You have to love this amazing colourful blooming cushion. The amount of work that goes into it is truly appreciated as each layer blooms from the cushion.
The color combinations used are beautiful.
For the pattern and a photo guide … Read More...
Lavender and Cedar Striped Soap Video
You are going to love this video on how to make the above soap. The way it comes together is amazing,
How To Set Snaps In Leather
A few beginners have written in and asked me for a good tutorial on setting snaps. Here is a great tutorial bu JewelryTutorialHQ.com which shows you step by step how to set the snaps. How to set snaps in Leather.
Free Pattern – Tea Cozy
This fun Tea cozy is made using this Tea Cozy tutorial and flowers from here.
I really like the color combination used in this pattern. I am not sure tea cozies are used for practical reasons these days but gee … Read More...
Mermaid Lapghan Pattern For Adults
Shelley Bunyard of Mad Hooker Crochet has made this adult sized, mermaid lapghan. And she has given detailed pattern description on her blog. This lapghan measures 42 inches tail to top and 12 inches tail to tip of the fin.… Read More...
Free Pattern – A Pretty Kitten
This little kitty is sure to delight. She is looking very sophisticated in her outfit and ready to take on the world.
Love that this pattern and it is available for free over at Ravelry: Free Pretty Kitty Pattern and … Read More...
Quick Melt and Pour Herbal Soap
These DIY herbal soaps are made using a ready made melt and pour soap base and some ingredients from your garden of fridge. This is a great project for beginners as it truly looks advanced and impressive and it smells … Read More...
Free Pattern – Sock Monkey Bag
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...
How to make Pom Poms with a Fork (and yarn)
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...
5 Crochet Stool Covers
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...
DIY Faux Stone Soaps
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...
Free Pattern – Gizmo From Gremlins
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...
DIY Boho Gypsy Leather Feather Earrings
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...
Dashing Dashshund Pattern
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...
8 Alternatives to Botox
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...
Recycled Sushi Tray Earrings
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...
Faux Crochet Nails – How Crazy Are You?
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...
Last Minute Easter Decorations
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...
Free Pattern – BubbleGum Amigurumi Polar Bear
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...
A Complete Guide To Natural Mascara
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...