We love a good slouch hat pattern around here so when we came across this adorable one we just had to share.
… Read More...This slouch hat is worked flat, in rows, and then seamed at the end using the yarn tails
Star Wars Snowflakes- The 2016 Collection
Download These Patterns to Make Your Own Star Wars Snowflakes!
The past few years we have shared the Star Wars snowflake patterns designed by Anthony Herrera, and they are always quite popular. Anthony created a new set for this year, … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric Boho Christmas baubles
Use your smallest fabric scraps to create these colorful and free spirited Christmas baubles! Jules Madden shares a tutorial at Alisa Burke showing how you can make them. Though they’re covered with a free form patchwork of scraps, there’s actually … Read More...
Project: Pop Up Snow Globe Card
Wow! This Pop Up Snow Globe Card is absolutely stunning! Shelly Hickox made it using various dies, pattern papers and stamps and if you visit her blog, The Stamptramp, she’ll show you how she made it.
-Heather
Free pattern: Mommy and Me Color Blocked Tunic
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for her Color Blocked Tunic. It’s a Mommy and Me pattern so there are sizes for girls and adults. The color blocking uses 3 knit fabrics. Her free pattern comes in … Read More...
Tutorial | 3D Paper Stars + Free Template
Download the free templates and get the step by step instructions to making these 3D paper stars. You can use them as ornaments for the tree, gift toppers, place settings and lots more this Christmas.
You’ll need:
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DIY Artsy Christmas Envelopes
Add some artsy flair to your Christmas card envelopes with these simple techniques from Fox and Hazel. With some acrylic paint, paint and brush pens and basic supplies like a used credit or gift card, stencils and makeup brushes, you … Read More...
Tutorial | Winter Holiday Tree Squeegee Painting
This squeegee painting technique is one that you can adapt for scrapbook page backgrounds, holiday cards and more.
Grab your favorite colors of acrylic paint, a squeegee, and some salt, and get all the details at the source below.
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Multiple Swirl Swirlies
Way back when I had started claying online, one of the first tutorials I tried was Desiree McCrory’s. It was fairly new at the time and I have made a lot of swirly beads since then. I haven’t done … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple and easy pot holders
Handmade gifts are the best. They show that you’ve put in the effort and thought to create something special just for the recipient. But let’s be honest, who has the time to spend hours upon hours crafting a gift? That’s … Read More...
How to make a recycled scarf wreath
This wreath is made with a woven scarf but I happen to have gone a little crazy knitting skinny scarves and I still love them but I don’t wear them. This is a perfect re-use and best yet I can … Read More...
Tutorial: Make Your Own Envelopes from Pattern Papers
Don’t put your handmade cards into just a plain envelope, make your own fun custom envelopes from pattern papers. The Gerda Steiner blog has directions, click here.
-Heather
Sewing Tutorial: Mommy and me ruffle aprons
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial showing how you can make a ruffled apron for children and adults Make a pair of matching mommy and me aprons, or just a single apron for a child or adult. The ruffles … Read More...
Light up paint by numbers – new spin on a classic craft
If you read this blog regularly you know how much I love things that light up. So when I got this light up paint by numbers canvas from Plaid I was so excited! As you can see I improvised a … Read More...
Free pattern: Ruffle sleeve baby onesie
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free sewing pattern for making a ruffle sleeve onesie. The long sleeve onesie can be made from knit fabric. Her free pattern fits babies 3-6 months and includes options for two ruffle lengths. … Read More...
Project: Elf Gift Tag
I love to see Holiday decor in non traditional colors, like this sweet elf tag in pastel blues and greens. You can visit The Classroom blog and watch Carolyn Peeler’s video on how to make it, click here.
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Free pattern: Wine glass Christmas ornament
These wine glass ornaments by Stephanie from Swoodson Says are the best! Because wine. She shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. Fill them with red or white wine (felt & sequins) depending on your preference. These would … Read More...
Knit a Sweet and Simple Gingerbread Man
This little knit gingerbread man from Knits’ End is just too cute!
I love the idea of a gingerbread man as an alternative to that weird elf everyone is always on about. Or if you have a child who loves … Read More...
Mason Jar Epsom Salt Christmas Terrarium
Free Mini Hogwart Charts
If you are a little Harry Potter fan or a big one you are going to love these Mini charts. The pattern/chart is available free. The tutorial isn’t in English bit it’s fairly obvious to anyone who is slightly experienced. … Read More...