Weaving in ends may be the most dreaded chore a knitter faces, except perhaps swatching, and at least swatching you can sometimes skip, but most of the time weaving in a few ends is a must. Even more so when … Read More...
Tutorial: Glasses case sewing kit
A hard sided glasses case makes the perfect sewing kit! Susan from Super Mom No Cape shows how you can make one. Her tutorial comes with complete step-by-step instructions to make the tiny 2″ round pincushion, matching tri-fold needle book … Read More...
How To Start A Craft Business That Actually Makes Money
Starting a craft business can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not sure where to begin. But with the right tools and strategies, you can turn your passion for crafting into a profitable business. Whether you’re looking to supplement … Read More...
Using Your Least Favorite Color
Push your creativity and go outside your comfort zone with this fun prompt from The Stencilfied Journal: use your least favorite color. Holy Lise chose red and made these lovely floral pages with large bold stencils and paint. Visit her … Read More...
Glitter Sunflower Card
The Nuvo Glitter Markers can add the perfect blend of color and shimmer to your stamped images. Pat will show you how to color a pretty sunflower card. She’s also got a great tip for adjusting an envelope to fit … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Monogrammed handkerchief
Learn how to add embroidered details to your projects… with a sewing machine! Mike from The Crafty Gentleman has a tutorial showing how to create this handkerchief with a machine stitched monogram. It’s embroidered by machine, but don’t need a … Read More...
Simple Paper Butterfly
Summertime is outdoors time. But what to do when it is a rainy day? You craft with your kids, that’s what! This fun little craft project is very simple, yet so adorable that also older children and even grown-ups will … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Dresden plate mini quilt
I love a Dresden plate block for showing off favorite prints or using scraps. Sarah Ashford shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how to make this sweet Dresden plate mini quilt. The mini quilt can be made in … Read More...
Time Heal Sympathy Card
Sympathy cards are never fun to have to make but just a card can make a big difference to someone who is in need. This sympathy card by Yana Smakula uses stamps and dies from Spellbinders and she’s sharing directions … Read More...
Tissue Flower Paper Clip
Using some tissue paper and a circle punch with a pretty embellishment in the center Jaine Drake created a pretty little flower to adhere to a large paper clip. This clip is perfect for adding to your planner or a … Read More...
Cross Stitch for Fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events
A while back I mentioned that a Westworld cross-stitch pattern I shared reminded me of A Series of Unfortunate Events and that I wanted to find some patterns related to that series.
It took me a while, but I finally … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Little girls’ reversible pom pom skirt
Club Havana Blog Tour – Sweet Red Poppy
See how you can sew this adorable little girls’ skirt! Trimmed with pom poms at the hem, it’s reversible so you get two looks from just the one skirt. Kimberly from Sweet … Read More...
Knit a Simple Three-Strand Cable Braid Headband
I love the look of a simple cabled headband, and it’s a great way to learn how to knit cables if you’ve never done them before.
There are tons of knitting patterns out there for this sort of thing, but … Read More...
Word Building Travel Kit
When kids are learning sight words, it’s fun to play with them in all sorts of different ways.
This word building activity travel kit from I Heart Crafty Things is an easy way to give kids a learning activity they … Read More...
DIY Candle Holders You Can Make
These DIY candle holders are lots of fun to make and a great way to gift a scented or homemade candle. All of these Candle holders are easy to make and will look stunning in your home. Some of these … Read More...
Jurassic Park Dinosaur Cookies
Jurassic Park Dinosaur cookies are the perfect Dinosaur Party food. You could make these Dinosaur footprint cookies are party favors or gifts too. Not sure what party to throw your child this year? How about throwing a prehistoric birthday … Read More...
Mini Travel Album
Scrapbook that wonderful trip or vacation with a fun mini travel album. Echo Park has some great ideas for smaller travel pages using their Passport line. I love the pockets, it’s a great way to tuck in tickets, notes or … Read More...
3D Pop Up Box of Cute Critters
This 3D Pop Up box of critters is so full of cuteness it couldn’t hold any more! Nicole Spohr created it using several different Mama Elephant stamp and die sets. Send a box of cheerfulness to someone special and make … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Leather handle tote bag
Make an and easy and chic tote bag to carry all your essentials. Use canvas for strength and stability and use leather to add sophisticated leather handles. The leather really sets this bag apart! French seams allow you to keep … Read More...
A Starry Night… with Polymer Clay
Here’s a fun exercise – make a polymer clay take of a piece of classic art. In this case, Jessica of JS Threads chose A Starry Night which is definitely one of my favourites. She uses polymer clay to capture … Read More...