I had the big project today of canning peaches, and while in the process, found a lot of my canning lids (rings) have become quite worn throughout the years. Some are starting to rust while others have some dents in … Read More...
DIY Boho Gypsy Fringed Scarf
This Bohemian styled scarf is fun and quirky and definitely a statement piece for your neck. It’s not the usual kind of necklace we write about but I did think it was totally worthy of a write-up. The tutorial by … Read More...
Natural DIY Eczema Lotion
This Eczema lotion uses 5 basic ingredients that you can mix and match to suit your own bodies needs. As everyone reacts differently to different oils it might take a few batches until you find a lotion of salve that … Read More...
Tutorial: Geometric stamped dinner napkins and invitations
Mark Montano shows how you can DIY a matching set of dinner party invitations and napkins stamped with a simple geometric design. Or, if dinner parties aren’t your thing he suggests giving a set of napkins as a gift. You … Read More...
Corn Paper Wreath-Fall Crafts For Kids
This wreath is easy and fun to make and it can be used to decorate for autumn, Halloween, and Thanksgiving! Melissa (from Real Life, One Day at a Time) created this adorable wreath , with her daughter, using bubble wrap. … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitching with Lights
Have you ever stitched with LED lights before? I have always wanted to try but the process seems a little overwhelming to me. Sure, I can change a light bulb but adding lights to something I stitched? What if I … Read More...
Winner Winner!
Thanks to everyone who commented on the Cheryl Fall book giveaway. It was fun finding out everyone’s favorite needlework tool. We love our lights, hoops and reading glasses.
The winner of the giveaway is:
MONICA!
Her favorite stitching tool … Read More...
Tutorial: Your child’s art made into a softie
Your child’s drawings are a window into his or her mind and imagination. What if you could make an actual softie out of one of their drawings? Aunt Peaches shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you … Read More...
5 Tips for Shooting Modeled Product Photos
Melanie of Violet’s Buds shared her 5 top tips for shooting modeled product photos on the blog Daft Crafts. If you make and sell something that is worn, it helps to share photographs of your product on a model. Whether … Read More...
Freebie | Halloween Stickers
Get started on your Halloween treat bags with these cute stickers from Crazy Little Projects. Amber has designed five adorable stickers, in traditional Halloween colors and styles like pumpkins, Frankenstein and mummies. Download each file separately as a PNG … Read More...
Free pattern: The Gobbler pencil eating pencil pouch
The Gobbler loves to eat him some pencils, nom nom nom… Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World has a free pattern for making this crazy monster pencil pouch. The zipper is his mouth, which opens wide so he can gobble … Read More...
Design Team Call: Imagine Crafts
Imagine Crafts is looking for members to join their design team. From their blog:
IMAGINE Crafts is proud to announce its Call for Artists In Residence for 2015! We’re looking for artists and designers who can inspire our customers and … Read More...
Show & Tell | Using Your Kids’ Artwork
Is your house overflowing with your kids’ artwork? Mine certainly is, and I’ve been collecting ideas on how to use them in projects instead of just tossing them out. Over and Buttons and Paint they are sharing a few ideas. … Read More...
Crochet For A Frozen Princess
I think I must be the only adult on the planet who has not seen this movie or even heard the entire song that every little princess (and some princes too) is singing. But, I am aware that the … Read More...
Tutorial | Make Your Own To-Do Notepad
Create your own personalized to-do list notepads from scratch, with a tutorial from Maritza Lisa. She shows you how to use your Silhouette Cameo to design and print out the sheets, then explains how to make them into a notepad. … Read More...
Tutorial: Halloween Serving Ware
Jennifer uses white original Sculpey, pottery tools and acrylic paints to turn plain cutlery into nifty Halloween decor. The tutorial outlines how to make the pumpkin like decorations, paint and antique them. You could use coloured polymer clay and skip … Read More...
Tutorial: Sparkle confetti tutu
Prudent Baby shows how you can make this sparkle confetti tutu. A poofy tulle tutu is fun enough on its own, but add sparkle confetti at the hem and it’s a party. It’s fun for dress-up, or it could also … Read More...
Pretty Liberty of London top
If you are a Liberty of London fabric collector, I’m sure you keep all your scraps after wrapping up a project. Vicky of Mad for Fabric made good use of some of hers with this adorable patchwork top. She says … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric wallet
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can a simple fabric wallet like this one. It has just the pockets you need to hold checkbook or folded money, credit cards and ID, and pocket change and other small … Read More...
Rotary cutter blades a rip off?
After buying this carpet cutter
at my local Harbor Freight, I feel like Lee in that Swiffer commercial who exclaimed, “I’ve been living in a fool’s paradise.” Notice the product description says, “Ideal for Cutting Carpets or Quilts“. Right … Read More...