Of course, clay can help you organize, too. I’m talking about using it to make attractive holders for what needs organizing. Gabrielle of Design Mom does that in this tutorial for a set of vanity containers. I’d probably go with … Read More...
Tips: Coloring with Sharpie Markers
Now a days so many people are using alcohol markers for coloring its easy to forget all the “classic” markers we’ve bought over the years. Kathy from the Daily Marker has some great tips for shading, layering and blending Sharpie … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Peasant dress for an 18″ doll
Peasant dresses are an easy style of dress to sew for little girls. They’re also an easy style of dress to sew for dolls. Lindsay from PA Country Crafts shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a peasant dress … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled gingham pillow shams
These ruffled pillow shams by Sew4Home remind me of the gingham pillow shams and accent pillows my mother made for me when I was a kid. They’re even gingham just like the ones I had! There’s just something timeless about … Read More...
Valentine’s Day decorations of red branches and heart blocks
Paint and painting is my “go-to” medium this year. So for each holiday I am going to be painting my new decor elements. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner so I thought I’d spray paint some recycled branches with … Read More...
Lunar New Year Activities for Kids
The Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 16, so there’s plenty of time to think about activities you can do with your kids related to the holiday.
The upcoming year is the year of the dog, which of course provides … Read More...
Craft Inspiration – Sheena Liam
These Embroidery pieces are amazing! I am lost for words at just how fantastic the are. I would love to give something like this a try and I am sure it will leave you inspired too. By Artist Sheena Liam
Free Printable Easter Bookmarks
These Easter bookmarks are the perfect non candy gift this Easter time. Simply print off and laminate or print on to cardstock. These adorable Easter bookmarks are free!
Just right click on the image below and print on A4 cardstock… Read More...
Felted Kitty Cats
Felted kitties are so addictive. This tutorial shows you how to make a whole litter of kitty cats. The tutorial shows you how to needle felt these little creatures. Felted Cats.
Lemon Meringue Bath Bomb Recipe
I love the colors in this Lemon Meringue bath bomb. It’s such an unusual combination but I love the idea. This DIY bath bomb would be perfect for making at home to gift to friends and family. The colors look … Read More...
Sankaku Wrist Warmers Crochet Pattern
This free Fingerless gloves in crochet with a different construction – nice to show off your variegated yarn. This pattern uses lang Jawoll Magic yarn.
A Poncho Pattern that Might Actually Make Me Want to Knit a Poncho
I’ve been in the knitting game for a pretty long time in Internet years, probably around 12. And in that time ponchos have come around a couple of times.
I’ve never knit one.
I never quite saw the point. I’d … Read More...
Project: Hedgehog Slider Card
I thought the adorable new Hedgehugs stamp set from Stampin’ Up would be a perfect set for a slider card for Valentine’s Day. The cute girl hedgehog slides toward the boy who’s holding a flower. I made a tutorial video … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted pillbox pouch
These quilted pillbox pouches provide cute and handy storage for small sewing notions or office supplies. Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making them. Finished dimensions are 4″ x 6″. It’s a great scrapbusting project for your … Read More...
Printable Blank Hand Lettered Calendar
What’s different about this free printable calendar? It’s blank! That means you can use it for any year by adding in the appropriate dates for each month. This is fantastic for scrapbooking and Project Life because it means that you … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fold out fabric storage box
This fabric box folds up and ties with a bow to provide pretty storage for toys or other small items. But untie that bow and it folds out flat. It also has the option to fold out just the front, … Read More...
Tip: Die Cut Shapes from Large Stamps
Get more from your larger stamped images by only using small portions of them. Like in this card Kajcyika used a heart shaped die to cut out smaller pieces of a large border stamp, it really gives a bold look … Read More...
Sleeping Cupid Cross Stitch Pattern
We’re less than a month to Valentine’s Day, so I hope it’s time to bust out the pink and red projects.
This Sleeping Cupid pattern from X-Stitch Magic is a cute little pattern that uses only one color of floss.… Read More...
Cricut Tutorial: Donut hot pad
Polka dots are a staple in my fabric stash. They’re just so versatile – and so cute! Amber Simmons shows how you can create these donut hot pads, with polka dot fabric giving them sprinkles. Donuts and polka dots in … Read More...
Upcycle a rubber door mat with paint
I am always on the look out for fun ways to paint ordinary objects, my faves are ones that have some kind of texture that makes it easy to simply “color” each section. These door mats with raised areas are … Read More...