This year I embraced my inner Crazy Cat Lady when decorating for Christmas. I covered an entire tree (a small one) in felt cat softies. They’re all black cats because all five of my actual real-life cats are black cats. … Read More...
Check Out This Guide to Fixing Your Knitting Mistakes
Mistakes in knitting happen to all of us, all the time. Recently I was knitting a scarf and I somehow ended up with one more stitch than I was supposed to have, and I ended up knitting for a couple … Read More...
Bloomin’ Baked Potato
Since I don’t like onions, I’m not a fan of the bloomin’ onion, but I’m willing to try this baked potato. I might make this with a side salad or a big bowl of soup or chili. Great item to … Read More...
6 Knitted Blanket Tutorials
It’s that time of year to snuggle up under a nice warm knitted blanket, in front of a cozy fire, and just relax. If you are in need of the perfect knitted blanket, or want to make one for someone, … Read More...
Make Your Own Shivery Christmas Holiday Snow Slime
I have never met a kid who doesn’t like playing with slime. If you’re looking for a fun holiday party activity for your little guests, this shivery snow slime recipe looks like a winner. You can even use peppermint extract … Read More...
Free Pattern – Vintage Star Bag
I’m absolutely enamored with this vintage star pattern—it’s the epitome of Bohemian chic! If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that the Bohemian gypsy aesthetic is making a significant comeback in the fashion world. Incorporating such timeless designs into … Read More...
Felted Creche
This sweet little creche is by Mollie Johanson and is part of her handmade Christmas ornament series. The stitching is simple in design making it suitable for beginners. . Go to Mollie’s Wild Olive tute for more details. This would … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Christmas pincushion mouse with reindeer antlers
Helen from Bustle and Sew shares a pattern for Christmas variation of a pincushion mouse. He’s still the cute felt mousie you know and love, but for Christmas he sports a set of antlers and a bright red nose. Her … Read More...
Tip: Make Your Stamps from Foam Sheets
The background of this wonderful scrapbook page was stamped with home made stamps made by die cutting snowflakes from thin craft foam. Find out how to die cut your own stamps and also all the details for putting together this … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Full coverage vinyl bib for older babies and toddlers
Mealtime gets messier as baby learns to feed herself. Cute little baby bibs just don’t provide enough coverage for a self-feeding baby or toddler. Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern at DIY Crush for making a … Read More...
Last Minute Edible Chocolate Gifts
I don’t know about you, but I always seem to forget someone or get a gift unexpectedly and feel guilty. These two gifts can solve your problem. Seems everyone enjoys chocolate dipped pretzels and you can’t go wrong with s’mores. … Read More...
Project: Vintage Inspired Christmas Card
By stamping on and adding ink to some vintage sheet music Brenda from Bumble Bees and Butterflies made a lovely vintage inspired background for a holiday card, she fished it by adding some die cut ornaments and presents and a … Read More...
Fir Tree from Colored Paper Strips
I ran across this fir tree project and couldn’t wait to share it. Honestly, doesn’t the finished trees look like something you could buy at an expensive boutique? I did!
You won’t believe how easy they are to make. The … Read More...
Christmas Smoothie Recipe for Kids
Here is a healthy and light breakfast for the kids Christmas morning. When you have a hard time to get the kids to leave their new toys to eat breakfast, this would be helpful. They can still play and drink … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexie Lion Pillow
Golden hexagons make up this friendly lion’s mane as the front of this hexie-shaped pillow. Maker Abby, of While She Naps, nailed this design explaining on her blog how this is the first hexagon pattern she’s created using EPP (English … Read More...
What Are You Knitting for New Year’s Eve?
New Year’s Eve doesn’t get the crafty build up that Christmas does, probably because frankly we’re all kind of tired after the big event and no one can quite handle another holiday exactly a week later.
But if you’re going … Read More...
Hanukkah Bento Lunches
I love looking at Bento lunch boxes. So cute and creative, but mostly healthy. I am amazed at the creativity and how well the Bento box can be used in so many different ways. Such as making the holidays fun … Read More...
25 Sparkly Party Ideas for New Year’s Eve
If you think every party is better with a touch of glitter, you’ll love this roundup of sparkly New Year’s Eve party ideas from The 36th Avenue. There are glittered candles, vases, silverware, and more to create a festive party … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Shopping Bag
I am not sure what looks better, the veggies, the fruit, the bread or the bag. This bag is perfect for gift giving as well as personal use. It scrunches up small so can fit into a hand bag or … Read More...
Free Cross Stitch – Singing tree
This little fellow is sure to make you smile. Especially when we tell you that the tutorial is free. Do you still have time to stitch this up? Quick don’t just sit there get to it.
Free Pattern can be … Read More...