As a kid one of my favorite things to do was color, I remember laying on the living room floor with my mom and we would color in my coloring books for hours. So of course I’m excited to celebrate … Read More...
Womens Shorts Romper Free Sewing Pattern
Sew a cute shorts romper for yourself with a free pattern! The soft knit fabric and loose fit make them comfortable to wear on even the hottest summer day. And because it’s all one piece, it’s a complete outfit ready … Read More...
Sweet Heart Layout with lots of Stitching
Melissa added lots of wonderful hand stitching to this Sweet Heart layout for great added texture. She used 6 blocks to create a simple grid design with photos and journaling cards. On several of the cards she followed the printed … Read More...
Summer Fun, Wet Felting with Kids!
Are you enjoying a lovely warm Summer or just some great warm days right now? While I’m in the southern hemisphere and pretty much just enjoying rain, I’m mindful that many of you are enjoying much more temperate weather! … Read More...
How to make drawings to look at with 3d glasses
I never really read about how 3d images work when you wear the special 3d glasses but over at the blog De Tout et de Rien there is a great explanation of how it works. Now that you know how … Read More...
Delightful Sweater Knitting Pattern
It’s the little details that make a design delightful, and the Delightful sweater by Yanwen Qian includes little details that make a big difference.
This top down pattern is mostly Stockinette Stitch but those sweet little cuffs worked in a … Read More...
Treasure Trove Trio Cross Stitch Pattern
There’s something about summer that makes me think of the beach, and thinking of the beach also makes me think of pirates. Is that weird?
Would it be weirder if I told you the pirates I’m thinking about are an … Read More...
How to Embroider Letters on Denim by Hand
Do you have an old pair of jeans (or a pair that needs a little style boost)? Then check out this tutorial from Amanda Puleo. You’ll learn how to embroider letters onto denim. Amanda makes it easy.
In the … Read More...
DIY Handmade Beaded Dangle Charm Earrings
Handmade jewelry is fun to do and you can make your own stunning earrings in minutes. You can find the jewelry tools and supply online. All you need is imagination and you are ready to begin. You can … Read More...
12 DIY Candles You Can Make At Home Using Ice
This roundup of tutorials shows you how to make candles with ice cubes. Ice cubes in candles is actually one of the very first candle-making classes I taught to a bunch of 8-12-year-olds. Ice candles are great for craft activities … Read More...
Dinosaur Dreams Blanket Knit Pattern
It is so refreshing to come across a baby pattern that isn’t hearts and bows. Dinosaurs march along the sides of this beautifully textured knitted blanket to the delight of babies and children of any age!
Sirdar Chunky Baby Blanket
This hayfield blanket is one of the famous Sirdar Patterns that has been revamped from the classic patterns. This blanket with its rich texture has a delicate lace-like finish. This pattern makes up fast and is perfect for the warmer … Read More...
Rainbow Ice Cream Slimline Card
How yummy is this slimline card from Amy R.!? She die cut several scoops of ice cream from white cardstock and used a rainbow of ink colors to ink blend the color onto each scoop. She also added splatters of … Read More...
Ocean Blue Beach Layout
Maria used products from Graphic 45 to create this wonderful Ocean Blue Beach Layout. The sandy colored pattern paper on the background is cover with beachy words and over top she’s added lots and lots of blocks of papers and … Read More...
How to Nest Seams in Quilting
Have you ever wondered how some quilters get those perfect seams? This article from the The Crafty Mummy explains how you can get that same look.
It’s called nesting seams and it really easy to do. There is nothing special … Read More...
Aunt Lydia Mary Jane Slippers
Welcome to the Mary Jane crochet slipper pattern! This pattern will guide you through the process of creating a pair of cozy, comfortable slippers that are perfect for little feet.
The Mary Jane style features a classic strap across … Read More...
Triangle Tri Fold Butterfly Card
I love cards that have interesting folds and openings, don’t you? They are so much fun to create and so much fun for the recipient to open. This Triangle Tri Fold Card from Twila is really cool with side panels … Read More...
Road Trip Travel Layout
Wendy used products from Simple Stories to create this fun Road Trip Travel Layout. Across the top she’s created a border of torn pattern paper that looks like a map and a thin border across the bottom of word blocks. … Read More...
5 Free and Fabulous Punch Needle Projects
As a craft enthusiast, I love discovering new and affordable ways to express my creativity. Punch needle embroidery is one of my absolute favorite forms of crafting, and I am constantly on the lookout for new and interesting projects to … Read More...
6 Spooky Halloween Quilt Patterns
Halloween is a time of year when we embrace all things spooky, eerie, and mysterious. As quilters, we also want to bring a touch of that magic into our crafting projects. If you’re looking for a fun way to incorporate … Read More...