Shimelle made this page as a scraplift challenge, and not finding the perfect star background for her Silhouette machine, made one of her own. Now you can have this look too since she is offering the file (as a PNG) … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather bow tie
This faux leather bow tie is a fun twist on a classic men’s accessory. Havalah from Sisters What has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The colorful faux leather is unexpected and totally cute! You can sew the … Read More...
Printable 4th of July Photo Booth Props
Get ready for your July 4th photos with these free printable photo booth props. They are really simple to put together once you have them printed and cut out. Use sturdy white card stock for printing, and get some wooden … Read More...
Updated: 10 Adorable 4th of July Photo Shoot Ideas
Gather up your Americana embellishments and decor, and get ready for a patriotic photo shoot. You’ll find 10 ideas for taking the most adorable photos of your kids for July 4th. And then scrapbook them of course!
UPDATED: The original … Read More...
Canada Day Polymer Clay
I live in Canada and this July 1st marks the 150th Canada Day. As a bit of celebrating I whipped up a tutorial for my Canada flag cane (and resulting beads!). It’s a colour block method to make a maple … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a removable wristlet strap for a bag or pouch
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...