Learn how to use ink blending and stencils for an ocean pattern and add a stamped shark image for this killer birthday card. You’ll find a video tutorial for making this over on the Hero Arts blog.
-Heather
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DIY Father’s Day Watermelon Card with Printable Template
This DIY Father’s Day Watermelon Card is the perfect way to show Dad that he is ONE IN A MELON! So punny, just like dad! You’ll get the free printable template to make this melon card, as well as a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Padded laptop sleeve
Sew a pretty sleeve to carry your laptop and help protect it from bumps! Krista Moser shares a tutorial at U Create showing how to make a padded laptop sleeve. It has faux leather accents at the corners and a button … Read More...
Fathers Day Clay Keychain
I’m not sure about the dads in your world but I smiled a little when I imagined what would be stuck into clay for the “dad” in my house – my partner – and thinking he’d be concerned if I … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric flower embroidery hoop wreath
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how you can make this a spring wreath with fabric flowers. The gathered fabric flowers will be pretty all year! You can stitch up the fabric flowers while watching TV.
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Project: Curved Sided Box
Who wouldn’t love getting a gift in this cool curved sided paper box? You can find detailed scoring and folding directions for making one over on the Splitcoast Stampers site.
-Heather
Tutorial and pattern: Beaver sock softie
I don’t know that I’ve ever looked at a sock and thought, “I should turn that into a beaver softie.” But then Joanne from Craft Passion went and created the cutest little beaver sock creatures and now I want to … Read More...
Knitting Nemo
Nicola Riley has been working her way through the creatures of Finding Nemo (or, more accurately Finding Dory) and has recently released a knitting pattern for a knit Nemo.
He’s super cute, lucky fin and all, and he’s worked … Read More...
Stitch a Sweet Butterfly Fairy
My daughter has long been into fairies, pixies and sprites, and she loves butterflies, too, so I really need to stitch her this butterfly fairy cross stitch chart.
The pattern is from Fantasy Cross Stitch by Lesley Teare, published … Read More...
Tutorial: 2 easy sleeve pattern hacks
There’s something to be said for sewing the same blouse pattern several times. You’ll save time and frustration because you will already know how to sew the pattern and what alterations need to be made. But what if you don’t … Read More...
How to make a pineapple out of a recycled pine cone
I can’t help myself but I pick up pine cones on my walks regularly. They are so pretty all by themselves. But during the summer they don’t tend to fit into the decor. Well, that has changed with this cute … Read More...
Fourth of July Party Ideas
Everything about this party is simple enough that you could read this post, print out the printables from World Wide Party, go shopping for your supplies, and put it all together for a party this coming weekend. Check out more … Read More...
Lavender and Ylang Ylang Bath Syrup
This is a great recipe to turn a basic bubble bath into a luxurious bath syrup flavored with lavender and ylang ylang essential oils. Bottle it up for a wonderful handmade gift.
You can learn how to make it over … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Whale Purse
This Crochet pattern is for an adorable whale, He is just big enough to swallow some change and a phone. The crochet pattern is not in English but you can use google translate to convert it for you. Unless of … Read More...
Tutorial: Madewell inspired jean jacket refashion
Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary took a basic thrifted jean jacket and turned it into this awesome Madewell-inspired jacket. Jean jackets are not hard at all to find at a thrift store. Now that I’ve seen what can be … Read More...
New Release: Stampin’ Up Catalog 2017
I’m so excited about the brand new Stampin’ Up 2017 catalog! It’s loaded with tons of new stamps, pattern papers, dies, inks, embellishments and more. Inside you’ll find wood, clear and cling stamps for many occasions with themes like … Read More...
How to Restore Old Photo Albums into Pocket Page Scrapbooks
We all have them, those old magnetic or adhesive photo albums. I totally want to work on getting my old photos out of those non-archival albums and into a safer system, and this photo organization article series by Becki Adams … Read More...
Tutorial: Star spangled Patriotic pillow
This star spangled pillow is the perfect porch accent for 4th of July! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make one. It’s easy to sew from canvas and denim.
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Make a Child’s Travel Journal with Printable Pages
A travel journal is a great way for a kids to record their holiday adventures and you can download and print these journal pages with a free printable.
You’ll get instructions on how to print and bind this together, as … Read More...
Tutorial: Charm square patchwork yoga mat bag
Sew up a charm square patchwork yoga mat bag! Natalie from HungryHippie Sews has a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how.Using charm squares makes quick work of the patchwork because they’re all precut and ready to go. You could … Read More...