Elaine used stamps from Stamping Bella for this sweet card, using Prismacolor Colored Pencils to color in her image onto Kraft Cardstock. I love this technique because the pencil colors really pop on the kraft paper. She’s sharing a coloring … Read More...
Barbie Skirt with Faux Button Placket – DIY Sewing Tutorial
See how you can sew a Barbie skirt with a faux button placket down the front! There’s a DIY sewing tutorial at I Can Sew This. The faux button placket is a neat detail and it’s not hard at … Read More...
Concentric Circles Layout
Nathalie used concentric circles die cut from pattern papers for this lovely layout. I love how she stacked them offset and stitched around the edges of each circle for added interest. She also added clusters of flowers and butterflies scattered … Read More...
Balaclava Knitting Patterns
After the freezing cold weather we’ve been having where I live and the unpleasantness of shovelling the driveway when it’s 0 degrees, my husband asked me to knit him a balaclava.
Of course once I do it it will probably … Read More...
Pocket Baby Bib – Free Sewing Pattern
Sew a pocket baby bib with this free sewing pattern from Heather Handmade! Bibs make sweet handmade baby gifts. Her free pattern includes a pocket to catch crumbs. The pocket is optional so you can make a plain baby bib … Read More...
Recycled spoons make a fun wall decoration with a bit of paint
I am all about the collections of things. This idea for painting recycled spoons in all sorts of pretty colors and hanging them in a group is so pretty! I bet you could collage on the spoons too and then … Read More...
Crown and Thorns Quilt Block Tutorial
With four sizes offered, this free Crown and Thorns quilt block pattern is brought to you by Generations Quilt Patterns. This is a traditional quilt block found in many historical quilts. It can also be called the Memory Wreath … Read More...
Framed Floral Cards
These beautiful Framed Floral Cards from Nichol Spohr make me so ready for Spring! I love the combo of yellow and green and the quilted background pattern reminds me of a trellis so it’s perfect for any floral design. Her … Read More...
Fleece Ear Warmer Headband – Free Sewing Pattern
A comfortable DIY fleece ear warmer headband that is great for running in winter. Hellosewing shows how to make an ear warmer headband in a matter of minutes! Download the free ear warmer pattern over at HelloSewing, tape the … Read More...
Love You List Layouts
Desiree’s sweet Traveler’s Notebook pages where inspired by the challenge to use florals, alphabet stamps and dies. On one page she created a list of things she loves about her girl using alphabet stamps down the tall page surrounded by … Read More...
Crochet Hat And Beanie Mini Course With Video Tutorials
I came across this Hat & Beanie Mini-Course/Ebook while blogging about Niki’s Course 300 Crochet Tips ! It seemed lot’s of you were loving this course and sent me e-mails with a shout out about it.
So what does … Read More...
Give Your Sweater the Cold Shoulder
I can’t imagine wearing a sweater that bares your shoulders in the snow, which may be a sign that I’m old (or currently sitting on the couch in front of a fire while wearing the warmest sweater I own).
Still, … Read More...
Warm Vibes Cross Stitch Pattern
With so much of the United States in the deep cold right now, it seems like we could all use some warm vibes.
Stitch this one up for the coffee or tea lover in your life (or for yourself if … Read More...
How to Make Snow Paint
I’m in the part of the United States that is covered in snow right now, and while I’d say it’s too cold to play outside (it was -18 this morning!) kids often don’t agree with adults on when it’s suitable … Read More...
4 Ideas for Stitching Dies
I love the look of sewing on paper crafts, I used to really be into cross stitch so added sewing or stitching on a card really appeals to me. Ellen Hutson has several dies that have small holes so you … Read More...
Easy Fleece Bunny Softie – Sewing Tutorial
This easy fleece bunny softie would be fun for kids to make! They take just a few easy seams, which is great for kids learning to use a sewing machine. Brandy at Gluesticks has a tutorial showing how to make … Read More...
Birthday Girl Layout
Pam used a large alphabet die set to create the letters for the title on her Birthday Girl layout. Letter dies cut from pattern papers and colored cardstock are a great way to create DIY custom titles and sentiments for … Read More...
Nursery Keepsake Baby Pillow – DIY Sewing Tutorial
This keepsake baby pillow makes a beautiful addition to a baby nursery and makes a sweet gift for new parents! La Creative Mama shows how you can make one. You can create the applique from scrap fabrics and personalize it … Read More...
How to Teach Embroidery to Kids
Beautifully written and containing plenty of instructions and photos, this tutorial from Art Bar on how to teach children to embroider is a must-read if you want to introduce a youngster this fun hobby.
What drew me to this tutorial … Read More...
How to Make a Striped Triangle Quilt
This article goes out to all of you scrap quilters. You know who you are, and I proudly consider myself to be included in that group. Darcy Quilts shows us how to turn some of those beautiful small pieces of … Read More...