You may not be able to read the instructions for the delicate motifs on this site, but you can follow the charts – or just use the idea to make a similar project using motif patterns you already own … Read More...
Technique: Mixing Stamps and Drawing
I wish I had a fraction of the talent for drawing as Angela at Penny Black does! She combined her talents with rubber stamps for this wonderful mixed media journal page. Talented and non talented drawers alike will find some … Read More...
DIY Lace Doily Wedding Invitations
Pretty doilies, kraft paper, and a variety of fonts make these invitations perfect for a rustic wedding! Mrs. Fancee shares a fun and easy tutorial for making them here.
Looking for more fonts? Check these out at Fontbundles.com
How to make your own foosball table
We played foosball so much when we were kids my Dad had to repair and replace the little figures all the time! So when this tutorial was submitted all those great memories came back! Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – A Stripy Dishcloth with Heart
I love patterns that are simple but take things up a notch to make them a little more interesting to knit and to use. This pattern for a knit heart dishcloth might be a little plain worked in a solid … Read More...
Chalk Board Lunch Box
Lunch box notes are a fun way to add a little “Mommy Touch” to your kids lunch box. If you don’t want to rely on free Printables then this is a great alternative that allows you to customize what you … Read More...
100+ printable school lunch jokes
2 years ago Kristen Duke introduced the first set of lunch jokes, and they were very popular! So she has released a few new ones with help from her friend Kim at the 733 blog.
The new set includes … Read More...
Tutorial: Curved hem boxy top with a vented back
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial over at Dear Stella showing how to make this square top with a curved bottom and a vent at the back. From the front, it’s a simple boxy top with a curved … Read More...
Free pattern: Tiny Kitty plushie
I am an absolute sucker for kitties. I am also a sucker for tiny things. So a free pattern for a tiny kitty plushie? I squealed out loud! The pattern comes from Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Embroidery Hoop
I enjoy seeing stamping mixed with other mediums, it doesn’t always have to be on paper 🙂 This lovely mixed media hoop from The Creative Goddess combines stamping on fabric, buttons, crochet pieces and more, find directions over on her … Read More...
Don’t Miss Sale
Kooler Design Studio has just finished doing their summer inventory and while they were clearing out the warehouse they found all sorts of treasures to share with us – at a discount of course. Whether you like Cross-stitch or Needlepoint, … Read More...
Show & Tell | Vintage Modern Drawers
Lowri McNabb talks about this off-the-page project using a set of wooden drawers that she had specially made for her online store. She taught this project in a class, and in her blog post explains how you can go about … Read More...
How to Build your own Lightbox – Sculpt University
Here’s one to help out everyone looking to sell their crafts online or apply for juried shows. Sculpt University has a free article on how to create a lightbox
to take pictures in. Lightboxes, light tents, or soft boxes as … Read More...
Project: Teacher Card
Welcome a new teacher into your child’s life with a sweet card, find the directions over on the Spellbinders blog.
-Heather
Recycled wooden spoon garden marker
Today’s little recycled craft idea is so sweet and easy. Pop on over to the blog CraftSnob for the easy tutorial on how to turn a recycled wooden spoon into a garden marker and while you’re there check out all … Read More...
How to Make a Donut Bouquet
Once she (Abby) figured out the physics of putting these donuts together – it was a piece of cake :). The donut bouquet is a great idea for kids birthday party and is simple enough to put together, especially if … Read More...
Writing – MatchBook Mini Books
This article by imaginationsoup.net shows you how to create Mini books.Mini books are a fun way to entice your young writer into writing. My daughter loves writing, she writes songs, stories and even makes her own information books about various … Read More...
DIY Home State Wall Art: Great going away present
Ahhmazing! The best ideas are the simplest.
A sweet gift to give someone who’s moving away or as a way to commemorate where they grew up – this home state wall art is simple to make but a great touching … Read More...
A Fast, Fun Knit for Fall
Do you ever get the feeling that you need to knit something fast? Whether there’s a gift that needs to be knit or you just want to knit something you can enjoy quickly, there are all sorts of reasons you … Read More...
Tutorial: Add crotch snaps to a little girl’s romper
Rompers and one piece outfits are easy dressing options for a baby or small child. That is, until it’s diaper change or potty time. Then you’ve got to get the whole thing off the child, take care of business, and … Read More...