Some of my favourite polymer clay “hacks” from over the years:
- If your blade is becoming dull, really fine sandpaper (like the 2000 grit) will sharpen the edge
- Rubbing alcohol will soften your clay surface briefly and evaporate. Mineral oil
Tutorial: Clear vinyl zip pouches
These clear vinyl zip pouches are a happy way to store your little stuff, whether it’s cosmetics or craft supplies or other small items. HungryHippie Sews shares a tutorial showing how to make them. The colored clearn vinyl adds such … Read More...
Knit Chunky Slippers to Keep Your Feet Warm
I just finished crocheting a really fun and super cozy pair of slipper boots (the Sierra slippers from Make & Do Crew), and I may be kind of obsessed.
I mean, knit socks are great, but pairing them with knit … Read More...
Tutorial: Chair or bench cushion slipcover
This bench started off as a dated and worn thrift store find, but look how beautiful it is now! A coat of paint and a cover for the cushion do wonders to update the style. Cami from Tidbits shows how … Read More...
Insta Party Love – Jungle Party
View this post on Instagram
The best thing about a Jungle party is usually the party supplies are easy to pick up. Jungle Party supplies
don’t seem to ever go out of … Read More...
Projects: New Valentine Release from Penny Black Stamps
Jill Foster has made some amazing cards using the latest Love and Roses stamp and die collection release from Penny Black. For the card shown she combines a stamp of a sweet older couple with come city dies to create … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Girls leggings with a yoga waistband
I don’t know how people dressed their girls for winter before leggings. They’re perfect for all the layering you need to do to keep warm in the winter, especially kids who like to play outside. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of … Read More...
Project: Peek a Boo Flip Card
Know someone who loves to bake? Make them an adorable baking themed Peek a Boo flip card. Channin has directions on scoring, folding, die cutting and stamping up this fun card. Visit the Waffle Flower blog for her video tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Sundance squash blossom quilt
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial for making her striking Sundance squash blossom quilt. The large pieces make this quilt quick to sew. The design is also nice for showing off solids!
Click below for her tutorial:
Video tutorial: Quick casserole carrier
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress has taken her popular casserole carrier tutorial and created a 1-minute video showing how it’s put together. The insulated carrier wraps around a rectangular baking dish
and has loops at the top where you … Read More...
Perfect Football Game Day Hot Dogs
Game Day Hot Dogs are a classic game-time food that never goes out of style. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together with friends or feeding a team of football players, hot dogs are always a crowd-pleaser. With the right toppings … Read More...
Faux Wood Whale Wall Art
Let me start by saying how much my daughter loves sea life. Her bedroom is dedicated to Dolphins, Driftwood and Beach life. This project is perfect for her Beach themed bedroom. These would also be amazing for Beach theme party … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Conversation Heart Soap Tutorial
Does your significant other smell bad? or do you just like seeing them covered in suds? Well this DIY Valentine’s day gift is the perfect tutorial for you. This Soap making tutorial shows you how to make your very own … Read More...
Pom Pom Beanie Crochet Pattern
It’s a traditional style Crochet pom pom hat, and it’s giving me all the winter feels.
The pom pom is a cute addition to what is otherwise a classic beanie pattern. Feel free to leave off the pom pom … Read More...
Quilting Tutorial – Disappearing 4 Patch With Layer Cake
Make a Disappearing 4-Patch Queen-Sized Quilt in a weekend! Learn the tricks to use precut 10? squares (Layer Cakes), ruler stacking, and a serger to make quick work of this bright, large quilt. When this baby is finished and bound … Read More...
Download: Flamingo Couple Die Cut
I’ve been seeing lots of Flamingos pop up on everything, I think they are one of the new “it” animals like sloths and unicorns. This sweet flamingo couple SVG / PNG cut file is free to download from Free Pretty … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Adorable corgi dog softie
Quigley the Corgi is the cutest little dog softie! How can you not love him when he’s got those sweet ears and of course the heart in his hands? Jenny from Fluffmonger has a free pattern and tutorial to share … Read More...
Storing Your Polymer Clay
Just like setting up your clay work space you’ll have some variables in how you store the actual clay. When I was new to clay, a few zipper plastic bags and plastic Tupperware type containers were plenty. Later, when I … Read More...
Tips for Knitting Your Perfect Sweater
Knitting a sweater for yourself can be a fraught activity. You put so much time and effort (and money) into it, and you want it to be perfect, but often it just isn’t.
Sometimes the sleeves come out way too … Read More...
Project: Simple Winter Themed Valentine’s Cards
Kelly made these adorable Valentine’s for her child class, keeping them pretty simple with one layer, a blended Distress Ink background and Copic Marker coloring with just two color shades. I love that she incorporated a winter theme as for … Read More...