This is a really cool looking pattern from our buddy Kat over at Just Crafty Enough. She had some lovely yarn left over from a pair of mittens she made and she decided to work up a cowl in Linen … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Kids Lucky Bracelet
This is a fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day craft that is not only great for kids of all ages to make for themselves, but also for them to make for others. Most kids I know love working with beads … Read More...
Product Review: Paper Pumpkin Kits
Looking for paper crafting inspiration? Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought to you by the folks at Stampin’ Up. When you … Read More...
7 Cute and Easy Sewing Projects For Beginners
Welcome to our roundup of 7 great sewing projects that are perfect for anyone just starting to learn the basics of sewing or for anyone looking for a quick and easy project to practice their skills. Whether you’re a complete … Read More...
Tutorial: Snake softie toy
Kirstin with kojo-designs shows how you can make a cute snake softie toy. He has a big snakey eyes and a long forked tongue, even a pieced end that looks like a rattler, but there is nothing scary about this … Read More...
Tutorial: 30-minute shower curtain
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make a shower curtain in just 30 minutes. When you make your own shower curtain instead of selecting from ones you find at the store, you can get exactly the fabric … Read More...
Book Review – Duct Tape
Today I am excited to be reviewing the book “Duct Tape: 101 Adventurous Ideas for Art, Jewelry, Flowers, Wallets and More 
by Forest Walker Davis.”
To start with, here’s a little bit about it: “Move beyond the wallet with … Read More...
You have never seen camping tents like these
These are elevated tents
that are absolutely amazing. They are not pitched on the ground, but high up in the trees. These tents are not really tents. These are treehouses. You can pitch them, anywhere you can find trees.
How … Read More...
Tutorial | Using the Replicate tool in Silhouette Studio
Learn how to use the replicate tool in Silhouette to make background patterns for your scrapbook pages like the one seen above. You can create a fun background from a single image using the replicate tool, and Kelly Noel explains … Read More...
Tutorial | Drawing on Black Paper
If you want to make fabulous creations like these on black drawing paper, then learn all the secrets from The Postman’s Knock. She shares the must-have tool you will need for starting, and goes on to teach you step by … Read More...
Sculpting a Bunny
Right now, in the real non-internet world, my kiddo is bunny-sitting. The neighbours have entrusted her with their two rabbits while they are vacationing. One of them is a charcoal version of the bunny in this post. I’ve watched Leah … Read More...
Video tutorial: Make a thread spool holder
Professor Pincushion shows how you can make a spool holder to keep all of your sewing threads organized. The base is a wooden plaque from the craft store. They come in all kinds of fun shapes and sizes. You can … Read More...
How to make a recycled wine crate footstool
Prime Publishing the people that produce the web site Fave Crafts host a contest for bloggers. I submitted this recycled wine crate footstool that has a new sew quilted top made with Foamology Twelve square Foam to the contest. … Read More...
Tip: Die Storage
As paper crafters I think one of our biggest issues is storage, at least it always is for me 🙂 I need a good way to store my supplies and they need to be easy to organize and find or … Read More...
Video tutorial: Line a bodice with no closure and no raw edges
Jenn from A Jennuine Life shows a cool trick for sewing a lined bodice with no raw edges and no closure. It’s one of those techniques that’s better seen actually being done rather than in still photos, so she shares … Read More...
Hidden Pot of Gold Brownie Cups
Oh to find a pot of gold or if money actually grew on trees! It’s fun to find to go on a treasure hunt and to find treasure in the unlikely places. Such as in this these brownie cups. An … Read More...
Free pattern: Mitchiri Neko cat shirt for little girls
Kat from Sew Chibi shares a free pattern at the Sewing Rabbit for making a Mitchiri Neko shirt. I didn’t know what Mitchiri Neko was until I read her post. (Hint: Think of those cute cat emoticons everyone is sharing…) … Read More...
Dilly the Duck Felt Pattern
Susan of “Downeast Thunder Farm” created and made a downloadable pattern for us. What could be more charming than these Little ducks for Easter.You can use these to decorate during the Easter holiday by placing them on a wreath or … Read More...
Make Leprechaun Hat Treat Cups for St. Patrick’s Day
If you’re looking for a cute St. Patrick’s Day treat for little ones, these leprechaun treat cups certainly fit the bill. They are made with Wilton green treat cups, colored paper, and hot glue. The example uses green M&Ms for … Read More...
How to make a balloon vase
These are so unusual and interesting I just had to share them. I have never seen anything quite like it and they really make me think about what else could be added to the bottle or possibly decorate the balloon… Read More...