Aprons make quick – and easy – handmade hostess gifts! Jess from Gracious Threads shows how you can sew an apron. It’s a half apron with pockets on the front and long waist ties. With the holiday season coming, go … Read More...
Tip: Thank You Critter Card with Partial Die Cutting
Kelley has a cool Honey Bee die cutting trick, she partially die cut this cute woodland critters stamp and then also die cut a frame around them for this sweet Thank You Card. She’ll show you how this die cutting … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Woven back t-shirt refashion
Check out the cool woven back on this tank! Anne from WobiSobi created the tank – and the woven detail – from a basic t-shirt. She’s got a tutorial on her blog showing how to do this refashion. There’s only … Read More...
Have You Ever Tried Sprouting Indian Corn?
Here’s a fun science activity for the fall: sprouting Indian corn.
I have never tried this (and of course you could use regular corn as well), but Gift of Curiosity has the lowdown on how to get it to … Read More...
Amazing Glass Table Makeover
I have one of these in my backyard, just begging to be turned in to a master piece. The mosaic tiles used on this table are so beautiful! You can see the transformation here and learn how to make it … Read More...
Healthy Halloween School Lunch Monsters
These little Monsters are perfect for a Halloween themed School lunch box. In my opinion they are too cute to call monsters. You could change out the Peanut butter for cream cheese if your school is Nut Free. You can … Read More...
Project: Halloween Treat Bags with Scrapbooking Supplies
If you’re pressed for time this Halloween and don’t have time to stamp and color a bunch of images try using pre-colored paper crafting and scapbooking items like die cuts, stickers and pattern papers. Use them with small colorful bags … Read More...
Tutorial: Rustic farmhouse pumpkin pillow
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Them O Web for making this beautiful fall pillow with a rustic pumpkin applique. It’s made from a mix of prints in a neutral palette, with the word “fall” stitched across … Read More...
How to Change Colors of Simple Patterns in Silhouette Studio
Learn how to make use simple patterns in Silhouette Studio and change the colors to suit your own needs. This means you can make your own patterned papers!
Did you know that you can use the Silhouette Studio software without … Read More...
Tutorial: Circus lion Halloween costume for baby
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make this adorable lion costume for baby! The costume includes a romper with a tail and faux fur chest, and a matching furry hood for the mane. And since … Read More...
A Bit of Knitting Fun
Did you know that this is National Knitting Week? I didn’t, either, or I’d have mentioned it before now. In celebration, let’s have some Friday knitting fun.
I’m not sure all of theses are still accurate, but check out fun … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric bowl covers
Plastic wrap is an easy way to cover your leftovers, but it’s wasteful. You can use it once and then it goes in the trash, and then to a landfill. Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can fabric bowl … Read More...
Fun idea for yarn display
I love fun ways to repurpose objects especially when it comes to storage. Over at the blog Simply Modern Mom there is a room makeover that includes this fun gumball machine filled with balls of yarn is so cute! Be … Read More...
Heart Shaped Wire Frames
These heart shaped wire frames are perfect to add beads to, either with wire or by weaving on the beads with thread. The heart is about 20mm wide and high, but once you get the hang of making these, you … Read More...
Patchwork Sewing Machine Cover
This Sewing machine cover is a great way to use up scraps. It is also perfect for gift giving. It’s a small project that any sewer can utilize in their craft room. This tutorial is easy to follow with loads … Read More...
Project: Flat Halloween Shaker Card with Fuse Tool
If you want to make a shaker card but you don’t want all the bulk try using the Fuse Tool
. You can use it to seal some sequins inside a plastic pouch for a flatter shaker card. Amy R. … Read More...
Yearly Photo Book Ideas for Memory Keeping
Photo books are a really nice complement to traditional scrapbooking, especially if you’re someone who wants to use all your photos. Here are some ideas for creative photo books that are all encompassing with memories, photos, journal entries, artwork, handwriting … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered ribbon medallions
Allison at A Glimpse Inside shows how to make gathered ribbon medallions that make perfect wreath accents! I think they’d also make cute hair accessories or, glued to a long loop of elastic, reusable gift bows. Use your imagination and … Read More...
Beautiful and Simple Handwritten Printables for Autumn
Download these beautiful free handwritten printables for Autumn and decorate your hone with heartwarming words. If you want to use them in your scrapbooks, you can print them out at a smaller size. They really look beautiful framed as shown … Read More...
Project: Autumn Tree Card with Layered Stamping and Heat Embossing
Yana Smakula designed this lovely Fall Tree card using a layering stamp set from Hero Arts. She’ll give you some tips for using a stamping tool to layer the leaves stamps along with color suggestions. But my favorite part of … Read More...