As recycled crafters we tend to save things that are normally thrown out but if you are like me you can’t save everything. A New Year’s goal could be to reduce the recycling that enters your world to avoid this … Read More...
How About a Hood?
I’m a big fan of cowls over scarves because it feels like more of the fabric is up around your face where you need it, but a knit hood might be an even better idea.
This hood, call Friend of … Read More...
Learn all about the Water Cycle
Learning about the water cycle is a pretty basic part of science, and it’s fun to talk about this time of year (if it’s cold where you are) because you can also throw in a bit about snow and the … Read More...
Insta Party Love – Bon Voyage
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What a fun and affordable backdrop idea. This world map has been adorned with paper flowers and metallic writing. This backdrop is perfect for photos or use a … Read More...
Technique: Card with Pencils Shavings and Stencils
Bibi Cameron has a cool technique that I’ve never seen before. She uses pencil shavings to color and blend over top of stencils for some amazing cards. Just imagine all the pretty patterns, designs and color combos you could create! … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Easy men’s bow tie
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern to make a men’s bow tie. It’s easy to sew and you can make one in any kind of fabric depending on how dressy a look you’re going for. The bow … Read More...
DIY Personalised 2018 Calendar
Make this personalized 2018 monthly calendar from scratch, and use your favorite photos and embellishments to make it truly special. You’ll learn how to draw up each monthly page, as well as pulling it all together into a very … Read More...
Making Polymer Clay Bears
I figured out one polymer clay goal a few years ago: polymer clay dragon ornaments. Another one on my list – which many artists have no issues with but continues to elude me – is little bear figures. Good, … Read More...
Tip: Crafty New Years Resolutions
The Papertrey ink team has gathered together some wonderful New Years resolutions for us crafty types. With ideas like create your own journal/planner and send out one hand made card a week there’s many ideas to get your creative juices … Read More...
Printable New Years Resolution Cards
While you’re pouring the bubbly, use these cards to note down your resolutions for 2018. These would make great journaling cards for a scrapbook page or Project Life spread too.
Source: Free Printable New Years Resolution Cards! ? Brite and … Read More...
Midweek Easy Dinner – Cheese And Mac Toasties
I don’t know if you realize this but you can it appears put anything on a Sandwich and call it dinner. The more time poor I become the more I am liking it!. We seem to have so many nights … Read More...
Rustic Industrial Table You Can Make At Home
This DIY Rustic table is made from some re-claimed wood and an old metal base. This base looks like it might have been off an old glass Coffee table. This table DIY table would look great in a hallway or … Read More...
It’s Cold Out There — Knit a Scarf!
I don’t know how it is where you live, but in most of America right now, it’s pretty darn cold. Even here in the south it’s not supposed to get above freezing all week, so it’s time for those quick … Read More...
Refashion Your Clothes with Embroidery
This time of year is all about making old things new and giving a new look to things we might not have thought about before.
While this denim skirt makeover from Sulky was done with the decorative stitches on a … Read More...
Technique: Heart Shaped Stamping
Not too long ago I shared a post from May Park about how she used a Christmas tree shape and filled them in with small stamps and different colored inks to created a lovely holiday card. She’s back with more … Read More...
Printable New Year Resolutions for Adults & Kids
You and your kids can work together on your New year’s goals and resolutions with these free printables. One version for adults, and another version for kids.
It’s a great way to get kids thinking about the past year, … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible reusable grocery bag
Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can make a reusable grocery bag. This bag is roomy and boxy, so you’ll be able to carry quite a bit in it. When the weather turns warmer, it would also make a … Read More...
Tutorial: 9-minute mitered corner fabric napkins
Gingercake shares her quick method for making fabric napkins with mitered corners. Just 9 minutes to make one! Her quick method is perfect for assembly-line style sewing so you can make a bunch of them at one time. A little … Read More...
Recycled wood block photo display
I love the simplicity of this photo display. I also love how easy it would be to swap out the photo. I bet they would also look good as a whole set on a shelf or stacked. Pop on over … Read More...
Make a tiny tooth pick mandala
I would guess at one point or another we have all made a yarn mandala, most likely with branches or popsicle sticks. This tiny mandala made with tooth picks and string is so delicate. Just by changing the traditional size … Read More...