Circle skirts are quick and easy sew – until you get to the hem. Trying to turn a curved edge up in a smooth line is difficult, a double fold hem nearly impossible. Luckily, there’s an easier way. Lisa from … Read More...
Technique: Ice Cream Card with Colored Texture Paste
Texture paste adds some cool dimensions to your cards and I usually see it used over stencils but Stephanie from My Favorite Things has a great idea for using it on top of ice cream dies. Don’t they look good … Read More...
Inspiration: Gingham Block Coasters
Heidi Staples of Fabric Mutt did a guest post at fat quarter Shop to kick off Pattern Makeover. The idea is to use a book you already own, and create something stand-a-lone. Heidi created these coasters that way. Selecting something … Read More...
Sewing pattern Tutorial: Giant carrot pillow
Make an oversized carrot pillow for Easter! from Of Faeries & Fauna Craft Co. shows how. Use it as a bolster pillow in a kid’s bedding set or on a porch swing. She makes it from felt but you could … Read More...
Tutorial | Book Page Flowers
Learn how to make book page flowers with this easy DIY – it’s a perfect craft idea for upcycling old or vintage books in fun new ways.
… Read More...You’ll need book pages, scissors, cardstock and glue. if you want painted flowers
DIY Paper Shamrocks
Make these lifelike paper shamrocks / four leaf clovers as scrapbook embellishments for St. Patrick’s Day. Gather up your green papers and cardstock, and learn how to cut out the clover shape.
You’ll also find instructions on how to display … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake Charms
Emistar – who’s got a YouTube Channel of fun clay stuff – has a tutorial for an adorable St. Paddy’s Day cupcake charm complete with a 4 leaf clover. A little charm for your necklace or sweater zip is probably … Read More...
Tutorial: Applique and ruffle bunny kitchen towels
Rows of ruffles and a bunny applique make these kitchen towels pretty for spring! Get the tutorial and the applique template from Sew4Home. They use toweling fabric to make the towels, but you could also just add the applique and … Read More...
Project: Quick Monogram Cards
Don’t we all find ourselves needing to send a quick note sometimes? It’s a good idea to always have some cards on hand and monogram note cards are a great way to add a personalized touch. Pam from P.S. I … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Activities Your Kids are Sure to Love
There are so many holiday-themed activities out there for kids that it can get a little overwhelming. Sometimes when I collect links I come back with tons of them, and I’m not sure that’s super helpful. I’d love to know … Read More...
Recycled book page letters – Dr Seuss
If your kids have out grown their favorite book but still love the art in the pages why not recycle them into a bit of letter art? Pop on over to the blog Money Saving Sisters for the tutorial on… Read More...
Cable Knitting Made Easy with These Simple Techniques
Cable knitting is really fun because, like a lot of techniques in knitting, just a couple of simple skills can take you from basic to amazingly intricate designs.
Cable knitting is just a process of working stitches in an order … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric memory matching game
Damjama from Apple Green Cottage shows how you can use your fabric scraps to make a memory matching game for kids. The fabric “cards” won’t get bent or torn like cardboard memory games can get with heavy use. Besides just … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Sock elephant softie
See how you can make this cute elephant sock softie! Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern on her blog. He’s so cute with his floppy elephant ears and curled elephant trunk. There are two options – a short … Read More...
Review: Whitework with Colour
OK, OK, I admit that whitework isn’t cross stitch. But I like to get inspired by different kinds of needlework (and I do different kinds of needlework) and this book just happened to cross my desk recently and I wanted … Read More...
DIY St. Patricks’ Day Card + Free SVG File
Create a beautiful DIY St. Patrick’s Day card with your cutting machine. Get the free SVG cut file and follow this simple tutorial to get started.
You’ll also need:
- 2 sheets of card stock in different colors. (e.g. greens and
The Perfect St Patrick’s Day Dinner Idea
Beef and Guinness Stew is perfect for St Patrick’s day parties
or dinner at home. The tender beef in a savory broth topped with a crunchy cheesy baguette will fill your tummy with comfort food. The link even has a … Read More...
Hand Stamped Soap Packaging
Create these hand-stamped soap packages in just a few minutes. Because the tub tea filters are porous, your loved ones will be able to smell your scrumptious soaps before they even open their gift. Handmade Soap Packaging
Learn To Hand Letter: 20 Fantastic Resources For Beginners
Learn how to hand letter with some of these resources. Choose between free or paid for resources and practice like crazy. You’ll find links to free tutorials including how to hold your brush pen, free practice sheets, and also a … Read More...
Project: Secret Box
Here’s a fun way to give a little gift or two. It’s a box with a twist, a Secret Box that has more then one compartment inside. Martha from Trinity Rose Designs has cutting, scoring and assembling directions for make … Read More...