Phyllis is the winner.
I’ve been at these knitting book giveaways for so long I regularly come across books that I’m sure I’ve given away before. The Knitter’s Bible by Claire Crompton is one of those, but you all are … Read More...
Stitch Flowers for Mom
It’s not too late to stitch up a Mother’s Day present for a special mom in your life. This free Mother’s Day cross stitch pattern from Stitch Me Gifts says it takes about seven hours to make, but the main … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Unicorn cat softie
I *might* have squealed out loud when I saw the latest free pattern from Sew Desu Ne? It’s a mewnicorn – party cat, part unicorn! The soft plushie is big enough to double as a pillow. I’m in love!
Stick Painting for Imaginative play
Forget about Art on paper! Take it to a whole new level when you start painting on nature. In this case sticks turn in to little people with a bit of paint and some wire. You can learn how to … Read More...
Cacti Embroidery Box
This Needlwork project is for a Cacti Embroidered box. I love when needlework is taken beyond the fabric. This is a great example of taking a classic craft and modernizing it.
Printable Wall Art – Bathroom Reminders
Love this bathroom reminder sheet, as I literally just wrote Remember to Flush with a marker pen on my son’s bathroom mirror. He has a new phase and hopefully a temporary phase where he refuses to flush because it is … Read More...
Charcoal and Lavender Soap
This Charcoal & Lavendar Melt & Pour Soap Recipe is right on trend right now. Charcoal is the new Coconut oil so this soap is perfect for gifting to friends and loved ones. This DIY soap is made using a … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Girls pajamas with button flap bodice
Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern for making a pair of girls’ pajamas. The details on these pajamas are so sweet! It has a button flap at the bodice and beautiful gathered patch pockets. Her free pattern comes … Read More...
Project: VW Van Hippie Shaker Card
Flower Power! I love the use of the negative space and positive cut image from the die cut on this cool shaker card. Perfect for the retro hippie flower child in your life. Find directions for making it over on … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted dog chew toys
I sew a lot of knits and I’m always looking for a way to use up my knit fabric scraps. Charlie from This Blog Is Not For You shows how you can use strips of knit fabric to create knotted … Read More...
How to Make a Pocket Letter
Have you heard about pocket letters? They are a really fun way to send a creative gift to a friend, plus you get to use up scrap papers and odd embellishments. You can make them in themes too, so it … Read More...
How to make faux crystal filled shell bowls
These are so sparkly and pretty not to mention made with two organic materials-rock salt and shells. Pop on over to the blog Hello, Wonderful for both the tutorials on how to make colored faux gem stones and these cute … Read More...
Tutorial and Sewing pattern: Peas in a pod pincushion
Three fabric peas sewn up into a pea pod pincushion! It’s a free pattern from Bustle and Sew and it is adorable! Each of the little peas is stuffed to hold pins. You could use the three stuffed peas as … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Stenciled Blouse
I have this thing at the moment where I keep seeing people in the same clothing as me. My daughter finds it hilarious and usually bursts in to a fit of laughter. Just this weekend I went down the aisles … Read More...
Yummy Scrummy Rhubarb Rectangles
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I gave my children rhubarb for the very first time this year—and honestly, I’m not sure why I waited so long! Maybe it was the tartness that held me back, or maybe I just didn’t grow up eating … Read More...
Hoola Hoop Rag Rug
What do you get if you cross a hula hoop with a pile of T-shirts? A wonderful rag rug of course! Use this step by step tutorial to make your own floor rugs using a hoola hoop as the frame. … Read More...
Projects: Rainbow Card Backgrounds with Cardstock Scraps
I’m sure like me you’ve got lots of scraps of colored cardstock laying around, right? Well, Jennifer McGuire has some great uses for those scraps. Using a paper shredder she cut out loads of strips and used them for different … Read More...
DIY | How to Organize Your Handmade cards
Do you have tons and tons of handmade cards and note cards? This DIY organizer might be just the thing to keep them stored and handy. It’s made completely from scratch using card stock, patterned papers and chipboard or book … Read More...
Tip: Stamping on an Angle
Learn how to line up and stamp your images and sentiments straight on an angle using a stamp positioning tool. The Happy Scrapper shares this tip while making this fun teacher card, click here to check it out.
-Heather
Tutorial: Sew a simple gathered skirt
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can sew a simple gathered skirt. They make a great first sewing project, or a quick afternoon project for a more confident sewist. You won’t even need a pattern, just some basic … Read More...