If you’ve been paying even a little attention to fashion lately, you’ll have noticed it too — shirred tops are everywhere right now. From high-end labels to beachy summer brands, that softly gathered, stretchy bodice is having a real … Read More...
Is Scrapbooking a Dying Art in the Age of Smartphones?
Let’s have an honest conversation.
We are living in the most photographed era in history. Our smartphones document everything — birthdays, coffee dates, school pickups, holidays, sunsets, even what we had for lunch. We carry professional-level cameras in our pockets… … Read More...
How to Make an Interactive Dimensional Rainbow Card
How amazing is this interactive rainbow card!? Lawn Fawn’s new Over the Rainbow set of dies creates strips of paper that bow out to create a dimensional design when the tab is pulled, that tab also reveals two places for … Read More...
Knit an Easy Twisted Headband, By Hand or Machine
I love knitting headbands, maybe more than I love wearing knit headbands, but I’m trying to get them into the rotation more often this year.
Knit headbands are generally pretty quick and easy to knit, they don’t take a lot … Read More...
This Trail Finding Scavenger Hunt is a Great Idea for Summer
Kids love scavenger hunts, and a hunt that gets them outside and helps them learn a little bit about navigating in the wild is extra fun.
This trail signs scavenger hunt idea from There’s Just One Mommy is a great … Read More...
Little Sprout Cardigan free crochet pattern
Cardigans for little ones always get my attention — partly because they’re adorable, and partly because they’re the kind of handmade piece that actually gets worn. The Little Sprout Cardigan free crochet pattern from Jimmy Beans Wool is one of … Read More...
Free Emotional Support Chicken Digital Stamps (Get Well and Thinking of You Printables)
Some days call for flowers. Others call for chocolate. And then there are those days when what you really need is a slightly chubby, judgment-free chicken offering quiet emotional support. This little digital stamp series was made for exactly … Read More...
How to Make an Ohio Star Quilt Block (Beginner-Friendly Tutorial with Cutting Chart)
The Ohio Star quilt block is one of those timeless designs that never goes out of style. It’s bold, graphic, and surprisingly beginner-friendly — once you understand the half-square triangle construction.
If you’ve been searching for how to make an … Read More...
How to Make a Spring Card and Journal in One
Colleen’s sweet project is a card and mini journal or scrapbook all in one. It measure 6″ x 6″ with a white cardstock base and is decorated with 5 sheets of Spring floral pattern papers cut to size. One sheet … Read More...
Learn about Mythical Animals with this Fun Card Game
I love printable games because they’re relatively low setup (and low cost) but can be a lot of fun for kids and are often about subjects that you wouldn’t necessarily find a board game about.
Inspired by the book Miss … Read More...
How To Winterize Your Garden: A Practical End-Of-Season Checklist For Healthier Spring Growth
Winterizing the garden is one of those jobs that sounds far more dramatic than it really is. You do not need a clipboard, a degree in horticulture, or a shed full of expensive gadgets. You just need a little time, … Read More...
Clay Studio Series – YouTube Video Review: Making a Large Textured Platter
In this inspiring video, the maker shares how they created a large, textured platter for the very first time. Using a dual drape form, a rim template, and an anemone-patterned textured rolling pin from Sharon Hoppe Designs, they demonstrate … Read More...
DIY Lymphatic Drainage Massage Cream
This DIY lymphatic drainage massage cream is one of those bath-and-body projects that feels a little bit fancy, a little bit practical, and very much like the sort of thing you make once and then wonder why you ever paid … Read More...
AITA for Saying No to Custom Orders Because They Stress Me Out?
Dear Crafty Readers,
“I sell handmade sewing items and I genuinely enjoy making them — as long as I’m working from my own designs and my own process.
But the moment someone asks for a custom order, my stress levels … Read More...
4 FREE Scripty Mother’s Day Digital Sentiments to Download
While you’re working on making your cards for Mother’s Day you’ll need the perfect sentiment for the inside of the card. Here’s a collection of 4 different scripty phrase digital stamps that you can download for FREE. Each one is … Read More...
Simon Fannon Breaks World Record for Marathon Knitting
I’ve been writing about knitting long enough that I remember (and wrote about) when knitter David Babcock broke the world record for the longest scarf knit while running a marathon. I don’t know why this is a thing people would … Read More...
Don’t Let the Pigeon Knit the Sweater!
Michelle Tsai is a Jeopardy! champ known for wearing her handknits when she competed in games. She wore a Weasley-style sweater vest with a giant M, a tank top with a heart shaped cutout, and a sweater that looks like … Read More...
Sunburst Tank – Crochet Pattern
If you’ve been searching for the perfect crochet top to take you from sunny afternoons to warm summer evenings, the Sunburst Tank from Knit Picks is a winner. This breezy tank is simple, stylish, and has just the right amount … Read More...
What’s the Difference Between Cross Stitch, Blackwork, Redwork, and Surface Embroidery?
If you’ve ever wandered into the world of needlework and immediately felt like everyone else got handed a secret glossary, you’re not alone. One minute you’re admiring a pretty stitched flower or sampler, and the next you’re trying to work … Read More...
Book Review: Cross Stitch Cabinet of Curiosities
If you’re a fan of the strange and unusual, little trinkets gathered from here and there, natural wonders and found objects, you’ll enjoy the projects in Grace Isobel’s Cross Stitch Cabinet of Curiosities: 500 Magical Motifs and Peculiar Patterns.… Read More...