This crocheted tote is a perfect size to stash towels, magazine, lunch or whatever you want to fill it with. The tighter stitch pattern means you don’t have to worry about losing hooks, pencils or other small items out the … Read More...
Awesome Toys You Can Make at Home
My daughter has about a month left of school, and while she usually does a fair bit of summer camp activities, I’m still getting worried about how she’s going to entertain herself in the times when she is home (I … Read More...
Making Card Backgrounds with Postmark Stamps
Saying Bon Voyage? A combination of postmark stamps makes the perfect background for a travel, vacation or moving card. The Darkroom Door blog has several different fun card ideas using postmarks for the background. Click here for project directions.
-Heather
Love to Read? Grab this Fun Cross Stitch Pattern
I couldn’t resist sharing this fun cross-stitch pattern from Snarky Art Company on etsy because it is my life.
Do you read past your bedtime, too?
Or maybe stitch past your bedtime?
Either way, this cute cross stitch featuring a … Read More...
Sewing themed lapel pins
Have you hopped on the enamel pin trend yet? Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows where you can get some sewing and quilting enamel pins to start your collection – or to add to it. The perfect gift for a sewing … Read More...
Needle Felted Minion Tutorial
This needle felted Minions is about 4? high, made from a rolled-up yarn balls as the sculptural core. The sculptural core is then wrapped with the wool followed by needle felt. It saves up a lot of wool with this … Read More...
Soap That Contains Glue And Paint? Not Sure About This One
Okay. Would you wash your hands with glue or paint? I certainly wouldn’t.
These flubber soap recipes looked promising but as I watched it, I realized that most of the recipes were just the famous (or infamous) slime with a … Read More...
Parisian Quilt Pattern
Okay loving this quilt, I feel like I am saying that every time I post a new pattern. I really love the classic color combination of this one. Reminds me of mosaic flooring from years ago. You can see the … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Arch Card
This stunning 3D Arch shaped card from Shelley Hickox combines dies from Sizzix and products from Tim Holtz. This isn’t just a card, this is art that the recipient will be proud to display on a desk or shelf for … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Luggage Tags
Patti from Hearth & Vine shows how you can make fun fabric luggage tags, perfect to help you spot your bag on the luggage belt at the airport. You can make them from your fabric scraps, and they’re easy to … Read More...
16 Craft Room Furniture Ideas
Great some stunning ideas for craft and scrap room furniture from this round up. You’ll find examples of cabinets and drawers, tables, shelves, peg board and unique pieces like pink storage lockers, or wooden hutches.
Plus decorative ideas, as well … Read More...
Mokume Gane Jewellery
The longer I do polymer clay, the more I realize there are just a lot of ways to do things. This approach by a Russian artist on LiveJournal – SandyCheek – makes the mokume gane stack into a cane to … Read More...
How to Package Bath Bombs for Gift Giving
Are you thinking of selling your Bath bombs but have no idea how to package them? There are so many different ways why not try a tried and tested method. This tutorial shows you how to package your bath bombs … Read More...
Tips: New 3D Texture Fades Embossing Folders
The brand new 3D Texture Fades from Tim Holtz and Sizzix are deeply detailed embossing folders. They are thicker then the regular folders we’re used to so Tim’s got some tips and ideas for using them like what plate “sandwich” … Read More...
Knit the Perfect String Bag for Summer
I should have shared this one before Earth Day, but we should really be mindful of the planet all the time so it’s still appropriate.
Plastic bags are terrible for the environment, as we all know, and it’s just nicer … Read More...
Baby onesie free sewing pattern
Mamma Can Do It just released a free size of their popular baby onesie pattern. The onesie comes in three options – long sleeve, short sleeve, and sleeveless (tank). The free pattern comes in one size, 3-6 months. A full … Read More...
Tutorial | WOW Mom Card for Mother’s Day
Fun, fast, and easy. This little Mother’s Day card has a little surprise when you open it… MOM turns into WOW! This card features holographic cardstock paper inside and a washi tape decoration on the outside. You’ll get the free … Read More...
Floral Mixed-Media Mother’s Day Card
This is a simple card making project for Mother’s Day or any other celebration for a flower-loving lady out there. Handmade gifts/cards are a wonderful way to show the recipient that you care. After all, you’ve presented them with your … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric tulips
Spring is the season of blooming flowers, and what could be more beautiful and vibrant than tulips? If you’re looking for a unique and creative way to brighten up your home decor, then Audrey Pettit has the perfect solution for … Read More...
Double Pocket Card
This pretty double pocket card is perfect for tucking in multiple items like gift cards, book marks or tags. You’ll find a video tutorial from designer Elaine on how to make one over on the Stamping Bella blog.
-Heather