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Bread Dough Jewellery is one of those wonderfully old-school craft ideas that feels a little unusual at first, but quickly becomes intriguing. Instead of using traditional clay or polymer clay, this project turns simple white bread and glue into … Read More...
If your yarn basket looks anything like mine, there is almost certainly enough orange, black, purple and slightly questionable leftover green yarn hiding in there to make at least one Halloween project.
And that is exactly what I wanted from … Read More...
There is something wonderfully comforting about chicken ramen broth. It can be light and clear, rich and creamy, or somewhere happily in the middle, depending on how you cook it.
This homemade chicken ramen broth recipe is designed for the … Read More...
There is something mildly horrifying about looking down at a favourite ring or necklace and realising it has gone from “sparkly and loved” to “did I dig this out of the back of a drawer from 1998?” Jewellery has a … Read More...
A simple and comfy women’s top pattern that is great to wear with jeans or leggings. With and nice flowy cut and longer length in the back, this is a great top for all body shapes. Pattern comes in sizes … Read More...
There is something wonderfully old-school about a handmade knitted play ball, isn’t there? This sweet little Kids Play Ball pattern from CraftBits is a simple free knitting project for making soft striped toy balls, perfect for babies, toddlers, playrooms, or … Read More...
Autumn quilting always seems to start the same way in my sewing room. I pull out a few orange scraps, add some warm neutrals, and suddenly I’m sewing pumpkins.
Pumpkin blocks are one of those quilt designs that work beautifully … Read More...
There are Halloween crafts you can knock over in twenty minutes with a glue gun and a packet of plastic spiders—and then there are the projects that quietly take over the garage for six weeks.
This roundup is for the … Read More...
You know how every felter eventually ends up with a pile of leftover bits — some soft Merino, a pinch of coarse Romney, maybe even a silky alpaca tuft or a random batt from that one fiber fair you … Read More...
There is apparently a point in junk journaling where you’re supposed to look at your page and think, “Yes, that’s enough.”
Maximalist junk journalers have collectively decided to ignore that point completely.
And I am rather enjoying it.
One of … Read More...
There are childhood milestones you expect to remember forever, and then there are the slightly chaotic details surrounding them. The sudden announcement at bedtime. The tiny tooth wrapped in a tissue. The frantic search for a coin. The delicate midnight … Read More...
There is something rather wonderful about crochet curtains. They soften a window without completely shutting out the light, they can turn the plainest little kitchen window into something special, and — unlike bought curtains — you can make them exactly … Read More...
There are certain things I simply cannot walk past in a thrift shop, even when I have absolutely no plan for them. Vintage sewing baskets, old wooden drawers, slightly wonky cake stands—and apparently, bowling balls.
A forgotten bowling ball may … Read More...
If you love creating handmade cards with a clean, classic look, this set of free printable gingham backgrounds is the perfect addition to your craft stash. Gingham is one of those timeless patterns that works for absolutely every type of … Read More...
If you’re a fan of Biscoff cookies and their irresistible spiced caramel flavor, then this Biscoff Milkshake is about to become your new obsession. Imagine your favorite café-style frappé, but creamier, colder, and loaded with cookie butter goodness. With just … Read More...
This Charming Tea Towel Clutch Purse is such a clever upcycling project, and I love that it turns something as simple as a tea towel into a pretty handmade accessory. It is one of those sewing ideas that feels practical, … Read More...
Every home seems to have that one towel that is slightly past its prime but still somehow everyone reaches for it. Maybe it is your favorite tea towel, maybe it is the kitchen hand towel, maybe it is the one … Read More...
As parents, we often want to guide our children’s activities, making sure they stay productive, focused, and “on-task.” But when it comes to creativity, sometimes the most valuable lessons are the ones that happen when we let go and allow … Read More...
If you’ve ever bought a cushion because it was gorgeous, brought it home, put it on the sofa and immediately realised it belongs in an entirely different house, you already understand why a home décor vision board can be useful.… Read More...
These crochet blanket and lapghan patterns are perfect for charity donations, shelters, aged care homes, hospital comfort programs, pet rescues, wheelchair users, and community giving projects. From quick afghans to lap blankets and small comfort throws, these Make To Donate … Read More...
