As I sit here watching my squirrel “kids” eat nuts we put out after the rain I want to make squirrel art. There are lots of leaves down after the rain as well so it is perfect timing to make … Read More...
FREE Winter Digital Stamps
With the weather turning colder in many places it’s the perfect time to create cards with Winter themes. I especially love making these types of cards for anyone who has a birthday during the winter months or as thank you … Read More...
New Years “Intentions” Layout
Junell used colorful tags to create the blocks on her 2021 New Years Intentions layout. Each block contains a stamped number and hand written journaling, she also added a photo of her self and a more journaling and dates in … Read More...
Brioche Blanket Knitting Pattern
Brioche knitting can be used for all sorts of projects, of course, but it seems like it’s most common on sweaters, hats and shawls.
The Sprouted Brioche Blanket from Lavanya Patricella uses blossoming brioche to make a blanket that almost … Read More...
How to Make a Seatbelt Cover
I don’t know about you, but sometimes seatbelts can be irritating on the neck. Why not try this handy solution from Thermoweb?
You will need to use their special Heat ‘n Bond Fusible Fleece to complete your project. However, … Read More...
20 Hot Chocolate Bombs For Every Occasion
Hot cocoa bombs are hollow chocolate balls filled with hot cocoa powder, marshmallows, and sometimes other goodies to create a delicious warm beverage that will heat your insides. Hot chocolate bomb recipes are easy to make, and once done, you … Read More...
Book Review – The Easy Cannabis Cookbook: 60+ Medical Marijuana Recipes for Sweet and Savory Edibles
This book is about cannabis and you are probably wondering why it is not over on our Edible blog? Well I figured it was more related to the body than eating and I wanted to share it with you. I … Read More...
DIY Stamped Calendar Pages
Now’s the perfect time to grab your alphabet and number stamps and dies and create your own personalized calendars for the upcoming year. You can make each page similar or use themes for different times of the year. The design … Read More...
Heart Shaped Oven Mitt Free Sewing Pattern
This heart shaped oven mitt is a cute sewing project you can make for Valentine’s Day or for all year. Crazy Little Projects has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one. Or, if hearts aren’t your thing, … Read More...
Free Penguin Layering Die
This sweet little layered penguin die is perfect for winter scrapbook layouts and greeting cards. Cut each section from different colored cardstock and layer them up to create the finished design. I love the white section that is made of … Read More...
Lots of fun recycled noisemaker ideas for New Year’s Eve
I’m not usually a fan of things that make noise but New Year’s Eve is an exception. “Pop” on over to the blog Craft Ideas For Kids for a fun collection of all sorts of recycled elements turned into noisemakers … Read More...
How to Make Embroidered Felt Toadstools
Gather up those felt scraps you have sitting around and get ready to make one or more of these adorable embroidered toadstools. The free tutorial is over on the American Felt and Craft website.
When I look at these I … Read More...
30+ Make At Home DIY Moisturizers For Winter
Winter is the worst season when it comes to skincare, we are all well educated on staying out of the sun, applying sunscreen, and after lotion, but no one really drives into us the damage that winter can do too. … Read More...
Book Review – My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation
Scientists have been uncovering links between physical location and the creative mind for over two decades. My Creative Space, written by a well-known architect, is the first book to translate this wealth of psychological research into practical … Read More...
Book Review – Quilted Bags and Gifts: 36 Classic Quilting Projects to Make and Give
Quilted Bags & Gifts
is a beautiful collection of bags, pouches, and accessories designed for quilters who love to create handmade gifts. All 36 projects use basic patchwork and appliqué techniques, so they can be made in a weekend. Readers … Read More...
Easy Fabric Belt Sewing Tutorial
This fabric belt is an easy sewing project, and one that would be a great first sewing project. All you need are some long fabric strips and some very simple hardware. And the sewing is just easy straight seams! Head … Read More...
Foiled Thank You Cards
With the Holidays wrapping up it’s time to create and send some Thank You cards to everyone who sent you gifts this year. If you have a lots to make quick and simple designs are best like these beautiful cards … Read More...
Christmas Mini Tag Album
Andrea used Christmas shaped cut files from Paige Taylor Evans to create an adorable mini album for the Holidays. Each tag has an open cut design so it can be backed with pattern paper and it also has a hole … Read More...
KnitPro Acquires Rights to Lantern Moon Brand
Lantern Moon was a company founded in 2001 that produced knitting needles and other tools with the aim of supporting artisans in Southeast Asia. I’m not totally sure of the backstory on what happened with the company, but they stopped … Read More...
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