St. Patrick’s Day has always been a big event in my family because my brother’s name is Patrick, so I will probably be sharing a lot of St. Patrick’s Day cross stitch projects in the coming days.
This one is … Read More...
Project: Bride Book
This stunning bridal book would make the perfect gift for any bride to be. Gabrielle will not only show you how to decorate the cover of the book with stencils but how to also make the entire book itself. Visit … Read More...
Tutorial: Bunting pillow with prairie points
Prairie points are usually found on quilts as a pretty finish for the edges, but in this project they make a dimensional bunting design on the front of a throw pillow. Allison from Woodberry Way shares a tutorial at Moda … Read More...
Hand-Lettering Tips For Beginners
Interested in hand-lettering but overwhelmed with where to begin? These “three P’s” will help you get started with confidence!
The 3 P’s: Pay attention, learn the Process, and Practice, and really help to jump start you on the adventure of
… Read More...Polymer Clay Easter Bunny Charm Earrings
Irina Ivanitskaya makes adorable bunny earrings in her tutorial. (translated to English version here). The bunny charm is kept simple but has all the cute requirements.
You could absolutely use the charm on something like a bracelet or … Read More...
How to make Jello Leprechaun Hats
Isn’t it fun when you can find pretty colored food that you can use in your holiday crafting? Grab some lime green Jello individual cups and a few craft supplies and you can whip up these cute Leprechaun hats for … Read More...
Project: Floral Thank You Card
Stephanie from The Stamps of Life will show you how to make this cheerful floral Thank You card using stamps and dies. Click here to watch her video tutorial.
-Heather
Tutorial: Laying out your sewing pattern pieces
Probably the most important step in sewing is cutting your fabric. While you can rip out and resew a seam if it’s crooked, there’s no uncutting a crooked pattern piece. Measure twice, cut once. Katrina from Katrina Kay Creations has … Read More...
DIY sashiko stitched jeans patches
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows a fun way to patch a hole in your jeans. Instead of a plain square patch, or a patch designed to blend in with the jeans, why not use the patch to add personality to … Read More...
How to Teach Handwriting to Kids
A couple of weeks ago I shared a post about teaching writing skills to preschoolers, which was mostly about the fine-motor skills that are needed to learn to write, not so much about the actual mechanics of teaching writing.… Read More...
Book Review: Garter Stitch Revival
I go through periods of liking and not liking Garter Stitch. It’s the simplest knitting stitch out there, but that doesn’t mean it has to be basic. Garter Stitch can be combined with other techniques and stitch patterns to make … Read More...
Tutorial: 2 ways to make a fabric and elastic bookmark
Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations two ways you can sew a fabric and elastic bookmark. Both versions wrap around the book using elastic to keep it fitting snug. One method has a fabric sleeve sewn around an elastic strap. The … Read More...
Cross Stitch Leather Cuff Bracelets
I love it when cross stitch and other fiber arts can be incorporated into jewelry and accessories. It’s a fun way to show the world your hobbies even when you aren’t stitching in public.
DMC now makes leather cuffs that … Read More...
An amazing collection of hanging recycled planters
It is just starting to get warm and sunny here in SoCal and I just started my tomato plants. I am eager to get outside and clean up my plants and get new ones going. So that means new planters. … Read More...
A fully functional Gingerbread DeathStar
I don’t have the details of where this was made, or how it was made, or what the recipe is. But with the various puns like, “Marzipan leader, standing by”, “Our tastebuds can’t repel frosting of that magnitude!”, “I find … Read More...
Projects: 7 Paper Crafting Projects Using Vintage Book Pages
I love using old book pages in my paper crafting, from cards to collage they had such a wonderful vintage touch. Somerset Place has 7 different project ideas using book pages, many of them include stamping, as well as loads … Read More...
Tutorial: Ring sling baby carrier from natural dye blush linen
Rachel from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can sew a ring sling baby carrier. To get the perfect blush fabric, she used a natural dye technique. You’ll never guess what she used to get that beautiful pale pink! Hint: … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Snappy Toddler Tank
Pretty Prudent has updated their Snappy Toddler Tank sewing tutorial to include a free pattern. The Snappy Toddler Tank is a loose fit top with a round yoke that snaps
at the shoulders. Perfect for play days and summertime adventures! … Read More...
How to Lay Out a Scrapbook Page
Are you drawing a blank when you sit to scrapbook? Sometimes it’s hard to know just how to lay out your photos and journaling. Follow these tips that share the basics for getting that page started and finished. You’ll find … Read More...
FQ Fun Pattern: ‘All Stacked Up’
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl and Amber of Gigi’s Thimble created the quilt pattern “All Stacked Up” as a way to use large scale and directional prints successfully. It’s part of their Five fat quarter Fun Pattern series, and as … Read More...