Crafts, DIY and Handmade Ideas
If you make mini foods – and all clayers should give it a try – you may need some syrup for those tiny waffles and pancakes at some point. This same technique makes great sauces and soups as well. Andisa … Read More... “Maple Syrup for Your Miniature Foods”
Valentine’s Day is long gone, and this pattern is several years old, but it still caught my eye.
The Heart and Arrow Pincushion from Purl Soho would be a sweet Valentine’s gift for a friend who sews or stitches, but … Read More... “Stitch a Heart and Arrow on a Pincushion”
These handmade baby blankets are perfect for baby shower gifts and baby receiving gifts. All of these baby blanket patterns are easy to follow and perfect baby gift projects for beginners. You can see all the tutorials and links below … Read More... “12 Baby Blankets You Can Make At Home”
Artist James Burke has created several stamp sets to be used as a base to create your own imaginative designs. His clear stamp sets include fun and funky girls, guys and flowers that can be used alone or mixed together. … Read More... “James Burke Stamps”
Paper bag pants are a classic style for a spring and summer wardrobe. Dressy but also easy-going they’re perfect for when you want to look nice but not too formal. Sew a pair of yourself using a free sewing pattern … Read More... “Free sewing pattern: Paper bag pants”
I’m a huge reader, I read everyday, so this terrific layout made my bibliophile heart so happy! Lacey Gasper drew simple long rectangles and filled them in with stamped text and patterns to create book spines on this awesome Book … Read More... “Book Nerd Layout”
Because this is a creamy crunchy DIY recipe that’s easy to make and vegan at the same time!
The homemade shimmering body butter is an easy DIY project that is suitable for all types of crafters and DIY-ers, no matter … Read More... “DIY Shimmering Body Butter (non-greasy)”
Sometime when you recycle a container it looses some of its function or the function is limited. In this case you can still open and close and keep the new contents fresh after transforming this creamer container into an Easter … Read More... “Fun and functional recycled creamer container Easter bunnies”
If you’re looking for a magic carpet, this crochet afghan is as close as you’re going to get. The crochet Bright Stripe Blanket has a magical color scheme. When you see it, it will transport you to fantasies of far … Read More... “Bright Stripe Blanket Crochet Pattern”
The return of Spring means lots of birds and lots of flower blossoms. Celebrate with 6 amazing coloring pages that are FREE to download from Dover Publications.
Click here and then the numbers across the top for each coloring page.… Read More... “Six Birds and Blossoms Coloring Pages”
One of my most-reached-for sewing tools is my rotary cutter. I use it often enough that I keep it, my cutting mat, and my acrylic ruler out on my cutting table at all times. It makes cutting your fabric – … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Using a rotary cutter for easy and accurate fabric cuts”
This lovely little folio nests down inside the frame and makes a wonderful handmade gift idea. Covered with stamped images and photos it’s sure to brighten anyone’s day. You can find step by step directions as well as a video … Read More... “Nested Photo Folio”
In love with this Felting inspiration, Unicorn Head by Fudgeandmabel
Wanting to buy it or maybe check out their DIY kits? Head on over to Fudgeandmabel.co.uk … Read More... “Felting Inspiration – Fudge And Mabel”
This DIY Slime is the perfect activity for a party time craft or rainy day activity.
Slime is a great sensory activity for Kids of all ages.
What happens when you make slime? Apart from a gooey mess I mean.… Read More... “Amazing Metallic Slime Recipe”Deco Foil Metallix Gel from Therm O Web comes in 6 colors and adds a fantastic metallic shine to your paper crafting projects without heat! These gels work perfectly with stencils, apply with the stencil pal and let dry for … Read More... “Get the Foiled Look with No Heat!”
Sew a zipper pencil pouch in just 15 minutes! It’s a quick and easy project that’s fun for all levels of sewists to make. Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial showing how to make one. It makes a great gift … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: 15-minute pencil pouch”
Sometimes you don’t needs loads of layers, tons of text or piles of embellishments on a page. Keep it simple like did Marcy with just a photo and a tag. Clean and minimal can be a nice break from busy … Read More... “Minimalistic Layout”
What’s more magical than seeing a unicorn? Being a unicorn! Help your guests transform into these mystical creatures by creating (or having them create their own at your party) a unicorn horn headband. These DIY unicorn headbands are super cute … Read More... “Unicorn Party Idea – DIY Unicorn Horn Headband”
Soft vanilla cupcakes decorated to look like your favorite Minions. Are you planning a Minion party or perhaps just wanting to make some fun lunch box treats for the kids? These minion cupcakes are far less annoying than actual minions. … Read More... “DIY Minion Cupcakes”
Using a dish towel with fun trim is an easy way to get a custom pillow without having to do any extra sewing. It’s a quick cheat with fabulous results! Kim from Exquisitely Unremarkable has a tutorial for this easy … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Pom pom dish towel pillow cover”
