Think you don’t have space for a dedicated scrapbook desk? Think again! I found these 8 ideas for super small desk spaces on the web that can all be adapted into a cozy scrapping nook of your own.
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Sewing Tutorial: Little girls layered apron twirl skirt
Denise from DIY Crush shows how you can make this pretty layered twirly skirt for little girls. The skirt has two layers plus a little apron in the front. Her tutorial includes cutting dimensions to make them in girls’ sizes … Read More...
Tips: Colored Pencils Techniques
Learn how to get loads of depth, shading and realistic dimension to your stamped images with these great colored pencils coloring tips from May Sukyong. She’s got a fantastic tutorial over on Hero Arts.
-Heather
Work a Simple Stretchy Bind Off on Your Next Project
I have been knitting for a long time, but I still sometimes have problems with binding off too tightly. I think it’s because I’m in a rush to finish, so I don’t take the time to do it perfectly. But … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Miniature felt pizza for dolls
Make it a pizza night for your dolls with this mini felt pizza! You can sew one from felt. Melissa from Making Melissa shares a tutorial and pattern and My Poppet. It’s made with easy hand stitches and is soo … Read More...
Recycled milk carton Easter Bunny planters
Awhile back I started my tomato plants and I plan on giving them away to some of my friends. This project is going to be the perfect packaging to give them away in. Hop on over to the blog 17 … Read More...
Mini Tutorials for Clay
Sometimes when we’re going through our clay days we post step outs or progress steps on our various social media. The photos may never turn into a proper tutorial but they’re pretty good clues to the process if you want … Read More...
Adorable Easter Patterns to Use for Cross Stitch
While these Easter designs were originally made to be worked in Perler beads, they are super cute and easy to work in cross-stitch as well, so why not?
The collection, from U-Create Crafts, has Peep bunnies and regular bunnies, Easter … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Little oval handbag
I’m loving this little oval handbag, and not just because they made it up in kitty fabric! The shape of the purse is delightful – a curved bag with a flat bottom, zip opening, and short handles. It’s chic and … Read More...
Huge List of Disney Scrapbook Page Titles
Got Disney pics to scrap? It can be hard to think of original titles, especially if you do lots of Disney pages, so here is a huge list, compiled by Ladybug Pics n Scraps.
And if you think one list … Read More...
Crafting Competition Reality Show Called ‘The Handmade Project’ is Now Casting!
Hey Indie Crafters! There is a brand new crafting reality show, and they have a casting call!
Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman are teaming up again for a new show. It’s called The Handmade Project, and will be a … Read More...
Willow Ear Warmer Pattern
Textured, simple, and easy to adapt, the Willow Line is fun and perfect. Make a headband in one night, give a quick gift or just fortify your ears for your morning walk. This also makes a easy travel pattern, because … Read More...
DIY LUSH Coalface
This tutorial shows you how to make your own DIY coal or charcoal face scrub which is somewhat identical to the very famous LUSH Coalface.
What you will need:
1/2 cup of Coconut oil
1 1/2 teaspoons of Activated Charcoal … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Fringe flannel baby bib
These fringe flannel baby bibs make the perfect baby gift! Kim from Sweet Red Poppy shares a tutorial and sewing pattern at Crazy Little Projects. Not only are they adorable, but the design is super smart. They’re made from flannel … Read More...
Project: Chipboard Sentiment Window Card
Wow, this is such a cool card! I’ve seen lots of cards with thick sentiments on them but this card from Stephanie takes it one step further, the sentiment is inside the card and comes up through a die cut … Read More...
100 Creative Washi Tape Ideas for Crafters
Got washi? In this mega round-up you will find 100 creative washi tape ideas for scrapbooking, paper crafting and general DIY projects.
While cruising through all this eye candy, make sure to make a note of the ones you want … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fantastical bunny ears
Jules Madden created these fantastical bunny ears and shares a tutorial showing how on Alisa Burke’s blog. They’re made from felt and fabric and they’re bendable, but what makes them so fabulous are the accents – pom poms, tulle, even … Read More...
Free Scrapbook Sketches
Have a bit of scrapper’s block? Sometimes a simple scrapbook sketch can help to spark inspiration! A scrapbook page sketch is like a pattern that you can use as-is or adapt to suit your “size” and style. Click over to … Read More...
And the winner is…..
…..Wendy Day! She’s won this months Paper Pumpkin kit! Congrats!
If you didn’t win be sure to check back as we give one away every month.
-Heather
Sewing Tutorial: Marking darts on fabric, 3 methods
Darts add shaping to garments. They’re fold or tucks, typically wedge shaped, taken from the fabric. In order to sew a dart accurately, you’ll need to mark the points and the seam line. Beth from Sunnygal Studio shares a tutorial … Read More...