Yarn maker Schachenmayr
has a line of bulky, colorful yarns perfect for outerwear made for hitting the slopes called My Mountain. The company has done a lot of interesting things to get knitters excited about the yarn, and the latest … Read More...
Winner of: Cut Out and Keep: Around the USA in 50 Craft Projects
Lego Inspired Electric Dough
If you have ever made a potato clock, or just wanted to, you will definitely want to check out this fun science experiment described by Dayna from Lemon Lime Adventures. She happened across a video explaining how to make electric … Read More...
Project: Sticky Note Holder and Pen
How cute is this sticky note box and pen? Cathy from My Creative Space has a tutorial showing how to cut, score and fold up the box with an easel on the back so you can add a fun stamped … Read More...
Free pattern: Women’s boxer shorts
Worn with a basic t-shirt, boxer shorts make cute and comfortable warm weather pajamas. And Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern at eHow for making a pair of women’s boxer shorts. They are easy to sew, so … Read More...
DIY Resin Animal Crackers
I’ve been on a little bit of a resin kick lately- I made this arrowhead necklace, I created resin gummy bears, and I reviewed Amazing Mold Putty’s new ReMelt Mold (read the review on Indie Crafts here… Read More...
Free pattern: Easy Easter chick softie
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern at So Sew Easy for making her Easy Easter Chick Softie. His shape is a simple oval, with cute chickie face and wings appliqued on. He would make a special present to … Read More...
Giveaway | Scrapbooking Class at Craftsy
Enter before March 15th to win a spot in Jen Gallacher’s new class at Craftsy: Scrapbooking Design and Storytelling. The class will consist of a series of seven videos, where Jen talks about her favorite thing: storytelling. You can win … Read More...
Miniatures for Your Garden
A popular trend has been terrariums, fairy gardens and little scenes in your potted plants. I’ve made fairy doors and little signs for my pots.. and I’ve found a few other fun tutorials to share so you can add fun … Read More...
Felt Daffodil Tutorial
Judy lives in Massachusetts with her husband plus two cats and hosts Judy Hartman. What flower represents spring like are lovely Daffodil. Now with her tutorial you can have these Daffodils year round. She has an outstanding pictorial tutorial showing … Read More...
Project: Easter Treat Holder
These adorable Bunny treats were made by sandwiching a piece of candy between two die cut rabbits, the front rabbits face and words have been stamped. These would be great to hide around the house for the kids for Easter … Read More...
3 winners of Upcycled Jewelry: Bags, Belts, and More
The 3 winners of Upcycled Jewelry: Bags, Belts, and More
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Katie H.
Karey W. of Cleveland, MS Patti H. of Spartanburg, SC Deb N. of West Palm Beach, FL
Tutorial: Pyramid pincushion
Portia from Makery shows how you can make a giant pyramid pincushion recycled denim. It’s filled with rice (to give it weight) and steel wool (to sharpen the pins). If you don’t have any jeans you want to cut up, … Read More...
Giveaway: 4 Green Crafting books in honor of St. Patrick’s Day
In honor of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day I have put together a collection of “green” crafting books. Leave a comment in today’s post by St. Patrick’s Day March 17, 2015 and you will be in the running for
1. … Read More...
Knit Mittens with Three-Color Colorwork
Kat at Just Crafty Enough got a little fancy with her latest mitten creation, called Black & White & Red All Over.
She started out with a simple black and white design but decided they needed a little pop so … Read More...
10 Easy Birthday Cake Ideas
A birthday party isn’t complete with a cake, but not all of us are blessed with Pinterest worthy baking skills. If you’re in need of simple ideas that even your husband can’t screw up, check out the list of 10 … Read More...
Chocolate Pot of Gold Cookies
If you are still looking for ideas for St. Patrick’s Day, this will be one to try. Cookies that are shaped like a pot of gold and you can see the hidden gold inside. If you don’t have all the … Read More...
How to Sit, Stand and Knit to Relieve Pain
I have been pretty well sidelined from knitting all week after I overdid it on Monday, so it was finally time for me to watch the video that Liat Gat shared about relieving shoulder, neck and back pain for knitters… Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute girls skirt, no sewing required
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make a girls skirt out of a shirt. It takes just 10 minutes, and there’s no sewing required! She uses a fabric glue to make the casing at … Read More...
6 Must-have Party Essentials for an Unforgettable Art Party
Do you have a little artist in your home that loves anything to do with being creative? Maybe an art party would be the perfect way to celebrate their big day. These 6 party ideas are not only perfect for … Read More...