Kirsty Cleverly of Bonjour Quilts created this 36 inch square quilt mat for baby to have a special place to play. In it, she features fabrics from the Blueberry Park collection by Karen Lewis for Robert Kaufman. Of her project … Read More...
Tutorial: Clutch bag with a serged zipper
Did you know that you can install zippers using your sergers? I didn’t – until I saw this post at TrashN2Tees. Jenelle shows how you can make an easy serged clutch, including inserting the zipper. You can even use the … Read More...
5 Scrapbooking Ideas for Beginners
If you want to start or maybe just re-start scrapbooking, here are five great tips to get you started simply. From choosing photos, to album sizes to using sketches, this is the quick start guide you need to begin documenting … Read More...
10 Amazing Origami Tutorials for Scrapbooks
Take up origami and learn to make scrapbook embellishments just by folding your patterned papers. This round-up showcases 10 tutorials. Of particular interest to scrapbookers are the dresses (shown above), the folded paper heart, and the folded paper flower. These … Read More...
Project: Z Fold Pop Up Easter Card
This adorable Easter card has so much dimension. Designer Deb Valder has a tutorial for making this fun Z Fold Pop Up Card over on the Splitcoast Stampers site. You could use the basic card base and shape for loads … Read More...
How to Knit Backward
Because I shared about purling backward last week, I thought it made sense to share how to knit backward this week.
This is actually easier and feels a little more natural, but it still takes practice to get going well. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Reusable fabric snack pouches
Packing a school lunch every day uses a lot of baggies – especially if you have more than one lunch to pack each day! Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can sew reusable snack pouches that will help … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Felt Rogue One Stormtrooper Doll
Mollie from Wild Olive created this felt Rogue One stormtrooper doll as a present for her nephew. She’s sharing the pattern and a tutorial on her blog. It’s sewn entirely with hand stitches. The flat (not stuffed) limbs are poseable. … Read More...
How to make recycled pan planter
We can all use some more green in our lives. Plants are good for our air, our mental health and they sure can be pretty to look at. This fun planter sure is! Pop on over to the link Medina … Read More...
Tutorial: Donut pillow with pom pom sprinkles
This donut pillow is perfectly adorable! Valerie from Élégantine shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can sew it. You can use any fabrics but a fleece or Cuddle fabric would make them extra soft … Read More...
Review and Giveaway: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kit for February
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...
Embellish a grocery store tote
Kerby Smith of We All Sew created this project, and it’s a win-win. He took a photo of a friend’s puppy and digitally manipulated onto a red heart with a black ground. He printed the image to fabric, then stitched … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Celeste bikini panties
Sarah from Ohhh Lulu shares a free version of her Celeste bikini panties pattern. The pattern includes women’s sizes XS – XXL. The free version shows how to finish them with lace trim and fold over elastic for the waist. … Read More...
How To Take Perfect Photos For Scrapbooking
Photos by Kara Layne
You’ve got boxes of pictures, but how do you find the right photos for scrapbooking? Should you be taking photos differently? Becky Higgins explains what you should be looking for to get the perfect photos for … Read More...
Whimsical Trinket Dishes
Why make a plain round trinket dish? If you’re anything like this clayer you have a stash of cookie cutters. Do like Awww, Sam and make a fun and funky trinket dish.
I do recommend baking it quite a … Read More...
Tip: How to get Multi Step Stamping Right
There are lots of stamp companies that have some cool multi layered sets of stamps where you stamp one of top of the other and get a realistic looking image. But even with clear stamps it can be a bit … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle edge baby blanket
A cute blanket always makes a nice baby gift! You can never have too many blankets. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a ruffle edge baby blanket. It’s made from two layers of fabric with batting in between, and of … Read More...
Mardi Gras Learning Activities for Kids
Mardi Gras is about more than beads and King Cake. There’s a lot of symbolism to the celebration, and it marks a day of fun before the reverence of Lent begins.
There are a lot of different ways to incorporate … Read More...
Mardi Gras Cross Stitch Patterns
Mardi Gras is a holiday that I really love for some reason. I was raised Catholic but we never really celebrated it. I guess I just like the idea of having a party in anticipation of the days of solemnity … Read More...
Giveaway: Two Color Knitting Books
Joy is the winner of these.
I have to tell you that I really love these books. There are so many great patterns in them, and good inspiration for making your knitting more colorful.
But I’ve had them on my … Read More...