Have you ever wondered about the actual Science behind soap making? Here is an article by ZmeScience which gives you all the nitty gritty technical science details as to how we make soap. Even long time soap makers might find … Read More...
Collage, Stitch, Print: Collagraphy for Textile Artists
Collage, Stitch, Print: Collagraphy for Textile Artists
Collagraphy is about combining textures—creating collages on fabric—and it’s one of the most popular techniques in textile art. See how to create exciting effects using the almost endless permutations of collage, stitch, … Read More...
Lovely stamped and painted feathers
Oh my! This is too cool! I am constantly amazed at the things clever crafters come up with the recycle and upcycle like these feathers! I never would have thought of a feather as a surface you could stamp on. … Read More...
SVG Freebie: Valentine Tree Treat Bag
Load up this adorable tree bag holder with candy for your sweet heart this Valentine’s Day. This SVG cut file is available for FREE from SVG Cuts. Add some initials and wood grain embossing folder to really make it special. … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY a CD or DVD holder
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows how to make a CD or DVD holder. Her fabric holder has pockets to hold 10 CDs or DVDs. It would be nice for a child’s music collection because there are … Read More...
A Small but Efficient Craft Room
Don;t miss this craft room tour from Stephanie at two More Minutes. She has a similar set up to me, with one room serving as both an office and craft space so I was intrigued to see how she used … Read More...
Tutorial: Zip skirt DIY
Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shares an easy DIY you can do to update a basic knit pencil skirt. She adds an exposed zipper down one of the sides. The metal teeth give it bling and a bit … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom gauze swaddle blanket
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make a simple gauze swaddle cloth, made pretty with tiny pom pom fringe sewn around the edges. It’s her go-to gift to welcome new babies. You can make one from … Read More...
Philly Cheesesteak Nachos
Do you need a new twist on nachos? I love nachos, especially during play-offs and Super Bowl Sunday. Nachos are also great when you want to nibble instead of eat a big dinner during the weeknight. It isn’t very nutritious, … Read More...
Knit a Basket to Use Up Some Stash
Baskets are a perennial trend in home decor, but especially this time of year when we’re all trying to get a little more organized.
With this pattern for a geometric basket from purl3agony, you can use up some of your … Read More...
Tutorial: Block Buddies | piecing boards
Portability is not a word you’d use to describe most quilter’s design walls. And that’s okay, because we use them to lay out our overall quilt design. But what about the step before this, where you design and piece your … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine heart sachets on a string
These Hearts on a String sachets would make a sweet Valentine’s gift. Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making them. They’re pretty all on a string together, or you could also make them as individual sachets.
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7 Unique Themes for Your 30th Birthday
Turning 30 is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that deserves a special celebration. Wonderful DIY has a roundup of 7 clever themes for your 30th birthday party, ranging from a party with splashy gold accents to a roaring 20s themed bash. Click … Read More...
How to make a tissue paper Valentine Heart decoration
Do you happen to save your heart shape candy boxes from previous Valentine’s Days? If so here is a fun way to use the bottom to make a new decoration for this year. Pop on over to the blog Twitchetts … Read More...
5 Must Read Books for Artists
I am a huge book worm, I love reading both fiction and non fiction and I especially love a good craft book! So does Carmen, of Carmen Whitehead Designs and she just recently shared her top 5 favorite books for … Read More...
What Would You Add to The List?
Be honest, how many times have you gone to the craft store to pick up some supplies, only to find an awesome deal on something you just HAVE to have? Well, there are simply some things that should not be … Read More...
Sewing PatternTutorial: Turban headband
A turban headband might be your secret weapon against a bad hair day. The Littlest Studio shows how you can make one. The wide stretch knit headband is cinched in the middle to make a perfect bow shape. It’s quick … Read More...
Plastic Canvas – Floral Clutch
Persia Lou shares this step by step plastic canvas tutorial for a floral Clutch. I love how this project comes across as youthful and full of modern day creativity. So often we see Plastic Canvas crafts referred to as Granny … Read More...
Make Your Own Toy Car Marker Bot
This toy car has been hacked or let’s say upgraded to be a Drawing Bot. With a few basic supplies your young Scientist can create this fun project to stimulate their mind. DIY Car Bot
Review and Giveaway: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kit for January
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If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought … Read More...