Bags and small pouches are always fun to sew. And they’re handy, too! But do you know what makes them even better? A wristlet strap to make it easier to carry! Damjama from Apple Green Cottage shows how you can … Read More...
Technique: Stamping with Stencils
Stencils are so popular, probably because they are so versatile. Here’s fun stencil technique from Anna-Karin, she used Distress Ink and water to ink up her stencil and use it like a stamp, how cool! You can find out more … Read More...
Go on a Counting Walk with Your Littles
This is billed as an activity for toddlers, but I’m sure my elementary-school-aged kiddo would still love it, too, because she loves every kind of nature walk that requires observation.
Going on a counting walk is a super-simple activity to … Read More...
Origami Animal Friends: Fold 35 of your favorite dogs, cats, rabbits, and more
Giveaway- Origami Animal Friends: Fold 35 of your favorite dogs, cats, rabbits, and more
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 6th, 2017 and you are in the running for this adorable origami book and coordinating paper.
Open your … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew running pants from a leggings pattern
Activewear can be so expensive to buy! Did you know that it’s fairly easy to sew your own? Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can adapt a basic leggings sewing pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: 4th of July tulle wreath
The 4th of July is just around the corner, but there’s still time to whip up a cute flag themed wreath for your front door. Amy from Positively Splendid shows how you can make this red, white, and blue tulle … Read More...
Yarn Line Celebrates the National Parks
I received word recently about an interesting project that I thought some of you might be interested in.
Knitting Our National Parks, a project at Indie Untangled, is bringing together indie dyers to create colorways inspired by photos of … Read More...
Scrabble tile art
I think we all love Scrabble tiles
and there seems to be virtually endless ways to use them beyond playing the game. If this fun Christmas tree art that spells out holiday words looks like something your home needs for … Read More...
DIY Oreo Cookie Notepad Video
Everyone likes Oreo and other Chocolate Sandwich Cookies! In this video tutorial I show how to make small DIY notebooks that look like this amazing dessert.
How To Embroider On Paper
I love when Embroidery is taken off the fabric and I love the concept of embroidering on paper. It is especially good for beginners or those of us who have a hard time budgeting for this craft/hobby/obsession. These Paper designs … Read More...
Herb & Essential Oil Bath Salts
The materials for this project include Epsom salts, which have long been used to soothe achy joints and sore muscles. Layered with herbs like lavender, known for relaxation, calendula, and rose petals to soften skin, this “salon in a jar,” … Read More...
Wedding Tuxedo Costume – Dog Pattern
You either think this is adorable or you think this is cruel right? Well for the first group of people we are able to provide you with the pattern. You can jump on over to Joann.com for the crochet pattern. … Read More...
Giveaway and Review: Paper Pumpkin Kit for June 2017
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 to you by the folks at Stampin’ Up.… Read More...
DIY Gold Craft Storage on a Budget
Glam up those plastic storage drawers with spray paint! This is a simple DIY Craft Storage solution for less than $30. Add metal label accents to complete the look, then get started organising all your stuff in the updated drawers. … Read More...
Tutorial: 20 minute makeup pouch
Crystal from Hello Creative Family shows how you can sew this cute makeup pouch from a couple of fat quarters – and it only takes 20 minutes! It’s a great first sewing project to make with teens or tweens, … Read More...
Easy 4th of July Star Banner with Cut File
Get the free cut file for Silhouette machines to make this easy 4th of July Star Banner. It is perfect for a photo backdrop for all your July 4th photos. Don;t have a Silhouette? Don’t worry, you can also make … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: A-line skirt for an 18″ doll
When my daughter was younger, I got such a kick out of making clothes for her dolls! I think maybe I enjoyed making the clothes more than she enjoyed playing with them. Over at the C&T Publishing site, you can … Read More...
DIY Galaxy Patterned Paper & Card
Learn how to make galaxy patterned paper for all the star gazer stories in your scrapbooks and Project Life. The tutorial is for a large scale, to make wrapping paper, but you can adapt it to a smaller piece, … Read More...
How to make a recycled crib American flag decoration
I think this may be a first for me. I don’t think I have ever posted a craft made from a recycled crib base-the spring tension section that the mattress rests on. Pop on over to the link Tracy sent … Read More...
Project: Detailed Poppy Wreath Card
This amazing Poppy Wreath card must have taken a lot of work, all the coloring and cutting but the results are totally worth it, it’s really stunning! Do you enjoy long challenging stamp projects too? Elizabeth from Power Poppy stamps … Read More...