July 1 is Canada’s 150th birthday, so it makes sense that Canadian people and companies are celebrating in a big way. Yarnspirations, which is based in Canada, released a lookbook of Canada150 patterns that’s sure to inspire you to knit … Read More...
Tutorial: Berry basket bookends with vintage fabric
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods has a great idea for putting your vintage fabric to use! She used a vintage berry print and some berry baskets to create the cutest bookends ever. And as much as I love them as bookends, … Read More...
Yarn Tassel Necklace Tutorial
When it comes to Tassels and fashion right now, let me just say they are still IN. You can add a tassel to just about anything and it becomes popular. Okay, maybe that is an exaggeration but you get my … Read More...
DIY Mini Notebooks Video
This tutorial is for making these miniature notebooks. They are perfect for gift giving and very cute. The full tutorial can be watched on the video below. These would make a great craft for a party too.
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Carpenter Star Quilt Pattern
This Quilt pattern is made up of squares and half square triangles. The overall design is a large star pieced together like inlaid wood. You can grab the free pattern via this PDF file.
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Black Bath Bombs – Read this before making them
Activated Charcoal is still buzzing in the Beauty industry but before you decide to make some Bath bombs using it. You better read this article by Soap Queen. All is not well when it comes to activated charcoal and white … Read More...
Projects: Pom Pom Pet Cards
Pom Poms aren’t just for sewing. Try adding tiny pom poms to your cards. Like with the cards from Channin Pelletier, she added small pom poms to pet stamps from Waffle Flower for some super adorable cards. Click here for … Read More...
Tutorial: Flat front gathered skirt
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a tutorial for making a gathered skirt that flatters. It has a flat front waistband on the front, which gives it a neat finish and a smoother front. The back is an elastic casing … Read More...
DIY | Printable Mini Summer Doodle Books
Whip up these cute mini summer doodle books, with free printables from hello, Wonderful. Your kids (or you) will love having these cuties close to hand on these extra hot days!
Here’s what You’ll Need:
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Top 10 Colorful & Organized Craft Room Ideas
There’s just something about a bright and colorful scraproom that makes my heart skip a beat. So you can bet that I was having major palpitations looking at these 10 colorful and organized craft rooms!
There’s so much to love … Read More...
Project: Three Tiny Tooth Fairy Boxes
Got a little one with a loose tooth? Grab some cardstock and a punch board and make an adorable tooth fairy box to leave the tooth and then money in. We R Memory Keepershas three different tooth fairy box projects … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby chic house tea towel
See how you can make this cute shabby chic towel! It would make a pretty accessory for your kitchen, and if you’ve never appliqued before, it’s a great project to get started. Heart Handmade UK has the tutorial.
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Mixed-media scrap wood bud vase
Making things out of unconventional and unexpected materials is pretty much what we recycled crafters are all about. This cute little bud vase is made out of a scrap piece of 2×4 and something that I bet not too many … Read More...
Cross-Stitch Patterns to Celebrate Canada
Canada Day is coming up on July 1, and it’s the 150th anniversary of Canada becoming a country. To celebrate, I thought I’d take a look at some Canada-inspired cross-stitch patterns.
Free Patterns
This Canada flag umbrella pattern from le … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Floral summer sundress
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has a free pattern and tutorial for making this floral summer sun dress. The wide straps mean you can wear a regular bra under it (always an important feature for me). Plus, … Read More...
Stash-Busting, Frilly Circular Washcloth Knitting Pattern
I have had a lot of fun developing patterns for the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop, but now that we’re six months in I’m honestly a little bored with squares. So I thought it would be fun to do a circular … Read More...
Recycled book page hot air balloon decoration
Hot air balloons are such a fun image to work with and this set of Crafter’s Companion die cut and rubberstamps that include a vintage hot air balloon with 2 inspirational sentiments made me want to make a wall hanging … Read More...
Crochet Slipper Pattern
I love this moccasin styled Crochet slipper pattern. This pattern has a contrasting sole to make it look more like a shoe. I a 99% sure I could get away with wearing these to school pickup, maybe even date night. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Towel wrap cover up
Bonnie from Whisk’ Em shares a tutorial for making a towel wrap swim cover ups. They’re easy to make from a purchased towel. And with elastic around the top and an easy Velcro closure, they’re quick to put on when … Read More...
Project: Water Colored Bouquet Card
How lovely is this bouquet card? I love the combination of gold embossing of the stamps and water coloring. Find out how to make this beautiful card over on The Ton stamps blog.
-Heather