I try not to bring my family fabric shopping with me. They generally appreciate that. So when we are traveling and I spy a fabric shop, I generally just pass it up. Justine from Sew Country Chick tells how she … Read More...
DIY Fourth Of July Lollipop Suckers
If you’re looking for a fun and festive Fourth of July candy idea, these homemade red, white, and blue lollipop suckers are such a sweet little project for summer celebrations. They’re bright, patriotic, easy to wrap, and perfect for … Read More...
DIY Wire Wrapped Rose Jewelry
This jewelry making tutorial shows you how to use Wire Wrapping techniques to create these stud earrings. These handmade earrings look like roses delicately wrapped. For this tutorial, you will need wire wrapping jewelry wire 
and pliers.
Card Making – Gate Fold and Wrap Cards with New Penny Black Dies
Penny Black has recently released some gorgeous new dies that are perfect for adding detailed cuts to the edges of cards and they also make wonderful gate-fold/ wrap style cards too. Jill Foster has both a blog post and a … Read More...
10 Paper Craft and Memory Keeping Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is the perfect excuse to pull out the pretty paper, old family photos, ribbon scraps, and that little pile of embellishments we all keep “just in case.” If your mum, grandmother, aunt, or mother figure loves handmade gifts, … Read More...
Tutorial: Outdoor tablecloth with pom poms
It’s super easy to make a bright and festive outdoor tablecloth for all your backyard barbecues. Cat from Mary Martha Mama has a tutorial showing how. It’s made from vinyl fabric which wipes clean easily, with colorful pom pom trim … Read More...
Free Trinity Stitch Hat Crochet Pattern
This cute crochet pattern is perfect for the coming warmer months and features a pretty stitch design called the Trinity Stitch. The free crochet pattern includes directions for 6 sizes from newborn to adult.
How to Stamp and Water Color on Bristol Paper
Janette Klausen is sharing tips for stamping and water coloring on Smooth Bristol paper using Hero Arts stamps and their liquid water colors. I love how she first heat embossed her stamped image in white, it make the water colors … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric flower Mother’s Day cards
These beautiful fabric flower cards are perfect for Mother’s Day! The 3-D fabric blooms make them stand out from any card you could purchase at the store. Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make them, with three … Read More...
How to make an elegant animal candle holder
This little squirrel candle holder is just adorable and so elegant. If you like to dress up your Birthday cakes and cupcakes with pretty candle holders pop on over to the blog Emma Walsh Design for the tutorial on how … Read More...
How to Knit the World
Though Earth Day has already passed, it’s always a good time to honor the earth through crafting.
I love this knit earth pattern from Sara Hall, which is free on Ravelry.
It’s actually rather detailed, and you can make it … Read More...
5 Summer Wedding Questions
Are you thinking of a Summer Wedding? But don’t know what to do about the weather or if it will be too hot to wear that 50lb dress you have been saving up for? This wedding article my the Flying … Read More...
DIY Mini Loom
Learn to make this mini weaving loom (with all the accompanying tools) for under $5! This is the perfect way to make use of any scrap yarn or wool felting that you have lying around to create a unique piece … Read More...
A Cross Stitch Pattern for Everyone Who’s Played Too Much Tetris
I’ll admit that I have, at times in my life, been rather addicted to Tetris. I played a lot of it on the Nintendo back in the day, and I’ve been known to lose much precious productive time to the … Read More...
Project: April 2018 Paper Pumpkin Alternative Idea
I’m always so excited each month to receive my Paper Pumpkin kit from Stampin’ Up. I love the projects the kits make but I’m also inspired to put my own spin on the products inside and enjoy making alternative ideas … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a mermaid sequin pillow
Curious how to create your own 2 toned “mermaid pillow”? Chelsea from GYCT has a simple and quick tutorial with great tips and tricks on how to sew on reversible sequin fabric. It’s not as difficult as you thought! Follow … Read More...
How to Make Notebooks Using Greeting Cards
This is a really smart and practical idea for using greeting cards that you might never send. You can use plain printer paper, or even drawing paper to make these clever notebooks. Use them for to do lists, or turn … Read More...
Polymer Clay Soccer Balls
One of the ways you can tell spring has sprung here – in my studio here – is that there are suddenly requests for sports clay things. In that spirit, here’s a video tutorial for soccer ball beads or charms. … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Girl’s summertime apron top
This apron top is perfect for little girls’ summertime wear! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial and free sewing pattern. Lightweight and open in the back, it’s great for playing outside on a hot day. … Read More...
Mason Jar Die Cut File
This mason jar with quote cut file made by Jillibean Soup is perfect for spring cards, journal and scrapbook pages. You can download a FREE Silhouette Studio or svg cut file over on their Bean Talk blog.
-Heather Check out … Read More...