Botanical décor is a great way to add in a beautiful and cheery touch through both the Spring and Summer months. It’s even nice to have during the Fall and Winter just to brighten up those chilly days. Either way, … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Pouf Pincushion
This mini pouf pincushion is super cute way to make use of some of your smaller fabric scraps. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make one. Finished measurements are approximately 2″ tall x 2 3/4″ diameter. You’ll need … Read More...
Sunshine Pinata Cookies
Hello sunshine! These cookies would brighten any day! Especially on a gloomy rainy day. Beth from Hungry Happenings has a new creation added to her growing selection of pinata cookies. The cookies alone will make you smile, but knowing there … Read More...
6 New Patterns From Red Heart Yarns
Red Heart Yarns is a leading brand in the crafting industry, known for its wide variety of high-quality yarns and an array of stunning colors. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, Red Heart Yarns has something for … Read More...
Freebie: Sea Turtle Coloring Page
This beautiful coloring page full of sea turtles is free to download from Dover Publications. Perfect for adults who love to color or kids who like a challenging coloring page. Click here to get it.
-Heather
Free pattern: Baby bloomers
Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a free baby bloomers pattern. It’s made from two fabrics pieced together, which gives opportunity to mix and match color and pattern. If you’re making a baby dress or top, why not get a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible Wrap Belt
Jill from Snugglebug University is over at Make It and Love It with a tutorial showing how to make a simple wrap belt. You can change up fabric and embellishment to suit your style. Make it sleek and modern, or … Read More...
Freebie | Back to School Fonts
Well it looks like it’s that time already: Back-to-School! Whether you’re secretly doing a dance of joy, or already starting to miss the lazy days of summer, create something great with this amazing collection of free fonts with lots of … Read More...
JC Herrell’s Tips for Using Stringers
JC Herrell is a master at stringer work in the torch. Her beads have a precision and detail that isn’t matched by any other bead maker. I’ve been making beads for over 22 years and I’ve got control, but JC … Read More...
Tutorial: Kiwi Cane
I made so many watermelon and other fruit beads this summer I was looking through my hoarded links for other Fimo fruit canes to play with. Here’s one from a French artist for a kiwi cane. The original is … Read More...
Easy Aluminum Foil Kids Project
For some reason, when I first saw this project it seemed very familiar… I think perhaps I did something like this when I was a child. Hop on over to Let’s Lasso the Moon and check out this fun art … Read More...
Project: Stamped Book Cover
Combine rubber stamps and stencils to make this fabulous book cover. This little book would be perfect to carry around for notes and lists or fill it with photos for a brag book. The Faber Castell blog has all the … Read More...
Philly Cheesesteak Dip
I’m still not ready to let go of summer, but I’m looking forward to some football and this will be a treat to have on football Sunday! This would actually be perfect if we had gone camping this year too. … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled denim tote
Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shows how you can make this roomy tote from upcycled materials and personalized with handstitched details. The bag is pieced from several stripes of denim (or suiting). It’s lined, with a magnet snap tab closure … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a padded coat hanger
Glenis from Gee’s Projects shows how you can make a padded coat hanger. The padded hangers look really upscale and make nice gifts, especially when they coordinate with a handmade garment. The padding helps delicate garments from stretching out of … Read More...
Healthy Breakfast Banana Split
A banana split for breakfast? Yes, when you replace the ice cream with yogurt or cottage cheese and use fresh fruit instead of the hot fudge and caramel. Go ahead let them have a little squirt of whip cream. Refreshing … Read More...
Giveaway: Scarves in the Round
Ellen is our winner!
I don’t quite want to admit how quickly the weather will likely start to turn cool again. I’m still working on projects I hope to have done in time to wear this summer, but I know … Read More...
Sugar and Spice Adorable Coat Pattern
This adorable little coat is from Simply Crochet but has been featured on Ravelry. It’s so adorable it almost makes me want to have another baby.
Okay that’s not true but it is cute! Its available for purchase for $4.40… Read More...
Project: Glitter Sunset Card
Create a stunning shimmering sunset background for your cards by using sheets of double sided adhesive or tape behind a large die cut and adding rows of different colors of glitter. The 21st Century Pilow Book blog will teach you … Read More...
Tips for a Beginning Jewelry Making (Or Any Jewelry Artist Needing a Little Pick-Me-Up)
Are you interested in starting your own jewelry making business? Maybe you’ve been in the trade for a while, but things just are going as planned. Take a minute to read this post from Craftsy and see what their top … Read More...