Lots of wine drinkers save their corks. And there are lots of great ways to use them in crafts. This large scale “XO” Valentine recycled cork letter decoration that is naturally colored pink. If you have a cork stash and … Read More...
How to Make an Igloo or Other Snow Structure
If you live somewhere consistently cold and snowy, making an igloo or structure out of frozen bricks is a fun winter activity.
This does take a fair bit of preparation, time for the bricks to freeze, and work making the … Read More...
Unconventionally Striped Socks Knitting Pattern
There’s something kind of classic about the design of the Wandelbos socks by Mieka John, even though the stripes and color blocking on them is a little unconventional.
The socks are worked from the toe up and uses a German … Read More...
25 Valentine’s Day Heart Crochet Patterns
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for your loved one, look no further! Crochet is a wonderful hobby that allows you to create unique, handmade gifts that are sure to … Read More...
I Love Cake Birthday Card
I love how Laureen replace the “O” in “love” with a big stamped cake, such a clever idea! She also cleverly used lots of birthday text stamps to create her own stamped pattern paper and ink blended and stenciled the … Read More...
Snowflake Shaped Winter Album
Check out the fun snowflake shape on this mini album from Jessica! Each snowflake shaped page is stitched and the entire album is held together by an O ring. Each layout has a photo accented with foils, flocking and embellishments … Read More...
Bold, Bright, & Beautiful Batik Baby Quilt
This Bold, Bright, & Beautiful Batik-Low Volume Baby Quilt is a quick and easy project you’ll love to make. Generally, the traditional brick path pattern uses rectangles and makes a stunning finished quilt. This variation mixes it up a bit … Read More...
Easy Heart Cross Stitch Pattern
It feels a little weird to call this cross stitch when there aren’t actually any crossed stitches in it, but I don’t know what else you would call this sweet heart. I guess maybe it’s technically backstitch?
It’s made with … Read More...
15 Ways To Use Avocado On Your Body
This roundup is focused on different ways to use nursing avocado on your skin. I am sure at some point we have all had smashed avocado on toast? well, how about smashing that avocado onto your body. Avocados are high … Read More...
Book Review – Love Those Precuts
Love Those Precuts is the ultimate quilting guide for modern and classic quilters alike. With a wide range of patterns, from beginner to intermediate level, the book offers something for everyone. The quilt ideas using precut fabrics like fat quarters … Read More...
Winter Animals Valentine’s Day Card
This adorable card from Brenda works for winter or Valentine’s Day or both! Featuring a cute stamped penguin and polar bear duo, they are sitting in glittery snow with a pink heart background with a sweet stamped sentiment.
Drape Cardigan from Knit Fabric DIY Sewing Tutorial
Sew a beautiful drape cardigan from knit fabric! The lightweight cardigan is super easy to make using a tutorial from Heather Handmade. The loose fit drape cardigan makes a perfect extra layer for cooler days, and makes a simple t-shirt … Read More...
Winter Layout with Hand Cut Snowflakes
Don’t have snowflake dies, stamps or embellishments? No problem, you can cut out your own snowflake designs. Sheena will show you how to create them using thin white paper and a pencil, ruler and scissors. She’s also sharing how she … Read More...
Easy Winter Nature Art Activity
If it’s not so cold that you can’t go outside for a few minutes (or you have a stash of sticks in your house/classroom) this winter nature art activity is super cute and easy to do.
Make a tree from … Read More...
Everything is Interconnected Coloring Page
Connecting Threads has some fun and creative quilt-style coloring sheets for you to download and print.
I love coloring away my stress and find the layering of colors onto a design is a great substitute for actual quilting, which … Read More...
Crochet Sweets ePattern
The Leisure Arts Ice Box Crochet Sweets ePattern is a fun and creative way to celebrate the sweet side of Easter. These patterns, inspired by the Japanese art of amigurumi, feature a variety of miniature crochet sweets that … Read More...
Scrap Fabric Patchwork Coasters Sewing Tutorial
These patchwork pinwheel coasters are a great way to use up your fabric scraps! There’s a tutorial over at Bombshell Bling showing how to make them. The patchwork design is made from half square triangles, which you can arrange several ways … Read More...
Winter Shaker Hoop Layout
I love how Jessica used an embroidery hoop to create a fun shaker element on her Winter Wonderland Layout! She added her photo behind the hoop, placed some clear beads and silver snowflakes inside the hoop, adding a piece of … Read More...
A Super Bulky Coat to Knit for Indoors and Out
This pattern is referred to as a car coat, but if you ask me this is a great project to knit and wear for in the car, or on the couch, or just about anywhere else.
It’s worked in super … Read More...
Modern Heart Cross Stitch Pattern
This pretty little heart is a great design to stitch for Valentine’s Day or just to let someone know you are thinking about them.
It measures 28 by 35 stitches and uses five colors. It comes out to 2 by … Read More...