Millie from Sewing Machines Plus shows how you can sew a kinchaku Japanese drawstring bag. Depending on the size you make, you can use it as a purse or a lunch bag or a jewelry pouch. The pouch can be … Read More...
Polymer Clay Sea Theme Bookmarks
I’m of the opinion bookmarks are an evergreen project – always useful – but these are aimed at the back to school crowd. They’re great, whimsical and sea themed bookmarks made from clay and readily available crafty bits. Makoccino, the … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple leather glasses case
Rachel Teodoro shows how you can sew a simple leather glasses case. The leather won’t fray so there’s no need to finish the edges. She shows two variations – one a simple rectangular slip case that requires only one seam, … Read More...
A Simple Lesson on Why Leaves Change Colors
Fall is just around the corner, and your little ones are sure to be interested in the changing colors of the leaves.
Did you know that the color leaves “turn” in the fall in actually in the leaves all the … Read More...
Cross Stitch Projects to Celebrate the Eclipse
The total eclipse of 2017 is coming to North America, and while I don’t recommend stitching during the eclipse, you can make a project to celebrate this rather rare event.
Savage Damsal on etsy has an eclipse pattern, featuring … Read More...
Tutorial: Gorgeous felt flower garland
Kirstin from kojodesigns shows how she created this ah-mazing felt flower garland for her daughter’s birthday party. It took some time to create, but the result is so gorgeous! And, after the party she was able to reuse the garland … Read More...
Product Review: Jumbo 12″ x 18″ Fab File from Totally Tiffany
The Jumbo 12″ x 18″ Fab File paper organizer from Totally Tiffany is perfect for storing and organizing larger papers. Just like all the sizes of Fab Files it’s made from sturdy clear plastic, it has a flap closure with … Read More...
How to make a unicorn finger puppet
Unicorns appeal to people of all ages. I decorated my books with unicorn stickers
when I was a kid and now my planner is decorated with them. This finger puppet looks like a fun project to make with kids and … Read More...
Stitch a Twisty Dishcloth
I came across this pattern on Pinterest the other day and thought it was pretty cool so I wanted to share.
The vortex (six) dishcloth by Rebecca Hudson is sort of like a shifty log cabin block, combining picked up … Read More...
Pressed Brass Enamel Bracelets
This tutorial shows you how to use metal to create an elegant bracelet design. The techniques including metal work, stamping and embossing.Create armloads of colorful, lightweight, inexpensive brass bracelets using just a few basic tools!
You can see the full … Read More...
Advertise Your Handmade Soap Business On A T-shirt
Our latest Creative Crafty T-shirt design is for Handmade soap artists and sellers. We have designed a shirt full of attitude and enough spark to gain peoples curiosity. You can literally advertise your business with this t-shirt. The design has … Read More...
Fat Quarters Scarf Pattern
For this tutorial you will need 5 fat quarters. It is the perfect gift for someone who loves to quilt. This free quilting patterns is also a great project for beginners to learn the basics of piecing together a … Read More...
Download: Giant Coloring Page
I’ve shared loads of fun and free coloring pages on this blog but never a giant one that could cover your entire wall. You can take it to places like Staples and Office Depot and have it printed, adheres it … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork coasters
These patchwork coasters are a beautiful way to use up your smaller scraps! Susie from Loganberry Handmade has a tutorial showing how to make them. In an afternoon you can make several sets of them to give as gifts, plus … Read More...
Craft Room Storage Ideas from Ikea
Get lots of great ideas for craft room storage from our favorite furniture store! This blog post shows how you can effectively use a wall to store over 200 rolls of ribbon, and also includes lists of storage items, both … Read More...
Tip: Comparing Ink Blending Tools
Ink blending and direct to paper techniques are really popular right now, with the release of lots of inks, like Tim Holtz’s oxide Oxide Inks that work well for this type f technique. And there are lots of blending and … Read More...
How to sew a fleece bean bag chair – two ways
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how to make a fleece bean bag. Actually, she shows you TWO ways to make a fleece bean bag. The first is made like a drum, with a flat round top. … Read More...
How to make an ornament topiary
Now these are quite the statement! And if I’m not mistaken Christmas crafting supplies are in the stores now. But you know what I was thinking? Halloween. The great tutorial on how to make an ornament topiary featured at the … Read More...
Use a Kit to Cross Stitch a Piece of Jewelry
I get a subscription box (the Introvert’s Retreat Box, which is run by a friend of mine but that isn’t an affiliate link) that sometimes has little craft projects in it and the one for this month had a … Read More...
Explore the Eclipse with the National Parks Service
There are 21 national parks in the United States where you can see at least part of the solar eclipse on Monday, and the parks service has partnered with the Planetary Society and Bill Nye to teach kids all about … Read More...