In a week, my daughter will be a third grader.
I don’t know whether I’m more shocked that she is almost nine or that the summer went by so fast.
If you want to up your crafty game with ease … Read More...
DIY Diamond Bracelet
This is a high-end DIY bracelet made of silver and rough diamond beads.
It is easy to do and cheap to make in 30 minutes. You can see the full tutorial on making your own diamond bead bracelet here.
Card Sketches and Color Inspiration
Feeling a little stampers block, stuck on how to start your next card? Each month Papertrey Ink posts card sketches and color combo inspirations to help jump start your creativity.
Click here to see their latest collection of inspiration.
-Heather… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Reusable kitchen clean up towels
Paper towels are certainly convenient for cleaning up a mess, but they’re not so great for the environment. But what if your paper towels weren’t paper, but fabric? Then you could wash and reuse them again and again. Melissa from … Read More...
A Fall Tree to Stitch, and a Tutorial on Making Your Own Patterns
This fall tree cross stitch pattern from Ugly Duckling House is so pretty. And there’s a good reason it has such detail: because it was designed from a photograph.
In addition to having a free download of the pattern (you … Read More...
Painted underpants on rocks
I had sooooo much fun writing the title of this post. I am continually amazed at the things creative people come up with. I mean, really, painted underpants on rocks. These will surely make my neighbors giggle when they spot … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Washable area rug
I love the idea of having an area rug – that is, until a drink gets spilled on it or it gets covered in cat hair. The answer? An area rug that’s washable. Good luck finding one in a store, … Read More...
The Basics of Knitting a Baby Blanket
I love knitting baby blankets. It’s probably the baby thing I’ve knit the most of and designed the most of in my years as a knitter and designer.
I think they’re fun because they are so easy. You can use … Read More...
31 Holidays in August (an excuse to stamp)
Looking for an excuse to get creative and make a card? Try some of these “holidays” and make and mail something fun and different to a friend. Like did you know today is the day the US dollar bill was … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Make your own bias tape without a bias tape maker
I rarely buy bias tape, opting instead to make my own. I have a bias tape maker
,tool, but you don’t actually need one to make your own bias tape. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can make … Read More...
Polaroid Inspired Project Life Layout
Add a retro look with a Polaroid inspired journal or photo card on your next scrapbook page. These great for Project Life pages! Jenna used the Collect app to create hers, she’s got how to tips and some wonderful Disney … Read More...
Edible Geode Cupcake Topper
These glittering geode cupcake toppers are actually edible! Made out of rock candy and gum paste. These Geo Cake toppers are amazing and will add a spectacular finish to any cupcake. Learn how to make them yourself here.
Don’t want … Read More...
Knitting Projects to Make Now for Gifting Later
It is unbelievable to me that summer is almost over, but as soon as school starts, thinking about the holidays begins.
At least that’s the way it should be if you’re a knitter (or any other type of crafter, I … Read More...
Rainbow Stamping with Ink Cubes
Ink cubes, which are just small ink pads, make it easier to ink small stamps or selective areas. Gina used a pretty rainbow selection of cubes to add different colors to multiple words using a stamp positioning tool and also … Read More...
Cricut Craft Cart from Origami
Do you love using your Cricut machine but don’t have anywhere to store your Cricut supplies? Then learn how to create your own Cricut Craft Cart using a product from Origami! In a tutorial, by Beth Kingston of Kingston Crafts, … Read More...
Give books a new look with textiles and buttons
I have a collection of books that I keep because I like the type and words on the spine but I could totally see covering books with different textiles and button collections that I don’t love the spine of but … Read More...
DIY Wedding Games
If you haven’t been to a wedding where there are yard games yet then you need to get some cooler friends. Yard games are the ultimate activity for any outdoor wedding. It fills in time whilst the couple go off … Read More...
Lace Trim Pot Holder Crochet Pattern
This pattern is for a textured crochet potholder adorned with a delicate crochet lace and ribbon trim. This crochet pattern is free and available below. You can make this free pot holder in any color combination. These make great gifts.… Read More...
Food and Drink Birthday Booklet
Inspired by the theme Food and Drink Kath stamped up this fun little booklet. She’ll show you how she inked watercolor paper, added her stamped images and stencil designs and put together her little birthday book.
Sewing pattern: Road trip pillowcase with pocket
Summer is made for road trips – and so is this pillowcase! It has a carrying strap and a big pocket that can hold a favorite book. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial showing how you can make … Read More...