Making your own musical instruments is a lot of fun and something that some kids will do on their own without prompting. But these ideas for musical instruments that kids can make will inspire you and them to make music … Read More...
Knit a Pretty, Lacy Skirt
I have knit just about every kind of thing it’s possible to knit, but I have never knit a skirt. (I have knit a dress, and a tunic that’s probably long enough to be considered a dress.)
If I were … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Ice Cream Cone
The Crochet Ice Cream Cone Toy is a fun and unique crochet pattern that creates a soft and cushy toy that can be enjoyed as a toy or a pillow. The pattern is designed to be easy to make and … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern – Duffle Coat Style Baby Hoodie
The Colorplay Hoodie knit pattern is a great way to create a stylish and cozy hoodie that has a traditional English duffle coat vibe. The pattern uses Lion Brand Amazing yarn, a soft and versatile yarn that comes in a … Read More...
12 Travel Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This fun double page spread has lots of tags which are such fun and easy embellishments for travel layouts. I love the coordinating ink colors around each tag! Visit the Close to My Heart blog for this and several more … Read More...
How to make a mini silk screen set up to make little art
Who knew it could be as simple as a recycled piece of cardboard and a scrap of sheer curtain fabric to make a mini silk screening setup.
Well, it is. Pop on over to the blog Cloth Paper Scissors for … Read More...
Book Review: Knitted Wild Animal Friends
Sweet stuffed animals turn a little less wild in this cute book full of patterns for animals along with clothing and accessories.
Knitted Wild Animal Friends by Louise Crowther features patterns for 12 different animals, as well as a closet … Read More...
Rainbow Bobble Bonnet Crochet Pattern
Introducing the Rainbow Bobble Bonnet Crochet Pattern, an adorable and playful design that is perfect for keeping your little one warm and cozy, no matter the season. This pattern, designed by Lisa Naskrent for Lisa’s Crochet Garden, features … Read More...
Book-Themed Bookmark Cross Stitch Patterns
I know I’ve shared a lot of bookmark cross stitch patterns before. I love them because they’re small and usually pretty easy projects that are useful, too. They’re great for beginners and make great gifts for book lovers along with … Read More...
10 Christmas in July Handmade Card Ideas
This stunning Christmas card combines dies and foiling in gold with pops of red in the poinsettias with tiny white pearls for berries. Visit Yana Smaukla’s blog to check out her new line from Spellbinders.
Are you someone who has … Read More...
Your pasta machine is good for more than pasta or polymer clay
Don’t you just adore discovering new ways to utilize tools and materials you already have? It’s like a burst of creativity that justifies holding onto those items that may not see daily use. If you’re anything like me, you’ll find … Read More...
Bastille Day Activities for Kids
Bastille Day is the national day of France, celebrated on July 14 each year. It commemorates the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, a major event of the French Revolution. The Bastille was a prison in Paris that … Read More...
One Skein Sock Yarn Shawl Knitting Patterns
One of our most popular posts here on the knitting page for years has been one about things to make with a single skein of sock yarn. Of course you can make socks, but the idea is to think … Read More...
Video Tutorial – 1 Hour Fat Quarter Quilt
The quilt design is based on a simple block, which makes it easy to put together. The quilt is made up of 12 large blocks, each made with a different fat quarter, that are sewn together to create the final … Read More...
New Grip Mat Tools for Paper Crafting
If you enjoying paper crafting, creating cards, making scrapbook layouts or doing mixed media and collage than the brand new Grip Mat tools from Waffle Flower might be a big help in making creating projects easier for you. When doing … Read More...
Craft Your Way to Savings: Unleash Your Creativity with Prime Day DIY Craft Deals
If you’re anything like me, you know the pure joy that comes from creating something beautiful with your own hands. And what better time to indulge in your passion than during Amazon Prime Day, where you can find incredible deals … Read More...
Top-Down Zipper Bag Knitting Pattern
I’m taking part in the Christmas in July Make Along, hosted by Underground Crafter, and though my pattern is over on my personal blog I wanted to share about it here so you all can take part in the fun … Read More...
Tips for Designing Your Own Cross Stitch Patterns
I don’t listen to a lot of podcasts about crafting or anything else, but I did recently come across this older podcast from Hannah Handmakes with Nicola from Mindful Stitching Company that’s all about how to design cross stitch patterns.… Read More...
Book Review – The Geometry of Hand-Sewing
As someone who has been passionate about sewing for years, I was eager to delve into The Geometry of Hand-Sewing
. This guide, written by Natalie Chanin and her teams at Alabama Chanin and The School of Making, is a … Read More...
Plastic Canvas Doilies Plastic Canvas
You don’t need any crochet skills to make these seven beautiful plastic canvas doilies out of 7-count plastic canvas.
Introducing “Plastic Canvas Doilies” – a delightful book that brings the art of plastic canvas to life through the creation of … Read More...