I love projects that include the template you need to make them. You too? Well, if you like this cute geometric garland and want to make one of your own pop on over to the link Rachel sent in to … Read More...
The Knitting Grandma You’ll Wish Was Your Grandma
This may be the best grandma knitting story ever.
Rosemary Capitolo is a 71-year-old grandma going through cancer treatment, a Giants fan and a volunteer for First Tee and LPGA’s Girls’ Golf.
She’s also a knitter, and when she came … Read More...
Tutorial: Add sleeves to any kids pattern
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how you can draft a basic sleeve to fit any sleeveless bodice pattern. Now a favorite summer dress pattern can also be a go-to colder weather dress. This works best with girls sizes because … Read More...
Get in the Holiday Spirit with the Yarnspirations Holiday Look Book
OK, I’ve been saying for weeks now that I’m not ready to think about Christmas.
And I’m really not.
But I’ve also been working on a Christmas-related knitting project for CraftBits (which I will share with you just as soon … Read More...
Clever Uses for Tension Rods
The tension rod is often overlooked in it’s capabilities. While a lot of us use it for the obvious of hanging a curtain, there are so many other things that you can do with one. This post from Apartment Therapy … Read More...
Love My DIY Sweater
Aubrey of “Diary of a Designer” fell in love with this gorgeous designer sweater from Kate Spade but not for $300. Like all of us crafters she decided to knock off the sweater she loves. She had a white sweater … Read More...
DIY – Macrame Loop Bracelet
Here is another amazing Macrame Jewelry piece. This creation uses a button and loop as the fastener. It’s a great technique to use as it can be used with many different Macrame projects. Full Macrame Bracelet tutorial can be found … Read More...
Free Pattern – Lace Makeup Pouch
This adorable makeup pouch is made from this free pattern but featured on Anabelia’s blog post. The colors Anabelia uses are delicate and the combinations really work together. These pouches would be ideal for handmade Christmas gifts for friends … Read More...
DIY Marzipan Body Scrub Recipe
This Marzipan body scrub sounds good enough to eat. The coco powder gives it the earthy tone and the brown sugar allows the crystals to scrub away dead skin cells leaving your body smooth and glowing. The full tutorial/recipe can … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple gathered collar to make three costumes
LiZ and Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. show how versatile a simple gathered collar can be when making a costume. This one simple accessory can be adapted to make 3 different costumes. They show it as a clown collar, … Read More...
Make Your Own Burlap Pottery Barn Inspired Banner
This Pottery Barn inspired banner from Brendid is the perfect rustic addition to your Halloween decor – or you could use her wonderful tutorial to make a banner for a birthday party or other special occasion. The letters are stenciled … Read More...
Post-It Note Sudoku
If you ask me, this is brilliant! Such a simple and fun activity for kids and even adults. Kristina, from School Time Snippets, explains how not only is this a great activity for the brain but also for the fine … Read More...
7 Fall Inspired Mason Jar Crafts
Mason jars
are not just for bottling and canning anymore. By simply adding some paint or little embellishments, you can have a beautiful vase, centerpiece, candy jar or about anything else you could imagine. These 7 mason jar ideas are … Read More...
Free pattern: Fox Kindle or iPad Sleeve
Eskimimi Makes shares a free pattern for making the cutest fox Kindle or iPad sleeve. It’s made from two layers of fleece. The soft fleece will help keep your device’s screen from getting scratched, and the thickness of it will … Read More...
DIY Faux Wax Drip Candle Tins
I shared the tutorial for these Faux Wax Drip Candles made out of empty Pirouline Tins on my own blog, Punk Projects.
I recycled 3 skinny Pirouline tins to look like melting “candles”. You know, like wax is dripping down … Read More...
10 Best DIY Blogs For Planning Your Wedding
This post from DIY Ready has brought together a list of the 10 best blogs to help you with inspiration for DIY projects while planning your wedding. You could spend countless hours browsing the web for ideas and instructions on … Read More...
Tip: Angel Card with Detailed Die Cut
Kittie Caracciolo always makes the most amazing cards using die cuts! And this angel card she made is simply stunning! As she mentions in her blog post is sometimes really difficult to adhere thinly cut detailed dies to your cards, … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew your fabric scraps into a fun garland
Here’s a quickie project for using up your scraps. Use them to make these bright and whimsical fabric scrap garlands. Amy from My 3 Monsters shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how. The mix of color and pattern and … Read More...
Show & Tell Halloween House | Melissa Samuels
Another fabulous paper craft Halloween house, this time from Melissa Samuels of The Art of Scrapbooking. Melissa designed this house several years ago for BasicGrey, but it is still one of her favorite Halloween projects. I can see why! I … Read More...
Video Tutorial | Origami Paper Pumpkins
Looking for a super simple and fun fall craft? Fold up some quick and easy paper pumpkins using this adorable, child-friendly tutorial from Jenny at Origami Tree. These little pumpkins are perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or simply celebrating the … Read More...