This is the perfect gift for babies and toddlers. This name train, assuming you child doesn’t have a massive long name can be ready just in time for Christmas. The pattern covers each letter as well as the trains engine … Read More...
Handmade Gifts – Jolly Soap
DIY soap is a super simple gift to give this holiday season. Take it a step further by packing it with pretty lace and twine, adorning with a grubby tag, and tying on a Christmas token.
Freebie: Fall Die Cut Wreath Card
This stunning die cut wreath card is available to download for free from Designs By Miss Mandee. Get the SVG cut file as well as different sentiments you can add. Visit her blog for the download.
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Free pattern: Poinsettia pillows
These poinsettia pillows are so striking – and so easy to make! Simple Simon & Co shares a free pattern for making them. The pillows are made from a solid quilting cotton, and the beautiful poinsettia blooms from felt. If … Read More...
Giveaway: Knits for Kitties
Congratulations, Teresa W.
Last week I told you about the fun cat-toy-knitting book, Knits for Kitties. My cat is old (almost 15!) and not all that playful anymore, so I don’t think I need this one and wanted to … Read More...
Tutorial: Corded bag handles with webbing
Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can make corded bag handles from webbing. You can buy webbing at the fabric store and it’s usually used as is for handles. But by adding cording she makes the webbing handles sturdier … Read More...
Thanksgiving Word Search Place Cards
Here’s a fun and clever idea for place cards this Thanksgiving: word search! Ashlee explains exactly how to make these (it’s pretty simple using an online tool that does it for you). and provides the free printable template to print … Read More...
Free pattern: Christmas tree growth chart, no sewing required
Keep track of your child’s growth over the years with this felt Christmas tree growth chart! Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. Each year, place a felt ornament on the Christmas tree … Read More...
Paleo Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken Wings
Baseball maybe over, but there is basketball and football still in season. These paleo chicken wings will be a welcomed treat while watching the games. These would also work well during the holidays. Sheenat at Noshtastic shares these wings that … Read More...
Troll Cupcake Wrappers
Have you seen the new movie “Trolls” yet? If it is a big hit in your family then you might want to download these wrappers for a surprise. Val at Val Event Gal shares these wrappers and how to create … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a double welt pocket with the 5 lines method
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial for sewing a double welt pocket using the 5 lines method. Double welt pockets are often found tailored jackets, coats, and slacks. Drawing 5 lines on the back of the pocket (with … Read More...
Candy Bar Peanut Butter Rolls
Here is a neat idea for leftover Halloween candy or other holiday candies. Turn them into rolls for a sweet treat at breakfast or after school snack. Meg at Meg’s Everyday Indulgence shares how to make these sweet rolls and … Read More...
DIY Snow Globe Terrariums
Snow globes are a traditional holiday decor piece, and the terrarium has made it’s debut in the crafting world in many different ways. This idea is no exception to either of those. With a few little knick-knacks, you can have … Read More...
Jeweled Button Christmas Tree
This is listed on the Kids Craft blog but it’s a great project for any age. You can make it a size to suit your picture frame. You could also use a colored cardstock for a brighter Christmas tree. Christmas … Read More...
Christmas Ribbons – Temari Ball
For those of you who are following our journey on Temari balls then this one is a lovely design just in time for Christmas. These would look amazing hanging on a tree or in true Japanese tradition gift them to … Read More...
Mystic East Soap Recipe
6 drops of Sandalwood Fragrance or essential oil
3 drops of Patchouli Essential Oil
2 drops of Nutmeg Essential Oil
2 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
3 drops of Lime Essential Oil
1 cup grated soap base
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Technique: Stitching on Your Stamps
Whether is faux or real, stitching is a trending look in paper crafting right now.. The Create a Smile blog will show you how to pierce cardstock in sections of your stamps so you can sew on them and add … Read More...
Apple Crisp Coffee Cake
The holidays will be here before you know it and so will all the guests and kids returning home from college. Surprise them with this wonderful treat for breakfast or holiday brunch table. A wonderful combination of apple crisp and … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric turkey decoration or place card holder
Staci from Crafty Stacishares a free pattern for making a no-sew fabric turkey decoration. She suggests using it as a place card holder for your Thanksgiving table. It disassembles and folds flat for easy storage. You could also make … Read More...
Free Calligraphy Practice Sheet
If you’ve always wanted to try calligraphy, download and print this free calligraphy practice sheet, plus get eight beginner tips and tricks shared by Tet on her journey to learn calligraphy.
Calligrpahy looks great used as titles and journaling on … Read More...