This humorous Spring Chicken birthday card uses a die cut in a new way by cutting it out of masking paper and using it as a stencil for inking. I love the trending ombre’ effect! You can find a video … Read More...
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Caron Cakes Hexagonal Blanket
The ombre stripe effect really emphasizes the hexagon shape, but the beauty of this pattern is that you only need to know a couple of simple stitches to create a stunning effect. This whole blanket only required 2 rolls of … Read More...
Check Out This Cute Easter Egg Towel
Sometimes it’s fun to stitch up little home decor projects to go with the seasons, and sometimes you want to make something that’s actually useful.
This Easter Egg Cross Stitch Towel falls into the cute but useful category, and it’s … Read More...
Keep it, sell it, donate it: What to do with your old sewing machine
I’m still sewing on my first sewing machine, a Bernina 1008 I scored at an estate sale years ago, but most of us will probably upgrade our machines at least once as we get a better idea of the features and … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled denim and leather fold over clutch
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can create a fold over clutch out of upcycled denim and leather. Her fold over clutch has strips of denim pieced for the top and for the strap. You … Read More...
Card Making Project: Halloween Shaker Handmade Card
Shake up some fun this Halloween with a trendy shaker card. Hero Art has a video tutorial showing how to make this card with a cool Ombre’ colored background. Click here to check it out.
-Heather
Review: Margeau Chapeau: A New Perspective on Classic Knit Hats
I really love knitting hats. I don’t wear hats enough to justify how much I love knitting hats, but at least every year I have to knit myself a new one.
hat knitting patterns called Margeau Chapeau
They’re a lot … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled denim hexagon pillow
This recycled jeans hexagon pillow is perfection! The different shades of old denim create an ombre effect. And those hexies! Cristina from Remodelando la Casa shares a tutorial at Lil Luna showing how to make one. As if I needed … Read More...
25 Groovy Tie Dye Crafts for the Summer
Summer and Tie-Dye just go so well together! Like summer and swimming, or summer and watermelons! I just love tie dye crafts. Here is a fabulous round up of 25 tie dye crafts by the folks over at Play Ideas.… Read More...
DIY Tutorial: Clay Herb Markers
I figure this one would be a good gift for gardeners and moms or even wannabe gardener moms (like me!) The markers do their job and they have some of the wonderful colour sense that Heather Powers of Humblebeads is … Read More...
Giveaway: Simple Color Knitting
Patrice is the winner!
I’m a big fan of color knitting — I’ve written a book on it! — and I love books that help encourage knitters not the be afraid of using colors in their projects.
Erika Knight’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Sea Glass
For the most part, Fimo polymer clay is pretty interchangeable. You can do a lot of things with all the clays. Of course, some are better than others. For example, while I’ve caned with Sculpey 3
… it’s soft enough … Read More...
Review and Giveaway: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kit for November
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If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought … Read More...
14 Free Crochet Bag Patterns Not To Be Missed
Crochet bags are a must-have accessory for any fashion-forward individual. Not only are they practical, but they can also add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any outfit. With so many different styles and designs to choose from, it’s … Read More...
How to wood burn a “couple” set of letters
Initials are a fun way decorate and wouldn’t these letters with an ampersand make a great gift for newlyweds or an anniversary gift? To embellish the surface I wood burned the letters with their own letter and the ampersand with … Read More...
Book Review: Stamp Stencil Paint
If you’re looking to take your stamping to a new level and expand your creativity by taking your ideas off paper and onto other items like home decor and fashion accessories with your own customized designs then you should check … Read More...
Giveaway- DIY Bedroom Decor: 50 Awesome Ideas for Your Room
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DIY Bedroom Decor: 50 Awesome Ideas for Your Room
by
Tana Smith
Leave a comment in today’s post by August 14, 2015 and you are in the running for this jam … Read More...
8 Fun & Easy Crafts To Make With Pennies
Have you ever looked at a penny and wondered, “What kind of craft could I make with this”? I can honestly say that I have not, but after seeing these fun ideas, I kind of want to gather my … Read More...
How to make a dip dyed wall hanging
Wall hangings made of yarn, string and other fibers are super popular right now. This one made of heavy string and dip dyed has a lovely minimalistic quality that would be fun to make in your favorite color or to … Read More...
8 DIY Earring Tutorials For Those Who Are Addicted To Earrings
Do you have an obsession with earrings? Don’t worry, we’re not judging, just simply trying to help you save a little by bringing you some great tutorials for making your own earrings. These 8 tutorials are a bit unique and … Read More...