This hat is perfect for beginners and works up quickly, so it’s a great go-to pattern for fall and winter! It’s knit flat, so no need to know how to knit in the round. The shape of the hat is … Read More...
Shaped Baby Card
How adorable is this little overall shaped baby card? I love the little baby peeking out of the pocket! Lisa Curico has a video tutorial with all the steps.
Click here to visit her blog for project directions.
-Heather
Sewing pattern: Mini hourglass quilt pattern
Make this adorable hourglass mini quilt to hang on your wall! Shelly from Coral & Co. has a tutorial showing how. She used her Cricut Maker to quickly cut all the pieces she needed. The finished quilt is so pretty … Read More...
Floral and Butterfly Mixed Media Layout
This stunning layout has so much depth and dimension. Marilyn used stencils, tags, inking, splattering, embellishments and more for this mixed media page.
Visit her blog Treasuring Memories and watch her video tutorial.
-Heather
Did you know Butterflies are deep … Read More...
A Sweet Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern with Fish
We didn’t really have a theme in my daughter’s nursery, but I know that a lot of people love decorating their little one’s room with matching decor and colors. (I’m a crafter, not a decorator. Weird, I know.)
If I … Read More...
Using Crafts for Speech Therapy
Speech therapy is so important for little ones who need a little extra help learning how to make the right sounds for different letters and blends.
But that doesn’t mean it can’t also be fun. Of course, as we know, … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Reversible race track car play mat
This race track play mat makes playing cars that much more fun! And it’s double sided so you can turn it over for a different race track setting. Cami from Gluesticks shows how you can make one for your favorite … Read More...
Using a Digital Stamp for Wood Burning
This fantastic idea from Helen Gullett is a great way to really take your stamping off paper. She used a digital stamp as a template for wood burning
, how clever! She’ll show you how to transfer the image, use … Read More...
Upcycling Project: DIY Lace Candle Holders
These delicate DIY lace candle holders are a great repurposing project. You’ll recycle old jar lids and use up any lace scraps you have at home. They are a very versatile frugal decor element for your home, a garden party, … Read More...
Custom Pencil Cases for Girls and Boys
If you need a pencil case for the back to school season, or if you just can’t find your name on a pencil case, then this project is for you! Learn how to make your own Custom Pencil Cases in … Read More...
Do You Use a Needle Minder?
After talking about waxing embroidery floss the other day, I got to thinking about other accessories or things that are optional but could potentially save you a lot of trouble when you’re doing cross stitch.
Another thing that falls into … Read More...
Lightweight fabric sewing tips
Lightweight, drapey fabrics can make some beautiful clothing – but man, they can be bear to sew! Slipping, shifting, snagging, fraying…. Heather from Heather Handmade shares her best tips for sewing on lightweight fabrics. Her tips will help make sewing … Read More...
Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation for the First Time
It is easy and fun to plan a Walt Disney World Vacation. Don’t be overwhelmed just because
there is a lot to do and consider. The important thing is that you do plan. The first thing you
should do is … Read More...
Vintage Halloween Candle Holders
These DIY Halloween Candle holders have a spooky vintage theme. With the detail on top I wouldn’t suggest using a real candle in these. But you could easily move the ribbon down lower below the flame.
Congrats……
goes out to Donna H., she’s the winner of this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway!
-Heather
Winter Church Scene Card
Jill Foster has a wonderful winter church scene card tutorial using a new large rubber stamp from Penny Black. She’ll show you how to add multiple ink colors to one stamp and how to ink up a lovely snowy night … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Collapsible fabric storage box
I love to use collapsible storage bins to organize my drawers. They’re useful and I can store them flat when I don’t need them – but the plain white canvas isn’t that attractive. That’s fine if they’re in drawers, but … Read More...
Rainbow Wreath Layout
I love the rainbow trend, it’s on everything and can be easily incorporated into almost any craft. This lovely rainbow wreath layout uses different flower dies cut from a rainbow of colors for a pretty scrapbook page.
Coastal Air Plant Home Decor Ideas
Air plants or tillandsia are trending right now. You can see great and stylish decor ideas everywhere. Mainly they are out of the industrial niche. These three coastal decor ideas will be something new for your readers. A DIY that … Read More...
Polymer Clay Tips and Hints
JSThreads has a useful little post of tips and hints she accumulated while claying. I realize most of us have our own little polymer clay rules and guidelines. I agree with most of the tips and here’s a few of … Read More...