I love large-scale cross-stitch projects, because they are such a different way of seeing the craft, which is usually rather dainty.
Über Chic for Cheap has two projects where she added cross stitch to a sweater or shirt: a heart… Read More...
Get Kids Writing with Recommendation Reports
This is a cute idea to do with a group of kids, or even just to encourage reading and writing with your own kids over the summer.
Playdough to Plato has a printable book recommendation sheet that is a short … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Denim top and vintage sheet dress
I was in love with this dress by Bev from Flamingo Toes before I knew how she made it. Then, when I saw how easy it was – and how inexpensive the materials – I loved it even more! The … Read More...
DIY Beautiful Bridal Comb
Learn how to make a bridal comb to complement your beautiful wedding dress. Simple DIY guide.
You will need some basic beading skills to be able to complete this project. For an expensive finish use quality glass bead
and … Read More...
Apple Cider Vinegar Skin Peeling Scrub
Apple cider vinegar seems to be one of those natural ingredients that, like coconut oil, works for just about anything. And no surprise, it’s excellent for your skin. The main ingredient of apple cider vinegar is acetic acid, and it … Read More...
Simple Jelly Roll Quilt For Beginners
This Simple Jelly Roll Quilt Tutorial is made using one jelly roll, or a stack of fabric scraps. This quick and simple jelly roll quilt is great for beginner quilters as it make up really and uses simple straight lines.… Read More...
“Glorious and Free” Printable Art for Canada Day
Celebrate Canada Day this July 1st with this free printable decor. You can frame it as shown, or try to resize it to use for scrpabooking or Project Life albums. I love how the dot on the “i” is a … Read More...
Project: Curved Card
Giveaway Reminder: Paper Pumpkin Kit
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Printable Fourth of July Bingo
It’s always a good thing to have a patriotic game on tap for July 4. Your kids will love the flags, hot dogs, popsicles and fireworks artwork while they play this game.
Get the free download and printing instructions at … Read More...
Tutorial: Waterproof seat covers for your car
Trips to the pool are usually followed by wet swimsuits in a car. Diana Rambles shows how you can sew waterproof seat covers to keep the wet suit from soaking into your upholstery. They’re made in several layers, including a … Read More...
21 Ways to Use A Raskog Cart To Organize Scrapbook Supplies
I really really want one of these (actually two or three), Raskog carts for getting my scrap room, as well as my son’s art supplies, organized. I’m kinda bummed they no longer seem to make it in turquoise though. Whenever … Read More...
Flash Sale at Paper Pumpkin!!
For today only first time subscribers to Paper Pumpkin will get their first month (July) for only $5. WOW! Use code ONEDAY0717 at checkout. Be sure to jump on this today, it runs from June 29 11:59 PM (MT) … Read More...
Patriotic Polymer Clay Cake
If your fairy garden or miniatures scene needs a 4th of July scene here’s a great little cake for it! RioSong shares a straightforward video tutorial for a layer cake on their channel. Need a Halloween cake? Swap the … Read More...
Download: Wizard Coloring Page
This week marks the 20th anniversary release of the first Harry Potter book! So I thought this Wizard coloring page would be a great freebie to share to celebrate. It’s FREE to download from Dover Publications, click here to get … Read More...
Tutorial: Hem a curve with bias tape
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can use bias tape to put a hem around a curved edge. The bias tape pulls the fabric to the back and covers up the raw edges, and the bias … Read More...
Tutorial: All about knit fabric types, weights, and amount of stretch
Tutorials and sewing patterns often talk about knit fabrics as if they are all the same. But there are lots of different types of knit fabric. But which is the right kind to use? Cheryl from Sew Can Do tells … Read More...
Die cut paint swatch bookmark
Paint samples can be such a fun recycled element to craft with. I thought I’d try die cutting one my favorite alphabet set by Leonie Pujol to make a bookmark.
Paint samples come in lots of different sizes and shapes … Read More...
Build a City with this Fun Printable Map Set
I think every child goes through a phase of being really interested in maps. At least they used to; I guess kids these days don’t always see maps that aren’t inside a phone.
But if you know a child who … Read More...
Video tutorial and pattern: Shibori dyed sundress
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews made this gorgeous sundress out of an old sheet! But before she sewed it up, she shibori dyed it with indigo to create the intricate blue dye design. She’s got a video … Read More...