Knitters in Australia and beyond are being called upon to create knit poppies that will be used to decorate the Australian War Memorial to mark the centenary of the ending of World War I next November.
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Tutorial: Round baby play mat
This round play mat makes a soft surface for baby during tummy time or play time. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can sew one. It’s made from two layers of cotton with batting between, and quilted in … Read More...
Make Back-to-School Charms to Help Kids Get Themselves Ready
My daughter is carrying a backpack regularly for the first time this year, and I find myself constantly asking her if she has all the things she needs (which admittedly isn’t much; she’s only in second grade).
If you have … Read More...
Pattern – Gone Camping Stitched Afghan
This free Embroidery Pattern is by Joanns.com and is adorable. I don’t think I would take mine camping though but still fun and full of character and memories. You can grab the free Embroidery pattern here.
Halloween Candy Bats
You might recall seeing the Butterfly version of these a few times on this Blog as we know we love to see Butterfly food. But this Halloween we decided to Vamp it up a little with some Halloween Bats. … Read More...
Juniper & Lavender Bath Bombs
This juniper and lavender bath bomb recipe is perfect for those with a little cellulite. Juniper essential oil is believed to aid with cellulite reduction. Makes 7 medium sized bath bombs.
What you need
1 1/4 cups cup of Baking … Read More...
Crochet Muskoka Cabin Baby Blanket
Cyndy designed this classic crochet baby blanket for us using filet crochet. A great beginner project. the edging holes create a lace effect. You can grab the free pattern via Ravelry.
Want more filet patterns? Check these … Read More...
Product Review: Buddy Bag Craft Room Storage
The Buddy Bags from Totally Tiffany are the perfect solution for storing and organizing your crafting products. The “Gail” size Buddy Bag is great for tall items like ink sprays and spritzers, bottles of acrylic paint, ink pads … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Drawstring backpack with a paper pieced pencil design
Michelle from Creative Blonde shares a tutorial at Sew What Alicia for making this drawstring backpack. The pencil design isn’t a fabric print or transfer design – it’s paper pieced, and she’s got a free pattern! The paper pieced pencils … Read More...
Make A 3D Paper Apple Book for Back-to-School
Here’s a super cute way to document this year’s Back-to-School moments. Make a 3D book shaped like an apple! You’ll get complete instructions in a video tutorial, as well as a free printable template for the apple books. They are … Read More...
Download: Teacher Digital Clip Art
Make a fun back to school card for your child’s teacher with this cute basket of apples digital image. It’s FREE from DJ Inkers. Note: You will need to add it your cart and checkout but it’s free (for now … Read More...
Tutorial: How to trace and cut designs from felt
Felt is an easy material to work with. It’s inexpensive and because it doesn’t fray, it makes for quick and easy craft projects. But the fuzzy surface does make it difficult to trace a design on to it, which can … Read More...
How to make oversized book page art
I love book page art and quotes from books. So this idea for super-sizing the page poster size is beautiful! It really is amazing how simply changing the scale of an item can transform it. Pop on over to the … Read More...
Helpful Tips for Cross-Stitch Newbies
This is a few months old, but I just came across this roundup of helpful tips cross-stitchers should know from BuzzFeed, and it’s worth a read.
The author suggests starting by buying a book (!) so you’ll have some basic … Read More...
Viking-Inspired Knits from Elsebeth Lavold
Heidi is the winner.
This week’s giveaway is two amazing pattern books from Elsebeth Lavold, both having to do with Viking-inspired knitting patterns.
Lavold spent years researching Viking knots and other ornamentation and translating those designs to knitting, the result … Read More...
DIY Napkins For The Dinner Table, Wedding or Party
Impress your dinner guests with these super easy DIY napkins. use paints and trimmings to bling up and customize plain napkin towels. The perfect way to inexpensively theme your party, your Wedding or Party. DIY Napkins Tutorial.
DIY Rustic Twine Holders
Rustic Twine holders are available in so many shops right now but I have never seen any for under $10. These Ones are the perfect DIY alternative. They are rustic but that is their charm. You can learn how to … Read More...
Technique: Colored Pencil Card Background
What pretty skies on these holiday home cards. This card background techniques uses colored pencils and baby oil for a lovely nighttime scene. This technique is perfect for beginners and you can find a tutorial video over Bibi Cameron’s blog.… Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fabric leaf coasters
These leaf coasters by A Spoonful of Sugar are so pretty for fall! Make them up in fall colors for a traditional look, or brights for a more modern design. The gathers at the stem make them slightly dimensional – … Read More...
Craft Room Organization for Under $100
Got a small budget for your craft room organization. Head over to Unskinny Bobby to see how Beth got her new attic space organized and looking fantastic with storage and organizational items she picked up at Hobby Lobby. She was … Read More...