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Making roll-up mats for the homeless using recycled materials, such as plastic shopping bags, can be a rewarding and meaningful way to give back to your community. These mats can provide a comfortable and durable surface for homeless individuals to … Read More...
I just love the texture in this project by Aimee. The embroidery is embellished with a beaded circle around the outside. You can really let your creativity shine with a little experimenting and a little bravery too. Here is Aimee’s … Read More...
Hillary has not forgotten us crafters in her latest campaign. These Cross stitch style Cushions are available for $55.00 each. I think I would have preferred to see this as a cross stitch kit made available for crafters to … Read More...
Vanilla is a timeless fragrance that has been a staple in the world of scents for centuries. Its warm and comforting aroma is often associated with home, baking, and the comfort of a mother’s embrace. The mere mention of Vanilla … Read More...
What’s more adorable than a good old fashioned Crochet Scrubbie? One shaped like a duckie of course!
This free pattern shows you how to crochet your very own little rubber duckie and scrubbie. The perfect addition to baby hampers … Read More...
Keep track of important dates and events in your life with this Family Timline idea. It’s a fun and creative way to keep track of the dates that matter and make a difference in our lives. Check out Dosmallthingswithlove for … Read More...
This simple Crochet Bow is cute. It is so cute and adorable that it has the potential to be added to everything.
Okay not everything but a lot of different things.
Add it to scarves, dresses, tops, beanies, socks, boot … Read More...
This sweet little pillow is a free chart by Moments with Mother Culture. The chart is called Bleeding hearts spring time. Scroll down to the bottom of the post to find the PDF chart. Bleeding Hearts Spring Time Cross Stitch … Read More...
These fun candle holders are made using plastic toy animals. The tutorial is self explanatory really. The hardest thing is going to be getting your kids to agree to drilling a hole into Bambi backside.
These would be fun for … Read More...
Strawberries hold a special place in our household, their tantalizing sweetness akin to a delectable candy. Whenever we bring them home, they quickly become irresistible after-school treats, disappearing in a flash. It’s as if they possess an enchanting power, leaving … Read More...
For those of you who know me you know that Breast Cancer has affected our life.
This free Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Pattern can be adapted to suit any of the causes that use the “Ribbon” symbol.
You can find … Read More...
This tutorial is for all the newbies. Learn the very first Crochet stitch – The Slip Knot. Once you have learnt this you will be able to get started in learning how to crochet. Slip Stitch Tutorial.
These fire starters are made using dryer lint and paraffin.
They are the perfect size for getting your fire started. They look very special too.
These would make a great winter gift all bundled up in a basket ready for … Read More...
This exotic sounding soap “Rosemary & Mint” is actually made with Melt and Pour soap base. This soap looks great, looks natural and is perfectly easy for Beginners.
This soap would look amazing wrapped in brown paper or string to … Read More...
Bobble stitch, also known as puff stitch, is a versatile and visually striking crochet technique that can add dimension and texture to any project. It is a technique that creates small, raised bumps that resemble little bobbles, hence the name. … Read More...
It’s a special find when you come across a Mixed media project that looks amazing and pushes the boundaries. Who would think of mixing paints and stitches together for elegant and simple designer hoops. The full tutorial including which fabric … Read More...
I think you are going to love this tutorial for these amazing Cupcake bath Bombs. They look good enough to eat (but please don’t).
The tutorial is the second version by Royalty soaps with lots of updates and new tips … Read More...
So obviously even though this pattern is called the “Emerald Purse” that doesn’t mean you HAVE to use green. It’s Shell stitch is cute and adorable and I love the little buttons too. You can grab the free crochet purse … Read More...
Thanks to Durene you can grab this adorable free chart from her facebook page. He is looking a little sorry for his washing troubles but still rather cute. He would be suited to a towel topper or gift card. … Read More...
For this tutorial you could use offcuts of wood or try your hand at woodworking.
The tutorial comes with step by step instructions as well as a list of all the tools you will need to get started.
These make … Read More...