I like to sleep in a dark room. I keep my bedroom fairly well darkened, even putting electrical tape over the lights on the TV and DVD player. When I travel, I have a hard time getting the hotel room … Read More...
Printable Galaxy Paper Download
Everything galaxy is hot right now, especially after all the solar eclipse excitement in August. Make galaxy and eclipse themed projects with this free galaxy printable paper pack from Trimcraft. You’ll also get a free template for the slider card, … Read More...
Tutorial: Satin pillowcase with flannel cuff
Pamper yourself with a soft satin and flannel pillowcase for your bedding. Sew4Home shows how to make them. The main pillowcase is made from satin, with a contrast cuff at the side from flannel. Their tutorial has measurements to make … Read More...
Get Inspired with Mr. X Stitch’s New Book
I haven’t seen this one in person yet, but I’m super excited about the new book from Mr. X Stitch, aka Jamie Chalmers, The Mr. X Stitch Guide to Cross Stitch.
If you don’t know about him, check … Read More...
Knit a Pokemon Go Hat for Your Collector
I know some people are still into Pokemon Go (though I have to admit I never played it) and with cool weather coming around again so (oh so soon!), it might be time to stitch a Pokemon Go hat to … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Sea shell sewing kit
This sea shell sewing kit holds the needles, pins, and thread you need to do quick mends, and it folds up so it’s easy to tuck in your purse for sewing emergencies. BurdaStyle has a free pattern and tutorial for … Read More...
Crochet Earrings Tutorial and Pattern
These Crochet Earrings are delicate and really pretty. The Crochet pattern and tutorial shows you how to Crochet the design to create a pair of elegant lacy Earrings.
You can grab the Free Crochet Pattern here.
Turmeric Flu Busting Gummies You Can Make At Home
These DIY turmeric
gummies are especially wonderful for helping your body fight cold, flu and even inflammation. The best thing is this is a cold and flu cure you ca try at home. You can make these yourself with very … Read More...
Wonky Log Cabin Quilt Pattern
This Wonky Log Cabin is intentionally wonky. You know like the first few quilts I made were too *wink wink*. This quilting pattern uses up scraps of fabric to create a wonky to the naked eye, but amazing quilt. You … Read More...
Halloween Party Food – Monster Cupcakes
These Monster cupcakes are perfect for Halloween parties and Halloween lunch box ideas. You can make them really quickly which means you can make them in big batches for your Halloween party food.
Hosting a Halloween Party? Check out these … Read More...
Project: Watermelon Wreath Card
Nikibee has a great idea to turn a single watermelon slice stamp into a watermelon wreath design. Using a masking technique and coloring with Copic markers she’ll show you how to put it all together. Click here to visit her … Read More...
Tips for sewing bathing suit fabric
People are always impressed when I tell them that I’ve sewn bathing suits for myself and my daughter. It sounds so difficult but it’s really not. There are some things to keep in mind. Lisa from Cucicucicoo shares 10 tips … Read More...
DIY Swapped Background Photo Art
Looking to add pops of color to your photos and scrapbook pages? Make this DIY swapped background photo art and, give your favorite photos a bit of oompf! You can use in traditional scrapbooking, mini albums or pocket page scrapbooking … Read More...
Craft Storage Ideas on a Budget
Do any of these sound familiar?
- “I can’t focus on my project if I’m in a mess.”
- “I don’t have a lot of money to spend on my craft space.”
- “I don’t have a lot of room to dedicate to
Polymer Clay Galaxy Magnets
A little while ago Etsy released Etsy Studio, a site geared specifically to craft supplies and craft lessons. These little “galaxy” magnets are a fun little clay project with good colours and a little bit of glitz. Add a little … Read More...
How to make a paper cup gift box
So earlier this week I posted about a wreath made out of simple cups. So I kind of have cups on the crafting brain. So when I spotted this tutorial on how to make a treat container out of a … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Trolls Princess Poppy costume
Angel from Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making a Trolls Princess Poppy costume. The little blue dress is easy to make from fleece or felt. And since any Troll costume is not complete without the big fluffy Troll … Read More...
Project: Easy Stamped and Die Cut Holiday Gift Tags
Spellbinders has an easy way to turn a stamp with coordinating die cut into a fun double sided gift tag for the holidays. Of course this idea would work for another celebrations too that you’ve got stamps and dies for … Read More...
Get Ready for Back to (Home)School
All of the public schools where I live are back in session already, but I know one of the benefits of homeschooling is that you can hang onto summer a bit longer and ease into the new year at your … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a narrow fabric tube with no special tools required
Sewing a narrow strap is both super easy, and very frustrating. It’s easy to do the actual sewing. Just a long straight seam, right? But turning that strap – that’ll make you cuss. There are any number of tools and … Read More...