It’s a little early for a good Halloween project, maybe but why not? Here’s a fairly fabulous witch sculpt from Diav Draconia. I love the face on this witch. You could make it creepier or sweeter just by tweaking … Read More...
Technique: Image Transfer for a DIY Card Background
If you don’t have exactly the right background designs for your card you can use a printed pattern with a transfer technique. Kristina Werner shows how she made this honeycomb background with a pencil transfer for this adorable stamped bee … Read More...
How to make a recycled oval mirror pumpkin
This is such a nice elegant decoration perfect for fall. Using the fancy frame and lamp finial really make this a pretty piece that would look great in all sorts of settings. Pop on over to the link sent in … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy knotted knit fabric headband
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew up a quick headband. It’s a little knotted headband made from knit fabric. The knot is a cute accent but it also makes the size adjustable. The … Read More...
Check Out this Amazing Cross Stitch Alphabet for Social Justice
Badass Cross Stitch has a lot of great activist cross-stitch patterns, but I really love her new activist alphabet.
Each letter is formed with a little raised fist inside and each letter stands for a principle of social justice … Read More...
Book Review and Giveaway DIY Dollhouse
DIY Dollhouse Build and Decorate a Toy House Using Everyday Materials Alexia Henrion $24.95 |
DIY dollhouse is book for grownups and little ones and everyone in between. Don’t be confused by the Childlike structure. This book is about Design, Creativity … Read More...
Free Printable Christmas Gift Tags
These Christmas gift tags are free. You simply have to print them off on to card stock and cut them out. The Christmas theme is slightly vintage with old style Christmas graphics. These Printable Christmas gift tags make a unique … Read More...
Book Review and Giveaway Kitchen Lithography
Kitchen Lithography
Hand Printing at Home by Laura Sofie Hantke , Lucas Grassmann $21.95
What is Lithography? For those who don’t know it is the process of printing from a flat surface treated so as to repel the ink … Read More...
Crochet Cupcake Apron
Love this free Crochet pattern by Crochet Dreamz. This Crochet apron would be perfect for gifting. Everyone can always use an apron right? and this one is adorable. You can grab the free pattern here.
DIY Simple and Small Grazing Table
Whether you have a small event or a family BBQ a Grazing table is a fun way to eat. It’s also loads of fun to style too. This is where you truly get to be creative with food. This elegant … Read More...
Knit Kards: Knitting References and Tips in Handy Card Form
These are going to Hedvig!
A long time ago, Nancy’s Knit Knacks sent me a bunch of goodies, some of which I reviewed in the About.com days, and some of which I’ve given away over the years. And some of … Read More...
Project: Caution Clown ( “It” Inspired ? ) Halloween Mixed Media
I’m so excited about the new “It” movie coming out. I grew up reading Stephen King
and loved the TV mini series for It (except of course for the horrible infamous creature reveal but we won’t talk about that :)) … Read More...
Tips for organizing your fabric stash
There’s nothing like seeing a fabric stash, all folded and pretty and ready to be sewn, to get me weak in the knees and wanting to create. As pretty as it is, it doesn’t happen by magic. Melissa from Polka … Read More...
The Best Papers For Brush Pens
Do you use brush lettering for your scrapbooks? In this post, you’ll learn about the best papers for your felt tip brush pens, how to choose the right papers and help your brush pens last for much longer. Spoiler alert: … Read More...
Video tutorial: Envelope pillow cover
An envelope style pillow cover is a super easy sewing project, but it sure packs a big punch. You can change the look of a sitting area – maybe even an entire room – with just a few of these … Read More...
30 days of zipper sewing videos
Alicia from Sew What Alicia has started her 30 Days of Zippers series. That’s right. Each day she’ll post a live video showing a zipper project or sewing technique. She’s got her first 3 videos posted already. Check them out … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy baby halter romper made from a diaper cover
This baby halter romper makes the cutest gift for a baby girl! It’s super easy to make when you start with a purchased diaper cover and just add the halter top. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how to do … Read More...
8 Crochet Triangle Shawl Patterns
Crocheting shawls is one of my favorite things to do. They are perfect for adding a touch of warmth and elegance to any outfit, and they can be worn in a variety of ways to suit any occasion. These … Read More...
How To Make A Sugar Sunflower Cake Toppers
There are so many cake hacks going around at the moment, where you take a store bought cake and turn them in to something amazing. Well this sunflower cake topper is perfect. Use this cake tutorial to make your own … Read More...
Project: Halloween Card with Distress Ink Coloring and Backgrounds
Amy Rysavy used Distress Ink not only for a fun splatter and water color look backgrounds on these cards but she also used them to water color her stamped images. Hop on over to her blog, Prairie Paper and Ink … Read More...