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Pam of Threading My Way shares on her blog nine robots-at-work applique templates F-R-E-E for you to download. Squee! The Fireman, shown here, joins Artist, Bricklayer, Chef and many more. She adds,
… Read More...I’m planning on incorporating my robots into a
Tim Holtz’s line ofDistress Ink are so fun to work, he’s got amazing colors in stamping ink pads, ink sprays, paints, markers and more, all with a formula that reacts with water so you can do all types of … Read More...
Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make this make-up brush roll. The pockets inside hold your make-up brushes safe and sound. (Follow their dimensions and you’ll have enough pockets to hold 12 brushes.) And at the end of … Read More...
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making this contrast bib dress for girls. This is such a pretty summer dress!! The bib is made from a quilting weight woven cotton, and the rest of the dress from … Read More...
Next time you have a few loads of laundry to do, perhaps you can use this project to encourage the kids to lend a helping hand! Promise them that if they help fold and put away the clothing that you … Read More...
Now here is a dessert that really pops. These cute little firecracker cakelettes have Pop Rocks inside for a popping surprise. Their eyes and mouth will explode with excitement when you serve these at your 4th of July party. Kids … Read More...
KnitScene is one of my favorite knitting magazines because it’s really my style. I love relatively easy knits that still have some fun detail and technique involved, and that’s what this magazine has been about for 10 years now.
To … Read More...
Using aluminium cans, it is actually not so hard to create these amazingly detailed calligraphy pens!
Or so the team at Man vs. Pin thought.
Check out their hilarious outtake on how to make this (and if it works!).
Nail polish comes in amazing colors these days and that makes it just perfect for upcycling and creating art with it. This idea for painting chain in a variety of colors to make pretty earrings is so easy yet so … Read More...
Rarely do you find a vintage sewing pattern in pristine condition. After all, they’re old and most likely have not been handled or stored carefully over the years. Often the cover is dingy or smudged or even written on in … Read More...
Here is a cute little craft to do with the kids in the kitchen or while camping. Sadly, we won’t be going camping this year, but we will be sitting around the fire pit in our backyard. These campfires are … Read More...
My husband and I both volunteer as much time as we can at our children’s school. We do this for a few reasons.
#1 – Our kids are still young enough to “love” it. They love that their friends get … Read More...
Lot of readers have been writing in asking about Tatting. Many of the young readers have no idea about this craft. I have to openly admit that tatting is not for me. Tatting is very slow and delicate, two things … Read More...
How handmade do these store bought candles look? Really makes you wonder if making candles is really worth the effort right? Well I am sitting here questioning it myself. These printable labels can transform store bought (chemical filled) candles in … Read More...
Kjetil Nordin, a dedicated crafter and fan of the popular video game franchise, Mario Bros, has dedicated six years of his life and 100 balls of yarn to recreating his childhood obsession. The end result is a stunning and intricate … Read More...
If you’re planning a picnic, BBQ, or other Fourth of July event, The Budget Decorator has compiled a list of quick and easy decorating tips that will give your event some much needed patriotic flair. From colored construction paper chains … Read More...
Have you ever gone to a class, watched a tutorial video online or just played around and tried a new stamping technique and wondered “How am I going to remember how to do this?” Heather Nichols has a great solution, … Read More...
Joann from Craft Passion shows how she created this set of fabric covered storage boxes to go in a shelving unit. They’re made from cardboard boxes that she’s covered with fabric. I’m loving how she finishes them out with twill … Read More...
Companies like Elmer’s have cool things for us in crafting. Just sign up for their newsletter and download a free “Make the most of Summer” eBook and keep the kids busy all summer. The Elmer’s site has great ideas for; … Read More...
Summer nights are meant for spending outdoors, soaking in the warm weather and enjoying the company of loved ones. However, when the sun goes down, you need the perfect lighting to keep the party going. That’s where candle votives come … Read More...
