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This fun pillow was inspired by Frida Kahlo’s iconic colourful self-portraits, especially the ones with the flowers in her hair. Claire from Pillar Box Blue created this fabulous floral Felt Frida Kahlo cushion and she’s got a free pattern and … Read More...
Learn how to use ink sprays to add color to the cover of a mini scrapbook album as well as to flowers and strips of fabric for a bright and cheerful custom cover.
It’s is so easy to get behind on scrapbooking all those years of photos! Use these simple steps on how to get several years of photos organized in a way that they will be easy to scrapbook. Don’t let the … Read More...
The virus pattern has been really popular lately so I decided to design a bag around it. Maybe people want to try out the virus pattern and want to make something other than a shawl or blanket – that was … Read More...
A perfectly fitting pair of handmade pants are the unicorn of the sewing world. Our bodies are all shaped differently and it can be hard to tell exactly what to fix when the fit isn’t right. Melissa from Blank Slate … Read More...
These adorable bees are made with recycled Kinder eggs but I bet they would also work great with plastic yellow Easter eggs. Buzz on over to the blog Easy Peasy Creative for the step by step tutorial on how to … Read More...
It’s the perfect beginner Wire Wrapped tutorial – with a twist! This unique jewelry making tutorial is very easy to create and can be done in so many variations. It’s the first craft I ever shared, and it’s been updated … Read More...
I like cowls more than scarves because they tend to be smaller, faster projects and all the warmth of the garment goes right where you need it, around your neck and the opening of your coat.
Cowls are kind of … Read More...
This DIY Slime is the perfect activity for a Halloween party or for a Halloween Party prop. Make Dracula his own dripping blood to walk the streets with. This Blood Red Halloween Slime is going to be a big hit!… Read More...
This popsicle recipe is so easy to make with only 2 ingredients. You can use any popsicle mold that you have on hand. You can even use a simple ice cube tray with popsicle sticks or plastic cups.
What you … Read More...
Looking for a cross stitch pattern to make for new parents that doesn’t shout baby?
How about a wee family of otters?
This sweet design from Little Beach Hut on etsy features parent otters and little baby with some … Read More...
This fun Accordion Book Box holds a gift card inside and would make a great gift to give to a teacher or someone heading off to collage. It’s made with a digital die cut set frm Lori Whitlock and designer … Read More...
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can sew a drawstring bag with a divider in the lining. It’s the perfect size to hold 6 bottles of nail polish (3 on each side of the divider so they don’t … Read More...
Well, this certainly isn’t the sexiest crochet pattern but it sure is practical. If you haven’t used crocheted dishcloths for doing your dishes, you’re missing out. They’re fabulous for scrubbing dirty dishes and many people I know swear by them. … Read More...
Melissa Phillips has a great way to get more from your dies. She used larger background dies as stencils for some pretty inked patterns on her cards.
She’s sharing a tutorial video on this great tip to stretch your die … Read More...
When my daughter was in first grade, her class made their own dictionaries as they learned sight words. I guess a spelling dictionary is a more accurate term, because they didn’t include definitions, just the words so they could easily … Read More...
Have an empty wine bottle? Love a good Boho decor? If you’re looking to repurpose your wine bottles, then this is the right project for you. If you have clear wine bottles, then learn the trick on how to make … Read More...
You can sew a pillowcase in 15 minutes or less. Cat from Mary Martha Mama has a tutorial showing how to do it. You’ll need just a yard of cotton fabric to make a standard pillowcase. (For larger or fluffier … Read More...
Twisted stitches in knitting are usually a mistake caused by putting the needle into the stitch the wrong way (or dropping stitches off the needle and putting them back on twisted).
But sometimes we do actually want a twist in … Read More...
This DIY seating plan is very rustic but with the right themed wedding, it will look right at home. You can see the full tutorial as well as more photos over at Northcountrynest.
