BurdaStyle shares a free pattern for making a simple phone case. It has a large pocket to hold your p hone, and a smaller pocket to hold business cards or ID. They use a rather unusual material – cork fabric … Read More...
How to Start a Simple Bullet Journal
Bullet journaling is hot hot hot! I highly recommend it as a planning method, especially if you are looking for a flexible system that will meet all your needs. If you find that pre-designed planners are too restrictive for you, … Read More...
FREE 2017 BOM {Diamond Hill}
Newsy. Esther of Esther’s Blog launched her 2017 BOM this week where participants will make a Diamond Hill quilt. Best news is it’s FREE. And if you’re familiar with some of her past projects, like Oma’s Blues, then you … Read More...
How To | Project Life for Beginners
Have you been scared to start Project Life or too confused on where to start? Follow Sweet Rose Studio to finally get your pictures in those albums!
I posted earlier about the digital option using the Project Life app, this … Read More...
How to Catch up on Years of Photos
As part three of her blog series on making family yearbooks, Sarah over at Becoming Martha has a comprehensive post on how you can use the Project Life app to catch up on all those photos that have been sitting … Read More...
Adorable Kids Clay Crafts
While I work almost exclusively with oven bake polymer clay the air dry stuff can be easier for the kiddos – and cheaper on the grownup wallet. Crayola Magic is a widely available children’s modeling material that is dead simple … Read More...
Project: Winter Owl Card
When it’s cold outside send someone some warm winter wishes with this adorable owl card. Find directions for making it over on the Winnie and Walter blog.
-Heather
Looking for more Owl themed papers, stamps and embellishments? Check these out … Read More...
Tutorial: Make zipper tabs to cover the ends of your zippers
Rarely do I have a zipper the exact length I need when making a zipper bag. That’s okay, though, because you can easily shorten a zipper to make it fit. Damjana from Apple Green Cottage shows how to shorten zippers … Read More...
Tutorial: 2 ways to sew an elastic waistband
An elastic casing is an easy way to put a gathered waistband on a skirt or pair of pants. Heather from The Sewing Loft shares two methods for sewing an elastic waistband. Both use a casing; one has you sew … Read More...
How to cross stitch on pegboard
After seeing this amazing rainbow cross stitch skull on peg board I want to get out my scraps of peg board and design up my own image. I’m just not sure what I want to stitch? What would you stitch? … Read More...
Free Winnie the Pooh Cross-Stitch Patterns
Jan. 18 is Winnie the Pooh Day (because it is creator A.A. Milne’s birthday) so it’s the perfect time to stitch up a Winnie the Pooh cross stitch pattern.
I did a little hunting online and here are a few … Read More...
Winter Wedding Ideas
Check out this Round up of Winter wedding ideas. I have to admit the Snowflake symbol is one of my favorite symbols when it comes to all things Winter. I especially love the idea of handing out shawls or Scarves. … Read More...
Free Printable Star Wars Valentine’s Day Cards
If you’re a fan of Star Wars and are looking for some fun and unique Valentine’s Day ideas, these Star Wars Valentines are sure to be a big hit. Featuring characters from the popular film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, … Read More...
Etsy Product Feature – Sleep Tight Kit
This lovely kit provides everything you need to make stitch a gorgeous piece of artwork – a perfect gift for anyone who would like to learn to sew or just a fun project for yourself or established sewists!
Our original … Read More...
Harlequin Hoodie – Crochet Pattern
If you’ve ever looked at your favorite granny stripe blanket and thought, “I wish I could just wrap myself in this all day,” then you’re going to love this project. This colorful crochet hoodie with an attached cowl takes all … Read More...
DIY Wood Cutting Or Serving Board
I am not sure what appeals to me more in this picture, the cutting board or those mini burgers YUM! A stylish cutting board can make any plain food look rustic and earthy. Check out the tutorial here. Make your … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a bomber jacket from a men’s flannel shirt
Cathi from Scratch and Stitch created this awesome bomber jacket out of a men’s flannel shirt! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The flannel shirt had a quilted lining so she was able to turn it inside … Read More...
Giveaway: Knitting References
Joanne is the winner.
The office cleaning continues, so this week I have a couple of knitting reference goodies I’d love to send to a good home.
The first is Knit Simple Knitting Workshops, which was published as a special … Read More...
Project: Crafting Planner
Keep your crafting, stamping, scrapbooking or sewing projects planned out and organized for the year with this DIY planner. It’s themed for scrapbooking but you can make it for what craft or hobbies you’re into. Find out how to use … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur pom pom scarf
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial for sewing a luxe faux fur scarf with pom pom ends. The faux fur looks so soft and warm! The scarf has a slit in one where the other end of the … Read More...