Jenelle from TrashN2Tees shares a free pattern at We All Sew for this fleece lined lumberjack hat. You can make it from any fun print for the outside, plus sherpa fleece for the inside. The pattern will fit most kids … Read More...
Project: Funny Stamped Valentine
This dust bunny Valentine card is so cute and clever! The Christy Gets Crafty blog has a video tutorial showing how to make it.
-Hetaher
Project: Mixed Media Bird Canvas
Find directions for making this beautiful mixed media bird canvas over on the Eclectic Paperie blog. You’ll learn how to combine stencils, paints, inks, sprays, stamps and more for a wonderful creation to hang on your wall.
-Heather
How to make a recycled wine bottle hummingbird feeder
When I first saw the title of this project I thought “wine to birds?” and then I realized that I was reading it wrong. But I like to drink the wine and what a great idea to turn it into … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | Photographing Scrapbook Layouts
Do you share your projects online? if so you might be looking for some help to take the best possible photographs of them. This tutorial from Lisa Swift should help. She outlines, with photos, exactly how she shoots her … Read More...
10 Instagrammers to Follow at CHA Winter 2014
CHA Winter 2014, the Craft & Hobby Association Craft Show starts today in Anaheim California.
Since we can’t be there, lets follow along as these 10 scrapbookers and companies share their Instagram photos from the show floor
Scraps: Making Texture Tools
Another great use for scrap clay is to make texturing tools. Whether that’s for adding details to your minis or great sticks and stamps, scrap clay can be turned into sheets, rollers and stamps.
Looking for more polymer clay … Read More...
Charcoal & Blush DIY Wedding Invitation Set
Lia Griffith always has something beautiful and inspiring to share on her blog, and these free printable invitations are just that! Blush and charcoal make such a soft, lovely color duo, and Lia shares all the instructions and downloads for … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s cupcake applique skirt
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making a this cute cupcake appliqued skirt for a girl. The skirt is gathered on to a drop waist, and the cupcake appliques are cut from a novelty … Read More...
Free pattern: Sophia the Bunny softie
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
shares a free pattern for making the cutest little bunny softie. Her name is Sophia and she is all kinds of huggable sweetness. Look at … Read More...
How to make recycled magnet fridge poetry
I, like the recycled crafter of the blog Without a Map, have a nice stash of advertising magnets and am a big fan of fridge poetry. Pop on over to her blog to see how to make a set of … Read More...
Getting Started Stash Busting: What’s in There?
Today we’re ready to dive into the stash and start organizing it in a meaningful way for using it in projects.
For the most part when I think of using up stash I mean the little odds balls left over … Read More...
Apricot Brulee
Did you know today was National Apricot Day? I’m glad I found a blog that informs me of interesting facts to pass on to you. Although, I always think of it as a summer fruit. This recipe sounds scrumptious and … Read More...
Party Ideas – Tape Block
I am not sure what to call this party theme but it is lovely! The simple tape lines are bright and colorful and very modern. This theme would be perfect for a brunch, bridal shower or use pink and blue … Read More...
Make Headbands With Fabric Scarps
Rina from Oomanoot shows how you can make a pretty headband out of your fabric scraps. A bit of elastic at the bottom will help them fit snug. They’re quick and easy to sew up. They’re cute left plain, but … Read More...
Free pattern: Chic lunch tote
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for this chic lunch tote. It holds a lunch but it carries like a purse. In fact, it’s a petite and simplified version of her Carnaby Carry All Bag (also a … Read More...
Pillow Projects from Martha Stewart
These pillows are a charming way to dress up your rooms for a new and fun looks. There is the “No-Knit Textured Patterned Pillows” and the “Needle-Felted Handmade Pillows with Roving, Yarn, and Felt Accents” from Martha. All the instructions … Read More...
Technique: Metallic Paper Embossing
Did you know you can add some color with your paper embossing folders by applying ink and other mediums? Add a touch of gold or silver shimmer to your embossing by using metallic Gelto sticks, visit the Design Memory Craft … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced zig zag pillow cover
Nicole from Handcraft shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make this pieced zig zag pillow cover. She used a cute heart print to give it a Valentine’s day theme, but you can make it in any … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s refashioned sweater dress
Caila from Caila Made refashioned a clearance sale sweater to make this gorgeous Christmas dress for her daughter. The sequined polka dots are perfect for a dressy dress! A women’s size small was big enough to give her the length … Read More...