This phone wallet organizer will help keep your phone and sunglasses from getting scratched when they’re in your purse. You can find a free pattern and tutorial at So Sew Easy. It’s an easy project you can sew in about … Read More...
Kit Flying Layout
I love all the colorful strips of pattern papers across this kite layout. It’s a great way to use up paper scraps. And the twine of the kite tail wrapped around the photo really adds great focus!
Primrose Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
This free crochet pattern uses simple basic crochet stitches and gives you a lovely repeating subtle texture. This striping pattern is easy to customize with any color you’d like – I went with this fun Neopolitan color scheme this time … Read More...
Halloween Ghost Slider Card
Pull the string on this fun Halloween scene card and a cute ghost moves across the front. I love how he’s hiding in the trees, so fun!
Find a tutorial video for making one over on the Newton’s Nook blog.… Read More...
Memory Fan with Template
Add photos (your own or vintage clip art), papers, tissue and more to make a mixed media fan. It’s a fun and unique way to share memories. You’ll find directions as well as FREE fan template over on the Stampington … Read More...
Super easy way to make a prop Halloween cage
These big faux cages are made with something you can grab at the dollar store and have all your neighbors asking how did you make that awesome Halloween decoration? Pop on over to the blog The Navage Patch for the … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Keychain lip balm holder
Sew a little lip balm
holder you can attach to a keychain, lanyard, or backpack! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how. It’s a quick little project to sew and can be made from … Read More...
Knit a Classic Tank Top with this Free Pattern
I am loving the Criss Cross Top knitting pattern from Purl Soho. Designed by Adam Aronowitz, it’s worked from the bottom up, with a little opening in the side seams at the bottom and a cool center rib section that … Read More...
DIY Craft Fair Banner
Threadbear shows us how to make your own Craft fair banner. This thread stye banner would suit any yarn, ribbon or wool business. The tutorial is easy to follow and will save you hundreds of dollars by making your own … Read More...
Dollar Tree – DIY Fall Mantle
Pearls and Lace Book Tutorial
This needlework piece is delicate and thick with layers of embellishment. The tutorial is easy to follow and you can adapt this needlework shabby chic book to suit your own supplies. This book is heavily layered with lace and small … Read More...
DIY Herbal Wedding Soap Favors
These DIY soap favors are so easy to make that you can literally make 100’s in just a few hours. It’s a great way to make a personalized handmade gift with minimal skills required. You can buy read to melt … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Sweet Halloween Greeting
Now that it’s September I don’t feel so weird about sharing Halloween cross stitch patterns. We have to have time to make stuff in time to display it, right?
This “Best Witches to You” cross stitch pattern from Red Bear … Read More...
3 Ways to Use Vellum on Cards
Vellum is a thin semi-translucent paper that can be used in a variety of ways. You can stamp on it, color it, heat emboss it, dry emboss, punch and die cut it and so much more. Designer Emily Midgett has … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Add in-seam pockets to any dress or skirt
Know what makes the perfect dress even better?? POCKETS. If you sew your own clothes, you can easily add them in while you’re making them But you can add pockets to ready-to-wear dresses or skirts, too. Beth from The Renegade … Read More...
Floral Anniversary Mini Album
Sampada shares her floral themed mini album made totally with pattern papers (no cardstock!) from Bob N Betty India.
Visit their blog for more photos and a video flip through.
-Heather
Mini albums are great little projects for using up … Read More...
Re-Purpose Jars
This is a great DIY using mason jars. You can turn this into anything, from a flower vase to makeup holders, toothbrushes, hair brushes, pencils, the purpose of these jars are never-ending.
I think it’s different and people … Read More...
Printable Crafty Dice Game
This printable dice game is a great way to keep kids busy and make some fun crafts at the same time! Do your kids need help in deciding what to craft? Maybe they need a little creative inspiration? Check out … Read More...
Spooky Shadows Halloween Card
Add a spooky touch to your halloween scene cards with some shadows. Sandy Allnock will show you how to create your shadows for your stamped images using Copic markers
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Visit her blog for her tutorial.
-Heather
Are you looking … Read More...
Sweet Memories Layout and Sketch
Yvette created this wonderful layout using a sketch from Laura Whitaker as her inspirations. She’ll show you what supplies she used and how to put her page together. I love the trendy splatter background!