Katie from Upcycled Treasures participated in “scarf week” (as opposed to “shark week”), and she gave new life to an old clay terra cotta pot by recovering it with a scarf she had! I think the finished result is so … Read More...
21 DIY Tutorials for Extras for Barbie
The classic Barbie doll is still a very popular toy for children. If you have someone who loves Barbie, this you won’t want to miss this post from Canadian Free Stuff. With links to 21 different DIY tutorials, you can … Read More...
Australian Knitters: Be a Guardian Angel for Kids with Cancer
22The Guardian Angel Knitting Program, now in its 17th year, encourages Australian knitters of all skill levels to lend their needles to a great cause.
This year the program is focused on children with cancer and is seeking hand crafted … Read More...
Free pattern: Reversible Japanese Knot Bag
Ellen from The Chilly Dog shares a free pattern for making a Japanese knot bag. The Japanese knot bag has one handle that is shorter than another. To close the bag, simply send the longer handle through the smaller handle. … Read More...
Blueberry Elephant Macarons
These are so adorable! I would have to master the regular macarons before trying this. You can achieve the shape, by drawing or printing a picture of an elephant or whatever shape you would like to make. Then you trace … Read More...
Free Pattern – Girls Panama Sun Hat
There is something adorable about a little girl in a summer hat and summer dress. This free pattern is easy to follow and the hat looks amazing finished off with the flower embellishments.
Make sure you make a little girl … Read More...
You’ll Love This Fun Twist on the Standard Pool Party – Shark Week
If you’re planning a pool party, why not take things one step further and turn it into a shark party? This colorful party is easy to put together and incorporates yummy treats like gummy worms, goldfish crackers, and an ocean … Read More...
Giveaway and Review: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kit for July
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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...
Fine Motor Octopus Craft for Kids
This is a wonderful craft you can use to have the little ones work on fine motor skills, but I think even the older kids will want to join in the fun. Older kids can even help color the noodles! … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrapbusting quilted fabric coasters
Like most sewists, I have a scrap bin. But then I have another scrap bin that’s just for my tiny scraps. These are generally too small for most projects but they’re fabric and pretty and so I hold on to … Read More...
Making Resin Jewelry from Dandelions
A dandelion may not be considered the most beautiful thing on Earth. After all, it is technically a weed, and they spread like crazy. While some may consider them to be an annoyance, this post shows just how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids’ travel pillow
Got travel plans for this last bit of summer? Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a kids’ travel pillow. It’s made from a soft Minky fabric and shaped like a kidney bean so it’s easy to tuck … Read More...
6 Things You Need to Know Before Creating an Etsy Shop
If you’re someone who loves creating handmade items and wants to turn your passion into a profitable venture, starting an Etsy shop may be a great option for you. Etsy is an online marketplace that allows creators and artisans to … Read More...
Indie Artist Interview- Candace Tornay-Gonzalez
Today I am so happy to have Candace Tornay-Gonzalez here answering a few interview questions! Candace is an artist from California, although now she lives in Washington, creating her gorgeous art! Let’s get to know her: Who are you? Where … Read More... 23 Free Vintage Vector Labels
… Read More...Get a free vintage labels pack, add a bit of nostalgia to your project to make it stand out!You get 3 EPS files that contain all you could want from a vintage label vector pack!
These vectors are free for
How To Make Your Own Vintage Labels
… Read More...Grab these free vintage style printables and make your own vintage labels. A quick and easy project to make any jar or bottle look old in minutes. Use them for your paper crafts like scrapbooking, card making and art journaling.
Jungle Abstractions Lion quilt
If you love cats (m-e-o-w), you’ll love this big cat, hear him R-O-A-R. This stately lion is the sole block in a 60″ x 60″ quilt designed by Violet Craft. Her pattern uses foundation paper piecing and employs Michael Miller … Read More...
Giveaway- Paper Jewelry: 55 Projects for Reusing Paper
Enter to win the beautiful new book Paper Jewelry: 55 Projects for Reusing Paper
by Barbara Baumann by leaving a comment in today’s post by July 30th, 2015.
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Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check … Read More...
Trend and Freebie: Mandala Coloring Pages
Some of my most popular posts recently have been about coloring books and pages for adults who love to color and one big trend with that right now are Mandalas. I walked into the book store last week and saw … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Picture Perfect Skirt
This skirt by Heather from The Sewing Loft is Picture Perfect. That’s the name of the skirt and it’s an accurate description. It’s a simple gathered skirt with a tulle underlayer peeking out. It can be worn dressy or casual … Read More...