I was poking around (yah pun intended) for fun little crafts to make for holiday boutiques and this collection of pin cushions that use recycled elements is A-mazing!! Such variety and cuteness overload. Pop on over to the blog All … Read More...
17 Handmade Butterfly Card Ideas using Stamps, Stencils and Dies
Embrace Elegance with 17 Handmade Butterfly Card Ideas: A Stamping, Stenciling, and Die-Cutting Extravaganza
Fluttering into the world of cardmaking, butterflies bring a touch of grace and enchantment to your handmade creations. In this roundup, we present 17 exquisite Handmade … Read More...
Watermelon Activities for Kids
Summer is the perfect time to eat, play with, craft and learn about watermelons
. This sweet treat is a favorite with kids and adults alike, the colors are fun to work with and it just feels like summer in … Read More...
A Possible Cross Stitch Project to Try
Sometimes when I’m looking for things to write about I’ll type something vague into Pinterest (like, say “cross stitch”) and just see what comes up. Sometimes it will be patterns, sometimes educational posts, but there’s usually something interesting that gives … Read More...
Join Me to Make Upcycled Yarn
Have you ever wanted to turn old T-shirts, leftover fabric, worn out sheets or even plastic bags into something you can use? How about making them into yarn?
I’m teaching a couple of classes at the Rebecca Page Upcycling Summit … Read More...
Pretend Play – Camping Mouse Crochet Pattern
As a crocheter and a fan of all things cute and adorable, I was thrilled to discover the Camping Mouse Crochet Pattern as part of a series of mouse patterns. This charming and playful design is the perfect way to … Read More...
Free Tutorial from The Wishing Shed. A Needle Felted Frog!
Hello fellow Felters! I was so excited to find this lovely tutorial this week. The Wishing Shed has been making some great free tutorials available for us to play with making some really fun and unusual characters!
This one … Read More...
Sock Yarn Cowl Knitting Patterns
Lots of you seem to be interested in patterns for things to make with sock yarn other than socks. Last month I shared a collection of shawls made with sock yarn, aiming for projects that could be made with … Read More...
Baby Afghans Candy Sprinkles Crochet ePattern
Welcome to the Leisure Arts The Big Book of Baby Afghans Candy Sprinkles ePattern! If you’re looking for the perfect baby shower or first birthday gift, then this snuggly afghan is the perfect choice.
The Candy Sprinkles design features puffy, … Read More...
Video Tutorial -Maple Leaf Log Cabin
Maple Leaf Log Cabin is one of the first quilts she created and released the pattern for. The block combination sets it in a barn-raising setting to create a beautiful contrast that keeps your eye traveling around the quilt.
Scraps … Read More...
FREE Sunflower Digital Stamps
These Sunflower digital images will add the perfect sunny yellow touch to add to your Summer or Fall card designs, planner pages or scrapbook layouts. There are 4 images, a sunflower “head” with or without seeds and one with a … Read More...
How to make eco-friendly “water balloons” that are reusable
I bet these are a blast to play with and so refreshing in the summer heat. Who wouldn’t want to be hit with these. I might even jump in front of one. I bet sewing these would make a great … Read More...
Barbie-Inspired Knitting Patterns
It feels like we’re living in a pink world right now, so it’s high time to knit some pink projects, correct? Of course any knitting project can be worked in pink if you want, but I thought it would be … Read More...
D&D Cross Stitch Patterns
Sometimes I randomly come across a cross stitch pattern that makes me want to find more on the same theme. This time it was this set of 14 cross stitch patterns for the different Dungeons and Dragons classes (cleric, bard, … Read More...
He Shed Tissue Box Plastic Canvas Pattern
Add this rustic plastic canvas He Shed to your property! 3 sheets of transparent 10-count plastic canvas, 4 buttons, embroidery thread, and fishing accessories were used to make this project (or other embellishments of choice). Such a fun gift idea … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Tula Wrap
The Tula Wrap is a stunning crochet wrap that is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any outfit. The wrap features a shimmering design that is sure to make you stand out in any crowd. The wrap is … Read More...
Book Review – Summer Knitting for Little Sweethearts
Summer Knitting for Little Sweethearts is a comprehensive guide for knitters looking to create adorable and functional summer garments for children. The book features 40 Nordic-style patterns that are perfect for the warm weather, including onesies, pants, sweaters, shorts, caps, … Read More...
9 DIY Fabric Wallets You Can Sew Today
The perfect wallet is nearly impossible to find the in the stores. It seems they’re all either too big, too small, too many pockets, too few pockets, etc. But if you sew you can make your own DIY wallet and … Read More...
12 Pool Time Scrapbook Layout Ideas plus a FREEBIE
This cool by the pool layout has layers and blocks of pattern papers to create the background with tilted photos over top to add interest to the design. Visit the Artsy Albums blog for more info.
With all the high … Read More...
How to Cross Stitch a QR Code
I came across this Bored Panda post the other day that shows different cool and unusual things people have done with cross stitch. You’re welcome to scroll through the whole thing if you like — there’s definitely a lot of … Read More...