There are so many ways to use pattern papers. Of course cards and scrapbook pages are the most common but you can also use them to make home decor projects like paper fans as well as gift tags and book … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Girls ruffle back pinafore dress
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has a beautiful sundress tutorial for her Sundressing series. It’s a pinafore dress with ruffled straps on the back. It’s a sweet and classic look that will never go out of style. … Read More...
Try Mosaic Knitting on This Awesome Blanket
Mosaic knitting is a particular kind of slip-stitch knitting that makes intricate-looking, graphic, repeating patterns that are made with simple stitches.
Of course we have Barbara G. Walker to thank for this knitting innovation, which deeply inspired her (she wrote … Read More...
Stitch a Watermelon for Summer
Here’s another fun summer-themed cross stitch pattern for you!
Don’t you wish you could take a bite out of some juicy watermelon right about now? I can’t help you with that, but I can help you stitch up some watermelon… Read More...
Video tutorial: 10 minute fabric coasters
These fabric coasters are a fun way to to use charm squares or fabric scraps! And you can make them in just 10 minutes. Art Gallery Fabrics shares a video tutorial showing how. They’re super easy and would be a … Read More...
How to make a super-sized sprinkle pill paperweight
Making super-sized crafts is so fun! Anytime you can take a tiny object and make it BIG along with cute oh and functional that is a winner of a craft. That is just what this supersized pill is. Pop on … Read More...
Vintage Cloche Crochet Pattern
This vintage 20’s Cloche hat is perfect for dress-ups or just a pleasant style to rehash. I personally should have been born in this era, I suit a good hat. You can grab the free tutorial over at Gingerschatz blog. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make summer shorts from outgrown pants
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows what to do when kids outgrow their pants. Turn them into shorts! It’s also a good fix for pants that have holes in the knees. It’s so easy and can save you from having to buy … Read More...
Technique: Metallic Water Coloring and Stenciled Card
Kristina Werner used metallic water colors over a detailed stencils for this amazing card. She’ll show you how to use adhesive spray to hold the stencil in place as well as other tips for getting great results with this technique. … Read More...
Succulent Scrapbooking Paper Download
Got succulents? They are all the rage! Over at Trimcraft they are paired with swans, monstera leaves and lots of punniness in this free digital scrapbook paper download. Plus get the instructions on how to make a super cute paper … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: How to sew a bow tie
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew a bow tie, and she’s got a free pattern, too! This is a real bow tie that you actually tie each time you wear it, not a clip-on or pre-tied … Read More...
Digital Inky Floral Graphics Download
Grab these free inky floral graphics from Fox and Hazel. You’ll get 48 images in PNG format, that you can edit with Adobe Photoshop or online tools like Canva and PicMonkey A great resource for digital and hybrid scrapbooking, and … Read More...
Printable Hot Dog Trays for July 4th
Make a stack of these versatile paper hot dog trays for your next outdoor gathering, be it for July 4th or any other summer party. They aren’t just good for hot dogs, any picnic or barbecue food can fit in … Read More...
Polymer Clay Fidget Spinner
I’m not sure if the fidget spinner plague has hit where you are but they showed up here a while back and they’re still being fidgeted with. I told my partner I needed to make one out of polymer clay … Read More...
Gear up for a great Father’s Day card tutorial
Cardmaking is so fun and making a Father’s Day card is one of my favorite holidays to get out the dies, rubberstamps and the rest of the fun stuff in the crafting stash. For the card base I embossed a … Read More...
Tutorial: Shoulder tie maxi dress
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can sew this simple shoulder tie maxi dress. It’s made from a lightweight knit fabric – two fabrics, actually, one for the main dress and another for the trim. You can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini charm square fabric baby blocks
Usually I’ve seen fabric baby blocks sewn up from charm packs or similarly sizes squares of fabric. And that size does make a nice large fabric block. But these blocks made by Alicia from Sew What Alicia are made from … Read More...
Tutorial: Boho short ruffle skirt
Woven jacquard elastic adds color and pattern to a simple gathered skirt. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how to use it to make this fun boho short skirt. It has a deep ruffle at the bottom and a smaller ruffle … Read More...
How to make pom pom Christmas ornaments
Crafters know you can never start your Christmas crafting too early especially when it involves collecting recycled materials. This project calls for plastic bottle caps so start collecting them now and gather up your pretty yarns. Pop on over to … Read More...
Build a Da Vinci Bridge with Your Kids
My daughter’s school has a tinkering lab where the kids get to go to do STEM stuff, build things and work on projects.
Recently one of the classes made a giant Da Vinci bridge, a self-supporting bridge design developed by … Read More...