I love buying gifts for creative and crafty kids, they are so easy to buy for when you know what to look for. Look for crafts that require minimum parent input and crafts that contain all the items … Read More...
Tutorial: Composition book cover with a clear vinyl pencil pouch
A while back I shared my Snappy Composition Book Cover (free pattern) at Orange Bettie. I’ve made quite a few of them since then, which means I’ve been playing around with some variations. Because I never make the same thing … Read More...
Review and Giveaway: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kit for October
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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 … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect Minky Quilt Back
Nothing compares to Minky for a great cuddly experience. But on the maker’s side of things, Minky is fear-inducing. Generous quilter Chris, over at Made By ChrissieD, shares on her blog how to masterfully use Minky to back a … Read More...
Free pattern: Loose fit kimono top
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for this loose fit kimono top. It’s suitable for casual or professional wear, depending on fabric choice and styling. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes XS (bust 34″) to … Read More...
DIY Stamped Halloween Tags
Create pretty Halloween tags for treats with craft tags, rubber stamps, and gold embossing powder.
Supplies needed:
- Gift tags
- Twine
- Halloween rubber stamps
- Versamark stamp pad
- Heat embossing tool
- Gold embossing powder
You can also make your tags from scratch … Read More...
How to make your own Scratch and Sniff stickers
Relive your childhood with these DIY Fall scratch and sniff stickers. They are easy to make and so much fun and perfect for Halloween.
To make them you’ll need the free printable sticker sheet, a heat gun, embossing powder
, … Read More...
Halloween Signs from Clay
Are you ready for Halloween yet? Make yourself a little sign for your door. Karen Prince used a variety of Sculpey clays to create a “Beware” sign but you could obviously add whatever spooky sentiment you’d like to yours. … Read More...
Freebie: Striped State Shape Die Cuts
State shapes are all the rage right now, showing up on jewelry, clothes, bumper stickers and more. If you’d like to add your home state to a card, scrapbooking or home decor project using your Silhouette die cutting machine the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric travel tissue holder
Cold & flu season will be here before you know it! Be prepared with these little travel tissue holders you can stash in your purse. The fabric covers are super easy to make. Pat Sloan shares a tutorial showing how. … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby chic brooch from your sewing scraps
Maya from Little Treasures shares a tutorial for making a shabby chic brooch. It’s the perfect project to use scraps of lace, tulle, and other trims, as well as little rosettes and other embellishments left over from other projects. So … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweet retro drawstring bags
These drawstring pouches, y’all! Are they not the cutest? Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugarshares a tutorial for making them. Start with a couple of cute retro prints, and add in some pretty trim and a little crocheted applique. … Read More...
Spooktacular recycled book art
I love this book art. I think it is ironic as we look at books and it is looking back at us. It is part of a great post over at Green Chair Press blog that features all sorts of … Read More...
Review: Sports Alphabets to Cross Stitch
This time of year is full of sports activities for kids, and if you like to personalize their bags — or anything else — in a crafty way you can combine their love of sports with your love of craft … Read More...
Fall Stove Top Potpourri
There’s something about Fall that just makes you feel wonderful. The smells are just perfectly cozy and comforting. Getting that smell for you home is easier than ever and thanks to this post from 30 Handmade Days, you can have … Read More...
Crochet Lamp Hack
What a great way to up-cycle a lamp. This would look amazing with a natural jute
to create a rustic or Nautical lamp. The shape and size of these bedside lamps is pretty common so the pattern should be suitable … Read More...
Printable Coloring In Weekly Planner Sheet
What’s better than a Free Printable Weekly planner sheet? One you can color in of course! You can print the full sized version of this via Stuck At Home Mom
Looking for more Weekly planners
? Check these out.
Free Sewing Pattern:: Cowl neck raglan t-shirt
I don’t know about you, but I’m LOVING cowl necks this season! I think I could wear them every single day if I had enough of them. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern to … Read More...
Giveaway: People Knitting
I decided to give away two copies: Debbie and Diana are the winners!
The book People Knitting: A Century of Photographs by Barbara Levine is exactly what the title says it is. The book contains 100 photographs, dating from the … Read More...
Project: Twisted Gate Fold Card
Add a cool twist to your next card with this Twisted Gate Fold design from Dawn Olchefske. She’s got cutting, scoring and folding directions over on Splitcoast Stampers. This fun idea can be used for so many different occasions. Click … Read More...