It’s kind of coincidental that I recently posted about patchwork blanket knitting patterns right before reviewing a book that makes a patchwork blanket, but this one would also be a great choice if you’re looking to bust some stash and … Read More...
Fall Sensory Ideas for Kids
A few years ago I shared some pumpkin themed sensory activities for kids, but I wanted to get a little more general and do some fall sensory ideas that can take you from Halloween al the way to Thanksgiving. … Read More...
How To Stamp Your Nails – Nail Stamping Review
Nail stamping is one of those clever beauty craft ideas that looks far more complicated than it really is. At first glance, patterned nails can seem like something you would only get from a salon, but this CraftBits tutorial shows … Read More...
DIY Hanging Witch Hat Lights With a Magical Waterfall Glow
There is something wonderfully witchy about a hat floating in midair, especially when a shower of tiny golden lights hangs beneath it. It is Halloween decorating with a little less fright and a little more enchanted cottage.
These DIY hanging … Read More...
DIY Halloween Sock Candy Favours: A Sweet Gift With Cosy Socks
Halloween treats are lovely, but Halloween treats tucked inside a pair of cosy socks? That’s a little gift with something to enjoy after the chocolate has disappeared.
These easy Halloween sock candy favours turn new fuzzy socks into colourful gift … Read More...
15 Easy DIY Halloween Treat Bag Ideas for Candy and Non-Candy Gifts
There is something rather lovely about a Halloween treat bag with a wonky little monster face. It doesn’t need expensive supplies or a cutting machine. Sometimes a paper lunch bag, a black marker and a few scraps of cardstock do … Read More...
How to Price Handmade Christmas Items (Without Underselling During the Holidays)
Christmas selling brings out a very specific kind of panic — even in confident sewists.
Suddenly, there’s pressure to be festive, affordable, competitive, and profitable all at the same time. You start second-guessing prices, comparing yourself to everyone else, and … Read More...
10 DIY Elegant Halloween Jewellery Ideas For Adults
Halloween jewellery does not have to mean plastic pumpkin earrings, oversized orange beads, or novelty pieces that only come out for one night and then disappear into the back of a drawer until next October. Sometimes the prettiest Halloween accessories … Read More...
10 Handmade Cards with Autumn Leaves
Lydia placed her Fall leaves under a trendy die cut arch with a clean white base that pulls focus to them. The die cut leaves were inked in rusty colors with touches of glitter for some sparkle. There’s also a … Read More...
Easy Fonts to Add to Your Cross Stitch
I don’t usually cross stitch text or add words to my cross stitch projects. Sometimes I will sign things using basic block lettering worked in backstitch (luckily my initials are pretty easy to stitch), but if you give your cross … Read More...
Patchwork Blanket Knitting Patterns
Any time of year is a good time for stash busting, but if you can combine it with knitting a blanket that will keep you warm when it (finally!) gets cooler that’s even better. Let’s take a look at some … Read More...
DIY Ghost Wreath Using a Wire Coat Hanger: Easy Light-Up Halloween Decor
If your Halloween decorating style is more friendly ghost than full haunted house, this little door decoration should fit right in. With a floaty white tulle body, a flower-trimmed witch hat and a gentle glow from fairy lights, it is … Read More...
DIY Clay Flower Frog Tutorial – A Handmade Tool for Arranging Blooms
If you’ve ever struggled to get your flowers to stand just right in a vase, let me introduce you to one of the most charming old-fashioned tools around: the flower frog. Traditionally made from metal or glass, a flower … Read More...
DIY Vintage Halloween Tin Can Decor With Printable Autumn Artwork – Free Printable
Before you put that empty food can in the recycling, have a look at its decorating potential. With a little rusty-orange paint, a vintage-style printable and a few autumn flowers, it can become a charming piece of Halloween decor.
This … Read More...
10 Cat-Themed Scrapbook Layout Templates for Single-Page Designs (Perfect for 2–3 Photos of Your Favourite Feline)
If you share your home with a cat, then you already know the truth: they run the place. Whether they’re supervising your craft desk, refusing to look at the camera, or stretching themselves across your lap the moment you sit … Read More...
10 Craft Gifts for Tweens Who Have Outgrown Kids’ Kits
Shopping for a creative tween can be surprisingly tricky. The little paint-by-number sets and foam-sticker kits that once kept them busy for hours suddenly look “too young,” but they are not necessarily ready for a complicated project with a cupboard … Read More...
The Forest Valley Shawl – Crochet Pattern
This is one of those shawl patterns that feels instantly calming, even before you pick up a hook. The Forest Valley Shawl (After Party Pattern 23) by Scheepjes, available through Jimmy Beans Wool, has a very gentle, nature-inspired … Read More...
DIY Pinecone Bouquet: Easy Painted Pinecone Flowers for Fall Decor
There is something very satisfying about turning a handful of pinecones into a decoration that looks lovely enough to sit in the middle of the dining table. Especially when those pinecones started out scattered across the garden rather than arriving … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Raven Pottery Slab-Building Template
Ravens have always carried a sense of mystery and symbolism—wisdom, transformation, and even a touch of magic. So when I saw this Raven Clay Template for slab building, I knew it was one of those tools that could bring … Read More...
Spooky Season Sweater Embroidery Design – Etsy Review
This one has that bold, trendy Halloween look that would be right at home on a sweatshirt, tote bag, or anything else you want to give a bit of spooky-season personality. The Spooky Season Embroidery Design from MySimplyEmbroidery is a … Read More...