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...
5 FREE Bats and Moons in Windows SVG Die Cut Files for Halloween
If you plan on creating scrapbook layouts, hand made party invites, home decor or any other paper crafting projects for Halloween and you like a touch of spooky then you’ll need to grab this fa-boo-lous collection of bats flying by … Read More...
DIY Milk Jug Halloween Skulls – Recycled Porch Decor
If you’re anything like me, the Halloween decorating bug bites as soon as the first leaves start to turn. I love pulling out the pumpkins, stringing up lights, and adding a little spook factor to the front porch. But here’s … Read More...
Make One Christmas Gift for Everyone: How to Save Money With Bulk Craft Supplies
I love handmade Christmas gifts, but making a completely different present for every person on the list can turn a lovely idea into a very expensive, very messy December. One gift needs special paint, another needs a different size box, … Read More...
Crocheting Christmas Gifts? Make This Supply Checklist Before You Buy More Yarn
I have never met a crocheter who needed much encouragement to buy yarn. The trouble starts when the yarn arrives and the project also needs a smaller hook, stuffing, buttons, a tapestry needle and a shade of green that … Read More...
DIY Faux Candy Apples: Easy Glossy Fall Decorations
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a shiny red candy apple. It brings back memories of fairgrounds, sticky fingers and trying to work out how to take that first bite without losing a tooth.
These DIY faux candy apples capture … Read More...
12 Fall Decorations You Can Make from Thrift Store Finds
There’s a particular kind of satisfaction in picking up something from the thrift store that everyone else has walked past and thinking, “That would make a lovely pumpkin.” An old baking pan, a tired knitted jumper, a basket with a … Read More...
DIY Witchy Chopping Board Decor With a Free Vintage Spirit Board Printable
A cheap plastic chopping board might not look like much in the shop, but a little paint and an aged printable can turn it into a lovely piece of vintage Halloween decor. This version pairs a charcoal-black finish with a … Read More...
How to Make a Cozy Coffee Gift Card Holder
If you’re gift giving to a coffee lover give them a gift card to their favorite coffee shop in a handmade coffee themed gift card holder. Nicki created this delicious and cozy card with a rounded flap that has a … Read More...
Knit a Classic Aran Cardigan with this Free Knitting Pattern
Not too long ago I did a test knit for another designer that was for a cabled cardigan. It’s really cozy and nice but it just about broke me in a ton of different ways. I couldn’t get gauge, which … Read More...
Printable Letter Books for Preschoolers
I did a post earlier this year with activities and ideas for teaching the alphabet, but a lot or learning letters and recognizing them just has to do with seeing them and working with them a lot.
That means … Read More...
10 Ice Cubes That Instantly Elevate Champagne
Elegant flavour cubes to add sparkle, colour, and effortless glamour to your next glass.
Champagne has a way of making even the smallest moment feel worth celebrating. But if you’ve ever wanted to dress up your bubbles without turning your … Read More...
Setting Up a Beginner Craft Space? A Practical Shopping List
A new craft hobby does not require a room that looks like a craft store. In fact, I think beginners have a much nicer time when they start with one project, a few dependable tools and somewhere to put everything … Read More...
Thrift Store Upcycling: Rustic Pumpkin Decorations From Glass Bowls
You know those patterned glass bowls that seem to appear on every thrift-store shelf? The little dessert bowls, the heavy pressed-glass dishes, and the ones that probably spent years tucked away in somebody’s china cabinet? This project gives them a … Read More...
Free Animal Person Embroidery Design Review
This free Animal Person embroidery design from Ann The Gran is definitely one of those patterns that makes you stop and look twice. It’s by Fable Kreations, comes in one 4.48″ x 6.03″ size, has 19,772 stitches, … Read More...
DIY Halloween Sock Pumpkins: Easy Fuzzy Pumpkins With Ghosts, Stripes and Witch Hats
Some craft supplies announce themselves immediately. Others look suspiciously like something you were supposed to put in the laundry basket.
These fuzzy Halloween socks fall into the second category. With little white ghosts, orange dots, witch hats and cheerful stripes, … Read More...
Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Felt Into Autumn with Heidi Feathers
Autumn is here, and that means it’s time to bring out the warm colours, soft wools, and cozy creative projects. This week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday celebrates everything we love about fall — from crunchy leaves to rich, earthy tones … Read More...