When making your cards this fall don’t overlook those small stamps. Tiny stamps are great for all over backgrounds, making “inchie” blocks, borders, groupings and more. Hero Arts has some terrific Fall card ideas using tiny stamps as the focal … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage thread cone candy corn
It’s fairly easy to find old cones of thread at estate sales and flea markets. The old spools and cones are charming, but they’re no good for sewing. There’s a good chance the thread is rotten. But that’s no reason … Read More...
Cute Flare Sleeve Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Summer is wrapping up, and I, for one, couldn’t be more excited.
Fall means warm soups, cozy blankets, chilly mornings, and an excuse to break out all of my favorite layers.
With cooler weather on the brain, this Cute Crochet … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Celtic knot pillow from old sweaters
Turn some old sweaters into a cute Celtic knot pillow! Claire from Pillar Box Blue has a tutorial showing how to do it. You’ll need just the sleeves of the sweater, which leaves the main portion of the sweater for … Read More...
Witchy Halloween Gift Bag
Pass out candy and treats in a this fun be-witching gift bag. Covering it with old music sheets is a great way to upcycle vintage paper. The fun paper doll is made with stamps and brads for joints makes it … Read More...
Knit a Simple Ribbed Cowl with a Big Skein of Yarn
One-skein projects are lots of fun for all those single balls of yarn so many of us buy. One large skein of fingering weight yarn is all you need to knit the Crabapple Cowl, a simple ribbed cowl knit in … Read More...
Stitch an I Love You Sampler Ornament
This sweet I love you alphabet sampler pattern from Posy Collection would make a great ornament for your Christmas tree, or a lovely card or wall hanging.
There are lower case and upper case options, with the I and U … Read More...
Clean and Simple DIY Handmade Christmas Card
The holidays are always a rush and maybe you feel like you don’t have time to make cards but if you keep them clean and simple you can whip out a stack in no time. This lovely cards from Michelle … Read More...
Gift idea: Pillowcase sewing kit in a mason jar
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares the coolest Christmas gift idea – a sewing kit packaged up in a mason jar! The mason jar
includes everything someone needs to sew a simple pillowcase. It’s a great way to introduce someone … Read More...
Fall Pumpkins Digital Scrapbook Papers
Fall is my favourite season, and I’m so excited that Halloween is on the way!
In celebration of the wonderful oranges, reds and browns on all the trees at the moment, here are eight 12×12 inch scrapbook papers that you … Read More...
Day of the Dead Cat Sculpture
I’d probably do this one in Premo rather than Sculpey III but it’s still a fun project – a black cat with a Day of the Dead paint job. The tutorial is by Joanne G Garcia for Sculpey. The black … Read More...
How to Make DIY Unicorn Wall Art
As a self-confessed unicorn addict, the current trend for all things unicorn is something I definitely wanted to take part it.
I created this sparkly unicorn crown as a simple (but beautiful!) piece of unicorn artwork to go above my … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Felt catnip toy, with free pattern
Even the laziest cat needs a toy and playtime. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew a cute little catnip toy for your cat. The little felt monster has catnip tucked into his belly, … Read More...
Easy Knit Basket Pattern Perfect for a Beginner
This simple knit basket project from Little Yellow Wheelbarrow uses the basic stitches of knitting and crochet to create a beautiful basket. It’s perfect for a beginner who wants to try something beyond scarves.
It’s knitted up with jumbo yarn … Read More...
Spicy Candle Holders From Recycled Tins
How cute are these DIY Candle holders by CraftyChica? I love the use of recycled cans when it comes to crafts, some of the designs you find our products are truly amazing. These candles have been turned in to candles … Read More...
Dining on a Budget at Walt Disney World: Dining Plan VS Pay as You Go
Disney has a prepaid dining plan and for those on a dining budget, the first thing everybody wants to know is whether the Dining Plan is worth it.
Disney has a prepaid dining plan and for those on a dining … Read More...
Reindeer Christmas Treat Bag – Crochet Pattern
This Crochet Reindeer is actually a Christmas treat bag. It is so adorable, I am pretty sure I need this as my Holiday Purse. It’s so sweet and makes up quickly. Perfect For little Christmas Crochet gifts. You can grab … Read More...
Adding Doodling to Your Stamps
Using a thin Micron pen Lisa added some extra lines to her stamped owl image and leaves to the branch for a more hand drawn doodled look. This idea would be great for lots of stamp designs and is a … Read More...
Bubbling Halloween Pumpkin Science Activity
Playing with baking soda and vinegar is fun all year, but it adds a spin to it when you make your “volcano” inside a pumpkin.
Living Life and Learning shows how to make a pumpkin into a bubbling science activity… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Dragon costume from a hoodie
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how she created this amazing dragon costume using a purchased hoodie as a base. Starting with the hoodie means that most of the complicated sewing is already done for you – the sleeves, the zipper, … Read More...