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Amigurumi enthusiasts, brace yourselves for a delightful ride on the Amigurumi Sushi Train. This adorable pattern, available on our sister site Craftbits.com, offers a unique twist on the traditional amigurumi pattern by combining it with the playful concept of a … Read More...
Distressed Denim is not going to go away so you might as well rip into it and start making your own. The best thing about making your own is that you get to pick where to rip and how big … Read More...
Unfortunately this time of year everyone seems to be getting sick. L( If someone you know is feeling ill send them a pick me up with this adorable Pocket Tissue holder. Vicki Parsons has a tutorial showing you how to … Read More...
Kim from Bugaboo City shows how you can make an pretty baby tutu like this one. You can use a soft tulle or mesh, though I prefer mesh because it tends to be softer. Her tutorial includes how to put … Read More...
If you have plenty of wall space, a peg board storage solution might be just what you need for getting all those scrapbooking supplies sorted.
Ginger takes you step by step through this afternoon project to make a giant peg … Read More...
Looking for a thrifty and effective storage solution for your 12×12 scrapbooking papers? Why not make your own?
Head on over to Cat’s Creations to see how she made this custom paper storage shelf out of a wire cube … Read More...
Cathy, of Gefilte Quilt, explores her feelings over precuts, starting with a concise definition of the term. She explains,
… Read More...Precuts are neat stacks of fabric squares, rectangles, strips, triangles, and/or hexagons that range from an inch to a yard
Your sewing project might be pretty on the outside, but what does it look like on the inside? Sew4Home shows 15 ways you can finish the seams on your project so your inside looks neat and tidy.
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The Copic Marker Europe blog has a simple way to add an indoor background for your stamped images. Stamp your subject and then draw 2 lines behind and using a circular pattern and speckle technique with your makers make a … Read More...
This is not your kid’s birthday cake, but adults like to celebrate birthdays and other celebrations with cake too. Heather from Sprinkle Bakes used Maker’s Mark Whiskey for this cake, but you could use your favorite brand. This bourbon cake … Read More...
With blizzards, heavy rain, and sub zero temperatures, you’ll need to keep the kids busy inside. Making chocolate bark is the simple and easy way to go. This one is based off of the lovable Cookie Monster. You and the … Read More...
Do you keep an art journal? I do, and it’s a great creative hobby. If you don’t, maybe you’re interested?
As Carmen from Carmen Whitehead Designs says: “The beginning of the year is a wonderful time to start new things … Read More...
Diana from Diana’s Sewing Lessons shows how you can make a mug caddy to turn an ordinary mug into a desk organizer. The fabric organizer wraps around the mug with pockets all around the outside. And of course, you can … Read More...
Do you know anyone making a big trip this year? Here are some cute cupcakes that you can create for them. You can pick and choose the areas that you want to feature on the cupcakes. Do they best you … Read More...
How cute is this fleece Mohawk hat? Create Kids Couture shares a free pattern for making one. The fringe Mohawk is a fun look! The ear flaps will keep ears covered in the cold air, and the long braided straps … Read More...
I think this is an adorable example of using clay to make useful things. Nette shapes the owl free hand but you could use a few layers of cookie cutter cut outs with the top couple having a circle … Read More...
Is one of your resolutions or goal a new hobby or skill. I would love to be able to decorate cakes like a professional. Of course, I need to learn how to bake a cake that I can be proud … Read More...
So Sew Easy shows how your fabric scraps can become beautiful fabric beaded necklaces. Their tutorial shows 2 ways to create fabric beads – wooden beads covered in fabric and, for larger lightweight beads, small Styrofoam balls covered in fabric … Read More...
Sandy is the winner!
My feet (and the rest of me!) are pretty much always cold, so I’m growing more and more interested in knitting socks and other coverings for my feet. I really want to knit some slippers, and … Read More...
I’m so happy to share with you another review for Stampin’ Up! Right now Stampin’ Up has their brand new Occasions catalog and is a supplement to the regular yearly catalog adding wonderful products for Valentine’s Day, Birthday’s, Spring, Mother’s … Read More...
