I love when you can use supplies that you have on hand for your day to day life and use them in a creative way for your crafting. You too? Pop on over to the blog Simply Simple Stamping to … Read More...
Make a Sampler Blanket this Year
If you’ve been reading this site for long, you may remember I participated in an almost-year-long blog hop related to knit washcloths/dishcloths last year.
The ladies behind that effort are back again with a year-long blanket sampler project, and the … Read More...
Trend: 4 Ways to Use Sequins on Cards
Sequins are the “it” embellishment for card making right now. They add a nice sparkle to most any card and there are so many cool ways to use them. Put them inside a shaker card, scatter them around the front … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY knotted fabric headband
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make a knotted fabric headband. The knot detail gives it a cute vintage-y feel. It’s an easy project to sew (good for beginners!) and doesn’t take much fabric.
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Project: Hug Day Valentine Card
Send someone a hug in an envelope this Valentine’s Day with a sweet hand made card. I love the addition of stitching on this adorable Kitty card from Peet Roeven. She’s sharing photo project directions for making it over on … Read More...
7 cute and thrifty ways to organize your sewing supplies
As a sewer, it’s easy for my sewing space to become cluttered and disorganized, especially after the holidays. January is the perfect time for me to get things back in order and ready for some serious sewing again. However, organization … Read More...
Learn New Stitches for the New Year
Vickie Howell from The Knit Show with Vickie Howell wants to inspire you to learn some new knitting and crochet skills this year, and she’s taking to Instagram to do it.
Each day this month the Knit Show Instagram feed… Read More...
Stitchalong through 2018 and Beyond
One of the fun things about doing crafts in the age of the Internet is knowing that you’re working on a project at the same time other people are. A lot of crafters in different genres enjoy stitchalongs as a … Read More...
How to make a snow globe wreath
One of my favorite design elements is simply to change the scale of a traditional item from super-sized to tiny. That’s what I love about this snow globe wreath, along with making a traditional table top decoration into a wall … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Little girl’s ruffle dress
Abby from Sew Much Ado created this beautiful ruffle dress for her daughter’s Christmas dress, and she’s offering the pattern for free on her blog. It’s a loose fit A-line dress with long ruffles on the sleeves and hem. The … Read More...
Using Aromatherapy In Your Crafts
Do you struggle with fatigue, stress, depression or have trouble sleeping? If you do, you know what a pain in the butt these conditions are. Little by little, they rub the bloom off of life, moving towards apathetic and exhausted. … Read More...
Etsy Handmade Business Feature – Perry Wears
Does your puppy need a Bandana? Maybe your cute little puppy isn’t all that nice.
This phrase is perfect for those pups that are full of attitude and do what they want! Add it on to any bandana to let … Read More...
Polymer Clay Wreath Earrings
Here’s an easy and fun project to make using polymer clay and wire. You can turn this Christmas inspiration into a seasonal one – make a spring wreath with small white flowers (replacing the red balls) or fall leaves (by … Read More...
DIY Army Call Of Duty Party Ideas
This year my son decided he wanted to have a COD or Call of Duty army party. I am not sure how I got to this point of allowing an Army party as I recall when he was a baby … Read More...
Painted Bead Necklaces – An Easy Art Activity for Kids
This time of year it seems like we all need projects that are easy and relaxing and calm, so when this project from Art Bar came across my feed I just knew I needed to share it.
These painted bead … Read More...
Project: Valentine Envelope Mini Book
Share your love with a special handmade book. Heather Nichols created this sweet Valentine’s Day mini book using envelopes. Inside each pocket she added a heart shaped photo. She’ll take you through the steps of how to put one together … Read More...
Tutorial: Fringed flannel scarf with felt heart appliques
This fringed flannel heart scarf is cute for Valentine’s day, or any cold day when you want to keep your neck warm. I’m sharing a tutorial over at Bombshell Bling showing how you can make it. It’s made from two … Read More...
2018 Printable Calendar Download
Looking for a free printable monthly calendar with a Monday start? Try this minimalist version from The Anastasia Co. Use it in your home office, studio or creative space, or in your scrapbooks, notebooks and bullet journals.
Source: Free 2018 … Read More...
The Polymer Clay Challenge
If you’re looking for a good way to start your polymer clay year I highly recommend Katie’s Polymer Clay Challenge. I didn’t participate last year – I should have! – but have in the past a few times and, … Read More...
365 days of stitches in this embroidery hoop project
Ashley Hacksaw created this beautiful embroidery hoop art over the course of an entire year, one day at a time. The results are stunning! She committed to add stitches or buttons each day during the year in this improv stitch … Read More...