We usually think of cross stitch as something we do on canvas or fabric, but there are lots of other possibilities.
I remember the first time I sewed with my sewing machine on paper and it just opened up a … Read More...
Tutorial: Strawberry Halloween costumes for the whole family
Look how cute this strawberry costume is! Shari’s Berries has a tutorial showing how you can make strawberry costumes for the whole family – adults, kids, and even your dog! They’re made like loose fit tunics with elastic around the … Read More...
How To Up-cycle An Old School Desk
If you have been lucky enough to find an Old School desk but don’t like it’s rustic charm. (sometimes vintage coloring just doesn’t work in your space). Here is a step by step tutorial on how to turn your vintage … Read More...
Halloween Food – Meringue Candy Corn
These Halloween Candy Corns look amazing. The fact that they are delightful meringue just makes them even more perfect. These would make the most amazing party food. They are almost too perfect to eat. I still would eat one or … Read More...
Project: Coffee Cup Shaped Cards
These fun coffee cup shaped cards have pockets to hold gift cards and would the perfect present for the coffee lover on your list this holiday season! I love the use of white puffy paint for the foam under the … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fabric dog bone softie toy
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew a fabric bone softie toy for your dog. The soft fabric toy is easy for him to grab up in his mouth and carry with him. Dogs tend to get … Read More...
10+ Halloween Printables That Will Put the Spook in Your Life
Run, don’t walk (okay, click fast) to nab these 15 free black & white Halloween prints. You can print these out in various sizes.
… Read More...If you want huge prints you can take the files to a print shop and ask
Craft Room Organization Ideas
Use these tips and ideas to organize vinyl for your cutting machine, pens, planner supplies, paints, ribbon and a bunch more. You don’t need to have a huge room to get creative, many of these tips will work well in … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Phone wallet organizer
Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a phone wallet organizer. It has two zippered pockets, one large and one small, so you can hold a phone and a pair of glasses (or other items you want … Read More...
Project: Toad in a Jar Halloween Card
I’ve got a new Youtube tutorial showing how I made this fun Toad in a Jar card for Halloween. I love the challenge of combining stamps from different companies to get exactly the card design I’m looking for. In this … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew French seams for a clean finish
You’ve heard it said before that it’s what’s on the inside that counts. That’s true for sewing, too. Finishing off the inside is just as important as finishing off the outside. Frayed seams can be uncomfortable and can cause handmade … Read More...
Congrats………
goes out to Chloe! She’s the winner of this months Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway!
-Heather
Product Review: Stampin’ Up Holiday Catalog 2017 Part 3
I’ve got one last peek at the new Stampin’ Up Holiday Catalog! If you missed my others you can check out part one here and part two here.
Inside you’ll find page after page of amazing stamps, dies, … Read More...
Stitch a Goofy Ghost Emoji Softie
Nicola Riley has a funny pattern perfect for the Halloween holiday now available on Ravelry.
Her ghost emoji softie is a ghost with legs and arms, mismatched eyes and a sticking out tongue.
This would be super cute as a … Read More...
How To – Spider Web Stitch
This step by step tutorial shows you how to create this Spiderweb Stitch. This technique can be used to Embroidery art works, greeting cards and clothing. You can learn how to make it over at ThreeSheepStudio.com
Halloween Fairy Skeleton
This Halloween craft project is a scary skeleton of a fairy that is sure to give a little fright. Fun Halloween decoration that will surely be a hit at your next Halloween party! These look really good hanging from trees … Read More...
5 ways to market your Handmade business without saying a word
This article shows you 5 ways you can market your business without having to speak and sell yourself. The 5 tips are interesting with number #1 being creating gift guides. I agree as gift guides are often shared and saved … Read More...
Crochet Mistakes And How To Learn From Them
When we crochet, we inevitably make mistakes. Mistakes are a part of learning and even after you’ve been crocheting for ages you will still make errors at times. But it’s what you do with those mistakes that makes you a … Read More...
Blueberry Body Scrub
This blueberry body scrub smells like pie and will make you all warm and fuzzy inside. Okay, so it won’t actually make you warm and fuzzy but it will make you smooth and soft. Blueberry Scrub Recipe.
Did you know? … Read More...
Insta Food Love – Christmas Cake
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How amazing is this Edible craft delight. This Christmas tree cake is actually Croquembouche. The amount of artistry that has gone in to making this Christmas cake is simply … Read More...