Cactuses (or is it Cacti? :)) are really trendy right now, I’m seeing them on everything including lots of paper crafting products like stickers, papers and stamp sets. Micheals has a quick and easy pop card idea using cactus stickers … Read More...
Free Printable Paper Glasses
Why should you make these? Because it’s fun!
For real, though – which little kid doesn’t love pretending with some glasses? Print, color, craft and play! It’s an inexpensive summertime boredom buster.
Baby Scrapbook Shaker Cover and Pages
Elena shares the shaker cover and some pages she made for a sweet baby scrapbook using the new Little Wonders line from Bo Bunny. I love this woodland theme! Visit their their blog to be inspired.
-Heather
Looking for Baby … Read More...
How to make a soap cloud and shaped soap
If I didn’t tell you what this was I bet you wouldn’t know what this amazing cloud is made of. It is really easy to make and then re-use to make shapes for its original use. Pop on over to … Read More...
Make a Modern Mountain with Cross Stitch
I’m really more of a beach person, I have to say, but I do love mountains as a graphic element.
These mountains with a modern twist would be perfect for that friend with serious wanderlust who also loves jewel tones, … Read More...
Air Dry Clay and Napkin Pendants
Transferring or incorporating other media images into your polymer clay isn’t that unusual but I admit I haven’t done it with air dry clay. This Greek artist uses the often cute motifs from paper napkins to do it with air … Read More...
Learn Knitwear Design from Aroha Knits
If you’ve wanted a chance to try your hand at knitwear design but you aren’t quite sure where to start, check out this free 10-day challenge from Aroha Knits.
Initiate Knitwear Design features daily challenges sent by email, live streams … Read More...
Fruit Pebbles DIY Gel Candle
Want to have your cereal and eat it too? Well, this is NOT the DIY for you. You can’t eat this one folks but it does look uber cute. You can create these in recycled jars or glass votives. Crafty … Read More...
Watercolor Stamping with Ink Sprays
This pretty floral card has such a dream ylook. Juli Riedel used ink sprays with her stamps to get a wonderful watercolor look, no brush required! Learn more about her quick and easy faux watercoloring technique over on the Canvas … Read More...
Sewing pattern: DIY denim cushion from jeans waistbands
Love to repurpose your old jeans but not sure what to do with the waistbands? Then this denim cushion cover is for you. Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how to make it. Making the most of … Read More...
Mixed Media Art Journal Page
Jane Davenport shares some great ideas for making a lovely mixed media page using some of her paints, crayons, pencils and markers in a canvas journal. Visit Michaels for her tips and tricks to journaling your own pages.
-Heather
Looking … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – 8″ Tapestry Rainbow Afghan Square
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...