As crafters we like to stay on top of the current trends and try out all the new rage of what is “in”. However, some decor trends may be considered a little overrated and overused. We found this list of … Read More...
Tutorial: Asymmetric pleated tunic
Portia from Makery shows how some simple pleats inserted into the front of a loose fit tunic creates interesting design lines and a more flattering fit. It’s an easy addition to make to a basic boxy tunic. The pleats add … Read More...
DIY Easter Truffles
Are you attending an Easter Picnic or gathering? How about making a batch of these Easter Truffles. They look adorable and they look all grown up too. They are perfect for Easter Dinner parties or wrap them up for an … Read More...
How To Mop Your Floors The Right Way
I think I know I have been doing it wrong all along but that is why I have a robotic mop
. I do still manually mop every couple of weeks but according to this article, I am simply spreading … Read More...
Free Filet Crochet Pattern – Easter Blanket
This amazing Filet Crochet pattern is perfect and just in time for Easter. It’s little bunny squares are adorable. I would love to see this blanket in some browns and natural colors too. Very adorable and let’s be honest bunnies … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Vintage Style Box with Matching Card
Here’s a lovely matching gift set of a card and box for a special lady that like a vintage style. The Waltzing Mouse blog shares how to use a die cut strip to make the rosettes on the card and … Read More...
Cute as a Button Shamrock
If one of the things you worry about on St. Patrick’s Day is how to avoid being pinched because you don’t really have anything green in your wardrobe, you can quickly create a shamrock to wear to ward off anyone … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric wrapped photo frame
Bev from Flamingo Toes used a pretty fabric print to create this spring photo frame. She shares a tutorial showing how. It’s backed in chicken wire so you can clip all your favorite photos on to it. It could also … Read More...
Giveaway: Sock Knitting Books
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...