Want to feel happier about your scrapbooking? Christine Newman shares some tips for what keeps her happy with her progress and pages. The article is part of the Simple Tips Saturday series, over at Simple Scrapper. Learn how Christine approaches … Read More...
Free pattern: Tulip quilt for Spring
Tulips and birds adorn this happy springtime quilt (you’re seeing a closeup) made by Carolyn of All Spice Abounds. You can see the full quilt here. A generous quilter, she shares on her blog a free pattern and instructions … Read More...
Sparkly Carrot Easter Cupcake
Cupcakes to look like carrots! A new twist on the cupcake in a ice cream cone
. You will need cake batter for the cupcakes and also to create the dirt for the carrots to stick in if you have … Read More...
Technique: Easter Card with Salt Technique
If your looking for a new background technique for your card making give this salt technique a try. Spray a colored Ink Spritz onto cardstock, sprinkle on salt, which will absorb the ink color and make a cool pattern, let … Read More...
Tutorial: Elizabeth Queen Tote
You can find a free project sheet for making this roomy tote bag over at Make It Coats. They call it the Elizabeth Queen Tote, named after the fabulous Queen Elizabeth fabric by Tula Pink that is used to make … Read More...
Make Flower Crowns for Easter or a Fairy Princess Party
Here’s a great springtime craft for those of you who have young daughters. Nikki at Tikkido shows you how to make grapevine wire flower crowns for Easter celebrations or fairy princess birthday parties. This would be a fabulous party favor, … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew suede color blocked tray
Laura from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial for making this color blocked catchall, with no sewing required. The look is bold and modern. Use it on your desk to catch stray office supplies, or on your dresser to collect … Read More...
Crochet a Rag Rug Out of Old Sheets: Video
Got lots of old sheets lying about? Lucky you! You can crochet a rag rug out of them!
I suspect that it would be a great idea for a pet bed as well, but hey it looks so good, it … Read More...
project nursery: a DIY raindrop mobile
Gemma blogs out of Ottawa, Canada via “the sweetest digs” she is married with a little toddler girl. What would a baby’s room be without a mobile? After seeing all types on Pinterest, she decided on this darling raindrop mobile. … Read More...
Using Yarn Leftovers to Make a “Magic Ball”
I’ve been thinking a lot this year about using stash, and sometimes stash means little odd balls of yarn that are only a few yards long. What can you do with those little pieces?
One thing that is fun to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a dress bigger with a contrast stripe
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a dress bigger by adding a contrast stripe to the side. She adds the stripe to the body of the dress as well as to … Read More...
Bunny Bum Snowball Cupcakes
Here is a cute cupcake that will bring a smile to the recipients face. These would be cute on the dessert table for Easter dinner or brunch. Even cuter if you place the cupcakes in a small flower pot. You … Read More...
7 Ways to Have a Unique Layout With Your Subway Tile
Subway tile is the latest trend in home decor and this post gives you some great ideas of 7 ways you can have a unique layout with your subway tile. Take a look through this list and see which design … Read More...
How to make a recycled plastic water bottle shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Need a last minute shamrock? Grab a plastic water bottle and some green paint and you’re good to go thanks to this cute tutorial featured at Crafty Morning. Pop on over to see more fun … Read More...
1970s sewing bundle giveaway
The Pattern Patter team has another vintage sewing giveaway going on! This one is for a collection of 1970s sewing patterns, fabrics, and notions. There’s also a sewing book and a pair of vintage Isotoner gloves included in the mix.… Read More...
Free Printable Mr & Mrs Banner and Just Married
You have to love a free printable and this wedding printable is adorable. It’s done is the Chalkboard theme which is still holding it’s own when it comes to design trends. If you are not getting a wedding photographer then … Read More...
Top 10 Etsy Jewelry Stores – Are You Listed?
This roundup of the top 10 Etsy stores (2014) has started a few conversations, Firstly you are probably wondering why can’t you be on that list right? We are going to spend some time and some blog posts sharing marketing … Read More...
Crochet Spring Blossoms
This beautiful spring blossom arrangement is made using the simplest of Crochet techniques. The miniature detail is adorable and I can see a vase filled with these as a centre piece at a high tea, bridal shower or even a … Read More...
Review: Knitted Socks
This book — Knitted Socks
by Anna Tillman — has been on my shelf for years and I always feel like I have reviewed it but apparently never did.
That’s a shame, because it’s pretty darn cute, as you might … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Girl Digital Stamp
The Crafty Secrets blog is sharing this sweet vintage girl and bird digital stamp for free on their blog as well as a pretty green leaf printable paper to download. You can click here to download them. Doesn’t this image … Read More...