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...
Sewing pattern: Bow top zipper pouch
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can sew this pretty pencil pouch with a bow at the top. So cute for back to school time!! The size is perfect to toss into a backpack. The zipper down the … Read More...
Giveaway and Review: Paper Pumpkin Kit for July 2018
If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought to you by the folks at Stampin’ Up.… Read More...
Start Knitting this Shawl Now for a Ton of Winter Warmth
I do love honesty in knitting patterns, and it made me laugh out loud to read that the Unconditional Love Shawl from Brome Fields took “lots of hours, I lost track.”
It is understandable because it’s such a big project. … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Fearfully and wonderfully made quote pillow
Applique and embroider a favorite quote onto a pillow using the instructions in this tutorial by Mary Martha Mama. She includes a template for a quote from Psalms that would be perfect a for little girl’s nursery, but you can … Read More...
Free Printable Slime Labels
These Free Printable labels are for slime containers or mason jars. These labels are perfect for adding to your Party favor slime or for gifting slime to friends and family. Just download the image below and print it off on … Read More...
Transform Furniture For Under $10
White Knight DIY and Renovations Expert Cherie Barber have combined creativity and clever ideas to show you how to transform any room in your home for less than $10 using White Knight.
Cherie’s secret to restyling any space and existing … Read More...