Perfect palette cleanser after such a busy holiday, the Willow Cup Cozy is quick and easy to customize. Make it for everyone, get your small projects ready even before Holiday 2017. Or make it for yourself for surviving Holiday 2016. … Read More...
Freebie: Snow Scene Coloring Page
Stay inside and keep warm and color up some wintry fun with this snow scene coloring page. It’s free to download from Dover Publication, click here to get it.
-Heather
Coloring-in pages are a great way to de-stress and … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a scalloped edge
Erica Bunker shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to sew a scalloped edge. She starts with how to create a template for the scallops that will fit your project perfectly. This is always the hardest part for … Read More...
Autumn Tree Cane
A few years ago Wendy Jorre de St Jorre completed an ambitious goal: she made and posted a different tree cane each week for a year. They were all great. She shared the steps for how to make many of … Read More...
Project: Holiday Thank You Cards
Don’t forget to say “Thank You” for all the wonderful gifts you received during the holidays. Stamp up some pretty thank you cards with red floral designs, like these from Dawn Mc Vey. She’s got tips for making some quick … Read More...
Tutorial: Dye buttons with fabric dye
I have a pretty mighty button stash, but mostly my stash buttons are white. That’s fine for some projects, but I never seem to have as any colored buttons as I’d like. Turns out, your white buttons don’t have to … Read More...
Make Your Own Cross Stitch Charts Using Excel
There are a lot of cross-stitch charts out there in the world, and if you look long and hard enough you can probably find something a lot like what you are looking for.
But if you want to make … Read More...
Hand Lettering 101
Hey there, I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday weekend! Have you started making any 2017 goals yet? Any crafty resolutions?
One of my goals is to improve my hand lettering, so I’ve been doing a bit of research … Read More...
Make Your Own Cross Stitch Designs with these Printable Grids
If designing your own cross stitch patterns is one of your resolutions for the coming year, check out these free printable blank cross stitch grids from Ajisai Press. (This website no longer exists but we were able to find these … Read More...
Afraid of Sock Knitting? Try Yoga Socks
I know there’s a lot that’s intimidating about knitting socks if you haven’t done it before, but once you’ve successfully turned a heel you’ll feel really powerful and wonder why you were intimidated for so long. Promise.
But if you’re … Read More...
Free Pattern – Messy Bun Ear Warmer
The hottest trend in knit and crochet is the messy bun hat! If you aren’t quite ready to wear the hat with a hole, you might be better suited to wear this ear warmer that is perfect for wearing with … Read More...
DIY Hot Air Balloon Pinata
Not only did I learn how adorable a Pinata can be by reading this tutorial I also learned that there is such a thing as Striped Crepe paper! I can’t believe how amazing the colors come up in the Pinata … Read More...
How to make New Years Resolution party crackers
This project features two of my favorite things- New Years Resolutions and party crackers- which makes them the perfect recycled craft for a New Years Eve party. Pop (yup pun intended) over to the link Chelsea sent in to the … Read More...
Project: Snowy Wall Hanging
Celebrate winter with a lovely snow scene mixed media plaque. Grab all your white products like white texture paste, white ink spray and white gel pen to create this project. Stampington and Co. has the directions.
-Heather
Quilt Pattern – Snowman Chasing Pot of Gold
This lucky snowman found gold at the end of a patchwork-y rainbow. Start 2017 off right. Get the applique pattern and instructions as a free download at Two Sisters And A Quilt. It’s part of their Snowman Adventure Series, … Read More...
Tutorial: Fix for a gaping waistband
I’ve lost count of the times I’ve tried on a pair of pants and found them to be perfect, except for one very inconveninet flaw – a waistband that gaps at the back. That’s no good!! My underwear might be … Read More...
Freebie: 2017 Printable Coloring Page Calendar Pages
Print up these lovely 2017 calendar pages for free, they come in black and white like a coloring page so you can add your own coloring with makers orColored Pencils. Visit the Free Pretty Things for You blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy faux fur throw blanket
Christmas may have come and gone, but cold weather will be with us for several more months. Gina Michele shows how you can make this snuggly and soft faux fur throw blanket. It’s made from a layer of faux fur … Read More...
How to make little bowls with cookie cutters
You may have your cookie cutter stash out for holiday backing and ornament making. If so why not make a bunch of these adorable little bowls either to decorate for the new year or make to give as gifts. Pop … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy baby hair bow headbands
Lydia from Telefante shares a tutorial at Lolly Jane showing how you can make hair bows headbands for your baby girl. All you need are some scraps of fabric and some elastic. You don’t even need that much time, which … Read More...