These mer-kitties are the cutest! Half kitty, half mermaid, and totally adorable. Choly Knight from Sew Desu Ne? shares a free sewing pattern for making one. Her pattern includes machine embroidery files to stitch the details like eyes and mouth … Read More...
Handprint Flag Banner
This handprint flag banner is the perfect way to let your little ones get involved in your 4th of July festivities. Whether you make it ahead of time to use as a decoration or make it during your party, it’ll … Read More...
100 red, white and blue crafts
I have made a number of modular wood blog decorations and I think this super-cool scrap 2×4 flag is my next 4th of July decoration. The tutorial on how to make an easy flag block decoration can be found at … Read More...
Fun Activities for Learning about the Body
Kids seem to love learning about their bodies, and there are so many great hands on activities you can use and do at home to help kids explore and discover things about their bodies.
A Spectatled Owl has a nice … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Drawstring backpack, with free pattern
Chelsea from GYCT shows how you can make a simple drawstring backpack with a couple of deep pockets on the front. It’s an easy bag to make and a great first sewing project! The pockets are just the right place … Read More...
17 Places to Sell Your Crafts
Here’s a list of 17 places you can turn to when you’re ready to become a handmade entrepreneur
. From marketplaces to online shops and even craft fairs, you can get started today making money doing something you love! Read the … Read More...
Shop Indoor Candles 30% OFF
I don’t know how I ended up on the candle fad but I did. I used to teach candle making classes twice a week and now here I am buying my own candles why? I blame TIME and CHILDREN. I … Read More...
Scrapbooking & Cards Today Magazine Download
The Summer 2018 issue of Scrapbooking and Cards Today is now available. You can purchase a subscription or download the entire current magazine for FREE! Click here to download and also find links to extras like FREE sketches and cut … Read More...
Knit a Baby Hat with Style
I love knitting baby hats. They’re so quick and easy and you can do all sorts of techniques in them on a small scale. And babies look cute in anything, so you can make them a little more wild, colorful … Read More...
DIY Paper Star Fourth of July Parade Wands
You and your kids will love how much fun these shaker wands are to make and to wave! You’ll need nesting star dies, or a way to cut out star shapes to make this happen. They are super cute!
Source: … Read More...
Tutorial: Use your fabric scraps to brighten up a mirror frame.
Fabric scraps are not just for sewing! They can also be used around the home to add color and upcycle old boring furniture. This gorgeous mirror frame was given a new lease of life with small pieces of fabric remnants … Read More...
How To Make A Pop Up Frame Card
Olga used intricate frame dies and turned them into wonderful pop up cards. Visit her blog Building Your World to learn how to make on of these stunning cards yourself.
-Heather
Sewing pattern: Fabric closet safe
This fabric closet safe lets you hide your valuables among your clothes so no one will be the wiser. Sew Very Crafty has a tutorial for you showing how to make one. With two zippers there are two places to … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew curtains using hem tape
You don’t need to know how to sew to make curtains for your home! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make them using hem tape instead of sewing. It’s so easy, … Read More...
Stitch a Shrug to Get Through Summer
I’m still sad about the eminent closing of Classic Elite Yarns, in part because they have always produced such great patterns to go with their yarns.
One of their recent patterns is Riptide, a cute little shrug worked … Read More...
How To Make Gel Candles
Gel candles are a unique and beautiful way to create stunning, long-lasting candles that can add a touch of elegance and ambiance to any room. Gel candles differ from traditional wax candles in that they are made from a special … Read More...
No Line Coloring Technique with Solid Stamps
I love to color and paint but I can barely draw a stick figure so I love learning new ways to use my stamps to help me feel more like an artist without needing as much talent 🙂 I’ve done … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Little Gnome for Your Phone
Have you seen those phone cases that have holes on the back so you can cross stitch them? I had one but I didn’t make it fast enough and now my phone is too big for the holder.
But if … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Double wine bottle tote bag
If one bottle of wine is good, two are better! This bag makes it easy to carry two bottles of wine or beer with you to parties and get togethers. Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how you … Read More...
DIY GRANNY SQUARE CROCHET TOP
Learn how to make a simple, modern crochet top out of a giant granny square. This crochet tutorial is easy to follow. The crochet pattern is available here. To make this top you only need to make a granny square. … Read More...