I love this post from Thread & Ladle breaking down the potential time and monetary costs of producing a quality knitting pattern.
People sometimes complain when I share patterns that cost money, and I do try to stick with … Read More...
Where to Sell your crafts locally
So you’ve started a handmade business and now you need to get out there and sell them goods! Here’s a list of potential venues to sell them through if you want to stick to selling your handmade crafts locally. Check … Read More...
Download: Butterfly Lollipop Holder
These would make awesome party favors! Ink on 3 has this fun butterfly shaped lollipop holder SVG die cut available to download for FREE! Note: you will have to add it to your cart and check out but there’s no … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Sprocket pincushion
This sprocket pincushion is surprisingly easy to make – and a sweet way to use your scraps! Sedef from Down Grapevine Lane shares a tutorial at Diary of a Quilter. She includes a template you can use to get perfectly … Read More...
Craft Room Organization | Heidi Swapp Inspired Peg Board
Check out this craft room organization DIY tutorial using a Heidi Swapp inspired peg board, by Artful Leigh Creative. Leigh made and installed this peg board storage all by herself, and she is showing you how you can do the … Read More...
Durable Faux Wax Seals From Polymer Clay
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Nikki of Tikido enjoys her stationary and really likes the effect of wax stamps. Polymer clay gave her a solution for the brittleness of wax seals. In her tutorial, she makes durable faux wax seals for your envelopes and … Read More...
Hooded Scarf Crochet Pattern
If you love cold weather, we’re right there with you. You get to slip on your cute boots and fun sweaters. Most of all, you get to feel warm and snug when you layer up and go outside. That’s … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Flounce sleeve peasant dress
Change up the look of a basic peasant dress by adding flounces to the sleeves! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a tutorial showing how, plus she’s got a free sewing pattern to make a girls’ peasant … Read More...
Water Color Stamping Technique
Keeway got this pretty card background by inking solid flower stamps with Distress Ink , spritzing them with water and then stamping. What a great way to get a nice water color look! Visit her blog Kiwi Koncepts for more … Read More...
A Super Simple Towel Knitting Pattern
I love projects that are useful, and if they can be both useful and stash busting that’s even better.
The In the Kitchen Taffy Towel from Be Sweet on Craftsy has the potential to be both of those things.
It’s … Read More...
Knit a Stars and Stripes Turtle
The Fourth of July is coming up soon, and it seems like red, white and blue are everywhere in the summer.
This is a fun use of the stars and stripes as the patterning for an American flag turtle.… Read More...
Stitchers Share Snarky Reactions to Design Contest
I don’t know what thread maker DMC was thinking when it proposed a design contest in which the winner’s design would be made into a pattern without compensating the designer, but the design community definitely didn’t like the idea.
Because … Read More...
Free Super Hero Party Printables For Girls
Why do boys get to have all the fun? These free Superhero Captain America style party printables are for a girls superhero themed party. All of the images are of a Superhero Girl. Perfect for a little girls who wants … Read More...
100 free sewing patterns for Tote Bags
These sewing patterns are all of the totes or large bags. All of these links will take you directly to the sewing pattern and the sewing tutorial. The sewing projects vary from easy to hard, so make sure you check … Read More...
DIY Papermache Tea Light Holder
This tutorial is for a tealight holder. It uses paper mache to create a rustic yet simple paper tea light holder. This tutorial is easy to follow with step by step instructions to guide you along. Tealight Holder Tutorial
Die Cut Transfer Technique for a Mother’s Day Card
Designer Bibi Cameron made this amazing Mother’s Day card with stamps and dies from Neat and Tangled. She’ll show you how she used a no-line stamping technique to color the stamps. And in order to place her “wreath” in the … Read More...
Mother I Love You! Mothers Day Quotes & Prints
Are you searching for the perfect quote to add a heartfelt touch to your Mother’s Day projects? Look no further! At InkHappi, They have a treasure trove of beautiful quotes that are sure to inspire and uplift. Whether you’re creating … Read More...
Mother’s Day embroidery patterns to stitch for mom
When it comes to expressing love and appreciation on Mother’s Day, there’s nothing quite like a handmade gift. It carries a special touch and thoughtfulness that can’t be replicated by store-bought presents. If you’re looking for some last-minute inspiration, fear … Read More...
Gazing Ball Stakes
I had this awesome idea for my garden. I made these with mirror paint, dowels, and ping pong balls. I also did the same and sprayed the balls and stakes bright colors read my full tutorial here.
Patriotic Memorial Day Party Printables
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and the perfect day to host a cookout. Decorate with festive decor for the food buffet table with these pretty red, which, and blue party printables.