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8 Body Scrubs to Make this Weekend

June 4, 2021 by Angie McKain

Who doesn’t love a good body scrub, right? Body scrubs

are great for exfoliating the skin and leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and silky. Scrubs are also a great product to use prior to shaving to give you a closer,… Read More...

A to Z End of Year Activities for Older Elementary and Middle School

June 4, 2021 by Sarah White

I love alphabetical lists. It’s such a fun challenge trying to make one, and when you’re done you’ve got a ton of great ideas and activities to pick from.

If you’re still looking for year-end activities for older elementary/middle school … Read More...

Knit this Sleeveless Cardigan for Spring and Summer

June 4, 2021 by Sarah White

The McInness cardigan from Lion Brand Yarn is the perfect thing to knit this time of year for easy layering. It’s a long, sleeveless cardigan that’s great for slipping on over a long-sleeved shirt when it’s cooler or a sundress … Read More...

Free Plant Hand Embroidery Pattern

June 4, 2021 by Claudia Porter

Trying to figure out what to give your favorite plant-lover who has everything? Why not stitch up this charming hand embroidery pattern from Anchor Crafts. It’s a beautiful design and, best of all, it is free.

This pattern has … Read More...

Card Making -Gatefold Slime Line Card

June 4, 2021 by Heather Holbrook

Becca used some of her brand new slimline dies from Spellbinders to create this lovely Slimline Gatefold Card. This card uses vellum for a soft romantic feel mixed the Victorian inspired dies for a really elegant card design. A belly … Read More...

Embroidered Photo Frame

June 4, 2021 by Heather Holbrook

Bibi Cameron used a beautiful die frame from Spellbinders to create an amazing matte for a photo frame. The die creates holes to easily add stitching, she then placed her photo behind the sewn design and placed it in a … Read More...

Sew a Beach Towel That Folds Up Into A Bag

June 4, 2021 by Anne Weaver

One thing that’s certain about taking kids to the pool or beach is that you’ll be carrying lots of towels. At least one for each kid! This beach towel tote bag by Coral & Co. is a smart solution! She … Read More...

Book Review – Mini Amigurumi Animals

June 4, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

This charming book is full of wonderfully cute tiny/ mini/ micro animals, such as a dog, cat, camel, monkey and rabbit, that can be crocheted with small amounts of yarn in your stash – all you need is a crochet… Read More...

DIY Plant Markers to Make Your Garden Look Like Martha Stewart’s

June 3, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

Gardens are wonderful for growing your own fresh produce and eating homegrown food right off the vine. But they don’t have to be just functional…your garden can also be beautiful! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have fresh food growing in … Read More...

Garden Gnome Card Tutorial

June 3, 2021 by Heather Holbrook

Gnomes are still really popular and this cute little Garden Gnome Card is sure to bring a smile to anyone face! Tina used stamps and dies from Newton’s Nook for her card. He really stands out against the ink blended … Read More...

Easy Quilted Sunglasses Case – Free Sewing Pattern

June 3, 2021 by Anne Weaver

Keep a pair of sunglasses handy – and scratch free – in your bag with this easy quilted sunglasses case. This sewing project is a great way to use up some scraps and sew yourself a cute new accessory in … Read More...

Printable Pineapple Pattern Papers

June 3, 2021 by Heather Holbrook

These colorful Pineapple pattern papers are perfect for fun summer layout or card themes like parties, beach trips, vacation, food and more. There are 7 colors to choose from and they are FREE to download and print from Free Pretty … Read More...

End of School Year Ideas for Older Kids

June 3, 2021 by Sarah White

There are lots of great ideas out there for wrapping up the end of the school year, but if you have older kids you might not find a lot of activities that would appeal to them.

This roundup of end … Read More...

Strawberry Cross Stitch Chart

June 3, 2021 by Sarah White

This time of year is a great time for fruits like strawberries, whether for eating or for stitching.

This little design from Alita Designs features strawberry flowers and fruit. It looks great on black fabric but you could do it … Read More...

Summer Freeze Pop Holders – Free Sewing Pattern

June 3, 2021 by Anne Weaver

There’s nothing like a freeze pop or ice pop in the summer! The frozen treats are sure to please on a hot summer day. Sew Simple Home has a free pattern you can use to sew up these adorable freeze … Read More...

Free Jelly Roll Quilt Pattern with Moda Fabrics

June 3, 2021 by Claudia Porter

Are you like me and scoop up every jelly roll you see at the quilt store, only to have them sit on your shelf because you can’t figure out what to do with them? Here’s a great pattern from Quilting … Read More...

Finishing Off Embroidery Tutorial

June 3, 2021 by Claudia Porter

Amy Loves to Sew brings you this helpful tutorial demonstrating how to finish your embroidery hoop.

Many times, once you are done with all of that beautiful stitching you don’t want, or have the patience, to add that finishing touch … Read More...

Dolphin Themed Crafts For Kids

June 3, 2021 by Shellie Wilson

This collection of cool, awesome, fun and easy Dolphin crafts are a super addition to any sea or dolphin lover’s bedroom, house, and some are so nice that you can put them anyway and they are sure to fit in. … Read More...

Stitch an Easy Cabled Headband

June 3, 2021 by Sarah White

This cabled headband/earwarmer is a great easy project for people new to knitting cables, or a quick project for gift knitting.

It uses worsted weight yarn and a repeating cable pattern across the length of the headband.

The pattern is … Read More...

Stamping and Coloring on Vellum with Copics

June 3, 2021 by Heather Holbrook

Carol created this stunning Hydrangea card with a stained glass effect by using vellum. She stamped and heat embossed her images onto the vellum in white and then turned the vellum over and colored on the back using Copic Markers… Read More...