I love this time of year, many of the stamping companies are releasing their new lines for the holidays. And I’m super excited about the brand new Stampin’ Up Holiday Catalog! Inside you’ll find page after page of amazing … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Motivational running headbands
Need some motivation to get out there and get your exercise? Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can create running headbands with fun motivational phrases to keep you focused on your goal. The wide headbands are made from … Read More...
This Amazing Craft Pegboard is How You’ll Get Organized
My jaw dropped when I saw this amazing craft pegboard from Kimbo at A Girl and a Glue Gun. In fact it makes me really sorry we don;t have these in France (why is that though?). Anyway, head on over … Read More...
Project: Forest Animals Thanksgiving Feast Card
These super cute forest critters are gathered together for a wonderful Thanksgiving Feast. This adorable card was designed by Nicol Spohr using some new stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn. She’s got a video tutorial showing how she put it … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: 5 ways to tame your facings
Facings provide a nice finish for shaped neckline, turning the raw edge to the back of the fabric neatly. But those facings can flop out to the front, which is unsightly and annoying. Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares a tutorial … Read More...
Earth Toned Clay Mosaics
The tutorial is in Russian(English translation) but is a pretty good way of making a mosaic cane in nicely shaded earth tones. You can apply the resulting cane to all sorts of things but beads are certainly a … Read More...
Get Ready for Fall with a Quick-Knit Long Cardigan
Here in Arkansas, the mornings are already starting to hold a little coolness that reminds us, even though it’s still plenty warm during the day, that fall will be here really soon.
Fall is my favorite, and I really want … Read More...
Inspiring Fine Motor Activities for the Classroom
This is a little bit of a different post than our usual because it doesn’t direct you to a blog post or website but instead to a Pinterest board. But I think you’ll agree that the Finger Gym & Fine … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew an insulated lunch bag
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can sew an insulated lunch bag. It’s great for back-to-school, or just brown bagging it for work lunch breaks. It has a zip top and nylon webbing handles. Made from oilcloth on … Read More...
DIY Wedding Initial Wreath Backdrop
I love this wedding Wreath! It’s rustic and classic all at the same time. The best thing about this wreath is that you can make it yourself at home and save literally 100’s of dollars. Watch the video to see … Read More...
Halloween Wreaths You Can Make Yourself
Halloween is a time for spooks, scares, and fun. A great way to add some festive spirit to your home is by decorating your front door with a DIY Halloween wreath. These wreaths not only serve as a great way … Read More...
Quick Treat – Stuffed Oatmeal Cookies
These Sweet treat oatmeal cookies are so easy to make. They are made using a ready made store bought cookie. I know it’s tragic BUT lets be honest not everyone has time to make a batch of cookies. I know … Read More...
Rainbow Rose Crochet Pattern
This Rainbow rose is so pretty and with this Free Crochet Pattern you can learn how to make one too. The Crochet pattern is a chart and not a written pattern which is a little disappointing but still wroth the … Read More...
Project: Realistic Snow Scene Stamped Card
This stunning snowy scene card look almost like a photograph, it’s so realistic! Jill Foster designed this card for Penny Black stamps and will walk you through all the steps she used to make it, from coloring a large … Read More...
Tutorial: Autumn throw pillow with hot glue embellishment
Hot glue as a fabric embellishment? I’d never thought of it before, but it turns out it can be quite pretty. Amy from Positively Splendid used hot glue and paint to create an embellished pillow for fall. I’d expect the … Read More...
These DIY Tumblr Inspired Notebooks Would Make Great Mini Albums
I absolutely love this idea from Ann Le. As soon as I saw this on Pinterest I knew it would be a perfect idea for making mini books or mini albums, especially for travel photos. I’m planning to do something … Read More...
How to make your own stress ball
I had no idea it could be so easy to make a stress ball. This seems like there are endless possibilities like party favors and activities, decor and even art? Pop on over to Instructables for the step by step … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Embroidered bunny pincushion
Glenis from Gee’s Projects shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this sweet bunny pincushion. There’s a beautiful bunny embroidery design framed framed in layered borders of fabric. She has a free embroidery pattern for the bunny design and … Read More...
Stitch a Perfect Panda Snuggle Sack
When I saw the panda bear snuggle sack knitting pattern from Yarnspirations my first thought was I need one in my size.
Of course this project for kids could be upsized for an adult, or turned into a blanket rather … Read More...
Bookworm Cross Stitch Pattern
Isn’t this bookworm cute?
This free cross stitch pattern from Craft with Cartwright is perfect for back to school or anytime. It features a cute little worm surrounded by red and green apples, though of course you could stitch them … Read More...