Make back-to-school a little more special with a handmade backpack for your child! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial showing how. The quilted backpack is made from quilting weight cotton – with so many … Read More...
Watercolor Summer/Fall Floral Clipart Download
Download these free juicy foliage and fruit clipart to get creative and build your own scrapbooking projects. Use it in your planner or journal as stickers or make more lists and power quotes with them, the ideas are endless!
DIY Tropical Balloon Hoop Wreath
Balloons are a party staple but that doesn’t mean you just need some helium and string to make them interesting. Instead, find a way to use balloons to add texture and color to your tropical party decor like with this … Read More...
DIY Blue Glitter Mermaid Soap
This DIY Blue Glitter Mermaid Soap is so cute and simple to make! It would be the perfect party favor or gift for little mermaid lovers. The tutorial uses Melt and pour soap so it is perfect for beginners and … Read More...
How to Make The Trinity Roux: A Grain Free, Ketogenic, Paleo and Gluten Free Roux
This roux helps families who have grain-intolerant and gluten-intolerant members enjoy authentic Cajun and Creole dishes like seafood gumbo and shrimp stew.
I am a south Louisiana local who spent years developing this roux so I could eat a proper … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Vintage pillowcase bed caddy
It takes just a few easy seams to turn a vintage pillowcase into a handy bed baddy! I’ve got a tutorial over at Bombshell Bling showing how. The bed caddy has two rows of pockets so you can hold books, … Read More...
Easy Gift Card Holders
Using lovely patterned papers and dies from Graphic 45 Ginger created these quick and easy gift card holders.
She’s sharing a tutorial over on their blog.
-Heather
I am a big fan of gift cards, I know lots of … Read More...
An Easy Hat to Knit Before it Gets Cold
For some reason we’ve been having a somewhat cool and really rainy August here in Arkansas, so as much as I want to hang onto the warm weather I’m also already thinking about fall and winter.
I love to do … Read More...
How to make a multi-pocket envelope
If you like to put together all sorts of goodies to send to your fellow creatives this multi-pocket envelope would be a great way to send it out in the mail. Pop on over to the blog Maple Post for … Read More...
Glittery Dance Layout
Add tons of sparkle and shine to your layouts by adding loose glitter to die cuts with liquid glue. It’s a perfect look for dance or costume pages.
Visit the American Crafts blog for more info.
-Heather
Sewing pattern: Shaggy latch hook yarn pillow cover
Cyntia from My Poppet uses latch hook to create this shaggy pillow. The deep pile of the yarn gives it a luxurious texture. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it, including her trick for sewing the pieces together … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Spooky Old House for Halloween
Do you have a Halloween tree? It seems like that’s becoming a more popular idea to celebrate the fall holidays, and it gives you an excuse to put your tree up earlier and decorate multiple times a year.
Whether you … Read More...
12 Kids Craft Sand Projects
These DIY kids craft projects all use sand. All of these activities are suitable for Children. Some of them are art based, other projects more tactile and sensory. You can use store bought sand or collect some from your beach … Read More...
Another Awesome Asymmetrical Shawl
I know I probably already have enough triangular and asymmetrical triangle shawls, but that doesn’t stop me from seeing patterns online and wanting to knit them. Maybe I need a different shawl for every week of shawl season? That would … Read More...
Disney’s The Incredibles Paper Lantern
I love that The Incredibles are back in a new movie! If you or your kids are too you can make this fun Incredibles themed paper lantern to decorate any room. The cut file is FREE to download from designs … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls triple layer ruffle skirt
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make a little girls triple layer ruffle skirt. You can make one in any size because she gives directions for figuring cutting dimensions based on your child’s measurements. Fabric requirements she … Read More...
Mixed Media Star Layout
This wonderful My Little Star layout from Missy has loads of layers, pattern and texture. She’ll show you how she used stamping, embossing, inking, die cutting, ink splatter and more to make it.
Free Printable Botanical Quote Art: Love What you do
Update your home decor instantly with this beautiful free printable botanical art print. It features the quote by Rumi – “Let the beauty of what you love be what you do” and a pattern of watercolour eucalyptus leaves. I hope … Read More...
Summer Shawl Crochet Pattern
With Summer days drawing to a close, and chilly nights taking their place, you’re in need of some warmth to replace the sun’s bright rays. That’s why we’ve created the Crochet Summer Shawl.
There’s no need to give up your … Read More...
Chevron Wristlet Clutch Bag Crochet Pattern
Chevron is the most classic pattern out there. And when you’re looking for a crochet clutch to carry around with you wherever you go, classic takes the cake. It matches with everything, and gives a cool touch to any outfit.… Read More...