You don’t always need the fancy things in life especially when it comes to craft. These shuttles are made using cardboard. They get the job done and are perfect for when you are starting out or left yours at home. … Read More...
Checkered Square Scarf
This checkered style scarf has lots of visual texture. This scarf is constructed in layers of DC rectangles (12 DCs wide and 4 rows high). You will need around 120 grams of fingering weight yarn. Obviously you can use … Read More...
Tutorial: Slipcover for a slipper chair
Cristina from Remodelando la Casa shows how she created new a new slipcover for a slipper chair. The new fabric gives her chair a whole new look! A slipper chair is an upholstered chair but it has no arms, which … Read More...
Project: Paper Fall Wreath
Want a lovely autumn wreath for your door? No need to gather and dry leaves just grab your paper crafting supplies. The Crafter’s Companion blog has a fun idea for embossing, stamping and die cutting paper leaves and adding them … Read More...
Free pattern: Cute squid softie
I never thought I’d describe a squid as cute, but then I saw this big-eyed squid softie and that was the first word out of my mouth. He’s just so cute! Kerby Smith from The Digital Quilt shares a free … Read More...
DIY Craft Closet Makeover
Transform a junk closet into a beautiful craft space! head on over to Beneath my Heart to see all the steps plus materials and supplies for taking a closet from blah to wow!
You’ll learn how Traci transformed a closet … Read More...
Freebies: Over 25 Free Halloween Coloring Pages
As the weather starts to get cooler is a great time to stay inside and color. If you or your kids love to color then Crayola has got you covered for Halloween. They’ve got over 25 different coloring and activity … Read More...
Tutorial: Fall pillow with satin stitch applique
Accent pillows are an easy way to change up your decor for the season. This applique pillow by Emily from Nap Time creations is so cute for fall. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made it. … Read More...
IPA Queso Blanco with Hatch Chiles
Here is a dip to try this weekend while you watch your favorite football team. Or just make it to enjoy with the family while watching a movie. Sarah at The Gourmet Gourmand shares how to make this cheese dip … Read More...
Striped Disk Beads by Chestnut Ridge Designs
I’ve got a show coming up and I need more beads. To get my creative juices flowing I wander over to Pinterest to look around. I saw this striped disk bead tutorial from Chestnut Ridge Designs and thought I’d share … Read More...
Free pattern: Play All Day dress with raglan sleeves
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can make her Play All Day dress with color blocked raglan sleeves. The Play All Day dress is a free girls’ dress pattern that she shared last year. It’s quick to sew … Read More...
Apple Pie Spice
You can save some money by making your own apple spice. If you make apple pies often you know there are several spices that you need to measure out. The apple spice has it all in one. Stacie from Simple … Read More...
Polymer Clay Organization
Just like I have piles of clay and clay pieces, I have a good stash of tools of all shapes and sizes. Not the least of those are my cutters. Some of them – a couple plastic shoeboxes worth – … Read More...
Review: Cross-Stitch to Calm
Most needlecrafts are touted for their calming and meditative properties, but I think cross stitch might be even more relaxing than other crafts in a way because it is so slow. You have to have patience for a pattern to … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage bandana fabric pumpkins
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods used vintage bandanas to make these adorable fall fabric pumpkins. The bandanas give a vintage country or farmhouse feel to the fabric pumpkins. The sewing is super simple – you won’t even need a sewing machine! … Read More...
Easy Teriyaki Chicken for Two
An easy dish to make during the work week. I tend to be home alone and need a quick meal so I eat healthy. Tracy from Baking Mischief shares how to make this easy meal that is also great for … Read More...
I Love Yarn Day to Celebrate Fiber for a Month
I Love Yarn Day is technically a month out — Oct. 15 — but the people behind it (that’s the Craft Yarn Council, by the way) are starting the celebration early this year with a lot of fun content meant … Read More...
Gluten-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts
It’s apple season! Love autumn weather and the holidays that follow. Love Christmas, but not so much the weather that comes with that. Back to apple season! Karen at Seasonal Cravings shares how to make these doughnuts using a doughnut … Read More...
DIY Science- Elephant Sized Toothpaste
The best science experiments are the simplest—the ones where the kids get their hands dirty and really understand every step. It also helps to end with a show-stopping result and this quick, easy experiment does not disappoint.
Ever wonder how … Read More...
No Fail Bath Bomb Recipe
This recipe by Hello glow is a tried and tested recipe. They are so confident that they are marketing it as a No-Fail recipe! I love No-fail recipes cause well you can’t fail right? I have a fantastic No-fail fudge … Read More...