This is such a fun technique and of course you can use it on all sorts of projects if you don’t happen to need a rainbow softie right now.
Barley & Birch has a great tutorial for using chalk pastels … Read More...
Red, White and Blue Knitting Patterns for Fourth of July and Beyond
I’ve done a lot of roundups of Fourth of July knitting patterns and things to make for other patriotic holidays through the years
(here are a few), These patterns are great to knit and wear/use on Flag Day, … Read More...
How to Make a Burlap Tree with Plastic Canvas
Stitching is not the only thing you can do with plastic canvas. Did you know you could make a fun tree with it too? I do now because of this tutorial from The Shabby Tree. Whata fun and unique … Read More...
32 Summertime Cross Stitch Patterns
Get ready to soak up the summertime vibes with this amazing collection of 32 Summertime Cross Stitch Patterns. While summertime is often associated with warm weather and outdoor activities, the beauty of cross stitch is that you can create … Read More...
Coloring Dies with Copic Markers for an Anniversary Card
This beautiful Anniversary Card from Nichol Spohr features a lovely bursting bouquet of flowers. Instead of die cutting the images from colored cardstock she die cut them all from white cardstock and used her Copic alcohol markers to color them. … Read More...
Easy Circle Skirt Sewing Tutorial
Circle skirts are easy to sew and look so pretty! The circle shape creates fullness without adding bulk or needing to stitch gathers. Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how to make one. Made from knit fabric, it takes just … Read More...
Enjoy the Sunshine Mixed Media Layout
Pinks, yellows and gold mimic the colors of a sunrise on this pretty “Enjoying the Sunshine” layout from Tracey. She create her own background using gold paste over a flower stencil on top of white and pattern papers. She added … Read More...
Realistic Felt Flowers, Parts 1 and 2
Have you always wanted to make gorgeous flowers that will last and last? Even more, do you want them to be super realistic? Well this is the page for you, I am so impressed with the amount of knowledge, instruction … Read More...
How to Follow a Knitting Pattern
If you’re new to knitting you might find deciphering the code of knitting to be a little troublesome, so here are some tips for how to follow a knitting pattern. This photo is from my Fisherman’s Rib Scarf Knitting Pattern… Read More...
Progress Rainbow Heart Cross Stitch Pattern
The Progress flag is a combination of the traditional rainbow Pride flag and other colors to evoke the diversity in the LGBTQ+ community.
This heart cross stitch pattern represents the flag colors with the word love in the center.
It’s … Read More...
How to Do Needle Turn Appliqué
Are you ready to try your hand at some needle turn appliqué? It may look tricky, but with a little practice it really is not. This tutorial from DIY Tutorial Ideas can help you out.
Filled with helpful instructions and … Read More...
Use Heat Embossing to Create a Metallic Card Panel
Don’t have any metallic cardstock but want the look of shiny metal? Try heat embossing like Rachel did on this sweet card. By rubbing a Clear VersaMark embossing ink pad directly onto cardstock she then poured embossing powder over top … Read More...
DIY Coordinating Wedding Projects
It’s June and that means it’s Wedding Season! The team over at Sizzix has create a wonderful set of coordinating projects perfect for any upcoming wedding with matching guest book, invitation, table settings and more. Using some of their floral … Read More...
Cute Crochet Pumpkin Coasters for Fall!
Crochet pumpkin coasters are a great craft idea for your Fall decorations! They work up very quickly and come in a variety of different sizes. You can make them in orange, or white, and place them all-around your home for … Read More...
Fourth of July Printable Games and Worksheets
With the Fourth of July coming up, you might be looking for printable games and activities to do in the classroom, at home or on road trips.
Here are some great options from all over the Internet.
Printable Fourth of
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The double gourd has a layered meaning in Chinese symbolism, working to ward off evil, bring protection, blessings and good fortune, and to promote fertility. If you need to bring a little goodness into your life, check out Tina Tse … Read More...
Disney’s Mad Tea Party Ride Inspired Card
If you’re a big Disney fan like me this amazing card from Kara will really make your head spin! She used brand new stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn to create a card inspired by the Mad Tea Party Ride!! … Read More...
How to Hand Embroider Tea Towels
Cutesy Crafts brings us this helpful tutorial on how to embroider tea towels. Sometimes it is nice to jazz up items that may be kind of plain and this idea is perfect for that. If you have some tea towels … Read More...
Complete Knitting Needle Guide
Whether you’re new to knitting or an experienced knitter looking to venture beyond traditional straights, this is a knitting needle guidebook to the sometimes confusing land of needles.
Featuring explanations for every type of needle sold by Knit Picks, Interchangeable … Read More...
Alfred the Cat Crochet Pattern
Okay, let’s be honest — around here, we tend to share a lot of dog-themed crochet patterns. Like, a lot. So stumbling across a cat amigurumi pattern that totally won us over? That’s something worth celebrating! ?
Even as someone … Read More...