Big and bold fun projects are perfect for kids and adults alike. This easy stitched heart is perfect for the little kids but I am going to put my thinking cap on to use this technique to make a bit … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear vinyl storage baskets
These clear vinyl organizing baskets are the best! Natalie from HungryHippie Sews shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew. She made them for her fabric scraps, and the design is perfect for that! The open tops are perfect for quick … Read More...
Project: Interactive Present Card
This wonderful card from Amy Rysavy has a neat interactive element, the halves of the present slide together to close the card. Visit her blog Prairie Paper and Ink for her video tutorial.
-Heather
Tutorial: 10 minute Minky lined cowl scarf
This fleece lined cowl scarf looks so warm – especially when the weather outside is turning so cold this weekend! Melanie from The Littlest Studio has a tutorial showing how you can make one. They’re easy to sew up, using … Read More...
DIY Price Tags for Indie Crafters
One great way to improve your craft fair presentation is to make your own price tags! Brittany from Pop Shop America rounded up a lovely collection of price tags that you can DIY.
… Read More...She says: Price tags are one of those
25 FREE Printable 2017 Calendars
I’m ending my 2017 printable calendar posts with this round up of 25 FREE printable calendars to give you lots of options. Each printable calendar is beautifully design and range from weekly to monthly views.
Some are minimalist, and others … Read More...
Kaleidoscope Canes with Basic Colours
This is a great example of kaleidoscope caning without complex shading. If you just want to try one out, I’d recommend something along this line.
The original tutorial is in Russian. Here’s a link to an English translation. KalinkaPolinka’s … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Pan Pastels
Learn how to add color to your stamped images with Pan Pastels and water mark ink instead of a colored ink pad with this pretty technique from Isha Gupta. Find all the details over on Richard Garay’s blog.
-Heather
Knit a Hat for Everyone with This Fun Pattern
It’s not often that you find hat knitting patterns that are sized for pretty much everyone you know, from newborn babies to large adults, and even less common to find a hat pattern that everyone in that range might universally … Read More...
Print quotes on book covers
I am always on the lookout for places to put quotes as words are just about my favorite decor element. This stack of books with a quote printed on the white paper book covers is a great idea that anyone … Read More...
Sing and Learn with These Fun Songs for Kids
Anyone remember the TV show “Animaniacs”? I was in junior high or high school when it came out, and I had a friend who memorized the states and capitals song just for fun. I don’t know if he remembered any … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fold over clutch with leather accent bottom
Rachel Teodoro shares a tutorial for making a lovely fold over clutch with a leather accent bottom. The fold over top has a zipper closure so all your stuff stays inside where it should be. The simple bag style is … Read More...
Review: Oval Loom Knit Collection
When I think of loom knitting, I usually think of hats and tube scarves, because to me that’s what looms are for. You’re supposed to use all the pegs all the time, right?
The truth is you can use just … Read More...
These Cross-Stitched Home Items are Works of Art
Swedish designer Ulla-Stina Wikander gives old household objects amazing new life by covering them with cross stitch.
Items such as rolling pins, trays and teapots are transformed with cross-stitch fabrics she’s purchased over the years. She started covering household items… Read More...
Free Pattern To Make A BB- 8 Droid Star Wars Quilt
If you have ever wanted to impress the boys with your Quilting skills then this one might grab their attention. How super cool will you be when you hand them their own BB-8 Star Wars droid quilt! You can download … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled pillow throw pillow cover
An old sweater can make a beautiful new throw pillow cover! Dana from Wonder Forest has a tutorial showing how you can do it. It takes just a few seams and probably 30 minutes. I’m loving the black and white … Read More...
Technique: Foil on Acetate Card
This lovely card was designed by Julia Stainton, she used gold foil with a stencil design over acetate for this really cool technique. Find out more about how she did it over on the Ellen Hudson blog.
-Heather
Free Printable 2017 Watercolor Princess Calendar
Got someone in your family who love the Disney princesses? Print them out this 2017 calendar which features a different princess each month.
Creative ways to use this free printable 2017 calendar include: as monthly intros in an annual album, … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled sweater skirt
Kim from Reposhture Studio shows how you can make a patchwork skirt from recycled sweaters. It’s a great way to use sweaters that are damaged, as you’ll be cutting panels from the sweater to sew together. I’d suggest using sweaters … Read More...
Check out this Fun Knitalong to Start the Year
Actually, it doesn’t start until Feb. 1, which is maybe even better than starting at the beginning of the year, but this new knitalong from Berroco looks like a lot of fun and a great way to build some skills … Read More...