I plan out my posts ahead of time and sometimes leave myself notes in my planner about why I wanted to write about a particular thing. My note for today’s designer, Dizzy Digital Craft Co, says “Ramadan and cats.”
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Pixie The Robot – Free crochet Pattern
Pixie the Robot crochet pattern has been a delightful journey into the world of amigurumi. As someone who enjoys creating soft toys, I was excited to try my hand at crafting Pixie, and it turned out to be a fun … Read More...
12 Birthday Scrapbook Layouts for Kids and Teens
Colorful fishtail flags cut from pattern papers line across under a scalloped border on this birthday layout from Niki, she even used some of them for journaling on too. The bright colors continue on the sentiments and title which … Read More...
How to make your own clay cutters
This awesome tutorial featured at the blog Love My Art Jewelry on how to make your own clay cutters uses copper sheets but if you are careful I bet working with recycled soda cans could work too. I have 3-d … Read More...
Learn about Cameroon for Kids
Officially the Republic of Cameroon, this country in Central Africa borders Chad, the Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and the Republic of the Congo. It also has a coastline on the Gulf of Guinea and is a crossroads of … Read More...
Sew a Minky Lined Button Scarf
This fleece lined button scarf is just the thing to keep your neck warm on a cold winter day. Whether you’re out running errands so you’re in and out of the cold, or you’re staying out in the cold for … Read More...
Review of C2C Crochet for Beginners by Stella Reuben
C2C Crochet for Beginners offers an approachable introduction to one of crochet’s most visually stunning and versatile techniques—corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet. While it promises to be a comprehensive guide for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, the overall experience leaves much to … Read More...
Top 10 Tips For Managing Fabric Scraps
Embrace the beauty of scraps with these top 10 tips to manage and make the most of your scrap fabric collection.
The YouTube video titled “MY TOP 10 TIPS for MANAGING YOUR SCRAPS” offers valuable insights into effectively managing and … Read More...
12 Ideas for Handmade Scene Cards
This darling scene card from Julie uses stamped characters that have been colored and closely fussy cut and placed over a stamped tree background. She used markers to color the background and stamps and create shading along with little die … Read More...
Adorable chickens with egg gardens made with recycled egg cartons
Chickens and eggs are in the news virtually every day so when I spotted this adorable craft at the blog Bodenseewellen I thought I’d share it with enough time to start growing the mini garden in time for Easter. I … Read More...
Mardi Gras Cross Stitch Patterns
If you’re from Louisiana or just love celebrating Mardi Gras/Carnival season, these Mardi Gras cross stitch patterns are for you.
First off has to be these good enough to eat Mardi Gras cupcakes. The design is from Laser Arts Designs… Read More...
Bring Some Texture to Your Sweater Knitting
I generally think of adding color as a way to add interest to a sweater. You can easily throw in stripes or a bit of Fair Isle patterning, even on a sweater that’s meant to be plain, to make it … Read More...
House Plants – Punch Needle Coaster Kit
I recently tried out the WATINC 22Pcs Craft Punch Needle Coaster Kit, and let me tell you, it’s a blast for beginners like me who are just dipping their toes into the world of crafting!
First off, I gotta … Read More...
Sunday Shout Out – Sleeping Plesiosaur Dragon
Another Sunday, another opportunity to celebrate the vibrant Etsy crochet community! In today’s Sunday Shout Out, we’re featuring a seller who embodies the spirit of handmade creativity and mystical charm.
SleekGrace creates patterns that are fun and in this case … Read More...
Two Peas in a Pod Shaped Mini Album Project
This darling Two Peas in Pod mini album is actually shaped like a pea pod! Traci cut the covers of her album from white acrylic using a design from Lori Whitlock, decorating the cover with die cut shapes for the … Read More...
How to Rip Out Cross Stitch Mistakes
I’ve recently been doing more embroidery than usual, and while I do tend to be rather intuitive when I stitch rather than planning it out too much or caring if all the stitches are perfect, there was a particular section … Read More...
Ripped Hooded Cowl Crochet Pattern
Embrace cozy chic with the Ripped Hooded Cowl, a delightful crochet project designed by Teresa Chorzepa. Crafted with easy-level skill, this cowl pattern is perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike.
Made with bulky weight Homespun® yarn, this cowl … Read More...
How to Make a Gnome Birthday Box Card
How adorable is this box cards from Lynn!? This fun design stands up for display but folds flat for mailing. For her stamped scene she used cute Gnome, birds and mushroom stamps from Art Impressions that she water colored with … Read More...
Learning to Knit? Try a Garter Stitch Washcloth
I used to always teach people how to knit by giving them bulky yarn, teach the knit cast on and have them knit a scarf (like this garter stitch scarf). That’s still a great first project, but I acknowledge … Read More...
A Circle Lover’s Dream: The Wild Blooms Quilt Pattern
If you’ve ever fallen in love with the look of perfectly pieced circles in a quilt but, like me, struggle to cut and sew them with precision, then the Wild Blooms Quilt Pattern is going to feel like a game-changer. … Read More...