Create this shimmering layout with lots of red ink and a few splashes of other color for some fun contrast. Learn how to add the shimmering effect with this step by step tutorial. You’ll get the complete list of supplies … Read More...
Tips: Multiple Techniques with the Same Bird Stamps
Hero Arts has recently released some beautiful bird stamps. Lydia used some of the solid bird images to make several different cards with different techniques, getting very different looks but all using the same stamp set. I particularly love … Read More...
Lucky Printable Gratitude Banner for St. Patrick’s Day
Print this “lucky” printable gratitude banner for St. Patrick’s Day to help remind you of everything you have to be grateful for! This might help remind you to keep up with your daily gratitude practice. Or use them on a … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered blanket from a repurposed poncho
Got a poncho you never wear? Sew up the slit and embroider a beautiful sunflower on it with bulky yarn and a blunt yarn needle! Even if you don’t have a poncho to use, you can still use these stitches … Read More...
5 Ways to Hang Photos on the Wall
We scrapbookers always have tons of photos, more than we can scrap! So displaying them around the home is a great idea. Check out these five ideas over at Ohoh Blog for hanging your extra photos on the wall. Just … Read More...
Tutorial: Animal puppet bath mitts
These cute animal puppet bath mitts can make bath time a lot more fun! Gena from Ginger Casa shows how you can make them out of washcloths. It’s easy to make different kinds of animals by just changing up the … Read More...
Technique: Nautical Card with Ink Smooshing Technique
Designing masculine cards can be difficult sometimes but a nautical theme is usually a great place to start. This wonderful ships wheel card has an ink smooshing background with Distress Ink and stamped images from Unity and would be a … Read More...
Number Trees Make Learning Fun
Chicka, Chick 1, 2, 3 is probably not as well-known as the other Chicka, Chicka book, but it still provides great inspiration to those who want to bring learning off the page and into the classroom or home.
I love … Read More...
Recycled metal dish holder spice rack
I often spot these metal serving frames at the thrift store. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one that still had its’ dish with it thought. That’s what makes this spice rack project so perfect. They look so pretty! Pop … Read More...
An Easy Way to Stitch a Bookmark
In a recent post I mentioned my love for stitched bookmarks and that I had made one recently that I kept meaning to share but hadn’t yet, so it seem like high time to do so.
I made this little … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Retro glasses mug rug
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern and tutorial for making Mabel’s Mug Rug, an oval mug rug with a pair of retro glasses on it. The retro style is so cute, especially the little buttons embellishing the corners … Read More...
How To Make Bees Wac Candles
This DIy candle making project uses Easy mold to create the pear mold from a real pear. You can follow this candle making tutorial and skip the DIY mold part if you already have a mold or want to try … Read More...
Project: Disney Trip Scrapbook
My husband and I have been to Disney World three times, have taken loads of amazing photos but I’m ashamed to admit I haven’t scrapped a single page yet. Even though I’ve bought tons of Disney themed supplies. So I … Read More...
5 Printable Spring Wall Art Farmhouse Style Prints
Spring will be here soon – yes, it really will! In the meantime get ready with these five free printable farmhouse style posters, and get yourself in the mood. Remember these are for personal use only. I think I love … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather drawstring backpack
Hey fellow sewing enthusiasts! Remember those classic drawstring backpacks we all tackled as beginners? Well, Delia from Delia Creates has taken that simple project up a notch by crafting a chic version using faux leather. The result is a stylish … Read More...
Brush Pen Lettering Tips for Choosing Colors & Blending
Ready to move on to combining colors in your brush lettering practice? Check out this tutorial with video for tips on how to choose matching or complementary colors, and how to blend colors too. This tutorial uses Tombow brush pens, … Read More...
Printable Funny Quote Love Cards
Print out these funny Valentines from your favorite shows The Office, Parks and Rec and Friends. They are sure to make someone laugh this holiday. You don;t need to only use them for Valentine’s Day, these are great to show … Read More...
An Easy Baby Doll Quilt Pattern
This is a fantastic way to use up your colorful fabric scraps and create a one-of-a-kind quilt for a doll or stuffed animal. You could even make more blocks and create a matching quilt for your kids! Grab the … Read More...
Stitch a Hat Like Team USA
Watching the Olympics gives us lots of time for knitting (there’s even knitting happening at the Olympics, which is pretty awesome), and some of that knitting might be related to whatever country we’re supporting in the games.
A couple … Read More...
How to make Valentine arrows great for place settings
If you are preparing a special meal for your Valentine here is a fun project to decorate the table. Pop on over to the blog Our House Now A Home for the easy tutorial on how to make paper arrows… Read More...