Do you have any art/craft shows coming up?
Carmen Whitehead is a fellow indie artist and does a lot of local shows around her home so I imagine she’s learned a thing or two about setting up booth displays. While … Read More...
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by Katie Smith
Do you have any art/craft shows coming up?
Carmen Whitehead is a fellow indie artist and does a lot of local shows around her home so I imagine she’s learned a thing or two about setting up booth displays. While … Read More...
Sometimes all we need is a little encouragement to keep going or to give something a go. These free printable bookmarks are filled with motivational quotes to help motivate even the most stubborn readers. Free Printable Bookmarks.
I have no words for this adorable little piggy pattern. He looks so happy in the little girls pocket. This little piggy is perfect for little hands or mummies handbag. You can grab the free pattern from Croby Patterns here.… Read More...
Mix this up and pop it into some pretty jars to create a last minute gift for young and old. The recipe is so easy to follow and you could double the batch and make a few jar’s at once. … Read More...
This amazing gift card holder is made with all the current trendy supplies, it’s got sequins, acetate, vellum and twine and it’s also a shaker! Find directions for making this fun card over on the Hero Arts blog.
-Heather
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by Katie Smith
I love this felt Christmas tree by Amy from Delineate your Dwelling! Amy created this tree using multiple colors of felt and used it as a wall hanging decoration. I love the bright colors. I think it would be lovely … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
LiEr from Ikat Bag has just kicked off her Zip a Bag series, all about making bags with zippers. The first tutorial keeps things simple, showing how to add a zipper to a simple unlined pouch. A simple zippered … Read More...
For the most part, Fimo polymer clay is pretty interchangeable. You can do a lot of things with all the clays. Of course, some are better than others. For example, while I’ve caned with Sculpey 3… it’s soft enough … Read More...
Put your holiday To-Do-List aside for a moment and enjoy some material culture. The International Quilt Study Center & Museum (IQSCM) share on their website the December 2015 Quilt of the Month. It is,
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Bertha A. Meckstroth
You can download an SVG cut file for this cool “Winter Wishes” word edge card for free over at Bird’s Cards. Click here.
-Heather
Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
I love the semi-homemade concept. It helps me out with time crunches or to look like a rock star with my meals and baked goods. Some of us weren’t born with the baking and cooking genes. I’m definitely part of … Read More...
Still waiting to see the new Star Wars movie, I’m praying that I won’t be disappointed. I’m hoping the excitement of others are correct. Please no spoilers! Here is a cute take on buns to go with the Star Wars … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make a pair of pocket hot pads. They’re made from two coordinating prints, with contrast bias binding finishing off the edges. And if sewing for the kitchen has you inspired … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Hey guys! There is less than a week until Christmas! Eek! That’s exciting and scary, right? If you haven’t got all your decorations up yet, here’s a fun project that looks like it could be finished super quick!
Anna Spathari … Read More...
The final push for the holiday season is on. Many are doing your baking this weekend. I’m going to try my best to get some cookies done, fingers crossed. I’ll never be able to create these beautiful cookies, but they … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Angled seams make a beautiful detail for the bodice of this little girls dress. It’s called the Origami Dress and Lisa from Mabey She Made It shares a free pattern for making it. Her free pattern comes in a … Read More...
Gingerbread houses are fun to build, but can be time consuming. My family tends to get bored after awhile and the house looks like a hot mess or I’m left finishing it. Do you have that same problem? How about … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
If you’re looking for inexpensive handmade party decorations that you’ll be proud to display long after your event is done, these origami ornaments certainly fit the bill. I love the sophisticated color scheme and the metallic beaded tops. You’ll need … Read More...
When it comes to gift-giving, stocking stuffers are something that most of us don’t think much about until the last minute. While you obviously don’t need something big, something more than candy is usually what most appreciate. This post has … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Star Wars: The Force Awakens came out this weekend. Have you seen it yet? I haven’t. But I can tell you that my favorite character from the previous star wars movies was always R2-D2! So of course I had to … Read More...