Of course we are all here because we love knitting, but every now and then you want to do something with yarn that doesn’t involve knitting or crochet.
Yarncraft projects are a great way to use up yarn leftovers or … Read More...
Puck The Penguin
Puck the Penguin is a perfect project for beginners. Every stitch is explained in five YouTube videos. After these lessons you will be able to read a amigurumi crochet pattern, make single crochets, a magic loop, increase and decrease stitches … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby Bunny Beanie
Professor Pincushion offers a free sewing pattern for making this Baby Bunny Beanie. She also shares a video tutorial showing how to sew it together. It’s made from fleece to be warm on baby’s head. You can change up the … Read More...
Make a Garden Xylophone from Natural Materials
Music is one learning activity that doesn’t seem to go outside very often, and that’s a shame, because natural materials can be used in a lot of different ways to make musical instruments.
This idea for a garden xylophone from … Read More...
Tutorial: Spooky Potion Card with Copic Marker Coloring
Sandy Allnock has a fun coloring tutorial for a spooky potions Halloween card. She’ll show you how to color in the stamped images as well as how to color your own background. I love how she made the green smoke … Read More...
Tutorial: Chiffon fairy dress for little girls
Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can make a floaty chiffon fairy dress. Add in a flower crown and a purchased set of wings, and you’ll have one beautiful little fairy on your hands! Make it for Halloween … Read More...
Freebie | Sketch for Halloween Scrapbook Layouts
Designed for Paper Secrets
Start collecting ideas for your Halloween scrapbooking by saving this great sketch by Kelly Holifield. You can even start gathering your supplies and planning what photos you can take for the page.
Making a Halloween album? … Read More...
Zombie Love Mini Quilt Pattern + Tute
Lorrie, of Sew Mod Designs, channeled her inner middle school with this cute-as-a-button mini quilt. Look to the left of the L-O-V-E appliqued letters, and you’ll see she dotted the i of Zombie with a pink heart. Aww. She … Read More...
Freebie: Halloween Coloring Page
Curl up with some Colored Pencils and color in this fun Halloween Coloring Page. It’s free to download from Dover Publications, click here to get it.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Heat transfer placement guide for multi color designs
If you use heat transfer vinyl, Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts has a tutorial you’ll want to see. She shows her method for getting perfect placement of your design elements when creating a multi-colored transfer design. If you were using … Read More...
How to make a folded paper spiderweb
This is such a pretty paper spiderweb. I bet it would look cool out of recycled book pages. Slink on over to Lia Griffith’s blog for the tutorial and free download pattern for a folded paper spider web. I … Read More...
Tutorial: Patch pocket with bias binding across the top
It’s the details that make our handmade clothes special, like the striped pocket that Jess from The Sewing Rabbit added to a maxi dress she made for herself. The design of the dress is quite simple and it’s made from … Read More...
Miniature Whipping Cream Pound Cakes
Tea anyone? How about these mini pound cakes with your tea? Yes, please! Okay, you don’t need to have afternoon tea to enjoy these pound cakes made in mini Bundt pans
. They would be a wonderful addition to your … Read More...
Tutorial: Name badge lanyard
Most businesses (and many schools, too) require everyone to wear a name badge. Clipping the badge to your clothes can get old. And if your work- or school-issued name badge came with a lanyard, chances are it’s pretty generic. Maggie … Read More...
Sweet Potato, Black Bean, and Corn Enchiladas
Do you enjoy meatless meals? I do occasionally! I also love Mexican food and these enchiladas look yummy. Marcie at Flavor the Moments shares how to make this meal with a homemade enchilada sauce. This is great during the work … Read More...
Pumpkin Puree
Instead of buying the cans of pumpkin puree, try making your own. I know you are like, when do I have the time. You will with this recipe, since it is made in your slow cooker. Kristine from Kristine in … Read More...
Make Your Bag Distinctive with a Cross Stitch Luggage Tag
I’m going on a trip this week and though I’ll be flying, I’m only taking carry on luggage. If I had to check a bag you can bet I’d be stitching up some cross stitch luggage tags, as shown … Read More...
Pumpkin Spice Streusel Muffins
In need for some more pumpkin recipes. I hope so! Here are some pumpkin spice streusel muffins to enjoy over brunch, or to make this weekend to enjoy during the work week. Kari at Get Inspired Everyday! shares how to … Read More...
Watercolor – Painting Roses
After I posted a Watercolor technique a few weeks ago, I have received lot’s of e-mails asking for me to feature some more easy tutorials. I know a few of the Mom’s and Dad’s are sitting down with their older … Read More...
DIY Plastic Canvas Eye Glass Case
This is the perfect little project to get you started with Plastic Canvas. This tutorial is for s glasses case. I love the finish of this case, even the colors appeal to me. Perfect little weekend project. Plastic Canvas Eye … Read More...