Shark Week generally happens in July, but any time is a good time to learn more about sharks.
First, start with some fun whale facts like these from Kids Craft Room. Here I learned about the dwarf lantern shark… Read More...
Knit Summer Tops with Fun Necklines
I mentioned the other day that there are, or at least it feels like there are, a lot more options for knitting garments to wear in the summer, and I want to share as many of them as I can, … Read More...
DIY Pottery Clay Doily Platter with Pink Speckled Glaze
There’s something special about combining old traditions with modern design. I’ve always adored the stack of vintage doilies handed down from my grandmother, but since lace doesn’t exactly suit my home aesthetic, I started experimenting with ways to repurpose their … Read More...
How to Make Thick Yoghurt Smoothie Bowls in the Ninja Slushie Maker
A quick, creamy breakfast with fresh fruit added on top
Smoothie bowls are one of those beautiful breakfasts that feel healthy and a little indulgent at the same time. Thick, cold, creamy, and pretty enough that you almost don’t want … Read More...
FREE 4×6 Printable Backgrounds – 4th of July Collection (Red, White and Blue Craft Papers)
If you love crafting for the holidays, this brand-new 4th of July printable background series is going to be such a fun addition to your stash. This set is bright, patriotic, and perfect for everything from handmade cards to mini … Read More...
Turtle Crochet Patterns That Are Slow, Sweet, And Totally Worth Making
There is something about turtle crochet patterns that makes me instantly happy. Maybe it is the little round shells, maybe it is the flappy sea turtle fins, or maybe it is because turtles have that calm “I’ll get there when … Read More...
Heirloom Keepsake Crafts: Pretty Ways To Upcycle Grandma’s Vintage Teaspoons
If you’ve inherited a mismatched little pile of vintage teaspoons, souvenir spoons, or those sweet old silver-plated tea spoons that used to live in Grandma’s “good drawer,” this is the sort of project collection that makes them feel special again.… Read More...
Book Review – Needle Felting Art: Mixed Media Woodland Creatures
I’ve followed Neysa Russo’s work for years — her ability to bring woodland creatures to life through felt is nothing short of enchanting. So, when I got my hands on Needle Felting Art: Mixed Media Woodland Creatures, I knew … Read More...
Book Review: The Book Book of Beginner Amigurumi
If you’re new to crochet or just want to make some easy and cute dolls and toys, The Big Book of Beginner Amigurumi is a great place to start.
The book is by Maggy and Pippa Woodley; you may know … Read More...
My Fabric Buying Rules (That I Break All the Time)
I have fabric buying rules.
Very sensible rules.
Responsible, grown-up, “I have teenagers and a mortgage” rules.
And yet… somehow… I still come home with another bundle of florals.
If you’ve ever typed “quilting fabric sale” into Google knowing … Read More...
Free Trauma Teddy Knitting Pattern – A Simple Comfort Bear To Knit And Donate
There is something incredibly touching about a handmade teddy bear, especially when it has been knitted with the purpose of bringing comfort to someone who needs it most. This free Trauma Teddy knitting pattern from CraftBits is one of those … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Pottery Border Rollers Set (6 or 12 Designs)
One of the best parts of working with clay is decorating the surface—and if you’ve ever wanted to add detailed, professional-looking borders without hours of carving, these Pottery Border Rollers are a total studio upgrade. Available in sets of 6 … Read More...
25+ Easy Crochet Flower Patterns For Beginners
Crochet flowers are one of those wonderfully satisfying little projects that make you feel productive almost instantly. They are quick, pretty, stash-friendly, and just useful enough that you can justify making a whole pile of them while watching telly with … Read More...
Bird Embroidery Blank Laser Cut Pattern
This is one of those craft files that feels a little different from the usual embroidery download, and honestly, that is exactly why it stands out. While it may have originally been listed with an Easter angle, I actually think … Read More...
4 FREE Vintage Masculine Summer Pattern Papers
This collection of FREE vintage inspired pattern papers are perfect for masculine designs for Father’s Day or trips to the beach. These four retro laid back designs include a tropical leaf tone on tone in dark teal, a chevron pattern … Read More...
Using Pizza and Pretend Play to Learn about Fractions
When my daughter was young she loved the PBS show “Peg + Cat,” and if you’ve got a fan of that show in your house this activity will be even better, but it doesn’t matter if your kids don’t already … Read More...
12 Matcha-Flavoured Recipes To Try At Home
There is something so lovely about matcha. It feels a little bit fancy, a little bit calming, and just green enough to make you feel like you are doing something good for yourself, even when you are folding it into … Read More...
Free Crochet Summer Tops, Tees And Beachwear Patterns To Make This Season
There’s something about warm weather that makes me want to put down the heavy blankets and start reaching for cotton yarn, open stitches and breezy little crochet projects that don’t leave me melting under a lap full of wool. … Read More...
Vintage Knitted Lace Stole Pattern PDF – A Romantic 1950s Bridal Shawl
There are some vintage knitting patterns that feel like they belong in a hat box with tissue paper, silk gloves, and a very dramatic lipstick. This Vintage Knitted Lace Stole Pattern PDF from the CraftGossipStore has exactly that sort of … Read More...
How to Bind a Junk Journal (5 Easy Methods for Beginners)
Simple Junk Journal Binding Techniques You Can Do at Home
Let’s talk about the part that makes people pause.
You’ve printed your junk journal pages. You’ve layered your ephemera. You’ve folded your signatures.
And then you think… now what?
Binding … Read More...