Blocking knitting projects when they’re finished isn’t always essential, but sometimes it is (lace) and sometimes it just helps to make things look a little nicer or to get two pieces of knitting that ought to be the same size … Read More...
Etsy Shop: Fred Sena Designs
Every once and a while we like to feature an Etsy shop that creates wonderful items with recycled materials. Fred Sena Designs makes wonderful little creatures out of little bits of mechanical and electronic materials. Pop on over to his … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided t-shirt rug
Ronja Lotte from Nur Noch shows how you can braid and sew your old t-shirts into a new rug. You’ll cut the t-shirts into thin strips so slight staining would not be noticeable. The braided strips are stabilized on to … Read More...
7 Shrinky Dink Tutorials
Shrinky dinks have been around for quite some time and are a classic crafting activity that many of us may have fond memories of from our childhood. They were popular in the 80s and 90s, but lately, they’ve been making … Read More...
58 Home Organization Ideas and DIY Projects
Keeping an organized and tidy home can sometimes be a bit challenging, especially if you have children around. However, it can be a little easier to keep things in the right places if they have a specific place to … Read More...
DIY Geometric Paper Masks For Halloween
Not only are these masks super inexpensive, they are highly functional, and are easy to make.
These paper masks are of an amazing quality. Look at the details!
Artist Steve Wintercroft provides the plans and the instructions enable you to … Read More...
Needle Felted Spiders for Halloween
Shannon of “eat.sleep.make.” is a guest poster on WhipperBerry hosted by Heather. Shannon is showing us how to make needle felted Spiders and you can have fun with these. This is a good project to start with if you have … Read More...
Can’t Manage a Big Sweater? Try These Tiny Ones from Vogue Knitting
I’ve gotten a bit off track with talking about sweater knitting this month, but I thought it would be cute to share these little bitty sweaters I saw on Facebook the other day.
The pattern is from Vogue Knitting, and … Read More...
DIY Dimensional Paper Luminaries
If you’re looking for a creative and unique way to decorate your home during the holiday season, then making luminaries might just be the perfect project for you. These beautiful candle holders create a warm and cozy atmosphere, and they’re … Read More...
DIY Wacky Hairbands
The decorated headbands at maker*land would make excellent last minute Halloween costumes or fun party favors for a child’s birthday celebration. I’m partial to the star band featured in this post, but there is also a cute alien antenna band … Read More...
Free pattern: Kids slouchy beanie hat
Heidi & Finn shares a free pattern for making this slouchy beanie hat in little kid sizes. They’re so cute all slouchy on the back of a head! They’re quick to sew up from stretch knit fabric. You could use … Read More...
I “Mustache” for Some Tricks or Treats
While this isn’t something I might normally post on Lesson Plans, I just couldn’t resist the challenge that was presented to me by QVC’s Home-Savvy Hostess, Jill Bauer. I was challenged to use this Illuminated Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin in a spooky … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY mermaid costume skirt
Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can make a girls mermaid costume skirt. The extreme high-low hem (above the knee in the front, dragging the ground in the back) makes a mermaid’s tail shape. And on the back … Read More...
Book Review- CraftFail
I received a copy of the book Craft Fail
by Heather Mann from Workman publishing and so today I’m sharing review + a fun little interview with the Author!
First, here’s a little bit about CraftFail from the publisher’s website: … Read More...
Incredible Yarn Bombing Pictures
I wasn’t aware of the crochet artist London Kaye before today. And it’s a shame. Her crochet is great, but when she combines it with yarn bombing the work takes on another dimension.
Incredibly, London Kaye is also a classically … Read More...
Project: Elegant Embossed Christmas Card
This elegant Christmas tree card from Yana Smakula is simply stunning! On her blog she shares a video tutorial teaching you how to emboss with gold embossing powder on black paper and add a sentiment using a bright white ink … Read More...
Tutorial: Jack ‘o lantern embroidery hoop art
Jennifer Jangles shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make this cute jack ‘o lantern embroidery hoop art. The hoop creates his round shape, with a bit of fabric at the top for the stem. Add … Read More...
Show & Tell | Halloween Card
Melissa Samuels shares a card she made for Halloween using a variety of die-cuts from the Steampunk Spells collection by Graphic 45. You can use any tags and shapes you have to achieve a similar layered look.
Are … Read More...
Tutorial | Embroidered Pumpkin Card
Make this beautiful embroidered pumpkin, then use it on a card or scrapbook page. Check out the tutorial at Pane, Amor eet Creativa (use Google Translate for some help). Great for Halloween and Fall!
Looking for more fonts? Check these … Read More...
Freebie |Dream Lit Digital Papers
Free digital prints inspired by Paris? Yes, please! This gorgeous collection comes from Nash at Craft a Doodle Doo. Watercolors, macarons and the Eiffel tower? I can’t believe this luscious set is free! Nash suggests
You can use these to… Read More...