Die cutting is pretty much my favorite way to work with leather these days. The Crafter’s Companion Sheena geometric die only cuts the center shapes with no border so it has lots of possibilities to make lace-like designs. Pop on … Read More...
This Cross-Stitch Bat is Perfect for Halloween
Now that it’s almost officially fall, it must be time to start prepping for Halloween, right?
Might I suggest you get into the holiday spirit by stitching up one of these cross stitch bats?
The pattern, from Consumer Crafts, … Read More...
Warm Up America Seeks Tiny Hats for Africa
Warm Up America is known for providing blankets and other warm goods to people across the United States, but it supports other initiatives as well, and this year it’s helping bring awareness — and hats! — to the issue of … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Llama pincushion or Christmas ornament
This llama makes the cutest pincushion! Trimcraft has a free pattern and tutorial on their blog The Craft Blog. You can stitch him up from craft felt using only hand sewing. You can use him in your sewing room as … Read More...
Slow Cooker – Chicken Salsa Verde
We haven’t had a Crock pot slow cooker t recipe for a while so thought I would feature this one. Salsa Verde Chicken.
I haven’t tried this one yet, but it looks easy enough and perfect for the weekend.
DIY Esky Table
What you will need
Inexpensive plastic cooler
Wood paneling (as nice or rustic as you wish)
Hinges
3 Fence boards 1”x6”x8’
Bottle cap opener
Nails (and a nail gun if you’re lucky!)
Handle Process: 
1. Disassemble cooler lid
To begin… Read More... Tutorial and pattern: Woodland racoon quilt
This woodland raccoon quilt is a free pattern from Shwin & Shwin. I’m loving mix of the modern geometric lines with the image of a woodland creature! Such a striking design! It’s a paper pieced design, though on a larger … Read More...
Product Review: Stampin’ Up Holiday Catalog 2017 Part 2
I’m back with another look at the new Stampin’ Up Holiday Catalog! Inside you’ll find page after page of amazing stamps, dies, papers and embellishments for the fall and winter holidays. For Winter and Christmas there are Santas… Read More...
Summer Into Fall Watercolor Pumpkin Printables
These printable watercolor Fall posters explain exactly what happened here! One day it was summer, the next I was pulling out my socks, hoodies, and fluffy slippers. Oh and tea! If your summer is collapsing into fall, you’ll love having … Read More...
How to Declutter Your Craft Supplies and Make Room for the Good Stuff
Feeling cluttered? If you have too much crafting stuff it all gets in the way, and you can’t get anything done. It might be time to declutter! Follow these steps from Celeste at Decor by the Seashore to get rid … Read More...
Cabinet Knobs Part Two
Another take on polymer clay cabinet knobs are these ones by Amy Crawley. You can cover all sorts of pre-made knobs to use in your own home decor projects. Use polymer clay to make them into focal points or help … Read More...
Fun idea for embellishing chocolates
This is such an easy idea but boy is it cute! I want to make these for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day and Easter, really in every theme I have scrapbook paper and washi tape….and that is just about everything! … Read More...
Project: Halloween Treat Tube
I made this adorable test tube treat holder
using new products from the Stamping Up Holiday Catalog. The Seasonal Chums stamp set and co-ordinating dies make the cutest fold over tags for Halloween and Christmas. I used the pumpkin tag … Read More...
Help Kids Learn to Make Inferences with These Printables
I recently saw, somewhere on Facebook, a link to this freebie from Teachers Pay Teachers all about making inferences. This is a really important part of reading comprehension in early to middle elementary school, and these printables from Kirsten’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy travel organizer pouch from a washcloth
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how you can sew a travel pouch to keep your toiletries organized when you travel. It’s super easy to make because you start with a washcloth, so all the edges are … Read More...
Time to Knit Some Leg Warmers
There’s a chill in the air in the mornings (though it’s still plenty warm in the afternoon) these days where I live, and I’ve been finishing up things to keep me warm (a blanket, two sweaters, a pair of socks) … Read More...
IKEA Hack – Star Wars Tool Caddy
Turn an IKEA Tool Box into an art caddy themed for Star Wars fanatics. Make sure to stop by Mod Podge Rocks and get the full tutorial on this craft Star Wars Craft!!
Planning a Star Wars party? Check out … Read More...
Anti Fungal Bath Bomb Recipe
Bath Bomb – Anti Fungal
1 1/4 cups cup of baking soda or Bicarbonate of Soda
1/2 cup of Citric acid
2 -6 tsp of Almond Oil or Apricot oil
1/4 cup of Dried Neem leaves (available from a health … Read More...
6 Tips From 6 Years as an Etsy Seller
This handmade business guide is all about selling on Etsy.com. In this article Deanna shares her mistakes and triumphs. When you have been selling on Etsy for 6 years you learn a thing or two. So learn from someone … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Stripes Bag
This free Crochet pattern is by Left in Stitches and uses Red Heart Super Saver Stripes yarn in ‘Polo Stripe
‘. You can make this bag larger if you like and you can also add a fabric lining if you … Read More...