This lovely card combines, die cutting, stamping, dry embossing and a pretty framed border made with washi tape. Visit the Spellbinders blog for step by step card making directions from Becca Feeken.
-Heather
Pattern and tutorial: Sock kangaroo softie
Joanne from Craft Passion created this kangaroo sock softie pattern in anticipation of Mother’s Day. A mama kangaroo with a baby in her pocket is perfect for this day, don’t you think? She’s got a free pattern and tutorial for … Read More...
Printable Brush Lettering Practice Sheet for Basic Strokes
I’m currently working on my hand lettering so that I can make my own titles for scrapbook pages, and word embellishments for my projects, and it’s all about the practice sheets right now! I was happy to find this … Read More...
Polymer Clay Turquoise
Craftberrybush has a tutorial for a lovely Mexican type faux turquoise. Pair it with silver jewellery blanks and a little sanding and polish for a great faux turquoise presentation. Mix up the inclusions or colour blends in your own faux … Read More...
How to make recycled vintage sewing pattern art
This project combines two cool things from the past- vintage sewing pattern packaging and vintage print fabric. The envelopes that vintage sewing patterns have great art on them and mounting them with vintage fabric really makes them stand out. Pop … Read More...
DIY Bunny Headband
Happy Easter! If you need a last minute Easter project, this one would be perfect! Stephanie from Expert Home Tips shared the tutorial for this Easter bunny headband, and She says: “They are so easy to make – even a … Read More...
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Miniature Clay Cactus Decorations
They’re small so they’re extra cute and they’re polymer clay so they’re extra fun. These little cactus decorations, from The Party Parade, tie together the trendy, cute factor of the succulent and cactus thing with the fun of … Read More...
Stitch up a Garden of Spring Flowers
Has spring sprung yet where you live? Or do April showers really bring May flowers?
Whether the spring blooms are already long-gone where you live or you’re still waiting for the first ones to come out (or you’re in the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy no-sew bunny ear napkin rings
Easter is tomorrow, but there’s still time to whip up these bunny ear napkin rings for your Easter dinner table! They’re super fast, super easy to make. There’s no sewing required – and no gluing, either! You can find a … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern boxy duffle with angled pockets
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a boxy duffle perfect for weekend trips or going to the gym. It’s a good sized bag with angled pockets on the sides to hold your phone, keys, or other small items. There’s plenty … Read More...
7 Summer Kids Crafts
It’s getting hotter as the race to lazy days in the sun is on. But what to make? Good, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve done a round-up of the best kids crafts during summer.
1. DIY Slip and … Read More...
DIY Spring Succulent Wreath
Gone are the days of wreaths just being for Christmas time. This Spring themed wreath has adorable mini succulents actually living off the wreath. What says Spring better than a real mini garden to welcome your guests? You can grab … Read More...
Celtic Scarf Crochet Pattern
The Celtic weave stitch make a unique woven texture that looks amazing when paired with multiple colors. Fortunately, Caron Cakes yarn does the color striping for you in this infinity scarf. But don’t worry! If you don’t like or can’t … Read More...
Project: Spring Fairy Mixed Media Canvas
Using stamps, stencils, paints, paste and more Milagros Rivera made this wonderful mixed media Spring fairy girl canvas art. I love the use of leaves for the fairy girls wings! You can find directions for this project over on the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather and felt anemone, plus cut file
These faux leather and felt anemones make beautiful hair accessories! Delia from Delia Creates has a tutorial and a free cut file to make them! The cut file lets you skip the hand cutting and just assemble the pieces into … Read More...
Download: Thank You Die Cut File
Large script die cut phrases are very popular right now, add them over stamped backgrounds as a focal point on your cards. Here’s a lovely “Thank You” cut file that’s FREE to download from SVG Cuts. They say “all … Read More...
Repurpose Old Games and Toys into Literacy Activities
Sometimes it can be hard to part with old toys and games the kids don’t use anymore, whether for sentimental reasons or because you just aren’t quite sure what to do with them, especially if they look well loved or … Read More...
Love Finding Dory? Knit Squirt the Sea Turtle
This knit version of Squirt the Sea Turtle from Finding Nemo/Finding Dory is super cute and has a lot of great details, which makes him a fun stash-busting project.
In all this little project, designed by Nicola Riley, uses six … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Small canvas bag for summer
I think a new bag is a fun way to mark the seasons. This small canvas bag would be perfect to carry this summer! And you can make one using a free pattern and tutorial from So Sew Easy. It’s … Read More...