Stitch up some pretty flowers in a mason jar! Bev from Flamingo Toes has a free pattern for this sweet embroidery hoop art. The jar is made with applique and the flowers with embroidery. It’s a good project to learn … Read More...
Recycled wine crate rolling cart
Anything on wheels is a winning design in my book. I am constantly moving things around in my house as well as my studio. This idea for turning 3 recycled wine crates into a rolling storage cart is so pretty … Read More...
Giveaway and Review: Paper Pumpkin Kit for April 2018
If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought to you by the folks at Stampin’ Up… Read More...
Tutorial: Add button tab patch pockets to a skirt
The button tab pockets are a standout feature on this pencil skirt. Michelle from That Black Chic shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can add this detail to the next skirt you sew.
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Strawberry Sweethearts
Strawberries dipped in strawberry chocolate and decorated as sweethearts are perfect for Valentine’s parties or gifts! These fruit creations are adorable and the perfect lunch box treat. Strawberry Sweethearts
Beaded Bracelet Tutorial
This jewelry making tutorial uses crimp beads and a clasp to create a simply designed bracelet. The key to making this bracelet as pretty as the one above is the beads that you choose. These beads look like English ceramics … Read More...
Project: Bench Fold Kitchen Card
Wow, how amazing is this 3-D kitchen card?! Designed by Tanya de Roy this bench fold card style would work not only as a kitchen scene but a work bench for a masculine card, craft desk for a stamper or … Read More...
How to Make Paper Succulent Flowers
Here’s a great paper craft for spring! Succulents are really popular plants, and simply quite beautiful! Make a paper succulent using this tutorial and free template to use for embellishing your scrapbook page or albums, as well as for home … Read More...
Tutorial and Sewing pattern: Simple felt dinosaur softies
Sew a set of simple felt dinosaur softies that kids are sure to love. Helen from Bustle and Sew shares a free pattern and tutorial! They’re made with appliqued dinosaur shapes with details stitched with machine or by hand. The … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – 8″ Tapestry Rain Cloud Afghan Square
This month’s square is more complicated than the last but in the end you have a fun rain cloud square you can make a few of and make a pillow cover, a bag, a table runner… whatever you can think … Read More...
Pattern and tutorial on how to make a paper cactus
I don’t know why but making a cactus out of paper or crocheting them just is funny. They look so cute. These paper cacti are so easy and I bet would look fun out of recycled cardboard boxes maybe? Pop … Read More...
Download: Mad Tea Party Coloring Page
This fun Alice in Wonderland inspired coloring page with the Mad Hatter, March Hare and Dormouse sitting in a giant tea cup is adorable! You can download and it print it for yourself over on the Dover Publications website. Click … Read More...
Great Ideas for Summer Reading
I hate to admit it, but summer will be here before we know it. My daughter’s school participates in a summer reading challenge, and there is the summer reading program at the local library, too. It’s a good thing she … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick girls skirt pattern
Make a simple and fast girls skirt pattern without the fuss of a pattern. Follow this step by step tutorial by Chelsea from GYCT Designs to create a custom fitting skirt for your little one out of your favorite knit … Read More...
Which Bath Bomb Are You?
This is just a game, no matter what answer you give in this ridiculous questionnaire you are NEVER going to be a handmade bath bomb. It is, however, a fun little distraction from today’s life. So go ahead and answer … Read More...
Embroidery Inspiration – Flower Garden
The original source for this Embroidery Project is unknown but we can’t let that stop us from sharing with you. It’s amazing! I love the simplicity of the sampler, literally a sampler of the artists talents and of the assorted … Read More...
Romance Is Not Dead
Romance is not dead is the theme of this photo shoot and I must say there are so many elements I love about it. Let’s start with the fact so much of it is DIY and affordable. Forget expensive receptions … Read More...
Superhero Crochet Blankets Pattern
Do you remember the Princess blankets we featured last year? Well SarahBethsBoutique created another amazing design. This Crochet pattern is for Superhero blankets. This crochet pattern is not free but it is certainly going viral right now. We want to … Read More...
How to Use Stitch Markers to Make Your Knitting Life Easier
Most knitters use stitch markers
when they are knitting in the round to mark the end of the round, but many of us don’t use them as often as we should or could to make our knitting lives easier.
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Product Review and Project: Fox Card with Arteza Brush Pens
I really love the look of water color and the ease and control of using markers so I was really interested in trying out the Arteza Real Brush Pens. These water based markers have a flexible nylon brush tip … Read More...