I’d like to wish all our readers a safe, healthy and Happy New Year!!
-Heather
(card by me with stamps from Hero Arts)
Happy New Year!
Upcycle all those shipping boxes into a Valentine craft sculpture art
Boxes, boxes, boxes!! Are you overrun with boxes? I am. Even in normal times I save probably too many boxes. So this I “heart” Valentine recycled craft is perfect for all the days to lead up to Valentine’s Day. Make … Read More...
Knit a Vest for Your Happy Place
I’m a big fan of vests for an extra layer of warmth, and the Happy Place Vest by Veera Välimäki is a great one.
This vest is nice and long — just about knee length — with a split hem, … Read More...
Coffee Cup Quilt – Free Pattern
This article will be posted to the blog on New Year’s Eve. I am pretty sure that most of us are going to need a cup of coffee tomorrow morning. Some of use are probably going to need a lot … Read More...
Book Review- Unexpected Afghans: Innovative Crochet Designs with Traditional Techniques
Unexpected Afghans
presents 29 innovative interpretations of a favorite at-home essential. From best-selling author Robyn Chachula comes an in-depth look into crocheting traditional afghans using contemporary techniques, colors and patterns.
Expert designers including Kristin Omdahl, Kathy Merrick, Kimberly McAlindin, and … Read More...
New Year Bottle Tag
Bring a bottle of something bubbly to your friends New Years Eve party decorated with a fun handmade Bottle Tag. Brenda used dies from Trinity Stamps to create this one cutting the base from black cardstock and using shimmery holographic … Read More...
December Daily Tall Pages
If you’re wrapping up your December Daily layouts Karen has some cute inspiration for you. I love the tall skinny page design for daily pages, it gives you plenty of room to decorate but it’s not as overwhelming as a … Read More...
Four Leaf Clover New Year Card
I love the idea of a four leaf clover to wish someone good luck and happiness in the New Year! Martina mixed greens and gold for her beautiful card, ink blending green inks on cardstock and die cutting the larger … Read More...
Monthly Scrapbooking Kits from Close to My Heart
If one of your New Years Resolutions is to do more scrapbooking then a monthly subscription kit might be the perfect way to get you motivated. Lots of companies offer kits including Close to My Heart with their Craft with … Read More...
Fuzzy Bucket Hat Knitting Pattern
If you live somewhere cold, you know the importance of a nice warm hat. The Sophie Bucket Hat from Two of Wands uses faux fur yarn to make a simple bell shaped hat that’s quick and easy to knit and … Read More...
Great way to recycled drink carriers into safe storage for your precious ornaments
These things can stack up like you can’t imagine. Well, now here’s a way to use that great feature in a new way that keeps them out of the landfill. Pop on over to the blog Sew Many Ways… to … Read More...
Winter Night Cross Stitch
I love this wintry night scene cross stitch pattern from Alita Designs. This peaceful cabin in the snow looks like the ideal place to spend a cold winter’s night.
The design is 68 by 63 stitches and uses 13 colors. … Read More...
How to Make a Union Jack Pin Cushion Bracelet
Check out this fun and easy Union Jack
pin cushion bracelet pattern from Cat Morley’s over on Cut Out & Keep.
You don’t need a lot of supplies, just standard cross stitch ones and some filling. The counted pattern tells … Read More...
Book Review – Dress Your Dog: Nifty Knits for Classy Canines
Choose from more than 30 beautifully designed doggy outfits and accessories, including sweaters, pillows, leashes, collars, carrying bags, and a felted mat. This assortment of unique and appealing designs includes several projects for crochet.
DIY Copper Triangle Display Shelf
This tutorial is for a glass shelf, perfect for indoor plants or crystals as shown. I love the bright colors of stained glass, but this clear shelf is really appealing to my simplistic style. This tutorial is actually a video … Read More...
DIY Standing Desk Calendar
I love using stamping and paper crafting products for ideas other than cards and handmade calendars are one of my favorites to create. I love using different seasonal stamps to create the pages throughout the year. Gloria has a fun … Read More...
Quilted Scalloped Placemat Free Sewing Pattern
This scalloped placemat is absolutely charming! The scalloped shape makes a pretty frame for a place setting. Messy Jesse has a tutorial and free pattern you can use to sew some for your own table. I’m loving the Liberty print … Read More...
Winter Woodland Deer Layout
This stunning layout from Giselle capture the magic of nature with a woodland themed layout featuring a beautiful deer photo. She created her background with two sheets of pattern paper, the one on the left has been fussy cut around … Read More...
Mini Scrap Wood Winter Village
Easy diy home decor perfect for tier trays, and a great way to use up those leftover scrap wood pieces. Cut out one or more to make a mini village. Add some fake snow and you have a cute Christmas … Read More...