This crochet tutorial shows you how to crochet a butterfly with flat wings and the puff stitch body. This kind of crochet butterfly you can use on many different items and also you can crochet a cord made of this … Read More...
DIY Personal Lubricant – Yep there is a recipe for that too
Okay before everyone starts complaining let’s just take a moment to think about the people who actually need this. No it’s not all about kinky sex! Some people actually require lubrication for medical reasons. Whether you’re too afraid to head … Read More...
Kutch Embroidery – Mirror Work
This tutorial shows you how to add in Mirror work to your Embroidery stitches. This style of stitches is very popular right now due to the Bohemian fashion style and Gypsy inspired designs.
DIY Kids Yard Art – Fourth Of July
This Fourth of July lawn art sign is really easy for the kids to make. It uses Adhesive felt and a Art Canvas. You can grab the full tutorial here.
Project: Window Scene Card with Dies
Kittie Caracciolo will show you how to combine several different die cuts to make this fun window scene card. I love how much layer and depth this card has, so realistic! Find her step by step tutorial over to the … Read More...
Free pattern: Owl macaron coin purse
I am positively squeal-y over this owl macaron coin purse. Is it not the cutest thing ever! Look at his owl eyes and those furry eyebrows! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making one. It’s not a … Read More...
Fill in the Blanks Printable Letter for Father’s Day
… Read More...I adore fill in the bank letters for kids. Here’s a great one for Father’s Day. Your school age child can have fun filling this out themselves, and you can help the little ones to fill in the blanks. A
Make Macaron Photo Holders
Kara of Kailo Chic has a great way of showing off her snapshots: these macaron photo holders. The holders are simple to build but definitely have the macaron charm. If you find your wires move around in the baked … Read More...
Project: Doily Shaped Card with Dies
You can make a shaped card using a doily and round die cut cardstock shapes, add some embellishments and a pretty stamped image in the center for a lovely card design. Find out how to put it all together over … Read More...
Brilliant Summer Fun Idea: DIY Chalk Rake
This time of year we love doing all sorts of things with chalk, but I never thought to make a sidewalk chalk rake before.
It’s a fun little engineering project for kids that comes together quickly and gives you the … Read More...
Tutorial: Adjustable drink wrap
A cold drink in hand makes hanging out by the pool or on your patio is one of the simple joys of summer. Katie from Bite Sized Biggie jumps into Polka Dot Chair’s Summer Sewing Series with a tutorial showing … Read More...
The Psychology of Sales at a Craft Show
Craft fairs can be exciting and daunting at the same time, especially if you’re a first-timer. The idea of displaying your handmade goods, chatting with potential customers, and making sales can be thrilling, but it can also be nerve-wracking to … Read More...
We have a winner | Kin-Cha-Ku bag pattern
Congratulations Brenda, you are the winner of my May is For Makers contest for the Kin-Cha-Ku Patchwork bag pattern. See the giveaway post here. See below her comment, number six.
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Free pattern: The Curvy Clutch
Pink Door Fabrics shares a free sewing pattern for their Curvy Clutch. This pretty little purse is made from 3 fat quarters. It has a zipper top and darts at the bottom for shaping. Their version is trimmed with … Read More...
DIY Graduation Party Servers
Nothing says Graduation better than candy and glitter! Oh and the word GRAD literally spelt out on the table for everyone to see. You can grab the tutorial on how to make the Cardboard letter trays by visiting this link. … Read More...
DIY Elf Hat – Do You Speak Elfin?
How to crochet a big, billowy hood like the one elf character Tauriel wears in the Hobbit movies. With a slight different shade of green this could be Merida’s Hood from Brave! Hoods are a great accessory especially when you … Read More...
DIY Cardboard Box City
Before you throw away your cardboard boxes let the kids create a play scene. This shallow box contains a farm and trains. You could build a car track, city or even an aiport. Cardboard Box World.
8 Free Tim Burton Adult Coloring Book Page Printables
Are you a Tim Burton
fan? Then you will love these adult coloring pages!
From HalloweenCostumes.com, they created and shared 8 pages inspired by Tim Burton movies and they are free to download. Each one features a different movie, like … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamping on Vegan Leather
SnapPap paper is made of paper and synthetics but has the look and feel of leather. This cool product out of Germany can be used to make all sorts of projects and is perfect for vegans, vegetarians or those who … Read More...
Islamic Cross Stitch Patterns for Ramadan
Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, begins June 5, so I wanted to look around for some Islamic cross stitch patterns to share. Many of these sites are not in English, but the designs are beautiful and worth sharing.