Each month Scrapbook and Card Today magazine offers Free download to go along with projects in the magazine. For the spring issue they are offering two adorable owl digital stamps. Click here to download a girl owl and here for … Read More...
Summer Themed Mini String Art, Plus free easy templates
Over at Every Day Mom Ideas there are mini string art templates that are FREE and easy to make in less than 20 minutes. Anyone can make these Summer Themed string art wood blocks. Choose from six different summer designs: … Read More...
Another Gorgeous Top to Knit for Summer
I may be slightly obsessed with summer tops to knit right now, thanks to school being out at the end of the week and completely having summer on the brain.
But this one, the Sommer sleeveless top by Mari Chiba, … Read More...
A Cross-Stitched Insult, Monty Python Style
When I was a teenager I loved Monty Python. And I had a group of friends who loved, it, too. Monty Python and the Holy Grail was our favorite, we could recite it, some even acted out part of it … Read More...
Sewing Tools that are Also Great for Knitters
There are lots of times when different crafts cross over, or when tools that might be used for one craft (say, a crochet hook) can be useful for other crafts as well (such as picking up stitches or weaving in … Read More...
Embellished Gift Tags
These handmade cards are more Mixed media than Needlework but I know many of us cross over, especially when it comes to embellishments. These handmade cards by Shabbychicinspired are layered with lace and text. You might even recognise a few … Read More...
Etsy Feature – WhimsyKels
Felted Rabbit in Nest by WhimsyKels
This little girl is fast asleep in her nest – there is no rousing her! She is needle felted from 100% wool rovings. The outside diameter of the nest is approximately 8cm, the … Read More...
Wool Roving Macrame Hanging
This DIY tutorial is for a colorful wool roving. We made ours in less than 30 mins. For this DIY macrame tutorial, you will need wool roving
. We chose three shades of blue for our project as it was … Read More...
DIY Lavender Bath Bombs
This bath bomb tutorial or recipe is for Lavender Bath Bombs. This is a great recipe for anyone who is starting out with making their own bath Bombs. This tutorial requires dried Lavender flowers.
Ingredients:
1 cup baking soda… Read More...
Floral Card with Selective Coloring
Selective or “spotlight” coloring adds color to just a section of your stamped image. It can be a way to add attention to your card with a combination of pop of color and elegant black and white. Crystal Thompson used … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Installing KAM snaps
Learn how to install KAM snaps
on any of your sewing projects. Installing a KAM snap is a breeze. So easy you’ll never want to go back to buttons! The plastic snaps come in a wide range of colors sure … Read More...
A Simple Top for Summer Knitting
I’m all about knit tops and tanks for summer. They are great projects to knit when the weather is warm but they also give you a way to wear knitting projects when it’s too warm for sweaters.
DIY Name Bracelet
IThis tutorial shows kids how to make personalized name bracelets. For this project, you will need letter beads and fine cord. These small beads are most suited to older children who are unlikely to pop them in their mouth. DIY … Read More...
Tutorial: Broomstick and chubby yarn tassels
These broomstick and chubby yarn tassels make a bold statement, and are a perfect accent for home decor projects! Sew4Home shows how you can make them from inexpensive materials. The broomstick tassels are my favorite, and are made from inexpensive … Read More...
8 Free Succulent “Crazy Plant Lady” Crochet Patterns
These crochet succulents are perfect for anyone who does not have a green thumb. I mean succulents are hard to kill anyway but these are long lifers! they will stick around for years and years.
Crocheting can be used to … Read More...
12 DIY Home Projects ANYONE can Make.
If you are anything like me, you have a passion for anything DIY within your home. How awesome of a feeling is it to be able to create something from scratch, by yourself, to have it showcased in your home? … Read More...
Christmas Cards in May?
Are you one of those that always says “This year I’ll get an early start on making my holiday cards!” but (like me) you wait until December 1st to even get started? Stephanie with SugarPea Designs is here to help … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Llama crayon caddy, plus a free pattern
This crayon caddy has the cutest fluffy llama applique on the front! And on the inside are pockets to hold a drawing pad and a selection of crayons. Perfect for road trips and busy bags! Bev from Flamingo Toes shares … Read More...
Coloring Your Stamps with Art Crayons
There are many things other then ink pads you can “ink” your rubber stamps with. Using Vicky Boutin Art Crayons Stephanie Severin colored directly on her large stamp, spritz it with water and then stamped it on water color paper … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Halter maxi dress
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a halter maxi dress. She starts with a basic raglan sleeve t-shirt pattern and makes a few simple adaptations to turn it into a halter dress pattern. If you don’t … Read More...