Junell used a tag shaped punch
to punch out her garden photos for this wonderful layout. She mixed them with pre-printed tags for journal and created rows of them across her design. I love how she connected each row of … Read More...
Cute Felties!
Here’s something for the younger (or young at heart) needle felter. I’ve just come across Kawaii Felting, a cute website with sweet ideas for the new felter.
If you have heard the word Kawaii before you will know it means … Read More...
Mixed Media Shadow Box
Paula used lots of different products from Tim Holtz for this wonderful “Be Curious” Mixed Media Shadow Box. The aged vintage design also has a great masculine feel to it with lots of distress, crackled paint, gears, old paper and … Read More...
Knit a Tiny Tom Daley and His Gold Medal
The other day I told you about Tom Daley, the knitting Olympic gold medalist who knit a cozy for his medal and has been spotted in the stands knitting an Olympic sweater (and a dog sweater, too).
Now you … Read More...
Knit Yourself a Skirt with the Hopeful Skirt Pattern
Have you ever knit a skirt? I’ve knit a dress but not a skirt by itself, but the Hopeful Skirt from Handmade by Kunbi is making me think I need to change that!
This skirt has a great (and easy … Read More...
Host Your Own Olympic Games
Whether you’re into watching the Olympic Games or not, this is a fun time to put on your own games, whether as a family or in the classroom.
The Chaos and the Clutter has ideas for a fun backyard Olympics, … Read More...
Free Scrappy Modern Quilt Pattern
Perfect for modern quilters, this beautiful and free pattern is from Splendid Speck. With its bold and large blocks, it has a striking secondary design.
The finished quilt measures 68″ x 68″ so it is an ideal lap size. … Read More...
Book Review – Pure Soapmaking: How to Create Nourishing, Natural Skin Care Soaps
I recently took a long hiatus from making my own soaps , I felt like I had done it all and was kinda feeling burnt out. I got rid of all my supplies to a local teenager who was starting … Read More...
Coloring Stamps with Pastel Chalks
Tina used pastel chalks to add lots of pretty color to the butterflies on her card. She got a terrific tip to get a bold stamped outline when using chalks, she first stamps, then colors with the chalks and then … Read More...
Torn Layers Scrapbook Page
One simple way to add texture to your scrapbook designs is by tearing paper. If it is already printed with a white core or you print your own on to white paper then you’ll get a nice white edge when … Read More...
Circle Earbud Pouch – Sewing Tutorial
Earbuds are so easy to lose! Just as my teenage daughter, who seems to misplace them at least once a week. This small circle zipper pouch is the perfect place to keep your earbuds, and you can clip it on … Read More...
Peaking Sunflower Pillow Crochet Pattern
How to spool knit with a recycled toilet paper tube
I think everyone at one point or another spool knits, right? And after last year I don’t think any of us will look at a roll of toilet paper the same again. So why not take one of our favorite … Read More...
Sloth Hand Embroidery Design – Free Pattern
Sloths are about as cute as they can be, and this adorable design by Cutesy Crafts for the Polka Dot Chair website captures them perfectly. One look at this sweet sloth hanging from a tree and you’ll be making your … Read More...
Crochet Raffia Bag Pattern
If you haven’t quite figured it out yet I have a thing for round bags and boho bags. This crochet bag pattern is stunning! I am in love and I hope you are too.
A stylish summer accessory – a … Read More...
12 Soaps You Can DIY That Look Like Crystals
Crystals are the new unicorn when it comes to home decor, and thank goodness I was starting to get over all the foxes, llamas, and unicorns. Time for something a little more down-to-earth, literaly.
I have included 12 simple … Read More...
How to Use Dies to Create Stencils – Mushroom Card
Lydia used her metal dies to create her own stencils for the background on this Magical Mushroom Card. She then used the die cut shapes, colored with watercolors, over top of the stenciled background for a cool card design. This … Read More...
Easy Crop Top – Free Sewing Pattern
Looking for a new top that will keep you cool on those warm days? Check out this fun yet cute crop top that you can sew! Happiest Camper has a tutorial and free sewing pattern you can use. It’s an … Read More...
Summer Vibes Sun Layout
This Summer Vibes layout from Missy Whidden perfectly captures the sun and fun of summertime. I love how she cut her photo in a half circle using it as part of the large sun at the top of the layout! … Read More...
Floral Card with Inked Shading Technique
Simon Hurley has a quick and easy way to add color and shading to your stamps with a fun inking technique. He adds multiple ink colors all at once to a solid stamp, with darker ink colors
towards to outside … Read More...