How pretty are the flowers on this lovely card from Lisa? The amazing thing about them is she didn’t really color them, she actually removed color! After stenciling a background and stamping the images all onto red cardstock she used … Read More...
Tips and tricks for sewing lace fabric
Lace fabric makes beautiful details on handmade clothing! But this delicate fabric does require some different techniques and tools than regular fabric. Heather from Heather Handmade shares her best tips and tricks for sewing lace fabric. Read her tips to … Read More...
Rainbow Rays Layout
Monique cover about three fourths of her layout with a large ray of rainbow colors. For each section she distress the edges of the paper and then stitched them to her page. The result is lots of color and lots … Read More...
How to Make Origami Earrings in Three Pretty Styles
Small squares of paper can be quickly turned into stylish jewelry. I’ve searched for easy-to-follow videos that show how to make them and have added my own tips and tool recommendations. These origami earrings are cute and fast to make.
Tie Dye Lettering
I’m seeing Tie Die patterns make a huge comeback, in not only clothes but in design as well. You can add a little handmade tie die touch to your cards with your own handwriting. Kelly shares how to use watercolors … Read More...
Tips for installing grommets and eyelets
Grommets
are trendy right now and you can find them on all kinds of accessories and clothing. They’re on belts, handbags, dresses, and more. If you want to give grommets and eyelets a try, So Sew Easy has some tips … Read More...
Subway Art Style Layouts
Lacey Gasper used stamping and watercolor for this sweet Subway Art Style layout. The background on the left was created the gold embossed stamping with watercolor applied to the paper and the title was also stamped, this time in black … Read More...
Lunar Fade Shawl Knitting Pattern
I’m always hesitant about mystery knitalongs. I know they can be a lot of fun, but I don’t know if there are many designers I trust to design something I know I will like and want to knit, sight unseen.… Read More...
A Summer Cross Stitch Pattern Freebie
Pickle Barrel Designs released a fun new freebie summer cross stitch pattern that is a great little project for the season.
Summer Fun was shared on their Facebook page and features summer bunting, the sun and some cute ice cream … Read More...
Succulent pillow sewing pattern
This succulent shaped pillow is the cutest and cuddliest cushion you will see around! It’s fun to make and will definitely add a wow factor in your couch. It fits in almost every room, from a teen’s bedroom to the … Read More...
How to make easy scrap fabric bowls
These little fabric bowls are just darling. I keep a box of small fabric scraps for just this type of project. I bet baby clothes that have cute details but otherwise unwearable would work too for this. Pop on over … Read More...
Party Food – Garden Stone Cookies
Little hands will have an easy time decorating these Garden Stone Cookies! Kids can be artistic or messy, just as long as they are having fun! Garden Stone Cookies can be decorated in so many different ways. Using candy … Read More...
DIY Baseball Party Ideas
If you have a baseball fan in your family then consider hosting a Baseball themed birthday party for them. We have gathered these dun DIY birthday [arty ideas all themed on baseball to make your party organization so much easier. … Read More...
Stunning Ways to Supercharge Your Card Making
Can you combine mixed media and card making? With Frank Garcia as your teacher, of course you can! In this free 4-part mini-class, you’ll explore a series of simple and effective mixed media techniques that will make the most … Read More...
20 Hand Embroidery Quote Patterns
There are so many great hand embroidery and embroidery projects out there. If you are looking for the perfect statement piece in any room of your home, or a fun gift for a loved one, you can’t go wrong with … Read More...
Rent Sweet Rental Cross Stitch Pattern
Tired of all those “home sweet home” creatives? Well how about Rental sweet Rental, it is fun and quirky. A great way to greet your friends and family as they visit your new home.
Welcome Home Sign Cross stitch pattern, … Read More...
Landscapes with Layered Stamps
Hero Arts has some absolutely stunning new landscape stamps. These designs are layering stamps so you can easily build a colorful scene card. I love all the little accessories you can add like clouds and hot air balloons to complete … Read More...
Sew up a simple pillow with ice dyed fabric
Ice dyeing is a great project for summer, but when you’ve ice dyed all your fabric, what do you do with it? Elizabeth Made This has a great idea. Here’s how to take 1 yard of fabric and turn it … Read More...
Design Team Layout
Tiffany created this double page layout inspired by the Felicity Jane Design Team that she’s on. Even if you aren’t on a design team you could still use this idea for co-works or just a group of friends. I love … Read More...
A Top Knitting Pattern Designed with Summer in Mind
Jacqueline Cieslack’s Sol knit top was developed for a collection celebrating the summer solstice, and it’s just the thing to knit and wear at the height of summer.
It’s a cropped (though there’s an option for a full-length version as … Read More...