cute … Read More...
11 Paper Haunted House Ideas
Scrapbook.com has gathered together 11 different ideas using one of their 3D House Digital Die Cut files to create some amazing Haunted House designs. Using scrapbook and stamping supplies you can customize the basic house design to fit your own … Read More...
Clear Vinyl Zipper Bags – DIY Sewing Tutorial
Clear vinyl zipper bags like this one are great for organizing! Whether it’s your sewing supplies, your toiletries, or even your kids’ small toys, these bags can help keep things organized and easy to find! So Sew Easy has a … Read More...
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
I don’t know where you fall on the pumpkin spice argument, but if you’re a fan of the fall concoction, you might want to stitch up this pumpkin spice and everything nice cross stitch pattern.
With pumpkins, pie slices and … Read More...
Fun way to upcycle binder clips into necklace pendants
Office supplies can be one of the most plentiful supplies to have on hand for both their intended purpose and alternative uses. So if you need a break from your office work and want to make a new necklace why … Read More...