Since I’m still thinking about sock knitting this week, I thought it would be fun to give away a couple of sock knitting books.
First is the booklet I reviewed for you last week, Easy Knitted Socks. I’m also … Read More...
Top 10 Unique Ways to Market Your Art
The Artcademy is always sharing helpful tips and tricks like Indie Artists like us, and this post is no exception. They’re sharing an infographic on the top 10 unique ways to market your art.
They say: “Marketing is a bad … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillow play shield
Emily from Simply Notable shows how you can make her Pillow Play Shield. It looks like such fun for pretend play! It’s a soft fabric shield that kids can carry when playing knight or superhero. The stuffed shield is part … Read More...
14 Ideas & Freebies for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow March 17th, so here’s a post filled with a variety of ideas that you can work on today. Gift a lucky clover card to kids, family and friends. All it takes is a household item … Read More...
Crochet Kids Turtle Ninja Mask
At the request of the designer, we have removed this post. Please contact them directly if you want to buy this mask.
We have found other ideas around Ninja Turtles below that you may find helpful:
Ring-a-Roses EPP pattern
Florence of Flossy Teacakes made this stunning 17 1/4 x 17 1/4 inch quilt, then framed it as wall decor. She fussy-cut the floral fabrics and joined them to solids via EPP (English paper piecing). The resulting design reminds me … Read More...
25 Gluten-Free Easter Recipes
Here are some ideas for the Easter dinner to the desserts that are gluten-free. Remember just because it says gluten-free, it doesn’t mean you can’t try these recipes if you don’t have a gluten problem. It’s just like eating sugar-free … Read More...
Etsy Items for Sale – Made in a Jail
Would you buy that?
It’s an amazing work of craftsmanship, created in a jail by an inmate for commissary money . What is fantastic is that it has been made with what is available in the jail.
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How to make a sprouting bulb
I am totally fascinated with Mister Finches’ Fiber arts. Today I found his sprouting bulbs and he created a free bulb pattern for Selvedge Magazine. You have to look through his website and see all the amazing things he’s made … Read More...
33 Easter Printables and projects
If you can name this song than you are too cool for school! Old school rap and Easter, two things I thought couldn’t be combined but the clever crafter at MaKoodle did it. This link and 32 more Easter printables … Read More...
Quintuple Squares quilt…yes please
Inspiration comes from many places for us quilters, not just media targeted to our needs. I found this indoor/outdoor rug, fittingly called ‘Pyramid Blocks’ today at Overstock.com. I’m going to call it ‘Quintuple Squares’. I’ve made something similar to this … Read More...
How To Make Ice Cream Cadbury Eggs
Okay, I know this doesn’t look like the Cadbury Eggs you find in the store, but it is an alternative. I’ve eaten my share of Cadbury Eggs and I’m glad they came out with minis. The original size is so … Read More...
Gold Flaked Terracotta Pots
The terracotta pot is a classic gardening piece, and is really quite versatile when you let your creativity take over. Take that usual orange-brown pot and turn it into a more modern and updated piece with this great tutorial from … Read More...
Sugru Jewelry Creations
Earlier this year we were invited to try Sugru
and new product that is like an air drying clay but it remains flexible it’s a moldable colored glue. The possibilities for this stuff is endless. I decided to by-pass all … Read More...
DIY Earring Cards That Won’t Break Your Budget
If you’re in the business of Jewelry making then you will love this blog post roundup on Ideas for making your own jewelry display cards or earring cards. The roundup includes using recycled playing cards, paint samples and more. I … Read More...
Easter Wreath Pattern – Too Old Fashioned?
I am torn by this free pattern, I think it’s a little too reminiscent of something Grandma would have made and whilst I love Grandma I think that these type of projects set Crochet back by many years when it … Read More...
Tutorial: Table square with mitered corners
Jona from Stop Staring and Start Sewing shows how you can make a self binding table square with mitered corners. The dimensions she gives will make a 21″ x 21″ table square you can place under a centerpiece. This same … Read More...
Technique: Using Copic Markers on Kraft Paper
Kraft paper is a nice alternative for card making, stamping and coloring then white or cream cardstock and can give you a totally different look, I think it has a more vintage feel. The Copic Marker Europe blog has tips … Read More...
Popsicle Stick Notebook
Over the years, you have probably used popsicle sticks
to make plenty of crafts… Personally, I have used to them to make everything from miniature wishing wells to colorful photo puzzles, but I have never used them to make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Add ankle zips to a jeans or pants pattern
Heather Lou from Closet Case Files shows how you can insert an ankle zip into a pair of jeans that you’re making. In order to make the zips exposed and showing the shiny metal teeth, it takes a few more … Read More...