I don’t know how I ended up on the candle fad but I did. I used to teach candle making classes twice a week and now here I am buying my own candles why? I blame TIME and CHILDREN. I … Read More...
17 Places to Sell Your Crafts
Here’s a list of 17 places you can turn to when you’re ready to become a handmade entrepreneur
. From marketplaces to online shops and even craft fairs, you can get started today making money doing something you love! Read the … Read More...
Scrapbooking & Cards Today Magazine Download
The Summer 2018 issue of Scrapbooking and Cards Today is now available. You can purchase a subscription or download the entire current magazine for FREE! Click here to download and also find links to extras like FREE sketches and cut … Read More...
Knit a Baby Hat with Style
I love knitting baby hats. They’re so quick and easy and you can do all sorts of techniques in them on a small scale. And babies look cute in anything, so you can make them a little more wild, colorful … Read More...
DIY Paper Star Fourth of July Parade Wands
You and your kids will love how much fun these shaker wands are to make and to wave! You’ll need nesting star dies, or a way to cut out star shapes to make this happen. They are super cute!
Source: … Read More...
Tutorial: Use your fabric scraps to brighten up a mirror frame.
Fabric scraps are not just for sewing! They can also be used around the home to add color and upcycle old boring furniture. This gorgeous mirror frame was given a new lease of life with small pieces of fabric remnants … Read More...
How To Make A Pop Up Frame Card
Olga used intricate frame dies and turned them into wonderful pop up cards. Visit her blog Building Your World to learn how to make on of these stunning cards yourself.
-Heather
Sewing pattern: Fabric closet safe
This fabric closet safe lets you hide your valuables among your clothes so no one will be the wiser. Sew Very Crafty has a tutorial for you showing how to make one. With two zippers there are two places to … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew curtains using hem tape
You don’t need to know how to sew to make curtains for your home! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make them using hem tape instead of sewing. It’s so easy, … Read More...
Stitch a Shrug to Get Through Summer
I’m still sad about the eminent closing of Classic Elite Yarns, in part because they have always produced such great patterns to go with their yarns.
One of their recent patterns is Riptide, a cute little shrug worked … Read More...
How To Make Gel Candles
Gel candles are a unique and beautiful way to create stunning, long-lasting candles that can add a touch of elegance and ambiance to any room. Gel candles differ from traditional wax candles in that they are made from a special … Read More...
No Line Coloring Technique with Solid Stamps
I love to color and paint but I can barely draw a stick figure so I love learning new ways to use my stamps to help me feel more like an artist without needing as much talent 🙂 I’ve done … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Little Gnome for Your Phone
Have you seen those phone cases that have holes on the back so you can cross stitch them? I had one but I didn’t make it fast enough and now my phone is too big for the holder.
But if … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Double wine bottle tote bag
If one bottle of wine is good, two are better! This bag makes it easy to carry two bottles of wine or beer with you to parties and get togethers. Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how you … Read More...
DIY GRANNY SQUARE CROCHET TOP
Learn how to make a simple, modern crochet top out of a giant granny square. This crochet tutorial is easy to follow. The crochet pattern is available here. To make this top you only need to make a granny square. … Read More...
Create a Cute Dog Handmade Card with this Printable
Who doesn’t love dogs, right? I know I do! Share your puppy love by creating your own handmade card from my free decoupage printable. This is an easy card making project for both adults and children.
The card front measures … Read More...
DIY Powdered Sugar Shaker from a Mason Jar
This genius little mason jar hack is perfect for powdered sugar dusting. This is not your typical “poke holes in the lid” tutorial. I show you how to add a wire mesh lid using an inexpensive dollar store item.
Cute Lemon Slice Cake Tutorial
Cute cake for everyone’s favourite summer citrus with a step by step recipe and fondant tutorial to recreate it at home. Great for beginners. This summer cake is adorable! perfect for a Summer party or Summer BBQ. I just can’t … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Couch tool caddy and thread catcher
I like to do my hand stitching while sitting on the couch watching TV. The soft cushy couch is more comfortable than sewing table chair and the TV gives me something to listen to. But sewing at the couch usually … Read More...
Star Wreath Paper Plate Craft for Kids
This is a simple & inexpensive craft to do with kids this summer. It is the perfect craft for 4th of July and would be a great summer camp project! Very easy kids craft to try at home.