Are you getting excited about the Olympics? I don’t follow it too closely but when I do watch it can be exciting. I remember as a kid watching the figure skating with my Mom as she was really into it. … Read More...
Technique: Water Coloring with Ink Pad Refills
This card makes me ready for spring! Arjita colored this beautiful rose image with Memento ink pad Re-Inkers , using them like water colors. She also used a no-line stamping technique to get a more realistic look. She’ll show you … Read More...
Super Cute Auto Shop Dramatic Play Area
Dramatic play is the learning of preschool, and this auto shop dramatic play area idea from Pocket of Preschool is really cute and packs in a lot of learning opportunities.
Make cars out of big cardboard boxes and use props … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Ikea Jar Hack
This Candleholder is perfect for Valentine’s day. This tutorial shows you how to hack an Ikea jar into something a little sweet, a little romantic. This tutorial is just for the candle holder but you could use your own DIY … Read More...
15 Cross Stitch Patterns For Valentine’s Day
Needlework goes hand in hand with warm blankets and cold nights, so I thought I’d round up some ideas of what to embroidery and cross stitch for Valentine’s Day! There are a bunch of independent designer’s Valentine’s Day embroidery designs … Read More...
Etsy Handmade Business Feature -beckiadamsart
Recycled jeans are very popular right now and we are in love with these Denim Roses. You can bundle these up on display.
Handmade Upcycled Jeans Roses w/ Stick Stems, Denim Roses, Birthday Gift, Eco-Friendly Flowers, Denim Flowers, … Read More...
Tip: Make a Rainbow Ink Pad with Ink Cubes
I love getting inks in those tiny cubes, it’s less expensive to get loads more colors and they take up less storage space. Jennifer McGuire has some tips for using these tiny ink pads like making your own rainbow ink … Read More...
Lion Brand Declares “Colors of the Year”
Most of us crafty types know about Pantone’s color of the year, which for 2018 is a purple known as Ultra Violet.
Lion Brand Yarn decided to do them one — or make that 11 — better by picking … Read More...
Tutorial: Reverse applique patchwork heart pillow
This Liberty patchwork heart pillow is LOVE. Amanda from A Crafty Fox shares a tutorial at Diary of a Quilter showing how to create the patchwork reverse applique pillow. Her tutorial just shows how to make the front of the … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 ways to rip out a seam
Nobody likes ripping seams, but sooner or later you’re gonna make a mistake in your sewing and you’ll find yourself needing to remove the stitches. Most of us reach for our seam ripper, but there are other options for ripping … Read More...
My Polymer Clay Studio
Polymer clay is a fabulous medium not the least because it’s so easy to mix it with other mediums. You can sculpt with it, use it as paint, to make jewellery findings… the list goes on, almost endlessly. I even … Read More...
Celebrate the Year of the Dog in Cross Stitch
2018 is the year of the dog in Chinese astrology, so why not stitch up a dog symbol or another fun project involving a dog?
Both Holly’s Hobbies and Stitching Stitches have cross-stitch patterns showing the Chinese zodiac symbol for … Read More...
Easy way to make plaster flowers
This project falls under the category of…”who knew?” But wow! These are so pretty white but they could be really cool too painted. Pop on over to the blog ArtsyVaVa for the tutorial on how to make plaster flowers perfect … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Gym clothes laundry bag
Like many people, Cat from Mary Martha Mama is using the New Year to motivate her to be healthier. One of things she is doing is going to the gym. She doesn’t like carrying home the dirty gym clothes in … Read More...
A Pretty Cabled Hat for Your Messy Bun
Last winter there was kind of a fad related to messy bun hats or ponytail hats. These are like regular hats, but you don’t decrease such that you can close up the top of the hat. Instead, you finish it … Read More...
DIY Elephant Fork Bracelet
In this jewelry making tutorial, you learn how to make a cute bracelet using a recycled fork. This is such a sweet DIY project for youngsters. I can imagine these handmade forks would be great stall sellers. These Elephants can … Read More...
Mickey Mouse Valentine’s Day Disney Cookies
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and what better way to show your love and appreciation to your friends and loved ones than with these adorable Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse cookies? Whether you’re planning a special trip to Disney or … Read More...
Download: 27 Valentine Die Cut Files
SVG Cuts is always so generous, sharing wonderful FREE die cut files. And for Valentine’s Day they have gathered 27 FREE SVG files from the past all in one convenient place! You can pick and choose one or all to … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted crinkle teething toy for baby
Laura from A Beautiful Mess show show you can make a crinkly teething toy for baby. It’s made from fabric knotted around a wooden ring. Plastic between the layers makes them crinkle when baby plays with the fabric. They’re easy … Read More...
Knit a Cozy Vest in Waffle Stitch
Do you follow any yarn companies or other knitting-related sites on social media? (I hope you’re following Craft Gossip at least!)
I love to follow some of my favorite companies because they often share free patterns and new patterns and … Read More...