Sometimes we are stumped with what embroidery design we want to use. Perhaps we are bored with our normal go to pattern, or maybe we just can’t find the perfect fit for a project.
This amazing list from NeedleNThread has … Read More...
Gingerbread Man Pillow Or Card
It must be the little kid trapped inside of me but I love Gingerbread images and icons when it comes to Christmas time. There is just something young and innocent about a talking cookie. Here is a free chart for … Read More...
Tips for Organzing Your Soap Making Workshop
If you are a soap maker than the chances of your soap making area looking as good as these ones are pretty slim.
Soap making is at times messy (yes despite all that soap) and you need quite a lot … Read More...
Crochet Tutorial – Granny Ripple
Have you been wanting to try something new? Then check out this step by step guide to a Granny Ripple. Rescued paw designs takes you through the steps to achieve this chevron style ripple.
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School Themed ClipBoards With Chalkboard Backs
These were actually created as a back to school project but I still had to share. This finished clipboard is the perfect “busy” board for in the car or whilst travelling. The front obviously holds papers and activity sheets whilst … Read More...
Creepy Blood Covered Candles
Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays of the year, with costumes, candy, and spooky decorations that set the mood for a night of fun and fright. If you’re looking for a unique and creepy way to add some … Read More...
Water Color Style Printable Note Cards
I stumbled across these free printable note cards today whilst looking for new website designs. They are perfect for printing off and creating little journal books or note cards for the teacher’s desk. Very cute and whimsical. Free Printable Water … Read More...
I Don’t Think Santa Would Like This
I think Santa would fall off his sleigh if the thought someone had mounted poor Rudolph to a wall. This Free pattern is meant to be in good artistic taste, but it is still an animals head on a wall. … Read More...
Halloween Embroidered Cat Pillow
Don’t let Halloween slip by without totally re-decorating your house for the occasion. These cat pillows would be perfect on the couch or the children’s bed. You can check out the full pattern here. Halloween Cat Pillow DIY.
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Christmas Stockings From Russia
This website is in Russian but don’t let they turn you away. Use google translate for the page. You can pretty much use the chart graphic as a guide without any translation. Here is the link to the website and … Read More...
DIY Gel Air Fresheners
You could easily mistake this DIY recipe for Jelly. This recipe is actually for Air Fresheners. With scents like apple and sweet tea your home is going to smell like Martha Stewart’s kitchen. DIY Air Fresheners.
The Writing Claw – Yes Or No?
Have you tried the writing claw? What do you think? Is this the new way to get children to hold their pencil correctly or just another do-dad for the parent to buy? My children both hold their pencils – … Read More...
How To Recongise A Stolen Crochet Pattern
When it comes to craft and patterns being able to copy or replicate a design is very easy. I was always told as long as you change it by 10% then it’s deemed NEW. We see lot’s of copyright issues … Read More...
Rub Away Cellulite With This Coffee & Mint Sugar Scrub
The only thing missing from this sugar combination is a relaxing day spa. This tutorial is for making a coffee and mint infused brown sugar scrub. Package this one up in a mason jar for a thoughtful and useful Christmas … Read More...
Save Those Contact Scraps – And Make Beautiful Journals
You might re-call last year I wrote about Covering books and how traumatised it left me. I wrote about it when I reviewed these books covers from 2kool4skool. Now I know some of you are experts when it comes to … Read More...
Free Fishy Dish Cloth Scrubbies
Something Fishy is going on around. These cute little fish dishcloths are colourful and functional. You can download the free pattern here.
We love the concept of making long-lasting re-usable dishcloths that are practical and help save the environment. We … Read More...
Embroidered Converse Sneakers That No One Else Will Have
I love the fact that you can take something main stream and popular (Converse shoes) and turn them in to your own piece of original artwork. A slightly expensive canvas but worth the effort I think. Here is the full … Read More...
Country Living’s Little Christmas Cabin
This little country Christmas cabin is perfect for Christmas tree decorations or Gift cards. The chart is available free from the Country Living website. Country Cabin Cross Stitch Chart.
Looking for more Christmas Cross Stitch patterns? Check these out on … Read More...
Free Pattern – Princess Crown
Nothing says adorable more than a little girl in a princess crown. This crown can also be made in gold thread or blacks to suit a Boy or future king. The pattern is available free. These crowns would make wonderful … Read More...
Home Made Sunscreen – Would You Risk It?
This DIY Sunscreen seems to have all the “right stuff” in it to protect your skin but would you trust it? I would definitely have to test it out on myself first before putting my kids at risk that’s for … Read More...