It’s a super cute and easy to crochet backpack that is ideal for little kids. The crochet pattern is free and available here. These little backpacks are perfect for toddlers too as they are lightweight and soft enough for them … Read More...
Tips for Detailed Watercoloring
Nina-Marie has some great tips on getting detail when watercoloring like how much water to use and how much pressure to apply to the brush. Her stamped and watercolored flowers look so realistic!
Decorate your soap dispenser for winter
I know it’s a million degrees out, but maybe that’s why I can’t stop looking for winter crafts. This snowman is so cute and it makes me think of cold winter days. Pop on over to the blog Keeping It … Read More...
Knit a Dolores in Franklin Habit’s August Knitalong
If you’ve been around the knitting world for very long you’ve probably met Dolores, the sassy sheep star of some of Franklin Habit’s knitting-themed cartoons.
She’s beloved among knitters for her sarcastic and sassy take on stitching, and she’s … Read More...
Free Disney Princess Cross Stitch Bookmark Patterns
Here’s just the thing for your princess-loving readers for back to school. Dreaming Ice on Craftsy has a set of free Disney Princess bookmarks to cross stitch.
In all, there are 10 designs, each showing half of the … Read More...
How To Fold Origami Pen Holders
Looking for a fun and creative way to get organized while adding a touch of style to your workspace? These open origami boxes are the perfect solution! Not only do they help keep your desk tidy, but they also serve … Read More...
Coles Little Shop Miniatures Hack – Barbie Supermarket
If you aren’t already aware Coles in Australia are offering Little Shop miniatures with every $30 you spend. But you are probably like me and wondering what on earth you are going to do with yet another little collectable … Read More...
DIY Wedding Guest Guess Who Game
This Wedding DIY is a little different as it’s all about the fun and not the decor. This DIY guess who game is made up with photos of your own guest list. You will need a little time to hunt … Read More...
Machine Embroidery Lace Envelope
Deliver your notes, photos, and invitations in style with these elegant and simple freestanding lace envelopes! This machine embroidery tutorial will show you how to assemble your lace into a functioning piece of beautiful correspondence.
Drop Shadow Letters
Lydia Evans got two cards from one cut using the same die cut shapes making these cool drop shadow letter Thank You cards. I love her tip on adhering her dies to acetate to keep them in place, great tip!… Read More...
Get to Know You Book
Learn more about family and friends with a fun “get to know you” book. It’s a great way to share memories, photos, thoughts and more. I love how Sandra used a fun wooden clipboard album for the base.
Mermaid Bath Bomb
This is an easy tutorial for a DIY Mermaid Bath Bomb that includes a video tutorial. This free bath bomb recipe is easy to follow and the video makes it even easier. Perfect craft for tweens or teenagers.
Shadow Box Scene
Olga used several different dies from Spellbinders to create this stunning and romantic shadow box scene. Wouldn’t it make the perfect wedding or anniversary gift?
Visit the Spellbinders blog for her instructions.
-Heather
Scrabble tile downloadable font, art trivia and so much more!
I was poking around for some printable fonts as I am doing a collage series called #fubarandfirstladies and I wanted some fun fonts I could cut and paste into collages. I found this awesome Scrabble tile free download at Diva … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Tote bag with a front zip pocket
This roomy tote has a big zip pocket sewn into the front! How’s that for handy? I’ve got a tutorial over at Orange Bettie showing how to make this bag. The zip pocket takes just a few extra steps when … Read More...
Paper Wands – Kids Craft
Need to keep the kids busy for a bit? Grab some paper crafting supplies and the kids and make some fun afternoon crafts with these neat paper wands. Or make some for yourself, who doesn’t want a pretty magic wand? … Read More...
Printable Color Posters for Your Bulletin Board
If you’re teaching preschoolers or kindergartners at home or in a school setting, you will spend a lot of time talking about colors.
You might want to grab these free printable color posters from Isla Hearts Teaching on Teachers Pay … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Shortening a metal zipper
Nylon or plastic zippers are super easy to shorten. Just cut across the tape, then sew across the teeth! The only trick is to make sure your zipper pull isn’t on the part you cut off. Metal zippers, on the … Read More...
Etsy Feature – WoolDreamerArtStudio
Felted wool bag by –WoolDreamerArtStudio
Felted bag was created in technique of wool watercolor (painting by wool), bright and roomy, OOAK
Size of the bag 40 sm x 40 cm (but can be any size you want)
Colored Pencils on Dark Cardstock
Kristina achieved a lot of depth on this card even though it’s only one layer. By using colored pencils and on dark grey cardstock and subtle inking with white ink on the background her design really stands out. This card … Read More...