This free quilting patchwork project is created using an Orphan block. It’s adorable and perfect for gift giving. You can grab the full tutorial here.
What is an Orphan quilt block ? An Orphan quilt block is a leftover block … Read More...
Stamping Project: Sugar Skulls Card with Resist Technique
By stamping and embossing colored and clear images on white cardstock and then rubbing black ink over top Jessica Frost-Ballas used a resist stamping technique and made this awesome sugar skull card. I love how the images pop on the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a draw strap backpack
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shares a tutorial for making a simple draw strap backpack. Her tutorial includes a cutting diagram showing how to cut all the pieces from one piece of fabric with very little waste. The … Read More...
21 Great Ways to Easily Organize Your Workshop and Craft Room
You are going to love these ideas for organizing your craft room! These are not only inspiring, but also very doable. Whether you like open shelving, or prefer to hid things away in a closet, you’ll find a solution that … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon tie kitchen curtains
A new set of curtains can do wonders to freshen up your kitchen. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can sew a set of curtains with ribbon ties. They’ve got contrast panels across the top and bottom, and those … Read More...
Project: Fall Scene Binder Cover
You can use this fall scene to cover a binder, scapbook album or notebook. Using inks and embossing powders to color cardstock and die cuts Anita Houston put together this lovely fall scene. She’s got detailed directions and photos for … Read More...
Awesome STEM Activities to Get Ready for Halloween
Little Bins for Little Hands has a great collection of 31 days of Halloween STEM activities you’ll want to check out so you can do some — or all of them! — before Halloween.
There are lots of great ideas … Read More...
Winner-Color Yourself to Tranquility: And reduce stress with these beautiful artworks of trees
Congrats go out to Deborah H. of Riesel TX as she is the winner of Color Yourself to Tranquility: And reduce stress with these beautiful artworks of trees
Make a Spider’s Web with an Embroidery Hoop
No cross-stitching today, but I know we all have extra hoops lying around so I just had to share this cute and simple idea for making an embroidery hoop spider web.
This one is from Two Shades of Pink, … Read More...
Hamilcloth — Hamilton-Inspired Washcloth Knitting Pattern
I’ve been pretty obsessed with the musical Hamilton for a little over a year now, and I’ve long wanted to knit something to honor that obsession.
A sweater with the star? Maybe someday.
Even better: a washcloth with the star. … Read More...
Tips for sewing cork fabric
Have you been seeing all the stuff people are making from cork fabric, and wondering what the deal is with this newly trending material? I know I have. Rachel from Rachel Rossi Design tells you everything you want to know … Read More...
Designer feature- Pink Party Skeleton Halloween decoration
From time to time I like to feature a fun designer whose work you can buy on Etsy. Today’s featured designer’s shop is JeanKnee on Etsy. I love the juxtaposition of the skeleton with the cutesy pink pennant and party … Read More...
DIY Watermelon Tye Dyed Towels
This project is perfect for older kids. It can be a little messy but let’s face it, a little mess is a good thing. You can grab the full tutorial over at Having Fun At Home.
Here are some more … Read More...
Embroidery Pattern – Primitive Halloween
This primitive Halloween Embroidery chart or pattern is adorable and free. You can grab this free Halloween Chart pattern to use for punch embroidery, cross stitch and more. The free chart is available to download over at Farmhousenotforgotten.
Farmhousenotforgotton is … Read More...
JOY Christmas Wreath
Gather a few dry twigs and branches from your garden and try making this joyful wreath!
Materials
Dry branches (small)
• White foam board
• X-acto knife
• Hotglue gun
• Beads and decoration supplies
Step-1: Collect … Read More...
Make Your Own Haunted Skull Cake
This Skull cake is to die for. Pun intended. You can make your very own skull cake with minimum skills using this Skull pan from amazon.
Wilton also carry one so look for that one in store. The recipe … Read More...
Etsy Handmade Business Feature – MrsCopyCat
Right now you are sitting there wondering if you need a pair of pug hightops right? Well yes, yes you do!
Don’t like pugs? (we hate you) you can check out the other designs of dogs and cat’s. We can … Read More...
Project: Witch Silhouette Card
Vicky Papaioannou designed this amazing witch card with new products from Tim Holtz. She used Distress Oxide inks
for the background and dies for the main images. She’ll show you how to put it all together over on the Clips … Read More...
Halloween Boo Basket and Printables
Make a Halloween Boo Basket with these free printables, and share Halloween treats with your neighbors or teacher. Or just use the adorable printable BOO tags for a garland or a decorative element on a Halloween scrapbook page.
Source: Halloween … Read More...
Tutorial: Rag rug tote with leather handles
I bet you wouldn’t look at this bag and think, “Oh, I could make that.” But you can, and it’s actually a quick and easy project. Delia from Delia Creates has a tutorial showing how. The secret is to start … Read More...