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Some people like their cocktails shaken and sophisticated, others like them fruity and fresh. Me? Give me a dessert cocktail that tastes like a candy bar, and I’m in heaven. This Butterfinger Dessert Cocktail is exactly that—a creamy, peanut-buttery, chocolatey, … Read More...
There’s something about Easter that makes sewing feel extra satisfying. Maybe it’s the soft colours, the excuse to pull out floral fabrics, or the fact that these projects don’t need to be perfect to be loved. A handmade Easter basket … Read More...
Seasonal projects in clay carry a special kind of joy, blending creativity with tradition, and this video captures that spirit beautifully. There’s something magical about working on pieces that mark a specific moment in the year, especially when they become … Read More...
If you’re anything like me, March is that in-between month where the seasons start shifting and you suddenly feel the urge to start something new. The light changes, the air feels different, and your sewing table starts calling your name … Read More...
Bring the luck of the Irish to your St. Patrick’s Day scrapbook layouts with these fun SVG cut files. There’s 4 different layered designs: a Shamrock, a Top Hat, a Horseshoe and a Pot of Gold. Each die cut has … Read More...
Do you celebrate Pi Day? It happens every year on March 14 (3.14) and is a day to honor the most well known irrational number.
Of course we can celebrate by making pie or eating pie, but let’s look at … Read More...
If you’ve ever had the pleasure (or horror) of dealing with stink bugs, you’ll know they didn’t get their name by accident. These little brown pests aren’t particularly destructive—they don’t chew through wood like termites or spread germs like cockroaches—but … Read More...
Jewelry and crochet don’t always come together—but when they do, the results can be stunning. Our sister site CraftBits has shared a Crochet Scallop Necklace pattern that proves just how beautiful yarn accessories can be.
This design uses delicate scallop … Read More...
How stinkin’ adorable are these easter cards from Amy R.!!?? Using products from Waffle Flower she combined several popular card making techniques like stenciling, stamping and die cutting to create them. She created both cards in one sitting, using similar … Read More...
I love sharing really detailed, beautiful and painterly cross stitch designs, but they always make me a little jealous. I feel like I don’t have the patience for such a big project, especially considering the biggest project I’ve ever attempted … Read More...
I have been working (if you use the term working incredibly generously because I haven’t touched it in a couple of years) for many, many years on what I hope will one day be a giant (6 foot by 6 … Read More...
It’s Freebie Friday and I am ridiculously excited about this one.
If you love printable junk journal ephemera, vintage French invoices, antique advertisements, and those soft sepia collage papers that make your pages look like they’ve lived a hundred beautiful … Read More...
If you’ve ever looked at a landscape and thought, I wish I could paint that feeling, this week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday might just be your next creative obsession. Instead of paint and brushes, you’ll be using wool, needles, … Read More...
Traci created this awesome 80’s inspired cassette tape shaped mini album using the Our Love Song collection from Bella Blvd. I’m an 80’s girlie so I thought this project was totally bitchin’! She used a cassette cut file, also from … Read More...
Most of us probably know more about ancient Egypt than we do about modern day Egypt (and of course we’ll talk a little ancient Egypt in the activities below) so let’s change that.
Egypt is officially the Arab … Read More...
If you’ve ever stood in front of your Ninja staring at the buttons thinking, Why are there so many options and why do they all sound delicious? — you’re not alone.
Milkshake.
Slush.
Frappé.
They all promise something cold, creamy, … Read More...
If you’ve ever downloaded a set of digital stamps for cardmaking and then felt unsure what to do next, you’re absolutely not alone. I’ve been blogging in the stamping world for over 20 years, and I can tell you this … Read More...
Ok, I know at first glance these don’t look like die cut files for card making but these beautiful 3D flowers are perfect for making interactive pop up designs. Cut the flowers from cardstock, score along the centers, assemble … Read More...
The designer behind Etsy shop One Seo says they design patterns “inspired by mythology, nature, folklore, and the magic found in everyday life.” Let’s take a closer look.
As of this writing the shop has almost 100 patterns, including … Read More...
Sometimes crochet takes a quirky turn, and this Timothée Chalamet-inspired crochet doll free pattern is proof that yarn can truly do anything. Part fan art, part handmade collectible, this project is perfect for anyone who loves pop culture crafts with … Read More...
