LIFE IS A FLOWER – this is how I called this beautiful crochet rug I made for my living room.
This fantastic rug will make your room look stylish and cozy.
It is very pleasant and versatile – will match … Read More...
Activities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
King Day is typically a time of service and reflection on what each of us can do to help make our communities better places, as well as discussions of racial equity and how our nation still falls short of … Read More...
Picture Window Valentine Card
This amazing card by Mindy has a cute bird on the front but all the fun is actually on the inside. When opened up the card reveals a scene with a pop out heart window featuring an owl delivering Valentine … Read More...
DIY Monthly Gratitude Journal Album
This Gratitude Journal was created by Sana using products from American Crafts. Each flap of this album is for a different month of year to record what your thankful for. I love the waterfall style of gradual pages with the … Read More...
No-Sew Fringed Fleece Scarf – DIY Tutorial
Beth at The Renegade Seamstress shows how you can make this pretty fringed fleece scarf, with no sewing required. It’s made from fleece, with yarn knotted at the ends to make a nice thick fringe. Her tutorial includes a video … Read More...
DIY Zero Waste Kitchen Sponges – Free Sewing Pattern
Learn how to make a sponge, the ‘unsponge’, a useful reusable sponge, you can make at home from offcuts, toss in the machine to clean, and reuse over and over. Hellosewing has an easy video tutorial showing how. Pick your … Read More...
Learn the Basics of Brioche Knitting
Brioche knitting has been popular for a while now, and it’s easy to see why. This squishy, stretchy fabric is fun to knit and not actually that difficult once you get the basics down.
But like a lot of things … Read More...
Leaves make great “canvases”
Sometimes finding a canvas to create art on can be the most daunting task of getting started. This idea for using large leaves as a canvas to create all types of art on. You can use all sorts of paints … Read More...
Plastic Canvas Penguin Earrings Tutorial
If you like penguins as much as I do, then you should probably make these earrings. How cute are they?! These little guys from Alexandra over on Eye Love Knots put a smile on my face as soon as I … Read More...
How To Make Rice Water For Hair Growth And Conditioning
Basic Rice water for your hair is so easy to make. I love when basic natural remedies are used to treat hair. Some of these old wives tales are being brought back into the limelight and I love it! So … Read More...
Emboss with Distress Oxide Inks
Distress Oxide Inks are great for so many inking and stamping techniques including heat embossing. They stay wet long enough to add embossing powder and once embossed have a nice texture and depth of color. Julie used them to emboss … Read More...
Everyday Life Layout
Don’t forget to document your simple everyday moments. Nathalie mixed lots of oranges and greens for this colorful Everyday layout. I love the “1 2 3” countdown to the title and all the layers of pattern papers and all scatterings … Read More...
Heart Tree Cross Stitch Pattern
Somehow Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so if you want to stitch something sweet for a loved one, check out this heart tree cross stitch pattern from Craft with Cartwright.
This little tree is done all in red, … Read More...
Cabled Watchcap Knitting Pattern
There’s something about cables that makes me think of winter. They just look so warm and cozy, especially when they’re on a great knit hat.
The Harris Cap from Annie Lupton just looks classic and yummy and like just the … Read More...
Convert a Sleeve Hem to a Cuff – DIY Sewing Tutorial
If your sewing pattern calls for a sleeve hem, you can easily covert that to a cuff instead. A cuff creates a clean finish at the sleeve and also allows for some fun color blocking or accent fabrics. Emily at … Read More...
Upcycle mini houses with a new coat of colorful paint
If you have a stash of ceramic houses that are looking a little dated here is a great way to update them in an easy way. Grab your stash of paint and have a nice relaxing day of painting your … Read More...
Kid’s Hand Embroidery Pattern
Hand embroidery is such a special skill to pass on to children. In these days of digital overload, it is nice to get kids to sit down and concentrate on something that isn’t a screen. That’s why this tutorial from … Read More...
Scrap Plaid Quilt – Free Pattern
It’s time for a mega scrap buster quilt pattern. This one is courtesy of Kitchen Table Quilting, and boy is it a beauty. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, I love scrap quilts. They are the ideal … Read More...
Valentine Card with Ink Smooshing
This graphic red, white and black Valentine’s Day card requires no coloring. Gaylynn used an ink smooshing technique for the vibrant red watercolor background for an easy yet stunning card design. She’s sharing a video tutorial over on the Unity … Read More...
Felt Beret for Barbie Dolls – DIY Sewing Tutorial
Making doll clothes doesn’t have to be hard! This cute French beret for Barbie is a fun project that comes together in no time. DIY Barbie Blog shows how you can make one. It’s made from two circles of felt … Read More...