I adore this sweet cross stitch design by Luba Davies Atelier.
Called Prosperity in the House, it features a little kitty resting on a pillow with a Chinese character (I assume a symbol of prosperity?) on her back.
The pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Flat felled seam
Felled seam, flat seam, denim seam, or flat felled seam – they’re all names for the kind of seam you find on jeans inseams or men’s dress shirts. Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how to create a felled seam. … Read More...
How to stitch snowflake cards
I know some areas of the country are knee deep in snow while some are basking in sunshine. Either way theses stitched snowflakes may be just the project to make today. Pop on over to the blog Hochzeitswahn for the … Read More...
This Years Craft Trends That Are Dying Out
Every style has it’s moment and that moment inevitably passes. As makers it is easy (and maybe even important) to get excited about something that is on-trend but it can hurt your business when you fail to notice when its … Read More...
More Easy Crafts for Earth Day
With Earth Day coming up this weekend, you might want to plan an Earth-themed craft to do with your kids.
Crafts on Sea has a great collection of more than 30 Earth Day crafts, which it says are for … Read More...
Bear and Ducklings Card using Colored Pencils on Kraft Paper
I love the look of colored pencils on kraft cardstock! Wendy McGaffy used colored pencils in just the right places for color and shading on this adorable bear and ducks card. I also like her tip about placing all her … Read More...
Office and Craft Room Makeover by Heidi Swapp
Go take a look at how Heidi Swapp, scrapbooker and scrapbook product designer extraordinaire, made over her scrap room into a dream space with enough table space for working on multiple projects, and tons of storage space for all her … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux chenille flannel blanket
This faux chenille blanket is cuddly soft on both sides, with a front from a cute flannel and a back made with a fluffy faux chenille effect. It would make the sweetest gift for a new baby or young child! … Read More...
Fabric Decoupage Clay Dish Tutorial
This is a super easy tutorial to show you how to decoupage fabric on a clay
dish. This is such a great project for small scraps and would make a lovely accent in your home or a gift for a … Read More...
Polymer Clay Mod Squares
I’m a caner, I admit it. And there’s a lot of us in the polymer clay world. Some people do more pattern and geometric ones than I ever will have a good grip on and this mod square inspired one… Read More...
Tip: Floral Sympathy Card with Masking Technique
If you want to combine stamped images and a sentiment without adding lots of layers or bulk to your card try a simple masking technique. Using post it notes to cover the center section of her card , stamping flowers … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy rolled felt flowers
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how you can make beautiful flowers just by rolling felt. They’ll look best if you use a higher grade felt, but even inexpensive craft felt can be turned into pretty blooms. Make a bright spring … Read More...
Tutorial: 15-minute fabric bookmark
These easy 15-minute fabric bookmarks are super fun. Make them for – or with – kids to encourage a lifelong love of reading! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how to make them. … Read More...
I’m Loving the Quick Tips from Bullseye Glass!
If you’re looking for a perfectly smooth surface for your fused glass pieces look no further than Bullseye Glass and their Quick Tip about creating exactly that. After you check that out you can look deeper into their web site … Read More...
Easiest image transfer method for embroidery on clothes
If you like to upcycle and customize your clothes with stitching and embellishments like sequins you may struggle with how to get the images onto the fabric. Pop on over to Buttons Galore blog to see a super easy way … Read More...
Drip Paint a Rainbow Resist Work of Art
This beautiful idea from the Educator’s Spin on It is called a drip painting rainbow name recognition activity, but the basic concept could be used to make all kids of resist art.
The basic concept is to have something … Read More...
What to Do with Single Skeins of Sock Yarn
If you’re like me, and like most knitters I know, you’ve probably bought a skein or several of sock yarn
(let’s not talk about other kinds of yarn right now, OK?) with no real idea of what you were going … Read More...
Mason Jar Candle Holders
These super easy and simple but oh, so gorgeous mason jar luminaries are a great decor idea for weddings, holidays, Christmas, or even a party! Super easy to transform into jar lanterns! These are quick to make which means you … Read More...
Project: Mother’s Day Card
What a clever idea to replace to “O” in MOM with a flower! Ardyth created this lovely card with new stamps and dies from My Favorite Things and is sharing a quick video about how she made it. Visit her … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Women’s crossback tank
I don’t work out often, and I think part of the reason I don’t is that I never have the right things to wear. Obviously, your clothes need to be comfortable and able to move with you but a little … Read More...