Epoxy embellishments are very trendy, they give a nice shiny accent and dimension to your stamped cards. But instead of buying some you can get a similar look with these faux epoxy embellishments created by Betsy Veldman. She added several … Read More...
Tutorial: Trick or Treat tote with pom pom cuff
This trick or treat tote has a cute cuff around the top with pom pom trim, because pom pom trim makes everything more fun. I’ve got a tutorial for you over at Orange Bettie. The tote is made short and … Read More...
Free Halloween Party Printables
Boo-yah! Three free Halloween party printables! It’s time to plan your Halloween party, and these three free printables will help. You’ll get the Boo-Yah invitation, Treat yo’ self treat bag toppers, and stickers for spooky snacks and boo juice.
As … Read More...
Tiny Houses in Clay
Rose and Cora of Paper & Landscapes have a great tutorial for tiny clay houses. The houses are whimsical little miniatures that would be perfect tucked in as a decoration in your flower pot or lined up on a … Read More...
Recycled flannel shirt wreath
This is a neat spin on the embroidery hoop ring wreath. I like how the center is filled in. This would be a cool way to feature some stitching or image? Pop on over to the link Patti sent in … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: How to match seams when sewing from pattern
Seams that don’t match can be so annoying! It’s easy to blame it on an error in the sewing pattern, but often the seams don ‘t match because we’re not lining up our fabric pieces properly. Beth from SunnyGal Studio … Read More...
Make a Spooky Glow-in-the-Dark Lava Lamp
Making “lava lamps” is a fun STEM activity for kids that is also just fun. In general these types of projects are made by mixing oil and water along with some other ingredients, which provides a good opportunity to talk … Read More...
Celebrate 12 Weeks of Giving with Knit Picks
I don’t even want to think about how soon the holiday season will be here, but if you’re the sort who likes to plan, or just likes free knitting patterns, keep an eye on Knit Picks.
They’re releasing new patterns … Read More...
Tips for Cross Stitching on Paper
We usually think of cross stitch as something we do on canvas or fabric, but there are lots of other possibilities.
I remember the first time I sewed with my sewing machine on paper and it just opened up a … Read More...
Tutorial: Strawberry Halloween costumes for the whole family
Look how cute this strawberry costume is! Shari’s Berries has a tutorial showing how you can make strawberry costumes for the whole family – adults, kids, and even your dog! They’re made like loose fit tunics with elastic around the … Read More...
How To Up-cycle An Old School Desk
If you have been lucky enough to find an Old School desk but don’t like it’s rustic charm. (sometimes vintage coloring just doesn’t work in your space). Here is a step by step tutorial on how to turn your vintage … Read More...
Halloween Food – Meringue Candy Corn
These Halloween Candy Corns look amazing. The fact that they are delightful meringue just makes them even more perfect. These would make the most amazing party food. They are almost too perfect to eat. I still would eat one or … Read More...
Project: Coffee Cup Shaped Cards
These fun coffee cup shaped cards have pockets to hold gift cards and would the perfect present for the coffee lover on your list this holiday season! I love the use of white puffy paint for the foam under the … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fabric dog bone softie toy
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew a fabric bone softie toy for your dog. The soft fabric toy is easy for him to grab up in his mouth and carry with him. Dogs tend to get … Read More...
10+ Halloween Printables That Will Put the Spook in Your Life
Run, don’t walk (okay, click fast) to nab these 15 free black & white Halloween prints. You can print these out in various sizes.
… Read More...If you want huge prints you can take the files to a print shop and ask
Craft Room Organization Ideas
Use these tips and ideas to organize vinyl for your cutting machine, pens, planner supplies, paints, ribbon and a bunch more. You don’t need to have a huge room to get creative, many of these tips will work well in … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Phone wallet organizer
Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can sew a phone wallet organizer. It has two zippered pockets, one large and one small, so you can hold a phone and a pair of glasses (or other items you want … Read More...
Project: Toad in a Jar Halloween Card
I’ve got a new Youtube tutorial showing how I made this fun Toad in a Jar card for Halloween. I love the challenge of combining stamps from different companies to get exactly the card design I’m looking for. In this … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew French seams for a clean finish
You’ve heard it said before that it’s what’s on the inside that counts. That’s true for sewing, too. Finishing off the inside is just as important as finishing off the outside. Frayed seams can be uncomfortable and can cause handmade … Read More...
Congrats………
goes out to Chloe! She’s the winner of this months Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway!
-Heather