You can sew a stylish lined zippered pouch like this one. Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy has a tutorial showing how. Color blocking shows off the foldover top, and a large yarn tassel hangs from the zipper pull. Make it … Read More...
Faith, Hope, Love and Luck
Four-leaf clovers are a common symbol seen around St. Patrick’s Day, but this design is great to use on projects that might be used or displayed all year.
Designed by Amy Law, it features four four-leafed clovers with heart-shaped petals … Read More...
Have a Calm Down Corner? These Bottles are the Best!
My daughter has a calm down jar filled with water, glitter and glitter glue (I think; it’s been years since I made it) that she still loves to use every now and then.
Calm down jars are great for focusing … Read More...
Technique: Distress Oxide Inks and Stencils
Tim Holtz Distress Ink just keep gaining in popularity and it’s no surprise, the new colors are beautiful and there are so many different techniques you can do with them! And I keep seeing more and more clever ways to … Read More...
Add Some Stripes to Your Life with this Simple Cardigan
I am trying hard to get rid of yarn right now, both by knitting some things that have long been on the back-burner and by actually giving away yarn. So I really am trying, also, not to buy more yarn.… Read More...
An Easy And Cute Shoe Box Craft For Storage
I always save shoe boxes and other boxes with lids to use for storage, but then rarely do because I can’t find the time to pretty them up. I usually mean to cover them with paper, but that always seems … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Add zipper accents to a plain t-shirt
Zippers might be functional, but they’re also a fun way to add color or bling to a plain top. (Especially if you use a metal zipper!) Courtney from A Little Craft in Your Day shows how to add zippers to … Read More...
Mug of Beer Amigurumi Pattern
If you’re like me, you love a good nuanced beer… but you can’t always be drinking a beer. This ami is for a fun St. Patrick’s decoration or for that beer-enthusiast in your life. It’s silly and can be made … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric cuff bracelet
This cuff bracelet is quick and easy to make, and is a great way to use up both fabric and interfacing scraps. Each one has three individual fabric strips held together with a button tab. Mix and match the prints … Read More...
Tip: Masking with Contact Paper
Masking is a fun stamping technique that covers areas so you can ink or stamp over top to add layers, dimension or create shapes. There are sheets sold just for masking but you can also use items around your house … Read More...
Have Fun with This St. Patrick’s Day I-Spy
My daughter always loved I-Spy worksheets (and bottles) when she was younger, and ones with a holiday twist just make it that much more fun.
This St. Patrick’s Day I Spy printable from Gift of Curiosity is super cute and … Read More...
8 recycled Dollhouse Tutorials
I used to play with my dollhouse for hours and hours. I think because I loved making things for it as much as the pretend play. Over at the blog Little Worlds there is a great collection of 8 … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Half round hanging storage basket
These half round hanging baskets are perfect for storing small items! The rounded front gives space to hold your stuff, while the back fits flat against the wall Sew4Home has a tutorial and a free sewing pattern! Use them in … Read More...
Pretty Cloths to Stitch for St. Patrick’s Day
Kris Knits has a couple of really cute patterns for shamrock washcloths.
The larger one features four clover of different sizes, while the smaller version has one shamrock.
The little ones in particular are a really quick knit and … Read More...
Candles Made From Fish Heads
Have you ever wanted to make a candle out of fish heads? NO? Me either but here it is. A random tutorial I came across on youtube but I just couldn’t resist sharing it with you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge8UekpY65Q
Kids Craft – St Patrick’s Day Ideas
These kids crafts are perfect for St Patrick’s day activities and lesson plans. All of the kids craft projects below are easy to follow. St Patty’s day is lot’s of fun to celebrate and these activities will make your activity … Read More...
Tip: Dressing Up Die Cut Words
Die cut words and sentiments are a fun way to add big text to your cards. Instead of just die cutting them from plain cardstock try spicing them up. Carissa added watercolors and glitter pen to her “Lucky” St. Patrick’s … Read More...
How To Declutter And Organize Craft Supplies
Use these eight questions to help you clutter bust your craft supplies this weekend. Then follow the tips to organize the stuff you are sure you want to keep. This will help you overcome that overwhelm you feel when you … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY side stripe pants, no sewing required
Love the side stripe trend but don’t want to shell out the money for expensive jeans? DIY them! Paper & Stitch has a tutorial showing how you can add a side stripe to a pair of thrifted jeans, and it … Read More...
Polymer Clay Fruit for Your Wrist
Make a whimsical bracelet full of fruit charms with some basic sculpting and jewellery making techniques. A contributor on Livemaster (a Russian craft site) shares the tutorial with us. I’m including this link for an English translation but the pictures … Read More...