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Did you know that our No-Sew section contains over 3 pages of back to back no-sew ideas for all sorts of themes. We have ideas for making Christmas decorations, Halloween kids crafts and costumes, pillows, decorations and all sorts.
So … Read More...
Michael’s has a great last summer hurrah type project with these brightly coloured marbled coasters. They use Fimo Sculpey 3 in the tutorial but I’d highly recommend something a little sturdier since these will actually be handled. Premo! or … Read More...
If you read this site often you probably know that I have an eight-year-old daughter, who blessedly still loves it when I make things for her to wear.
You will understand my excitement when you take a look at the … Read More...
Though the mornings have been cool lately where I live, it’s like fall in the morning and summer in the afternoon.
Whether you’re already feeling full-on fall where you live or still waiting for the weather to catch up to … Read More...
Claire from Pillar Box Blue created this patchwork blanket from 3-4 wool sweaters. And look what she used for the binding! Recycled jeans waistbands! She’s got a tutorial showing how she made it. The wool makes a warm blanket and … Read More...
I am always looking for new ways to use my dies as I love die cutting. The new Crafter’s Companion Rose Flower and Daisy Flower dies are perfect for making felt hedgehogs and Christmas trees.
For the base of the … Read More...
It seems like fall offers a lot of bounty that we can use in learning activities, from leaves and acorns to pinecones, apples and pumpkins.
Keeping these items in a science center is an easy way to bring the outside … Read More...
Giveaway– 120 Embroidery Stitches by Kelly Fletcher: A how-to guide for
hand embroidery 120 Embroidery Stitches is an ebook of written and illustrated instructions for
120 surface embroidery stitches, from all-over stitch to zigzag back stitch.
It’s divided into eight … Read More...
These dripping blood earrings are perfect for Halloween. Follow the tutorial and find out how to make them.
Looking for more Halloween themed Earrings? Check these out on Etsy.
Supplies:
1. Hotglue gun
2. Red nail polish
3. Pen
4. … Read More...
This quilting tutorial shows you how to sew in a hanging sleeve for your quilt. These are especially good for smaller wall art pieces and mini quilt blocks. This tutorial is easy to follow with loads of photos. You can … Read More...
Add a whimsical touch to your front door this Halloween by making this 5 Little Pumpkins
inspired wreath. The wreath is bound with a checkered black fabric and little felt pumpkins adorn the bottom of the wreath. This Halloween … Read More...
This Pumpkin Spice DIY Bath bomb recipe shows you how to make a Fall inspired or Halloween treat. This Bath Bomb recipes uses Pumpkin Spice oils to scent the bath bomb. You can grab the full tutorial and Bath Bomb … Read More...
Add a painterly touch to your next card with this cool paint swiping technique. By adding stenciling and paint splatter over top Cathies Cowles really added a lot of texture to her card background. Add some stamped images for a … Read More...
You don’t have to be a crazy cat lady to appreciate the cuteness of this kitty wallet. Choly Knight from Sew Desu Ne? has a free sewing pattern for making it! The inside has spots to hold credit cards and … Read More...
Treat yo’ self (and others of course) with these printable treat bags for Halloween. You’ll also get a free printable template for watercolor goodie bags. The tutorial shows a goodie bag folding tool, but you could totally make them without. … Read More...
Looking for a fun, easy and BIG Halloween decoration? Why not try this giant spider made with just a few easy materials you may already have on hand. Pop on over to the blog The Pinning Mama to see how … Read More...
We all know that Ugly Christmas Sweaters are a thing. But Ugly Halloween Sweaters? They should be a thing, too. There’s plenty to be found at thrift stores, but of course you can DIY your own. Abby from Sew Much … Read More...
Add some color, texture and depth to your next card by adding buttons. You can glue them on or stitch them on and with so many different styles of buttons there’s something for every card occasion. Tammy Tutterow will show … Read More...
I know nothing about the world of fashion, so it wasn’t until I came upon this post for a Eugenia Kim Bow Hat that I knew who Eugenia Kim was.
You don’t have to know her, either, to find this … Read More...
Having seasonal-themed worksheets and learning activities on hand just seems to make learning more fun. So while these fraction worksheets could just include circles, the added touch of putting them in apples makes it a little more interesting for kids.… Read More...
