There are days when I want to sew, and there are days when I want to think about sewing while sitting comfortably with a cup of tea, a good book, and absolutely no bobbin drama. That is where sewing-themed fiction … Read More...
Sandcastle Cross Stitch Patterns
It might be a little early as I write this to be thinking about summer vacation, but let’s take a look at some sandcastle cross stitch patterns while we’re dreaming of the beach.
I love this little sandcastle in a … Read More...
12 Personalized Father’s Day Card Ideas
For the Dad you loves to work on cars Catherine’s created an amazing garage scene by combining lots of different stamp sets. The little stamped mice are working on a cute red die cut car surrounded by tools, tires, shelves … Read More...
Book Review: Paint by Sticker: Plants and Flowers – A Relaxing Botanical Sticker Art Book For Crafty Adults
There is something very satisfying about a craft book that lets you feel creative without requiring you to drag out half the craft cupboard.
No paint water.
No glue strings.
No glitter mysteriously appearing on your cheek three hours later.… Read More...
Activities for the Feast of St. Anthony
St. Anthony of Padua is celebrated on his feast day of June 13. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195, he was made a saint just a year after he died, and is known as the patron saint of lost items … Read More...
Crochet Puff Flower Pillow – A Bright and Cheerful Crochet Home Decor Project
If you love colourful crochet projects that make a room feel instantly happier, this Crochet Puff Flower Pillow from CraftBits is such a fun little idea. It turns simple puff flowers into a textured pillow cover, and the finished look … Read More...
How to Stop Polymer Clay from Sticking to Your Work Surface (and Lift It Without Distortion)
One of the trickiest things when working with polymer clay is keeping it from welding itself to your work surface. We’ve all been there—you’ve rolled out the perfect sheet, only to have it stretch, warp, or tear when you try … Read More...
6 Double-Page Scrapbook Layout Templates for Telling Bigger Stories
Sometimes a single page just doesn’t cut it, does it? Some stories need room to breathe — the birthday that turned into a whole-week ordeal, the holiday where you took 347 photos before lunchtime, or that one family moment that … Read More...
Knit Projects Covered with Butterflies
Butterflies are a common source of inspiration for all sorts of artists, and their colors and shapes are a lot of fun for knitters, too. Check out these knitting patterns that include butterfly motifs.
If you want to start simple, … Read More...
Create a Junk Journal from a Vintage Childrens Book
I love working with vintage books, including pages and images from them in my jewelry, collage art, cards and scrapbook layouts so this project from Jessica really struck a cord with me. She created an amazing junk journal from a … Read More...
Learning about Math with a Deck of Cards
One of the best low cost math learning items you can have at home or in the classroom is a deck of cards.
There are so many simple things you can do with a deck (especially if you make it … Read More...
Book Review: Curvy Girl Crochet by Mary Beth Temple
If you’ve ever fallen in love with a crochet garment pattern only to realize it was never really designed with curves in mind, then Curvy Girl Crochet: 25 Patterns That Fit and Flatter by Mary Beth Temple is the kind … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Saturday Review: Fabric Bucket Sewing Pattern (PDF – 5 Sizes)
Sewing Pattern Saturday is where I get to highlight independent Etsy designers who are creating sewing patterns that are practical, well thought out, and genuinely enjoyable to make. Each review is written from a real sewist’s point of view, … Read More...
6 FREE Enchanting Fantasy Coloring Pages
From Dover Publications comes The Enchanted Coloring Book filled with wonderful, whimsical fantasy page designs. To give you a taste of what’s inside they are sharing 6 amazing coloring pages that you can download for FREE! You’ll find a Wizard … Read More...
Knit a Chicken for Your Eggs
Knitting can’t solve the age-old question of which came first, the chicken or the egg, but now, thanks to Yarnspirations, you can knit a little chicken to keep your egg cozy.
The chicken toy and egg cozy pattern from Yarnspirations … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Mood Stitching
Mood Stitching is a rather small Etsy shop based in Thailand, bu the detail and specialties of the shop really caught my eye and made me want to share it.
One of the biggest categories is called Fraktur, which I … Read More...
Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Needle Felted Cat Head (Short Fur Tutorial)
This week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday takes us back to one of my favourite felt artists — Emma from Fit To Be Loved — with her beautiful and detailed Needle Felted Cat Head Tutorial.
If you’ve ever looked at … Read More...
Free Shimmer of Petals Embroidery Pattern Review
This free embroidery flower pattern has a soft, delicate feel that would appeal to anyone who loves romantic floral stitching. The name alone sounds dreamy, and it feels like the kind of project you’d enjoy stitching slowly over a weekend … Read More...
FREE Groovy Retro Font
If you’re creating cool retro scrapbook layouts for vintage photos from the 60’s and 70’s or just wanting to get that cool throw back feel on more modern designs then you’ll need to grab this Groovy font called Yippie. It’s … Read More...
Learning about Ethiopia for Kids and Free Coloring Sheets
Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa that’s officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Let’s learn more about this diverse country.
Ethiopia Basics
Ethiopia is the place where anatomically modern human life began. It … Read More...