We can all use extra storage in our homes, amiright? These extra tall storage bins give a place to store extra blankets, towels, or even your child’s stuffed animals. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make them from … Read More...
Easy Monster Cupcakes
Martha Stewart I am not! I wish I could decorate like many of the bakers that I feature, but I live in reality. This cupcake is something I could create! Jaime at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares how … Read More...
Olive Oil Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies
Is it too early to think about gift ideas for the holidays. Of course, you could make this to enjoy now, but it would also make a great gift. Hein van Tonder from Heinstirred shares how to create this dessert. … Read More...
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Latte
Here is your breakfast and coffee in one cup. You’ll need a spoon to enjoy your cup of latte. I’m not a coffee drinker, but this would be something I would enjoy on a cold autumn morning. Kristina from Love … Read More...
Encouraging Reading and How to Read Chapter Books with Preschoolers
My daughter has always loved books and reading. I think that the fact that we have read a lot, her whole life, made her see books and reading as important, and we still read together a lot, though she … Read More...
Free pattern: Women pajama lounge pants
There’s nothing better after a long day than putting on your pajama pants and curling up on the couch with a book or a good TV show. Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for making pajama lounge … Read More...
When the Knitting Thrill Is Gone – Have You Lost Your Knitting Mojo?
After I left About in the spring, I went through a period of not wanting to knit at all.
It has been such a big part of my life for almost 10 years, through three books and hundreds of articles, … Read More...
The Easiest Way To Transfer Embroidery Patterns: Fabri-solvy
… Read More...The easiest way to transfer an embroidery pattern is so simple – you just print, peel, stick, stitch, and wash away! I always have people commenting to ask what I’m stitching through, and finally here is a post explaining how
How To Put a Photo On To A Candle
Adding photos to candles is a great way to create a personal and sentimental touch to your decor. Whether you’re creating a wedding candle, memorial candle, or just want to update a plain store-bought candle, this tutorial is perfect for … Read More...
Free pattern – Giraffe Hat
Oh my goodness I am a sucker for a cute bubba in an adorable beanie. I think this beanie is amazing and cute, did I sat cute already? This beanie is perfect for professional photos, first birthdays and of course … Read More...
And the winner is…………
Congrats goes out to Amy Cooley, she’s the winner of this months Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway!
If you didn’t win be sure to check back next month, we give a kit away each month!!
-Heather
Free pattern: Batman costume for little kids
Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern for sewing a Batman costume. The pieces include a mask, belt, and of course the cape. Finish off the costume with a simple gray sweat pants and sweat shirt for Batman’s gray … Read More...
Card Making Project: Halloween Shaker Handmade Card
Shake up some fun this Halloween with a trendy shaker card. Hero Art has a video tutorial showing how to make this card with a cool Ombre’ colored background. Click here to check it out.
-Heather
Free pattern: Oilcloth grocery tote
Are you still using throw-away plastic bags for your groceries? Don’t! Dylan from By Dylan M. shares a free pattern for making a reusable grocery tote from oilcloth. Tall and boxy (inspired by Trader Joe’s reusable shopping totes), this bag … Read More...
Free Floral Delight Scrapbooking Paper
Looking for some floral papers to help you remember and scrapbook Spring and Summer? Download this 12 pack of floral delights! Each 12 x 12 sheet can be downloaded separately as a JPG file for digital and hybrid scrapbooking.
Use … Read More...
Winner- The Complete Guide to Wire and Beaded Jewelry
Congrats go out to Connie F. of Dubois, PA as she is the winner of The Complete Guide to Wire and Beaded Jewelry.
Giveaway- String Craft: Create 35 fantastic projects by winding, looping, and stitching with string
Giveaway- String Craft: Create 35 fantastic projects by winding, looping, and stitching with string
Leave a comment in today’s post by October 6th, 2016 and you are in the running for this cool book filled with all sorts of new … Read More...
Technique: Use recycled styrofoam as ink palettes
Ink pads come in all sorts of beautiful colors but if you want to paint with them all you need to do is grab yourself some styrofoam from the recycle bin and you are all set. Pop on over to … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric covered containers
Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how you can make beautiful fabric covered containers for a desk top or dresser. It’s an easy no-sew project that uses paper mache boxes from the craft store. Go to her tutorial to see how … Read More...
Project: Chipboard Pumpkin
Dina Kowal has a fun Fall or Halloween home decor project made from chipboard. Using simple oval shapes die cut from the chipboard she designed a delightful painted and stamped pumpkin. A wreath with several of these would be so … Read More...