I am loving this very loose and organic mini travel album by Elizabeth Kartchner of Dear Lizzy. Instead of binding the pages she left them loose, and wrapped them in an envelope binder. She also did lots of free form … Read More...
Solar Powered Fairy House
This mixed media project uses Mod Podge clay which is a dimensional glue more than a clay. You can shape and mold it but I find it works best in projects like this near solar powered light/fairy house project by … Read More...
Rubber stamped and embossed organza ribbon card
Did you know you could rubber stamp and emboss organza ribbon? Well, you can!
I taped the organza ribbon down to a piece of scrap paper.
Then I stamped and embossed it. I did take special care not to melt … Read More...
Projects: Christmas in July Stamped Table Decor
It’s Christmas in July, are you starting your holiday projects already? If so here’s a a couple of great stamping ideas for your holiday table. Place cards and matching napkins rings made with an easy paper piecing idea from Kristine … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork cross body zip bag
Use your favorite scraps to sew a cute patchwork bag! Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial showing how you can make this patchwork cross body zip bag. These little bags are a fun way to use up your … Read More...
Strawberries to Stitch as a Border or a Bookmark
There are lots of great patterns out there made for perler beads or other types of beading that are just charts that can be used for cross stitch (or knitting for that matter).
When I saw this pattern for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Maxi skirt with a flat front waistband
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a maxi skirt with a flat front waistband. The back of the waistband is an elastic casing so it’s easy to pull on, with no zipper or … Read More...
How to make a succulent turtle
This turtle is so adorable. It looks like it is straight out of a high end florist shop but it is made with a bunch of stuff that you probably already have in your garden stash but if not can … Read More...
How To Have An Etsy Wedding
If you are seeking a Wedding like no other, customized and one of a kind then this is the kind of Wedding you need to be organizing. You are only limited by your imagination. Remember to stick to a … Read More...
Book Review- How To Draw With A Ballpoint Pen
How to Draw with a Ballpoint Pen
: Sketching Instruction, Creativity Starters, and Fantastic Things to Draw Paperback by
With one pen you can create a masterpiece. This book has step-by-step pictures to guide you through the techniques … Read More...
Colorful Crochet Coasters
These colorful crochet coasters are loads of fun to make and quick crochet project too. You could use up your yarn scraps to create these bright and colorful crochet coasters. Check out the full crochet pattern and tutorial here.… Read More...
Download: Tiki Party Sign Die Cut
Planning a Tiki or Hawaiian themed party this summer? This Tiki party sign die cut is perfect to use on invitations or blown up as a real sign. You can download it for free from SVG Cuts. They say “All … Read More...
Two-Tone Bias Knit Washcloth
The bias knit washcloth is a classic knitting pattern, so classic in fact it has a default name: Grandmother’s Favorite.
I like it because it’s super easy, but still fun and quick to knit, and it’s perfect for using just … Read More...
Scrapbook Design | 4 Reasons to Leave Your White Space WHITE
Get better at using white space on your scrapbook pages with these tips over at Get it Scrapped. You’ll find out what white space is, and why it’s a good reason to use it on your pages. Then read through … Read More...
Hand Lettering Basics With Watercolor Markers
Get some more brush lettering tips with this introduction to brush lettering tips. Aside from the basic beginner information, you’ll also get some very handy tips on how to do some blending with watercolor markers. And like I always say, … Read More...
Polymer Clay – Pasta Machine Basics
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admit it. I take it for granted that I have a pasta machine to use with my Fimo clay. In fact, I have several although I only use one every day. And it’s a good quality Atlas pasta machine … Read More...
Cricut Tutorial: Matching game from upcycled denim and heat transfer vinyl
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how you can make a cute matching game out of upcycled denim and heat transfer vinyl. She made her game with different dinosaur silhouettes, a theme that would appeal to most young kids, but if … Read More...
Make STEM Drawers to Keep Materials Together
I’ve been working on revamping my daughter’s playroom into more of an art/tinkering space for a while now, and I have a feeling I’m going to be stealing this super smart idea from Pocket of Preschool for making STEM drawers … Read More...
Kinds of Blue Features Knitting as a Lifeline
Have you seen the website Kinds of Blue? It’s an Australian project in which 14 young people chronicle their experiences with depression with the aim of exploring what is often unexpressed and letting others know they are not alone.… Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Lace applique t-shirt
Lace appliques aren’t just for bridal and special occasion sewing. Andrea Goddard from Bernina shows how you can use a couple of those lace appliques to make a pretty addition to a t-shirt. Her tutorial also shows how you can … Read More...