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This free crochet pattern uses simple basic crochet stitches and gives you a lovely repeating subtle texture. This striping pattern is easy to customize with any color you’d like – I went with this fun Neopolitan color scheme this time … Read More...
Pull the string on this fun Halloween scene card and a cute ghost moves across the front. I love how he’s hiding in the trees, so fun!
Find a tutorial video for making one over on the Newton’s Nook blog.… Read More...
Add photos (your own or vintage clip art), papers, tissue and more to make a mixed media fan. It’s a fun and unique way to share memories. You’ll find directions as well as FREE fan template over on the Stampington … Read More...
These big faux cages are made with something you can grab at the dollar store and have all your neighbors asking how did you make that awesome Halloween decoration? Pop on over to the blog The Navage Patch for the … Read More...
Sew a little lip balm
holder you can attach to a keychain, lanyard, or backpack! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how. It’s a quick little project to sew and can be made from … Read More...
I am loving the Criss Cross Top knitting pattern from Purl Soho. Designed by Adam Aronowitz, it’s worked from the bottom up, with a little opening in the side seams at the bottom and a cool center rib section that … Read More...
These DIY soap favors are so easy to make that you can literally make 100’s in just a few hours. It’s a great way to make a personalized handmade gift with minimal skills required. You can buy read to melt … Read More...
This needlework piece is delicate and thick with layers of embellishment. The tutorial is easy to follow and you can adapt this needlework shabby chic book to suit your own supplies. This book is heavily layered with lace and small … Read More...
Threadbear shows us how to make your own Craft fair banner. This thread stye banner would suit any yarn, ribbon or wool business. The tutorial is easy to follow and will save you hundreds of dollars by making your own … Read More...
Now that it’s September I don’t feel so weird about sharing Halloween cross stitch patterns. We have to have time to make stuff in time to display it, right?
This “Best Witches to You” cross stitch pattern from Red Bear … Read More...
Vellum is a thin semi-translucent paper that can be used in a variety of ways. You can stamp on it, color it, heat emboss it, dry emboss, punch and die cut it and so much more. Designer Emily Midgett has … Read More...
Know what makes the perfect dress even better?? POCKETS. If you sew your own clothes, you can easily add them in while you’re making them But you can add pockets to ready-to-wear dresses or skirts, too. Beth from The Renegade … Read More...
Sampada shares her floral themed mini album made totally with pattern papers (no cardstock!) from Bob N Betty India.
Visit their blog for more photos and a video flip through.
-Heather
Mini albums are great little projects for using up … Read More...
This is a great DIY using mason jars. You can turn this into anything, from a flower vase to makeup holders, toothbrushes, hair brushes, pencils, the purpose of these jars are never-ending.
I think it’s different and people … Read More...
This printable dice game is a great way to keep kids busy and make some fun crafts at the same time! Do your kids need help in deciding what to craft? Maybe they need a little creative inspiration? Check out … Read More...
Add a spooky touch to your halloween scene cards with some shadows. Sandy Allnock will show you how to create your shadows for your stamped images using Copic markers
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Visit her blog for her tutorial.
-Heather
Are you looking … Read More...
Yvette created this wonderful layout using a sketch from Laura Whitaker as her inspirations. She’ll show you what supplies she used and how to put her page together. I love the trendy splatter background!
By now we’ve probably all seen giant blankets knit with roving or many strands of yarn held together, worked with arm knitting or using giant knitting needles.
Both of those are valid methods, but here’s another thing to try if … Read More...
Kids love to punch holes, and it’s a big deal for a lot of kids when their hands are strong enough to work a hole puncher.
Whether the kids make the punched holes themselves or you do it for them, … Read More...
