The UK Hand Knitting Association is looking for some knitters who want to hone their sock-knitting skills, or just knit some cute little socks, that will be used as bunting to decorate care homes and other places during the … Read More...
BIG eyes Halloween decoration
You know how I love BIG projects and this one has to be one of the biggest. But it is easy as it is simply 2 beach balls. Pop on over to the blog Nellie Bellie for a great collection … Read More...
DIY Expert Nicole Curtis Launches Maker Grants Program with Bernzomatic
Ever think that your crafting talents could help you win money? If you craft to create something that gives back to the community, you can win up to $15,000 through the Bernzomatic Find Your Fire Community Grants program.
Bernzomatic is … Read More...
Halloween Calm Down Balls For Kids
Check out these easy to make Halloween Calm Down Balls. These balls are perfect for little hands who may get overwhelmed with Halloween time. I know a few adults who might like these for the office desk. Much healthier then … Read More...
Easy Pumpkin Candy Jar
This Candy jar is made from a glass jar and spool. I think the green spool looks a lot like a Bottle top from a sippy bottle. Which I believe would work just as well and of course be recycling. … Read More...
Ready To Go Rainbow DMC Combinations
Crafting with rainbows isn’t was easy as it appears, firstly you need to decide your color Palette. With literally thousands of different thread colors available how do you know which ones work together and which ones don’t? Well you find … Read More...
Handmade Ombre Candle Holder
This is a little bit of a cross over in to our Polymer Clay Blog but it’s a great little tutorial for DIY Candle Holders. These candles can be made in reds and greens for Christmas Tea Light holders. Bag … Read More...
Quick Halloween Party Favors
looking for something fun, inexpensive and easy to put together for your child’s classmates and/or friends on this upcoming Halloween holiday? Well look no further because today’sFang-tastic Halloween Gift Idea is sure to be a winner in the kid … Read More...
Crochet Turtle Hooded Cowl
Oh my cuteness this is adorable. This crochet cowl pattern is free to view online, but if you want to download it there is a small fee.
It’s adorable for boys and girls and you can see the pattern here. … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern Halloween Skull Shawl
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what costumes to wear for the big day. While many people focus on the outfits, accessories such as shawls can elevate your costume to the next level. A … Read More...
Free pattern: Cactus pincushion
This cactus pincushion is a fun place to park your pins! Pretty Prudent shares a free pattern for making it. It’s super simple to sew together – just two felt shapes hand stitched around the sides. The pins you stick … Read More...
Review: Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog 2016 – Part 3
I’m back with one last look at the Stamping Up 2016 Holiday Catalog. If you missed part one click here to check it out and check out part 2 here.
Stampin’ Up is ready to help you get started … Read More...
Tutorial: Alice in Wonderland card soldier costume
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can create this Alice in Wonderland card soldier costume. The only sewing is the red hood (free pattern) – the rest of the costume is t-shirt and pants, and … Read More...
Dry Ice Root Beer
Roots and Wings Co has a great how-to for making dry ice root beer that demystifies the scary stuff. While perfect for Halloween, I’ve always been wary of using dry ice because of all the warnings and fear of … Read More...
5 Free Fall Printables for Scrapbooks and Planners
Scrap your Fall memories and decorate your planner with these free fall themed printables for scrapbooks and planners. You’ll find journaling cards, digital autumn scrapbook papers, stickers and more. Find them below, just click on each image to go to … Read More...
Winner- String Craft: Create 35 fantastic projects by winding, looping, and stitching with string
Congrats go out to Lisa M. of Beloit, WI as she is the winner of String Craft: Create 35 fantastic projects by winding, looping, and stitching with string.
Freebie: Day of the Dead Coloring Page
Dover Publication has a lovely Dia De Los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) coloring page that you can print for free. Click here to grab it.
-Heather
Happy Turkey Day! with Polymer Clay of Course
It’s Thanksgiving today in Canada. I am blessed to have family visiting, food roasting in the oven, and time to enjoy it all. One of the things I am constantly thankful for is how very lucky I am to have … Read More...
How to make a Day of the Dead Doily banner
Doilies are fast becoming one of my go-to surfaces to embellish and create on. I thought they looked a bit like the papal picados that are often used to decorate for all sorts of festivities, they just needed a whole … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Snow White play apron for girls
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can make this Snow White dress up apron. The apron style is easy for girls to put on for dress-up play time. And put it over a white skirt and top and … Read More...