I make a similar version of these for shows and they are a perennial favourite. You can update for each season’s colours and I have had my share of brides pick them for flower girl earrings. Whitney of Elm Street … Read More...
Tip: Reuse Gift Wrap for Cards
Don’t throw away all those pretty scraps of wrapping paper, bags, ribbon or gift tags from the holidays. Many can be reused on your next greeting card. Nina-Marie has some wonderful ideas to upcycle your wrapping leftovers for some fabulous … Read More...
Tutorial: Rice filled heating pad
Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make a rice heating pad to soothe away those aches and pains. The heated pouch also just feels nice if you’re cold natured and you’ve got chills you just can’t get … Read More...
A bunch of fun recycled thread projects
I happen to be someone who simply looks at thread and enjoys it on display. This jar is pretty all by itself. But if you would like more ideas on what to do with your scrap thread stash pop on … Read More...
How to make New Year’s Eve noise makers
If you like to make your own party accessories these noise makers are a fun and pretty project that will kick the new year off in the recycled spirit. Pop on over to the blog Domestic Charm and check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids art tote, plus how to make personalized coloring pages
Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew a simple little art tote for a child, so they can take their art projects with them wherever they go! The bag is big enough to hold 8.5″ x 11″ … Read More...
How To Make Candles Without Wax
Welcome to this DIY candle tutorial that offers an innovative approach to candle making without the use of traditional wax. You may be wondering if it’s possible to create a candle without wax, and the answer is yes! In this … Read More...
Etsy Handmade Business Feature – AvocadoSister
This stunning handmade knit is perfect for the Sexy hot momma in you. You don’t need to be able to knit to appreciate the work in this handmade piece.
Beautiful, Feminine and incredibly Sensual, this Knitted Bohemian Off the Shoulder … Read More...
Project: New Years 2018 Card
Ring in the New Yer with a fun “2018” card. You can punch out your own custom letters and numbers using the Alphabet Punch Board from We R Memory Keepers perfect for date cards like this one. Find more info … Read More...
Tutorial: Curvy patchwork coasters
Conquer your fears of piecing curves and make a set of cute patchwork coasters in the process! Hayley at We All Sew showing how. It’s also a great scrapbusting project because you’ll start with 2.5″ squares for the patchwork. You … Read More...
PRINTABLE 2018 CALENDAR
Get ready for the new year with this free printable 2018 monthly calendar. The handwritten months will wow you! Use in your office, kitchen and dining room, or as monthly openers for Project Life and Scrapbook albums.
Print on white … Read More...
Bust Your Stash in the New Year
One of my perpetual New Year’s resolutions has to do with winnowing down my yarn stash, both through getting rid of things that I don’t love or can’t imagine actually using, and through actually knitting with the yarn that I … Read More...
Easy To Make Dips For Your Grazing Table
These Dips are all perfect additions to your party Grazing table. These dips are easy to make and full of flavor. Each of the links below will take you directly to the Dip recipe. Grazing tables
are going to be … Read More...
How To Finish A Top End Seam – The Neat Way
Are just finishing a topstitching, and you’d like BOTH of your project sides to look clean and polished and without any visible thread tails? Not just the front, the backside too? Totally doable, even easy! Have a look at the … Read More...
Project Thank You Card
Say “Thanks” for the awesome holiday gift you got with a wonderful thank you card using brand new Letter It products from Ranger Ink. Kelli Cool shares directions for this pretty two tone Thank you card over on their blog, … Read More...
New Year’s Eve Bingo Game for Kids
Download this free New Year’s Eve Bingo game for kids. Perfect, kid-friendly entertainment for the new year. Download 14 unique game boards and help get the kids in the New Year spirit!
You’ll get the 14 individual cards for players, … Read More...
Polymer Clay Maneki Neko for the New Year
Everyone needs a little good luck for the New Year and a traditional token of it is the Japanese maneki neko figure, a cat with a paw raised. There are all sorts of traits you can add for your cat … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Envelope clutch wristlet
My everyday bag has to be big enough to carry all the stuff I might need when out and about, but for special occasions a wristlet is the perfect size. It’s big enough to carry phone and ID, but not … Read More...
Project: Thank You Tags
Now’s the time to thank everyone for all those wonderful holiday gifts. Make a bunch of these lovely Thank You tags to pass out and say “Thanks!”. Amanda with Waffle Flower will show you how to make these cheerful tags … Read More...
Printable: Common sewing machine presser feet and their uses
Oh, the wonder of opening up the accessory box on a new (or new to you) sewing machine, and seeing all the different feet! Each one has a specific purpose, but they’re not labeled and it’s not super obvious what … Read More...