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...
Free Pattern – Willow Cup Cozy
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...