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...
Adding Nuvo Drops to a Layout
Add some texture, color and shine to your next scrapbook page with Nuvo Drops. These colorful embellishments come in a squeeze bottle for making your own dots. You can add dots to make a border or add accents to other … Read More...
Forest Wolf Gift Bag Tutorial
Turn a plain paper bag into a wolf themed gift bag with this tutorial and free printable wolf face (or wolf mask) templates. This favor bag is perfect for a Forest themed party or woodlands party.
Buttons sewn on vintage photos
I love how simple this idea is yet how striking it is. I can’t wait to try it with other types of photos. Pop on over to the blog Pumpkin Rot for all sorts of amazing photos that I bet … Read More...
Bubble Painting: Fun Summer Activity for Kids
Kids LOVE bubbles and painting! Combining the two activities into one makes for an awesome summer activity. Just add food coloring to bubble solution and let the fun begin. See the full kid’s craft tutorial here.
Subtle Embossing Around Stamps
Instead of using the coordinating die cut to cut out this stamped strawberry image Virginia used it to add a subtle line of embossing around it.
Find more info on this idea over on her blog Yes, Virginia.
-Heather
Looking … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy grommet curtains
When decided on window treatments for a room, don’t limit yourself to the curtains you can buy at the store. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew your own grommet curtains. It’s an easy sewing project and … Read More...
Cricut Crafts – Removable vs. Permanent Vinyl
Vinyl is great to add to all sorts of projects but when should you use removable and when should you use permanent vinyl?Cricut has some helpful tips, like use removable for walls and nail art but permanent for items … Read More...
Mixed Media Needlework Art
This mixed media piece by Zibagz features painting, needlework, machine embroidery and a fun sense of humour. Whilst there are no instructions on how to complete this project but just by looking at it you can be inspired. Grab some … Read More...