Just for fun I decided to check out the most popular patterns published this year on Ravelry. If you’re looking for something to make with yarn you got for Christmas or Hanukkah or to get a jump on your New … Read More...
Project: Bunny Magic Slider Card
This super fun Magic Slider Card goes from black and white to color when the top is pulled, how cool is that?!? Learn how to make one over Kristina Werner’s blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Sew a simple lined zipper pouch
Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how to sew a simple zippered pouch with a lining. These little bags are so satisfying to make! They’re quick and easy, and once you can adjust the dimensions to make them in any … Read More...
Craft Room Organization and Storage Ideas for the New Year
Around this time of year, lots of us scrappers and crafters start thinking about organizing our spaces to get ready for a whole new year of creativity.
Whether you have an entire room, closet or just a small corner in … Read More...
Owl Pendants
I was thinking earlier that I should really get back to writing tutorials and tips on my personal blog to thank folks for all the awesome stuff I’ve learned and seen over the years in the online polymer clay world. … Read More...
Project: Gold Metallic Happy New Year Card
Wish someone a Happy New Year with this stunning black and gold card. Metallic paper and gold embossing really add a wonderful shiny touch! Visit the Simon Says Stamp blog and Wanda will show you how she made it.
-Heather
How to Make a Recycled Shampoo Bottle Purse and Lots More Creative Upcycling Ideas
If you like working with pretty colored plastics recycled tubes and bottles are a great source. Pop on over to the blog Eco Green Love for an amazing collection of recycled plastic container projects – both decorative and functional – … Read More...
Make New Year’s Eve Fun for Your Kids
New Year’s Eve is one of the most grown-up holidays, because there aren’t a lot of young kids who can stay up until midnight, or whose parents would want them to.
But that doesn’t mean the turning over of a … Read More...
Get Your Floss Organized
I’m mostly a knitter, but I know that a consistent resolution that a lot of crafters have each year is to get their supplies more organized. And when it comes to cross stitch, usually the thing that needs the most … Read More...
Chevron Market Bag
Stylish and fun. This pattern is super easy to make and comes in two sizes. Perfect for use as a market bag or as a beach bag. Change up the color patterns for a personalized look.
Review: Vintage Hollywood Knits
There have been a lot of classic knitwear designs in movies and TV shows through the years, but the early days of Hollywood provided a great variety of iconic sweaters for both men and women, from striking sweater girls to … Read More...
Project: Winter Thank You Cards
These “Snow Much Thanks” cards from Nicol Spohr are a sweet and funny way to say thanks for the holiday gifts. Visit her blog to learn a cool tone on tone stamping technique for this card, click here for the … Read More...
Make a quilt block a day in 2017
One brick at a time a house is built. One block at a time a quilt is sewn. Join Kathryn Kerr’s 365 Challenge and you’ll have enough blocks at the end of 2017 to create this sampler quilt. Of her … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork dish towels
I can’t get enough of scrappy patchwork. I love to see how the colors and patterns play off of each other! And it’s so satisfying to know that scraps are getting used, too! Sew4Home shows how you can add scrappy … Read More...
Print out this Year in Review to do with Your Kids
A year in review is a great way to look back at the year that is ending, and it’s a good way to get kids to use their writing skills, too.
Print out a year in review printable (this one … Read More...
How to make Princess Leia yarn hair
It is generally agreed that crafting helps with sadness and dealing with stress. So as we morn the loss of Carrie Fisher I thought I share this tutorial featured at the blog As The Bunny Hops for how to make … Read More...
Knit a Simple Bulky Scarf to Treat Yourself or for Charity
Now that the holiday knitting season is over, it might be time to knit something super simple for yourself, or to make a few projects for charity.
Whether you’re a brand new knitter or just looking for a quick project, … Read More...
How to respond when someone doesn’t like your handmade gift
So you’ve spent hours making the perfect handmade gift and you’ve given it with love to its recipient — except instead of the gift being the hit of the party and all your hard work validated, you can see that … Read More...
What Is The Right Thing To Put In Your Pincushion?
This article by Mabscreations shows you all the different things that can be placed inside a pin cushion. What works best for what needles and each individual project. There is no point going to all that work creating details pincushions … Read More...
Anti Inflammatory Pumpkin Face Scrub
I love eating pumpkin but I have never (purposefully) smushed it in to my face. This scrub is all natural and full of ingredients that reduce inflammation for your skin. It feels and smells amazing. It is a nice gentle … Read More...