Have you “Painted with Diamonds”? It is the process by which you paint by numbers an image but with tiny crystals that can be either square or round. Kits can come either “full drill” or partial which means that you … Read More...
Coffee and Rainbows Pop Up Card
I hope you’re not tired of seeing rainbow themed cards because this trend doesn’t seem to be ending any time soon. So if you love rainbows and you also love coffee you’ve got to check out this fun card from … Read More...
Faux Vintage Photo Album
I love flipping through vintage photo albums, the look of sepia tinted pictures, the worn pages, stained labels and handwritten dates and names all so wonderful. This project from Somerset Studio recreates all the elements of a vintage photo album … Read More...
Colorful Little Mitts to Knit
I really feel like I need to knit the Earth People sweater I shared the other day and a pair of these Fingerless Lájish (Mittens) from Jennifer Berg and have a whole graphic diamond ensemble.
These mitts are short, which … Read More...
We Remember – Plus Soothe Your Skin!
Today is Memorial Day in the US, and while it’s a fun, long weekend, and usually touted as the unofficial start to summer (unless you’re here in Pennsylvania this year, where it’s cold and rainy). However, it’s also a day … Read More...
Bold Stripes and Bright Stars Cross Stitch
This patriotic word art cross stitch pattern is the perfect thing for decorating for Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July or any other time you want to bring a little red, white and blue into your decor.
It’s 115 … Read More...
How to Make a Double Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt Block
Here is a fun way to completely change up the look of the classic nine-patch quilt block. New Quilters has this fun trick to turn them into this beautiful look.
Using 5 inch squares, this is an ideal project for … Read More...
4 Rainbow Cards w/ Distress Oxide Ink Sprays
Carrie used Distress Oxide Ink Sprays to create a variety of rainbow patterns for these adorable cards. She used different techniques like stamping, stenciling and drawing over top of the inks to add extra texture and pattern. She’s sharing a … Read More...
Make a Girls Skirt from a Scarf – DIY Sewing Tutorial
You can make the prettiest girls skirts from scarves! The lightweight fabric and beautiful prints are perfect for being turned into skirts. And the fabric is already hemmed so you can skip that step! Heather Handmade shows how. Whether it’s … Read More...
Blue Beach Scrapbook Layout
The bold blues with a hint of tan on this layout from Laura give a true feeling of being on the beach with the colors of the waves and sand. 3D flowers, beads, real shells, cheese cloth and more add … Read More...
Track Stitch Shawl Crochet Pattern
Oh I love how light weight this shawl is, I can’t stand weight on my shoulders.
Master the double treble stitch and create a stunning shawl. Made using Dk-weight yarn and a size J/10/6mm crochet hook. Finished measurements 62″ wide… Read More...Craft Your Own Cookie
Are these not the sweetest thing you ever did see!? I was shopping one morning and came across these cookie crafting kits and just had to buy a couple to try and thought this would be great for a blog, … Read More...
Plastic Canvas Watermelon Coasters Pattern
When the temperatures start rising it is fun to get outside and enjoy a cold beverage. Protect your tables with these sweet watermelon plastic canvas coasters designed by Strings Away!. It is an easy and free pattern available … Read More...
Clear Front Project Bags – Sewing Tutorial
Anyone who crafts or sews has multiple projects in process at any time. Audrey Pettit has a tutorial on the Therm O Web blog showing how you can make these clear front project bags that will help you keep up … Read More...
One Stencil Two Ways on One Card
There are so many fun techniques you can do with stencils, you can even combine them on one card like Lynnea did on this sweet card design. She ink blended the top half in one color then ink blended the … Read More...
How To Make A Disney Mini Photo Album
The Magical Place collection from Echo Park Paper is perfect for creating scrapbook projects for the most Magical Place on Earth which is of course Disney! The collections included pattern papers, chipboard elements, frames, tags and more in the traditional … Read More...
Chocolate Sidewalk Chalk
With the weather warming up it’s a great project to get outside. The recipe uses real chocolate to dye the chalk and give it a great scent. Then making it into an actual chocolate bar shape is just adorable! You … Read More...
Masculine Color Block Cards
These masculine cards from Teri are perfect for a quick and easy guys Birthday or for Father’s Day. Using strips of cardstock she created her background and then heat embossed her stamp over top in silver metallic. You can also … Read More...
Fun in the Sun Scrapbook Layout
Gwen added a burst of die cut flowers all over this Fun in the Sun Layout for lots of color and pattern. She die cut her flowers from pattern paper that had a distressed painted look to add the feel … Read More...
Memorial Day Bears Machine Embroidery Designs
Featuring eight different machine embroidery designs especially made for Memorial Day, these bears are a lovely remembrance for a special day. The set can be purchased over on Embroidery Machine Designs.
In the United States, Memorial Day is the … Read More...