Have you ever seen a lovely embroidery design, but can’t figure out how to transfer it to your canvas? This tutorial from Down Grapevine Lane will help you out.
You will find easy-to-follow instructions to take your pattern that is … Read More...
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Have you ever seen a lovely embroidery design, but can’t figure out how to transfer it to your canvas? This tutorial from Down Grapevine Lane will help you out.
You will find easy-to-follow instructions to take your pattern that is … Read More...
If you are looking for a natural alternative to synthetically scented candles, then this DIY candle roundup is for you. Instead of artificial and fake scents, these candles use natural herbs to create unique, earthy fragrances. Eucalyptus oil is just … Read More...
Nichol Sphor used 3 different stencil in 3 different way to create some wonderful backgrounds for 3 cute Valentine’s Day Cards. Using ink blending techniques, light ink on dark cardstock and glitter paste she’ll show you how to design each … Read More...
by Sarah White
Now that it’s finally gotten cold where I live, I am all about the layering projects. I’ll happily wear a long-sleeved shirt with a sweater on top, then a vest on top of that. And maybe another sweater or a … Read More...
Mik created this sweet XOXO double page spread to go inside her Traveler’s Notebook album. She used pretty pink flowers and plaids under her journaling and photo connecting the two layouts with a washi tape border across the bottom, all … Read More...
Rainbows and hearts and flowers, oh my! These pretty colorful papers are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion to create scrapbook layouts, planner pages and greeting cards. There are 18 different papers that you can download and print for… Read More...
In the middle of winter bring yourself a bit of color and a touch of Spring with these lovely Monthly Flower Coloring Pages. There are 6 pages to download, print and color from Dover Publications for FREE including January through … Read More...
by Sarah White
Some of these are a little Christmasy, but if you start stitching now you’re sure to have them done when holiday season rolls around again, right?
Lucie Heaton shared a sweet collection of free winter cross stitch patterns in her … Read More...
Personal gifts are best. This one is quite literally as unique as it gets as our finger prints are one of kind. I like the idea of 2 people creating the hearts so each has a print of the other … Read More...
by Sarah White
Many years ago I knit a little swatch in the round for a project, that just happened to be the right size to fit my daughter as an arm warmer. It didn’t have a thumb hole or anything, but she … Read More...
I love seasonal ornaments. I have a twig tree in my house where I change up the look from season to season. When I saw this tutorial from The Crafty Quilter, I knew one of these heart ornaments would … Read More...
New Year, new projects, I will be adding this one to my list of projects to complete. I have actually started a list per 1/4, so that I am accountable to finish off each list before the nect 1/4 of … Read More...
In this roundup, we are sharing 8 drink recipes for combatting dehydration. Dehydration is often a symptom of flu and viruses, but don’t worry if you don’t have access to a pharmacy or chemist you can make your own.… Read More...
Wow, Catherine took a simple XOXO die cut and made them look like actual metallic balloons! She cut the die from white cardstock and used Copic Markers in shapes of pink and red to color them in. They are the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Tame the mess in your kid’s bedroom or playroom with these clear vinyl storage bags. Life Sew Savory shows how you can make them yourself. The clear zipper bags make it easy to sort and store all those small toys … Read More...
Have you been seeing all of the gorgeous temperature quilts out there? They are lovely and, guess what….they are pretty easy to make. Even better, you can make your quilt completely unique to you based on your fabric and pattern … Read More...
I love the vintage retro design of this fun winter mini album! Traci used a 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ Kraft mini album from Prima and decorated it using the “Snow Fun” collection from Carta Bella. Inside she created lots … Read More...
by Liza Adams
Are you a wet felter that has been putting off making hats? If something has been holding you back then perhaps this tutorial will inspire you to give it a go this year!
Sally Bea gives you the full step … Read More...
Marine combined a couple of fun trends in this adorable Valentine’s Day Card. First it’s a mini slimline style and it’s also an edge to edge shaker card, both very much on trend right now. She added large chunky elements … Read More...
by Sarah White
Looking for easy activities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
I found a couple of printable word search worksheets that would be great to use in a classroom or at home when talking about King Day.