Calling all Indie Crafters in the Chicago area! The American Craft Exposition is back this year, so if you’re not busy September 25th-27th than you might want to stop by!
What is the ACE (American Craft Exposition) ? Here is … Read More...
Video Tutorial | Sentiment Card with Copic Coloring
Follow along with May as she shows how she created this beautiful card using three different stamp sets from Neat and Tangled. She used a variety of techniques to create the card, including ink splatters, and coloring with Copic markers.… Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Pastel Watercolor Tags
… Read More...Learn how to make these pastel watercolor gift tags in 15 minutes using Gelatos. If you don’t have Gelatos, you can adapt regular watercolor paints and use the same method. You’ll need a tag punch if you’re making journaling tags,
Turn an Ordinary Cake into a Work of Art
Contrary to popular belief, you’re not out of luck if your cake decorating skills are minimal. You might have to forgo the fondant, but you can still create an impressive party cake with a lollipop border, edible glitter sparkles, Twizzler … Read More...
Project: Holiday Mouse Gift Tag
This gift tag is so cute that the recipient will want to hang it on their tree as an ornament. Nicol Magourik has a tutorial on how to stamp, color and die cut this adorable tag using this fun holiday … Read More...
Tutorial: Hem band with side vents
Portia from Makery shows how you can create a hem band with side vents. The hem band is a pretty finish and the split at the sides adds extra ease of movement at the hip. The side split also allows … Read More...
Baby Shower Dessert Recipe
This baby face cheesecake is so cute! I don’t know if I could cut into it! This would be cute for a baby shower, just make the pacifier blue or pink depending on if for a boy or girl. It … Read More...
Adorable Designs for Back to School from Knit Picks
My daughter has actually been back at school almost a month already, but it still feels like back to school time, doesn’t it? If you know a little one who has gone back to school recently and you want to … Read More...
How To Make Pinot Grigio and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pull-Apart Bread
Pull-apart bread is very popular and fun to eat, most of the time you see it for dessert, like monkey bread. Sometimes you see it for potlucks or parties like garlic bread. This one has an elegant touch to it … Read More...
Stamp Out Breast Cancer with Stampin’ Up’s Paper Pumpkin Kit
From today thru October 10th, Stampin’ Up! will donate $1 for every active Paper Pumpkin subscriber plus another $1 for every new subscriber to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. When subscribers receive their October kit, it will be … Read More...
Tutorial: Camera strap cover
The camera strap that comes with your camera is functional, but it’s not exactly pretty. Faith from DIYs shows how you can make a new – and far more attractive – cover for your standard camera strap. Show your personality … Read More...
Home Sweet Home Marshmallow Pops
These would make a great housewarming gift for friends buying a new house or new neighbors moving into the neighborhood. You could even make some for the kids away at college with a big heart on the front, reminding them … Read More...
How to make a pirate hook
This is just a cute idea. I can see making these for “talk like a pirate day” in addition to Halloween or a Pirate party. Sail on over to the blog Grace’s Favours to see her tutorial she sent in … Read More...
DIY Nautical Album Cover
Here is a fun tutorial for making a Nautical theme album cover made of canvas and bookboard. This tutorial was sent in by Kyriakos from The Crafts World and I think it’s lovely!
If you’ve gone on any Summer vacations … Read More...
Video tutorial: Make your own corded piping
Piping can add a pop of color and a pretty defining edge to your sewing projects. Sure, you can buy premade cording, but if you make it yourself you can have it in any fabric and size you want. Christine … Read More...
Kids Apron – Let Your Child’s Personality Shine
This is adorable and you can customize it to suit your child’s personality. The full sewing instructions are available here.
Kids DIY School apron. These are perfect for school art lessons or playing at home. Add some paints and art … Read More...
DIY Cuticle Oil – Pamper Yourself At Home
Some of us a blessed with perfectly fine cuticles, some of us though have red, dry splitting cuticles that get itchy and irritated easily. This DIY cuticle oil will soothe and replenish the delicate cuticle skin. It’s a simple recipe … Read More...
Free Crochet Bird Afghan Square
This set is so sweet. You can almost hear the little birdies chirping. I love the detail in the branch. Perfect for a Young child’s afghan or throw.
You can grab the free pattern by heading over to TheStitchinmommy.com
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Free Charts – Mini Christmas Samplers
These Christmas mini samplers are perfect for Holiday cards or Ornaments. I know you are thinking please not Christmas stuff already but time is ticking and projects need to be started. Check out the full charts here. Christmas mini sampler … Read More...
Product Review: Stampin’ Up Holiday Part 2
I am back with another look at some of the new products available from Stampin Up in their new Holiday Mini Catalog. If you missed my first review click here to check it out.
This catalog is filled with stamps, … Read More...