12 months, 12 squares, and lots of fun tapestry designs. The 2018 Tapestry Square Afghan Project is going to be a fun way to try out the technique and make a fun blanket by December.
This month’s square is about … Read More...
Make a Human Sundial with Shadows
There are so many fun ways to play with shadows with kids, but one idea that is sure to stick with them is using their bodies and their shadows as a sundial.
This is a no-prep activity but you do … Read More...
Knit a Water Lily Washcloth
Washcloths and dishcloths and hotpads are really fun projects to knit, both because they are small and because they are a great way to try new techniques (also, having something you made that you can use every day is pretty … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Stuffed dog bones (easy sewing project for kids!)
These super simple stuffed dog bones are so easy to make that even children or inexperienced adults can hand sew them! Get the free pattern for this fun accessory for fluffy toy doggies! Lisa from Cucicucicoo has a tutorial and … Read More...
How to make Halloween tombstone decoration
This is the most realistic prop tombstone ever and you will never guess what the recycled element it is made out of. Want to know more about how to make an awesome tombstone Halloween decoration? Pop on over to the … Read More...
A Beginner’s Guide to Knitting from the New York Times
When I worked at a newspaper, it was often said that news is what happens to your editor on the way to work.
If that’s true, there must be a knitting editor at the New York Times. They seem to … Read More...
DIY Pleather Earrings
These Pleather earrings are made using a craft cutter. The designs are simple but very elegant. You can see the full jewellery making tutorial over at Lifesewsavory.
Stitch a Sweet Pencil for Back to School
Whether you are a teacher or you know a teach or just have an obsession with school supplies (tell me it’s not just me), this time of year, when the new notebooks and pens and other supplies are all over … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy kid friendly fabric Christmas ornaments
Small children and a Christmas tree full of keepsake breakable ornaments is a bad combination. Save your sanity by making a set of kid friendly fabric ornaments! Pack the breakable ones away for a few years until the kids are … Read More...
Happy Birthday Banner
If you have paper scraps left over from 4th of July cards or scrapbook pages use them in other project like this fun birthday banner. It’s perfect for anyone who has a birthday in July. Find directions on how to … Read More...
Paper Crafting with Canvas Shapes
Blank Canvas Shapes can be added to most any paper crafting projects, like scrapbook pages, cards and home decor. They can be painted, stamped, inked, stitched and layered. The Canvas Corp blog has some fun ideas for adding canvas to … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy trash bag dispenser
Keep your trash bags right where they’re handy with this trash bag dispenser! Emily from Life Sew Savory shows how you can make one. It’s easy to make, with just a few seams! You can hang it from a door … Read More...
DIY Magical Unicorn Cupcakes
Unicorns are a trendy and relevant topic right now and these cute little cupcakes are fun but also easy enough for a beginner! They’re also perfect for a spring or summer birthday party or celebration.
We love our Unicorn parties … Read More...
Lace Teepee Crochet Pattern
I found a couple macrame teepees (without instructions), but I’ve never come across a crochet pattern for a teepee with this lace look — so I made one! Here is a crochet pattern for a Crochet teepee. I love this … Read More...
1 Stamp Set used 4 Ways : Cute Pig Cards
I love stamps sets I feel like I can use for many different occasions, that I know I’ll get a lot of use from. Christiana shares 4 different cards she made all with the same adorable pig set from Hello … Read More...
Patriotic Scrapbook Page
Did you take some fun photos on the 4th of July? Make a fun patriotic page layout with these red, white and blue papers and stickers from Pebbles. Amanda Baldwin shares how she made this page over on the Pebbles … Read More...
How to make summer parade bike flags
Does your town or neighborhood hold a summer family style parade? If so why not dress up your bike for the special day. Pop on over to the blog Crafting chicks for the step by step tutorial on how to … Read More...
Organize your sewing room – free printable checklist
Sewing rooms are creative spaces, and with the creativity often comes a mess. Whether it’s unfinished projects or extra fabrics, it’s easy for the sewing room to get out of control. Sherri from A Quilting Life has some help for … Read More...
DIY Wedding Dessert Table
Instead of hitting the high-end bridal stores head out to Grandmas house and find some rustic vintage furniture. This DIY Wedding dessert table is stunning! The food is simple but presented with such style and flare. You can read the … Read More...
Printable Weekly Planner
Put it on your refrigerator to help keep the entire family up to date with commitments, or stick it to your bulletin board at work to help you remember your work appointments and meetings.
Plan your week from Monday to … Read More...