The second issue of Whimsy Inspired Magazine is now on-line to read for free. It’s chocked full of card ideas. projects and tutorials using stamps from Whimsy. Note: You will need an ISSUU account to read it but it’s free … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: : Raglan maxi dress
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn created this beautiful raglan maxi dress. She used her free raglan t-shirt pattern and adapted it to turn it into a maxi. Her free raglan t-shirt pattern comes in a women’s size Large. If you … Read More...
How to Make a Washi Tape Dispenser
Isn’t this just the cutest washi tape dispenser you ever did see? It’s made using a papier mache house that you can pick up at the craft store. You’ll also need a wooden or paper roll (like from foil or … Read More...
Tips for keeping your sewing tools sharpened
Sewing requires sharp tools, whether they’re scissors or pins or needles. Dull tools can pick fabrics or create thread snarls, which are never any fun! Bev from Flamingo Toes has some tips to help keep your sewing tools sharpened and … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids’ travel neck pillow and seat belt cover
It’s amazing the ways kids can sleep in the car! A travel pillow will help support their heads while they snooze. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shares a tutorial at Minerva Crafts showing how you can sew a … Read More...
More Mica Powder Ideas
Mica powders are basically strongly pigmented, very fine, mineral powders. A little goes a very long way and if you use them more than very occasionally, do it somewhere with good ventilation (not a draft mind you) or with a … Read More...
Galaxy Cake Roll
How cool is the galaxy cake roll! This cake roll will be a great summer dessert. It is cool looking for those teen parties and also for the sci-fi fans. Beth at The First Year describes the galaxy look the … Read More...
Video tutorial: Hem a lined sleeve with a clean finish
Jenn from A Jennuine Life shows how you can get a clean finish on a hemmed lined sleeve. The edges are all turned in and finished with no need to topstitch or match folded edges. It’s a video tutorial because … Read More...
Banh Mi Burgers with Sriracha Lime Mayo
I love Banh Mi sandwiches. My favorite part is the pickled vegetables in the sandwich. You can add those to your burgers this summer and kick up the heat with sriracha lime mayo. Jess Smith from Inquiring Chef teaches us … Read More...
How to make recycled vintage doily cloches
These are so pretty! I have spotted colored crochet doilies at the thrift store but have resisted buying them as I generally don’t use doilies for their intended purpose so I resist buying them. Now with this idea I can … Read More...
Blueberry Muffin Protein Smoothie
A smoothie that you can eat with a spoon. Blueberry season is here and I’m excited to go blueberry picking in a few weeks. Until then, I’m enjoying the blueberries at the store. Blair from the Seasoned Mom shares this … Read More...
11 Easy Christmas Cross Stitch Charts
I’m not even remotely ready to think about Christmas yet, but if hitting six months until the holiday has you itching to do some stitching in green and red, I’ve got you covered.
Get ready to deck the halls and … Read More...
7 Amazing Printable Paper Decorations
Here are 7 of the best paper decorations from Minieco.co.uk. These paper decorations are bright and colourful and perfect for little afternoon projects.
DIY – Pokemon For Girls Party
So yesterday we featured a Pokemon Go party but we had some complaints as it was more BOY orientated and wasn’t aimed at girls at all. Well we aim to please! We came across this amazingly PINK Pokemon party! I … Read More...
Epsom Salt Sports Paste For Your Sporty Man
This thick paste won’t drip off but you can wrap it with a bandage if you need to move around. Works wonders when you can’t find a bath!
Tutorial: Wand holster for Harry Potter fans
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings has a project that all you Harry Potter fans will love! It’s a wand holster, so you can keep your wand always at the ready. This would be so awesome to make for a trip … Read More...
Project: Stamped Butterfly Tote Bag
Turn a plain canvas tote bag into a stunning work of art you’ll be proud to carry around. Using stamps, ink pads, ink sprays, dies and stencils Neva Cole will show you how to make your own customized carrying bag. … Read More...
Celebrate the Offbeat Side of Yarncraft with Yarn
Have you heard about the documentary Yarn by Una Lorenzen? Maybe you’ve been lucky enough to see it already. I don’t live anywhere near any of the places where the film is being screened in the United States, but I … Read More...
Free pattern: Cat faces embroidery
Happy little cat faces greet the lucky recipient of this fabric plushy. Made by Molly, of Wild Olive, she said her inspiration came from a project she found in an old craft magazine. Yes, I save mine too.
Her … Read More...
Tutorial: Watermelon pom pom picnic blanket
The House That Lars Buillt shares a tutorial for the cutest watermelon picnic blanket! And though it’s intended as a picnic blanket, how adorable would it be laid over a round table? It’s a low-sew project because you’ll start with … Read More...