If you have fabric scraps you are sad to throw away, this is an excellent way to put them to good use and make an extraordinarily easy and eye-catching DIY Rag Necklace.
Rice Krispies Christmas Wreath
These adorable Rice Krispies Christmas Wreaths are super easy to make, and perfect for a classroom holiday party! They only require a handful of ingredients and aren’t too messy for the kids to do during a school party or to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: 9 seam finishes you should know
A seam isn’t necessarily finished when you get to the end of your fabric. If the seam will get much wear or is not completely hidden between layers of fabric, you really should go back and “finish” your seam. Finishing … Read More...
Glass Etching with Die Cuts
Get more from your die cuts and take them off your cards and onto your home decor projects with this cool glass etching idea. Using the “negative space’ from a die, etching cream and clear masking Cathy created this this … Read More...
Ribbon Bound Mini Book
These lovely little handmade books are perfect for a travelers notebook, journal or keeping notes. This simple book making is made with heavy rag paper and bound with ribbon. You could stamp the cover or decorate it with scrapbooking supplies.… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Fleece muff hand warmer
Brandy from Gluesticks shows how you can sew a simple fleece muff for kids to keep their hands warm when they’re out in the cold.
Click below for her tutorial:
Hand Warmer Muff Sewing Tutorial: Fleece, Cozy and Warm!, … Read More...
Shabby Christmas Stars
This Christmas tutorial is for a sewn Faux quilted Christmas star. What a great way to use up your scraps. These stars would look really nice with little embellishments sewn into place too. Handmade ornaments are a great gift for … Read More...
25 DIY Advent Christmas Calendars
These DIY advent calendars are sure to inspire your creativity this holiday season. I think advent calendars are becoming less popular but I am on a mission to keep this tradition alive. I love a handmade DIY advent and … Read More...
An In-Depth Look at Designing Intarsia
I’ve done a bit of intarsia designing (it’s one of the genres of knitting covered in Colorwork Knitting) but I always find it fascinating to learn about how other designers go about making their projects.
Hands Occupied has just … Read More...
Download this Great Editing Checklist for Kids
One of my jobs throughout my career has been as a professional editor, so I think it’s really important to teach kids to critically read their own writing and know how to edit themselves.
This Reading Mama has a couple … Read More...
How To make Acrylic Pour Handmade Cards
I’m seeing the acrylic pour technique popping up on mixed media art projects, it adds a really interesting marble effect. Janette has used this same idea for card making and it’s so beautiful. It makes terrific backgrounds or use it … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Polar bear plush softie
This free plush polar bear sewing pattern and tutorial is the perfect DIY gift for kids (and adults!). Fluffmonger shares the free pattern for Mr. Foofs. You can customize his adorable self by adding a cowl to keep his neck … Read More...
Pumpkin Spice Latte Coloring Pages
Snuggle up on the couch with a blanket, warm drink and some autumn themed coloring pages to pass the time this Autumn.
Featuring everyone’s favorite fall drink (Pumpkin Spice lattes of course!), these adult coloring pages are free to … Read More...
Peplum Top Crochet Pattern
Accessorize this adorable high neck Crochet top with a statement necklace to really dress it up, or throw it on with some jeans for a casual, relaxed look. This boxy crochet shirt is flattering for everyone, and we really loved … Read More...
Voting activities and free printables
Never too early to start the kiddos on the act of voting! Pop on over to the blog Lucky to be in the First for a whole great collection of voting crafts and free printables. It’s always a good … Read More...
White and Translucent Bubble Cane
When I was growing up (in polymer clay) we called all of the white and translucent canes that you’d layer over the rest of your canes “ghost” canes because the effect is like that – a design ghosting over the … Read More...
Needle Felted Essential Oil Diffuser Ornament
This little needlework project is so adorable. It is a mini needle felted Christmas tree that is used as an Essential oil diffuser. You can learn how to make your own needle felted tree here. It is a great … Read More...
Homemade Air Fresheners Made with Gelatin and Fragrance Oils
These DIY homemade air fresheners are super easy and cheap to make. A great safe substitute for burning scented candles. This DIY tutorial shows you how to make your own scented fresheners for your home. See the full recipe here… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Sashiko coin purse
This sashiko coin purse is a pretty way to carry your change (or other small items), and it’s a great scrapbusting project, too! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a sewing tutorial showing how you can make one. Pull out … Read More...
Christmas Holiday Penguin Shaker Card
Glitter makes the perfect snowy background for this cute Penguin shaker card! And I love the tip of using two markers to color the sentiment for a nice two tone look.
Visit the Hobby Craft blog for step by step … Read More...