This ball of clay is so pretty. Even if you didn’t make anything with it it is still so fun. I can’t stop thinking about what I would make with this sparkly confetti clay. Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
Learning about Azerbaijan for Kids
Azerbaijan is a small country that straddles the line between Europe and Asia and has been an independent republic since 1991.
Azerbaijan Basics
Azerbaijan is part of the south Caucasus region and is bordered by Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, … Read More...
Another Way to Use Up All Your Sock Yarn Scraps
I feel like I’ve been writing a lot lately about projects that are made to use up all your scraps, or that could be adapted to use scraps, because they call for mini skeins and the like.
I have been … Read More...
Secret Garden Dress – Crochet Pattern
This delightful creation, reminiscent of a hidden paradise, brings the magic of spring and summer to your wardrobe in this dreamy crochet beach dress. With its graceful neckline and intricate leaf motif lace at the hem, the Secret Garden top … Read More...
Advanced Cross Stitch Kit: Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
Recreate the iconic beauty of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers with this advanced cross stitch kit, crafted in collaboration with the esteemed National Gallery. Dive into the world of Dutch Post-Impressionist art and bring a touch of artistic genius into your home … Read More...
How to Make a Tri-Fold Spring Bird Card
Add some interest to your card making with a tri-fold design. A tri-fold card has three sections that overlap in a zig zag to create dimension and a little extra interactive element to the design instead of a traditional single … Read More...
Review: Knit a Box of Socks
The thing about sock knitting is, if it grabs you, it’s probably going to really grab you. I don’t know a lot of knitters who are mild-mannered when it comes to sock knitting. They either never knit socks, they’ve knit … Read More...
FAQs about Cross Stitch, Answered
One of the great things about cross stitch as a craft is that it doesn’t take a lot of skill or supplies to get started. You can make your first cross stitch patterns with a single color of thread, using … Read More...
Unveiling the Ultimate Guide: 10 Genius Hacks to Skyrocket Your Crochet Sales Online
Crocheting is not just a craft; it’s an art that allows you to create beautiful and unique items. If you’re a talented crocheter and want to turn your passion into a profitable venture, the online world offers a myriad of … Read More...
Mens Button up shirt to halter neck dress Tutorial
Are you ready to turn a thrifted men’s button-up shirt into a trendy and chic gathered top? In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the simple steps of transforming an oversized shirt into a fashion-forward garment with drawstring features. It’s … Read More...
12 Pocket Page Scrapbook Layouts for Spring
Meghann used smaller pocket pages as a great way too add lots of photos to her double page layout. She used printed cards to add her personalize typed journaling with a few embellishments and a sticker letter title too. Find … Read More...
How to make recycled matchbox mini shrines
I am mad for miniatures…I think I always have been but now I make them all the time out of just about every material I work in. The tiny colorful shrines look like the perfect project to start making now … Read More...
Easy Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns
I know I’ve said this before, but baby blankets are my absolute favorite gifts to make for new little people.
They always fit, and they’re always useful. They’re great TV knitting because they often include allover patterns that repeat. And … Read More...
Mother’s Day Crafts Kids Can Make
As a crafty mom, I love the idea of Mother’s Day gifts that are made by the kids (though I stopped getting Mother’s Day presents from my kid when she aged out of making them at school). If you’re looking … Read More...
Dinosaur Beanie – Crochet Pattern
This Crochet Dinosaur Hat was a labor of love for Maria Weaber, who faced multiple design iterations to achieve the perfect balance of aesthetics and fit.
The goal was to craft a hat using just one skein of the Caron … Read More...
9 Ways to Sew a Fabric Trivet From Your Scraps
If you enjoy sewing, you probably have a healthy stash of scrap fabric, little bits of fabric left over from previous projects. (Or maybe an unhealthy stash, depending on how much you have!) A fabric trivet is a great project … Read More...
12 Handmade Mother’s Day Card Ideas
Mother’s Day is coming up soon so it’s time to celebrate the special women in our lives. Create beautiful handmade cards for your Mother, Grandmother, Aunts, Sisters and even friends who have taken care of you and helped you grow … Read More...
Take It Easy with the Bessie Scarf
Sometimes you just need a little something to occupy your hands that will make a cute and wearable accessory when you’re done.
Enter the Bessie Scarf by Gavriella Treminio , a bias knit garter stitch and eyelet scarf that’s a … Read More...
How to Grid Cross Stitch Fabric
I’ve started (just barely, as you can see) a relatively big/complicated cross stitch project (the Baba Yaga house from Happy Little Mouse I told you about a while ago) and I knew that for this project I was going to … Read More...
Beginner Crochet Blanket Kit – One Weekend Blanket Crochet Pattern
The pattern itself is well-written and easy to follow, even for someone with intermediate crochet skills like myself. Brianna Iaropoli, the talented designer behind Life and Yarn, has created a design that is both modern and timeless. The moss … Read More...