Sew a set of Sherlock Gnomes stuffed pillow characters! Ashley from Make It and Love It has a free pattern and tutorial for making them! The soft gnome characters are made from fleece and are totally huggable and snuggleable. Perfect … Read More...
Let’s Meet: Cassandra Madge, Quilting Designer
Feast your eyes on Cassandra’s vividly coloured and densely patterned quilts and find out her top three favorite fabric designers of all time. In this lighthearted interview, you’ll discover where Cassandra’s creativity comes from, more about the quilting design … Read More...
Easter Place Card Holders
From La Perle Rouge’s blog I found a cute little Easter project – a place card holder (or note / card) for your Easter decor. The little chicks are super cute and using cutters like she does in her tutorial, … Read More...
Tutorial and template: Lucky Lou felt shamrock banner
Hang some felt shamrocks in your window for a cute and easy St. Patrick’s Day decoration! Cindy from Skip To My Lou has a tutorial and free template. They’re easy to make from craft felt. Her template includes three sizes … Read More...
Snowdrops Cross-Stitch Pattern
The other day I shared a pattern for stitched jonquils, and here’s one for another one of the early spring flowers, which you may have already seen in person where you live.
Alita Designs shares this pretty pattern for snowdrops… Read More...
New craft material alert!
At first I couldn’t figure out what this project was made from as the blog isn’t in English. But then I figured it out. I remembered seeing these dry, rigid pretty cloth towels in a Swedish store. When you wet … Read More...
Tutorial: How to apply fusible interfacing to your fabric
Depending on what you’re sewing, you may need to add some extra stability to your fabric. Bags in particular need this stability, but also some home dec projects or collars or cuffs when you sewing clothing. Fusible interfacing adds that … Read More...
Free St Patrick’s Day Activity Sheets
This St Patrick’ day printable pack contains Math and lot’s of cute images. The printable is available for free over at Teacherspayteachers.com
You’re Going to Love this Sweet Little Bunny Pattern
OK, so I’m a little obsessed with baby animals right now. It must be spring coming on.
But LOOK at this sweetie.
Who wouldn’t be obsessed?
The Little Baby Bunny pattern from Justyna Kacprzak is exactly as advertised, a little … Read More...
Project: Star Wars Pop Up Card
I love this Star Wars Pop Up Card using Galactic Adventures stamps from Kindred Stamps! Tonya Boser has directions for making this awesome card over on her blog, Tinkering in Ink, it even folds flat for mailing! Click here to … Read More...
DIY Mother’s Day Gift Box Tutorial
Wrap up Mum’s treats in this sweet gift box using the free template and step by step tutorial over at The Craft Blog. Change up the papers and embellishments, and you can use this gift box for any occasion. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a key fob from a candy wrapper
These candy wrapper key fobs are the perfect excuse to buy a bag (or two, or three) of your favorite candy! Joan from Lazy Girl Designs shows how you can use the bag to create a fun and colorful key … Read More...
Mini Wrap Crochet Pattern
The texture and size of this wrap feel cushy and luxurious, and I love grabbing it for really windy or chilly days because it really holds in the warmth.
This project is great to crochet on a night in, … Read More...
Sewing patternTutorial: Pom pom dinner napkins
These pom pom dinner napkins are super cute and easy to sew spring decor! These gorgeous napkins are the perfect addition to your Easter table. Shelly from Coral & Co. has a tutorial showing how to make them. The mini … Read More...
Tips for Fussy Cutting Your Stamped Images
Back in the “old days” of stamping we didn’t have die cuts to cut out our stamped images so we had to use scissors *gasp* (shocking, I know! :)) Of course I’m just being silly but I bet most of … Read More...
Sweet Stash-Busting Birds
I don’t know if these are chickens or birds or if it even matters.
Actually, I know for sure it doesn’t matter.
What’s important is the the Chubby Chirps by Rebecca Danger are adorable, and they only use 30 or … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Library book tote bag
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shows how to make a tote that’s perfect for trips to the library! The bag is roomy to hold all the books you’re taking to and from the library. A zippered pocket on the inside … Read More...
How to make Photo planters Made from Recycled PVC Pipe
If your decorating style tends toward a modern, sleek look these black and white photo embellished vases might just be the project for you. Pop on over to the blog Unique Creations by Anita for the excellent step by step … Read More...
How to Use Ikea Frames in the Classroom
Pretty much everyone I know loves Ikea (I had a Raskog cart smuggled across state lines because we don’t have Ikea at all in Arkansas), and its products often show up in classrooms and homeschools because they are inexpensive, durable … Read More...
DIY Shamrock Candle
This DIY Candle has been tinted green to celebrate St Patrick’s day but you can use the same DIY Candlemaking tutorial and add whatever color you like to create this homemade candle. Candle Making Tutorial.