At my daughter’s school, they had an activity like this set up in the tinkering studio around Christmas, but I love it as a Valentine’s Day activity, too.
Using binary code and two colors of pony beads (plus a third … Read More...
“THE CRAFTYS” AWARDS SHOW Live in NYC on Feb. 12, 2017
Hey New Yorkers! Mark you calendars for February 12th, and you could go watch THE CRAFTYS AWARDS SHOW in NYC. Below is more info about the event:
“The Craftys is thrilled to announce the 2017 awards show happening Sunday, February … Read More...
Reese Cups Unicorn Cupcakes
These are adorable and dare I say, they looks easy too! Use white chocolate Reese’s cups for the heads and make modelling chocolate clay for the accents. I have to say they look too cute to eat though. Grab the … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging pocket organizer
Got a space in your house that’s piled with papers? Or maybe it’s your child’s books and art supplies. Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can make this hanging organizer. It’s … Read More...
Project: Stamped Floral Greeting Card with a Coloring Page Look
I love this card from designer Therese Calvird, it reminds me of a coloring book page. She used a detailed flower stamp to cover the entire front of the card but only colored in one flower for a really pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled denim hearts 2 ways
Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows two ways to make a recycled denim heart. One is a denim wrapped heart wreath and the other, a little stuffed denim heart charm. You can use the small hearts as flags in a … Read More...
Top 10 Creative Craft Rooms
Take a mega tour of these top 10 Creative Craft Rooms and stock up on lost of ideas you can use for storage and customization of your creative space.
You’ll see ideas for entire rooms as well as crafting corners, … Read More...
8 Tips To Learn Calligraphy & Hand-Lettering
If you don’t know where to start with calligraphy and hand lettering…start here! These 8 tips from Rachel Miller over at Buzzfeed will set you on the right track when it comes to learning how to do Typography.
You’ll learn … Read More...
Project: Embossed Butterfly Journal Cover
Designer Autumn combined stamping and different embossing powder colors and added stamped butterflies to make the cover of this amazing journal. I really love the distress look she added with the torn cover and cheesecloth too. You can visit her … Read More...
Video tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric house pillow
You can make this fabric house pillow from your fabric and trim scraps without sewing a stitch! Smitha Katti shares a video tutorial showing how. She uses fabric glue in place of sewing, but if you have a sewing machine … Read More...
Faux Rug Hooking
You can make an awful lot of “faux” with polymer clay and it turns out rug hooking is another one. Christi Friesen has a cute, miniature version of it in this hooked heart project pdf. Obviously you could make any … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy knotted headband
These knotted head bands are a great way to use up your knit scraps! They’re also super easy to sew. Veronica from SewVery has a tutorial and a free pattern. The knot makes a cute accent while also making it … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Girls cowl neck poncho
Kirstin from Kojodesigns shows how you can make a cowl neck poncho like the one she made for her daughter. It’s made from a lightweight t-shirt knit fabric so it has a nice drape. The loose fit makes the sizing … Read More...
Learn about Shapes, Symmetry and Geometry with Snowflake Patterns
I love this snowflake geometry project from the STEM Laboratory.
Use her printables for a variety of shapes, read books or websites about how snowflakes form (NOAA has a pretty great rundown of the science behind snowflakes) and then … Read More...
A Periodic Table That Tells You How To Use It
Last year my children spent their whole school holidays learning the periodic table song. I can assure you by the 3rd week, it wasn’t so impressive. Then the first opportunity they had to use their new found talent, they both … Read More...
Free Motion Embroidery Pillow
This free Motion embroidered pillow is in the theme of herbs, but you could use the tutorial to guide you step by step and use your own words or language. Change the embroidered words for song titles or children’s names. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a felt donut
These felt donuts are sooo cute! And they won’t add an inch to your waist or hips! You can make them using a tutorial at Sewing Secrets. They’re easy to sew from felt. Seed beads make pretty sprinkles, and donuts … Read More...
Project: Flower Vase Card with Multiple Techniques
Pam Bray shares her directions for making this stunning dimensional card. She’ll show you how to using stamps, die cuts and pattern papers as well as how to make a cool background by adding paint to your embossing folder. Find … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Reversible faux fur shawl collar vest
This faux fur vest by The Sewing Rabbit is gorgeous, and perfect for dressing up a winter outfit. It’s reversible, with faux fur on the outside and faux leather on the other. She shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark … Read More...
Is that a Keto Cauliflower Pizza Crust?
These recipes for Cauliflower Pizza Crusts are everywhere! But we think we have found one that is better than most.
Check out Rachael Farnsworth’s recipe at thestayathomechef. The best part about this recipe? It’s low calorie AND gluten free which … Read More...