Love this felted (yes it is felted) Sock monkey bag from our sister site Craftbits.com.
The pattern is rather easy to follow and very very cute.
For the full sock monkey pattern and tutorial, see it here: Sock Monkey Crochet … Read More...
The largest independent craft review site since 2007
Love this felted (yes it is felted) Sock monkey bag from our sister site Craftbits.com.
The pattern is rather easy to follow and very very cute.
For the full sock monkey pattern and tutorial, see it here: Sock Monkey Crochet … Read More...
This easy video tutorial shows you how to make pom poms with a fork! You can then attach them to anything that you desire – hats, clothes, shoes! Or you can make your own crafty creations.
If I had known … Read More...
As we spend more time at home, it’s important to create a comfortable and inviting space that reflects our personal style. One simple and easy way to do this is by adding a touch of warmth and texture to our … Read More...
Oh my goodness these look amazing! These Faux gem stone soaps are perfect for gift giving or putting in the “visitors” toilet for guests to admire and maybe use. To create them you will need to view this tutorial and … Read More...
This free crochet pattern is via Ravelry and it’s rather adorable.
For anyone who remembers Gizmo from the movie Gremlins, you are sure to think this little fellow is well worth the effort. I keep wondering what age would … Read More...
I am still in a Gypsy/Bohemian trend, which I believe is going to see us through to the end of the year. These leather feather earrings, (try saying that fast) are simple to make but will make any outfit POP. … Read More...
This dashing young fellow is totally free and totally cute but it is a KNITTING pattern. So why is he on the crochet blog? Well he was just too cute that’s why. You can check out our dedicated Knitting blog … Read More...
So many people are looking for natural alternatives to getting botox.
First we have the people who can not afford it.
Then we have the people who have read all the horror stories and are too afraid to try it … Read More...
If you are like me you see lot’s of beauty in trash. I find it very hard to throw out food containers and take away boxes. The potential to use these items in creative ways is endless. I love the … Read More...
So your admiration for crochet has gone to a whole new level. Level of Craziness, that is! I bet you are even thinking it’s an April Fools’ joke, right? No! These are totally serious!
I am not sure what little … Read More...
We hold an annual Easter picnic in a local park for all our friends and family. We play lot’s of games and have an Easter egg hunt. Because we have been doing this for around 4-5 years … Read More...
With a name like that this little fellow was destined to be cute. I mean bubblegum polar bear, awww just saying it makes me heart go all squishy and squashy.
Love a little winter cuddly and this one is spot … Read More...
We have written various posts on alternative ways to make and wear mascara.
This showdown by Empoweredsustenance.com shows you what works and what doesn’t work in natural mascara products that have been purchased.
Check out the reviews before you go … Read More...
So you might recall that last week we featured this pastel wreath.
Whilst the wreath pattern was warmly welcomed, my reference to it be a “Granny” style was not. For those of you who actually agreed that the pastels … Read More...
What’s inside your kids sick bucket (before the vomit)?
Do you have one? Are you prepared or are you more of an in-the-middle-of-the-night-scrambler type of parent?
As soon as I think my kids are getting sick, I go around my … Read More...
This DIY Paskris Easter Tree is stunningly beautiful and amazingly colourful. Those two reasons alone are enough reason to make this decoration for Easter but would you like to know a little more about this Swedish tradition? Here is a … Read More...
Pom pom edging is trend right now and you don’t need to feel left out.
This tutorial by Once Upon a Pink Moon is perfect for adding a little “modern” twist to your blankets and Afghans.
I am sure you have seen the commercial version of these in the stores and whilst they are mass produced, I do like the concept of placing your own unique trinkets inside.
This tutorial by Happy Hour Projects shows you … Read More...
This tutorial shows you how to take a batch of ugly yarn you can’t find a suitable use for and turn it into something magical.
Okay not magical, but new and unique and different and colorful.
The full tutorial can … Read More...
If you are a fruit eater or a juice loving frugal person then you are going to love this roundup. It shows you 13 alternative ways to use up the leftover orange peels.
It has occurred to me that the … Read More...