I’m in the process of moving my office to another room in my house, and while I’ve been cleaning and clearing I found some long-neglected knitting books that are in need of reviewing. So hopefully this will bring back more … Read More...
How to make a scrap yarn bird
If you have yarn, I bet you have a bunch of scrap yarn too. Am I right? Well. grab your yarn and try out this yarn bird tutorial over at the blog Craft Bits. I spotted one of these birds … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy silk sari pillow sham
Sew a beautiful pillow sham from silk saris! Mermaid’s Den shows how. It’s an easy project that’s great for beginners to do. If you don’t have sari pieces, you can use old scarves or other fabric scraps instead. Piecing the … Read More...
How To Photograph Your Crochet
Are you thinking of selling your Crochet or Knitting items? Well before you start take a look at this article by RepeatCrafterMe. In this tutorial/Article, she shares how to take amazing photos of your work. A great photo can make … Read More...
Underwater Cards with Distress Oxide Glaze
I love Tim Holtz Oxide Oxide Inks they are so versatile and work well with so many different techniques. Adding another layer to these ink is the Distress Micro Glaze. By adding this over top of the inks it adds … Read More...
Multiplying and Dividing Decimals Printable Games
Sometimes I feel like my daughter — who is about to enter third grade — is going to surpass my math skills at any moment. Then we’ll be learning the math skills that I never quite mastered when I was … Read More...
Free embroidery pattern: Sew A Needle Pulling Thread
Remember how the song goes… “So! (sew)… a needle pulling thread”? You can stitch that on a little zip pouch with this free hand embroidery pattern that Jessica from Cutesy Crafts is sharing over at Polka Dot Chair. How cute … Read More...
23 Ways to Scrapbook Your Travels Around Your House
Don’t keep all your memories on your scrapbook pages take them off the page and into your home. Try using photos and ephemera in shadow box frames, on bulletin boards, in jars, photo collages, maps and more. The Athlete’s Abroad … Read More...
DIY Gazing Balls You Can Make for the Garden
These gazing balls are perfect for gift giving, are super easy to create, and can be used in the garden or as a tabletop decoration. You can see the full tutorial here.
Sewing pattern: How to add pretty straps to your bra
Whoever came up with the idea to quit trying to hid bra straps and instead make them decorative is a genius. The only problem is, I can’t ever find a bra in my size that has those pretty straps. Luckily, … Read More...
Six Jazz Age Fashion Design Coloring Pages
Coloring in these stunning Jazz Age pages will make you feel like a fashion designer. You can find 6 different coloring pages, all FREE to download from Dover Publications.
Click here and then click the number across the top for … Read More...
Use Leftover Journaling Cards for Lunch Box Notes
I’m always looking for ways to use leftover scrapbooking supplies. Here’s a great use for journaling cards that we use for pocket scrapbooking, they make perfect lunch box notes. Some of them have cute graphics and others have more blank … Read More...
Book art bracelet
This is just a really cool bracelet made out of a recycled book. I wanted to feature it because it shows a wild transformation of a book into a bracelet. There isn’t a tutorial but I encourage you to … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Lettuce edge hem
Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how to create a lettuce edge hem on knit fabrics. The curly edge hem is a pretty finish for t-shirts and skirts. It’s also a great way to hem a knit that tends to … Read More...
DIY Candle Making Tutorials
Not all candles are the same and neither are their DIY tutorials. This roundup features DIY Candle making tutorials to help get you started in candle making and to inspire those who have been making their own candles for years. … Read More...
100+ Stencil Ideas
Stencils work so well with so many different mediums like gesso, ink, paint and pastes and can be incorporated into so many different creative ideas, especially paper crafting projects. From cards to scrapbooking, mixed media and collage, stenciling can add … Read More...
Sewing pattern: 5 minute knotted knit headband
Sew a knotted knit headband in just 5 minutes! It’s easy and Melanie from The Littlest Studio shares a tutorial showing how. Use your knit scraps, or cut up an old t-shirt if you don’t have any scraps to use. … Read More...
Quilting Inspired Layout
Scrapbook your sewing projects with this lovely layout inspired by quilting. Elise used patterned papers and stitching to evoke a vintage look with a modern twist and loads of texture and layers.
Visit the American Crafts Studio blog for more … Read More...
Beginner Wide Brim Sun Hat
This beginner wide brim crochet sun hat is perfect for summer. This free crochet pattern shows you how to make your own sun hat with Crochet. You can see the free pattern here.
DIY Ethnic Cork Necklace Tutorial
Does Jewelry grow on trees? Well, this one certainly does!
It is a tutorial describing how to make your own Vegan Ethnic Cork Necklace.
Portuguese Cork is extracted from Quercus suber – the cork oak tree, that is native to … Read More...