Get ready to add a touch of spooky charm to your home with the 31 Haunting Street Pattern Download by Cotton Street Commons! While this item hasn’t been reviewed yet, let me tell you why it’s worth considering.
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9 Halloween Food Hacks You Can Make in Minutes (No Fancy Ingredients!)
Halloween food is one of those things that can look wonderfully impressive without requiring a particularly impressive shopping list. Open the fridge, check the pantry, and you might already have the beginnings of a spooky snack platter. A packet of … Read More...
10 Halloween Bowling Ball Crafts for Spooky Upcycled Garden Décor
I checked CraftGossip.com and CraftBits.com and did not find an existing roundup devoted specifically to Halloween bowling ball crafts. CraftGossip has covered plenty of recycled Halloween decorating ideas, but this wonderfully odd little corner of bowling-ball upcycling appears to … Read More...
Free Crochet Santa Spiral Wind Spinner Christmas Ornament Pattern
There are Christmas crochet projects that are practical, there are Christmas crochet projects that use up the yarn stash, and then there are the ones you make simply because they are ridiculously cute.
This crochet Santa spiral hanging ornament definitely … Read More...
DMC Blue Vespa Intermediate Cross Stitch Kit Review
The DMC Blue Vespa Intermediate Cross Stitch Kit immediately made me think of European summers, cobbled streets and the freedom of travelling somewhere new.
As I write this, my 19-year-old daughter is travelling around Europe and is just about to … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Pottery Travel Mug Template Set (3 Pieces)
There’s something so satisfying about a handmade travel mug. It’s practical, stylish, and makes your daily coffee or tea ritual feel that little bit more special. With this set of 3 pottery travel mug templates, you can create your … Read More...
Michaela McMillan: Weaving Stories into Sculptural Art
Michaela McMillan is a UK-based mixed media artist known for her unique, narrative-driven sculptures made from recycled and found materials. Her work is deeply inspired by a childhood filled with parables and a strong ‘Good Life’ philosophy, which emphasizes sustainability … Read More...
Make To Donate: Crochet Chemo Cap Patterns
There are some crochet projects that are lovely to make, and then there are the ones that feel like they have a little more purpose stitched into them. Chemo caps definitely fall into that second category.
A handmade crochet chemo … Read More...
The Goldfish by Henri Matisse Advanced Cross Stitch Kit Review
The Goldfish by Henri Matisse Advanced Cross Stitch Kit transforms one of Matisse’s most colourful paintings into an impressive needlework project.
The original 1912 artwork is known for its vibrant colours and unusual composition, both of which translate beautifully into … Read More...
Whip It Up Crochet Blanket – Free Pattern
This Free Whip It Up Crochet Blanket Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like pure comfort crochet. It is a free download for a crochet afghan, and Mary Maxim describes it as a beautifully textured blanket with a plush, soft … Read More...
DIY Witch’s Brew Gift Pack With 3 Handmade Bath And Body Treats
Halloween gifts do not have to involve another bucket of sweets, plastic spiders or tiny toys that mysteriously appear under the sofa until Easter. This DIY Witch’s Brew Gift Pack contains three handmade bath and body treats designed for a … Read More...
Hand Sewing: A Journey to Unplug, Slow Down and Learn Something Old – A Quilter’s Honest Look Inside the Book
I’ll be completely honest before we even start.
Hand sewing has never been my strong point. In fact, I have almost zero patience for hand quilting. I love the look of it, I admire the tradition of it, but … Read More...
10 High-Protein Things To Add To Ramen Noodles
Instant ramen is quick, inexpensive and wonderfully comforting, but a plain packet may not keep you feeling satisfied for very long.
Adding protein is one of the easiest ways to turn those noodles into a more complete meal.
Chicken, beef, … Read More...
12 Free Baby Booties Sewing Patterns – Easy Fabric Shoes for Newborns & Babies
There is something slightly ridiculous about how satisfying it is to sew baby shoes.
They use barely any fabric, the finished project fits in the palm of your hand, and somehow a pair of tiny handmade booties can completely steal … Read More...
Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Needle Felted Pet Portraits
If you’ve ever looked at your furry friend and thought, I wish I could capture that face in wool, this week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday is for you. There’s something incredibly touching about creating a felted portrait of a … Read More...
Freebie Friday – Printable Grungy Roses, Torn Paper and Vintage Rose Stamps
There is just something about roses and old paper that makes my crafty heart happy.
Maybe it’s the faded ink.
Maybe it’s the slightly torn edges.
Maybe it’s that soft romantic cottage garden feel.
This week’s Freebie Friday – Junk … Read More...
Digital Stamps vs Rubber Stamps: Which Is Better for Cardmaking?
If you’ve been making handmade cards for more than five minutes, you’ve probably asked yourself this question at least once: Are digital stamps better than rubber stamps?
And if you’re anything like me, you probably own both… and still wonder … Read More...
The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals Review – The Best Book for Amigurumi Lovers Ready to Design Their Own Patterns
If you’ve ever found yourself whispering “just one more round” at 10:30pm while crocheting a tiny arm the size of your pinky finger, then you already understand the magic of amigurumi. And if you’re ready to move beyond simply following … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Sausage Dog (Dachshund) Softie
There’s something irresistibly charming about a long, low sausage dog. That stretched-out body, the little legs, the floppy ears — it’s no wonder dachshunds are such favourites. This 60cm long sausage dog softie captures that classic dachshund shape in fabric, … Read More...
Book Review: Pom Pom Pom Christmas – 40 Festive Pom Poms to Make
If you thought you knew how to make a pom pom, Pom Pom Pom Christmas by Henry Le may make you reconsider everything you’ve ever done with two circles of cardboard and a ball of yarn.
This book contains … Read More...