Start planning your gift wrapping and more with these free print and cut gift tags made with the Cricut machine. Download the free file, then follow the detailed instructions to make your own graphic typographical hang tags. Great for gifts … Read More...
Tutorial: Soup bowl cozy from charm squares
These soup bowl cozies would make great handmade gifts this holiday season! Susan from Super Mom No Cape shows how you can make them from charm squares. The cozy fits around the bottom of a soup bowl, with corners sticking … Read More...
Great Books to Read with Kids in Fall
This time of year is a great one for snuggling up with kids and reading. Whether its books about apples, leaves, being thankful, baking or harvesting, there are lots of great fall subjects to keep kids and parents entertained.
Lasso … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt letter Christmas banner
This festive banner has a Christmas greeting sewn from stuffed felt letters. So cute! Trimcraft has a tutorial on their blog, The Craft Blog. They’ve got a free template for the letters to spell ‘Merry XMas”. If you want to … Read More...
Check Out this Adorable Knit Princess Blanket
Mermaid tail blankets have been a thing for a while, but I’m starting to see more princess dress blankets out in the world, and this is a cute one.
Melody’s Makings has both knit and crocheted versions of her princess … Read More...
It’s Not Too Late for Cross Stitch Pumpkins
I know some people are putting up their Christmas trees already, but I for one do not want to rush the season. I’d like to hang on to fall as long as possible, and that means a few more orange, … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork mug rug
Crystal from Hello Creative Family shows how you can sew a patchwork mug rug from your fabric scraps. The mug rug makes a pretty place to park your coffee cup and a small treat. They make great gifts, plus they’re … Read More...
Vintage style book and wire pumpkin decoration
This mixed media pumpkin is beautiful! I bet all sorts of things would work in the center of the wire pumpkin. Pop on over to the blog Baby Center to read about how to make a wire and book pumpkin… Read More...
Friday Reads: Yarnbombing, Cryptic Knitting Notes and More
If you find yourself in San Francisco any time in the next year, you might want to pay a visit to the area around the Civic Center, where knitted octopuses and colorful garments have taken to the trees. The nonprofit … Read More...
Beaded Backstitch Bling Earrings
These earrings look identical to a pair of Garnet earrings I got from Czechoslovakia when I was a child, they bring back such memories. This beading tutorial is for a backstitch pattern. You can grab the full pattern here. … Read More...
Make Your Own Acne Face Mask
If blackheads and blemishes are getting you down, this simple DIY acne mask recipe that includes just two ingredients is for you! This fabulous homemade acne face mask recipe will unclog your pores as well as draw impurities out of … Read More...
Quick And Easy Pin Cushion Project
This adorable little Pin cushion is the perfect little weekend project. I love the vespa! You can grab the pattern and tutorial over at Mama loves Quilts. These pin cushions are great for gift giving to sewing and crafting friends.… Read More...
Project: Fox Card with Dimensional Dots
Dimensional dots, rhinestones and sequins are really trendy right now, they add a great touch of shine and texture to any card. Pretty Pink Posh is introducing a new stamp set that will layout a pattern for you to adhere … Read More...
How To Fold An Rectangular Origami Gift Boxes
Looking for a creative and eco-friendly way to wrap small gifts this Holiday season? These origami gift boxes are the perfect solution! Not only are they a unique and thoughtful way to present your gift, but they also give you … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY tassel fringe trim
What do you do when you want to add fringe trim to a project but you can’t find it in the colors you like or need? You make your own! Alicia from Sew What Alicia has a tutorial showing how. … Read More...
DIY Autumn Scrapbook Memory Box Tutorial
Make this beautiful scrapbook Autumn memory box from scratch using the instructions found over at The Craft Blog. You’ll need Fall themed papers, stamps and embellishments, as well as basic crafting tools. The box folds open to reveal photos and … Read More...
Clay Transfers with Paper Napkins
One of my favourite things to do with Silly Putty when I was lucky enough to get some as a kid was make transfers from comic book pages. I was thrilled when I realized you could do similar with polymer … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a winter scarf into a kilt or poncho
Laura from Trash to Couture shows two ways you can transform a large plaid scarf
into winter fashion. The first is a mini skirt length kilt made using sew on buckles. The second is a loose fit layering poncho made … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Fall Home Decor
Add a rustic hand made touch to your home this fall. Combining metallic foil, die cutting and stamping Juliana made this lovely mixed media fall home decor piece. You can find complete directions for making one over on the Therm … Read More...
Project: DIY Phone Case
Looking to match your phone to your purse or wallet or anything else you’d like? Why not make your own design. Using paper crafting products like stencils and alcohol ink Debi Adams made her own custom phone case design to … Read More...