Independent craft blog since 2007
Let’s talk about gift cards for a minute.
They’re practical. They’re requested. And most of the time, they’re exactly what someone wants.
But slipping a plastic card into a plain envelope? That’s where it can feel a little impersonal.
If … Read More...
These coloring pages are simply otter-ly adorable! Dover Publications is sharing three different coloring pages featuring cute otters from their Otterly Adorable Coloring Book that you can try for FREE! Simply download, print and color. Each page has darling otters … Read More...
This time of year I don’t have it in me to knit (or, most of the time, to wear) a full sweater, but that doesn’t mean I don’t still get cold from time to time. Having lots of vests and … Read More...
There is something dangerously good about a frozen espresso martini. It has that grown-up coffee cocktail feel, but with the creamy, slushy texture that makes it taste like a dessert you probably should not sip quite so fast.
And if … Read More...
These Mother’s Day cross stitch patterns are also great to gift a mom any time of year.
This definition of a mother cross stitch from Little Things by Joe would also be great for a new mom, not just your … Read More...
Some companies have products that work together to die cut and emboss like these amazing frames Reiko used on her design. She added a light touch of white paint to help the texture of the frames really pop. In addition … Read More...
If you love a good grown-up Easter treat, this Easter Bunny Espresso Martini Slushie is such a fun one to make. It has that creamy iced coffee flavor, a little cocktail kick, and just enough Easter novelty to make it … Read More...
Easter has a funny way of creeping up fast. One minute you feel like there’s plenty of time for baskets, table decorations, and a couple of handmade gifts, and the next minute you’re staring at the calendar wondering how on … Read More...
I find it hard to believe but it seems to be true that in all these years I’ve never written about St. George’s Day, celebrated on April 23. St. George is the patron saint of England, who was believed to … Read More...
When you’ve been felting for a while, curiosity strikes. You’ve conquered Merino, you’ve dabbled in Corriedale — and then one day, you spot a basket of luxurious alpaca fiber at the craft store. It’s buttery soft, light as air, … Read More...
If blackwork sometimes feels a little formal or wintry, spring is the season that softens it beautifully. Floral motifs, fresh color palettes, delicate ornaments, and garden-inspired details give blackwork a lighter feel while still keeping all that lovely geometric structure … Read More...
Cynthia’s sweet Easter card has a stamped girl holding a large peep marshmallow, that matches her Easter hat, that she’s colored with Copic Markers. She standing on a die cut hill of plaid green pattern paper with stamped eggs tucked … Read More...
One of the really valuable things to do when sewing bags is to become familiar with different interfacing and stabilizers, so you can make your own informed personal choices about which would work best when sewing a bag. I love … Read More...
Most of us who knit know that knitting is good for our mental health. Norwegian designer Une Cecilie Oksvold pairs knitting patterns with the story of her mental health journey and the ways that being in nature has helped her … Read More...
Many crafters like to use their skills to make gifts for new babies, and when it comes to cross stitch, making a stitched birth announcement is a classic.
These projects often include the baby’s name along with information like date … Read More...
If you adore the dreamy world of Bridgerton—the gowns, the lace, the soft pastels, and the endless romantic details—then this brand-new set of FREE printable background papers is going to make your crafting heart flutter. Designed in a delicate Regency … Read More...
Every Easter I have the same little grumble in the supermarket aisle: how did we get to the point where a giant hollow egg costs a small fortune and still somehow disappears in about four minutes?
If you are looking … Read More...
These little crochet baby booties are ridiculously cute and such a fun twist on a classic baby gift. The CraftBits pattern is designed to look like mini sneakers, with a shaped sole, toe detailing, a tongue, crocheted llaces, side stripes, … Read More...
Every quilter I know has their own little weekly ritual. Some clean their sewing space, some sort fabrics, some map out their next project. And me? I start my Monday with a quick peek at Fat Quarter Shop’s Precut … Read More...
If knitting is your happy place, you are going to feel right at home in our Knitting Facebook group.
There is something really special about being part of a knitting community. Whether you are casting on your very first … Read More...
