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This Rock or Stone painting for kids book is by popular stone artist F. Sehnaz Bac, a seasoned archaeologist who markets her painted Sassi dell’Adriatico (Stones of the Adriatic) on Etsy, presents step-by-step instructions for simple projects, accompanied by … Read More...
Tatting as we know it evolved from knotting techniques dating back thousands of years. The Pilgrims brought the craft to America and today this beautiful and delicate form of lacework is more popular than ever.
We created a roundup of … Read More...
The new Build a Bouquet stamp set from Taylored Expressions has separate stems and flowers so you can mix and match them to create custom flower bouquet cards. These beautiful bunches are perfect for birthday and Mother’s Day cards. Taylor … Read More...
You can make a cute DIY knit headband from scraps of knit fabric! It’s an easy project that’s great for beginners. If you don’t have knit fabric yardage, you can always repurpose fabric from old t-shirts or knit dresses. Go … Read More...
Sometimes you don’t have room to carry around your large planner and might want something smaller that you can throw in your purse or a pocket. Sandra created this adorable little Mini Planner that’s perfect for on the go. It’s … Read More...
Many are familiar with leaf rubbed art, but what do you do with all those papers your kids make? We decided to create our leaf art on fabric and turn it into a one-of-a-kind pillow. The pillow adds touch of … Read More...
So I do not have green thumbs, fingers or toes. I am capable of killing off a plastic plant let alone a real plant. Plants in homes have become the new obsession and whilst I love the look, I do … Read More...
How beautiful is this Birthday Card from Jessica? The little kitty cat floating in the air with his balloons is so cheerful and will bring a smile to anyone’s face. I love her perfectly ink blended background and the addition … Read More...
Lucile took her scrapbooking off the page and onto her walls with this sweet Friendship Frame. Using pattern papers to back the photos she placed those inside the sections of the frame and then decorated the outside edges with embellishments … Read More...
If you or your kids are fans of Hamilton: the Musical, you might know about the educational program related to the show known as EduHam. When students attend the show they also go through this program where they learn … Read More...
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was scrolling through the DMC website looking at their free patterns and this one caught my eye.
The Flowers Tambourine features pretty white flowers on a red background, and the background is actually stitched, too, though you could just … Read More...
OK, the Whatever sweater by Julie Knits in Paris isn’t literally for whatever yarn you have on hand, but it would work for a lot of different things. She used two strands of fingering weight yarn held together in her … Read More...
Welcome to our collection of 10 boho home decor crochet patterns! If you’re looking to bring some bohemian vibes into your home, these crochet patterns are the perfect way to do it. From cozy blankets and pillows to chic wall … Read More...
This Rainbow Knitting pattern is available for free via Deramores, all you have to do is select the “Digital Pattern” option in the drop-down menu to grab the pattern for free.
Rainbows have become a symbol of hope during isolation … Read More...
Small handmade businesses have been hit hard with the closure of markets and fairs check out this article we wrote back in march
Fact is, though, many of us are dealing with lost income and uncertainty, too. Like you, I’ve … Read More...
This roundup is all about Balloon cars and making them. Not only do you get the thrill of engineering and developing the toy you get to play with it afterwards. This activity has so many opportunities for educational homeschool learning. … Read More...
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This easy-to-follow reference is specially written for beginners of all ages and makes learning the basics of sewing a breeze! From choosing patterns, cutting fabric, and assembling the pieces to operating a sewing machine, hemming, and attaching buttons — this … Read More...
Eloise used stamps from Lawn Fawn for this beautiful Thank You Card. Since most of the images require minimal coloring this is a pretty quick card to create. I love how she stenciled the waves on the pond beneath the … Read More...
Paige Evans created a big bunch of 3D flowers using strips of pattern papers for this amazing Bloom and Grow Layout. The paper colors perfectly reflect the colors in the photos and look as if the flowers have just grown … Read More...
