Who doesn’t love free stuff? Plan your next birthday bash on a budget using this great roundup of 20 free birthday printables. There are cards, banners, badges, photo booth props, and more. Most of the designs are suitable for both … Read More...
8 Christmas Santa Knitting Patterns
Santa is a classic symbol of the Christmas holiday season, and with these 8 Santa knitting patterns, you can feel a little more festive this holiday season. You can either knit some for yourself, or for a little early gift … Read More...
Homemade Vitamin C Gummies
Before the weather outside gets more frightful, here is a way to boost your families immune system. Homemade gummies the whole family can make. Finally, you can stop fighting with them to get more vitamin C. Maybe that is just … Read More...
Free Pattern – Pretend Play Kids Toy
Forgot about plastic over hyped brand name toys and gift a little Handmade love this year. This free sushi train pattern is perfect for pretend play. The sushi is adorable and can be made to create magnets for Big people … Read More...
5 Steps For Tackling Anxiety
I think at some point we have all felt a little anxious, but when does feeling anxious become a full blown Anxiety attack? This article by Cupcakesandcashmere.com will help you to isolate your fears and try to overcome them. Obviously … Read More...
Quilting Tutorial – Wonky Log Cabin block
Cut close enough, sew and trim. Repeat. That’s the measureless joy Chris, from made by ChrissieD, found creating this Log Cabin block in the wonky style. Responding to a guild challenge (NYC MQG) requiring it start with a single red … Read More...
Lego Self Portraits
This was an art project for a class of 5th graders. Art teacher Abby Schukei challenge them to use Lego people as inspiration to creating a self portrait. I think using Legos as part of this project probably made even … Read More...
Free project: Candy Christmas quilt
The focal point of this sophisticated decor is the red, green and gold wall quilt designed by Tammy Kelly for All People Quilt. The center circles resemble old fashioned Christmas candy set against the soft glow of candles. You can … Read More...
How to Fix Royal Icing Mistakes
The only time I decorate cookies with frosting is during the holidays. Even then I’m hesitant, because I make a lot of mistakes. Of course, I enjoy eating all the mistakes too!
Here is a website that has a video … Read More...
How to make a paperclip angel
If you like to craft with office supplies (at work or at home 🙂 this little paperclip angle is just adorable! Pop on over to the blog Frugal Upstate for the easy tutorial on how to make a paperclip angle… Read More...
Inspiration: Ideas for using trims to embellish a dress
A simple dress doesn’t have to look plain. The addition of trims and embellishments can add fancy detail to a plain dress. Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a vintage project sheet over at the Pattern Patter blog showing how … Read More...
50+ Holiday Projects Using Dollar Store Supplies
We have a tradition in our family that after the turkey dinner is over and done, and the guys get together to watch the game, the ladies craft. Simple as that. However, finding a craft idea that everyone is happy … Read More...
Handmade Christmas Gifts – Crochet Owl Blanket
This free crochet pattern is listed a blanket but here it can be seen as a rug which I think it also kinda cute. More than likely it was laid out just for the photo’s. It’s going to cost you … Read More...
DIY – Polymer Clay Santa Head
This adorable fellow comes from our sister site and can be made into a pendant or bracelet. We have provided you with step by step photos so it’s easy to follow even for beginners. You could glue it into glass … Read More...
Technique: Water Colored Christmas Card
This wonderful holiday card looks more like an artists painting then a stamped card doesn’t it? Joy from the Simple by Design blog shares a video tutorial showing how she achieved this look using watercolors with her Penny Black stamped … Read More...
Sticky Blocks
Bethany, from No Twiddle Twaddle, came up with this idea as a busy bag activity for her preschooler. All you need is some wooden blocks and self-adhesive velcro. Cut and stick the velcro pieces randomly on different sides of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Holiday Hair Bows
Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make these Holiday Hair Bows. They’re made from several layers of coordinating ribbons, each cinched into a simple bow shape. A cluster of korker ribbons makes a pretty accent in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric ornaments
These scrappy fabric ornaments will make pretty use of some of your smallest fabric pieces. Mary from Sew to Speak shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. They’d make fun gifties for teachers or neighbors. Or, make up … Read More...
Etsy Shop Feature- Squirrelly Minds Paper Shop
This weeks etsy shop feature is Squirrelly Minds Paper Shop by Tan. I love her whimsical watercolor gemstones!
Here’s a little bit more about Tan’s shop from her about page:
“Drawing from Tan’s love of natural beauty and all things … Read More...
This Week’s Top 5 Scrapbooking Posts
Here are the posts that everyone loved this week. Follow the links for the full story.
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