The double gourd has a layered meaning in Chinese symbolism, working to ward off evil, bring protection, blessings and good fortune, and to promote fertility. If you need to bring a little goodness into your life, check out Tina Tse … Read More...
Disney’s Mad Tea Party Ride Inspired Card
If you’re a big Disney fan like me this amazing card from Kara will really make your head spin! She used brand new stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn to create a card inspired by the Mad Tea Party Ride!! … Read More...
How to Hand Embroider Tea Towels
Cutesy Crafts brings us this helpful tutorial on how to embroider tea towels. Sometimes it is nice to jazz up items that may be kind of plain and this idea is perfect for that. If you have some tea towels … Read More...
Alfred the Cat Crochet Pattern
I feel like we are always linking to dog patterns, so it was refreshing to see this Cat pattern. It is probably the only kinda cat I would own, but I still think Alfred is worthy of a feature.
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Complete Knitting Needle Guide
Whether you’re new to knitting or an experienced knitter looking to venture beyond traditional straights, this is a knitting needle guidebook to the sometimes confusing land of needles.
Featuring explanations for every type of needle sold by Knit Picks, Interchangeable … Read More...
Quilted Patchwork Tote Sewing Tutorial
How beautiful is this patchwork tote? Lisa from Stubbornly Crafty has a tutorial at the Therm O Web blog showing how you can make one. The patchwork is all made from small squares of fabric, perfect for cleaning out your scrap … Read More...
Decorate the Corners Baking Layout
I love sweet the mix of flowers and baking on this page. Almost all of the design on this layout from Desiree is on the opposite corners, leaving a diagonal section of white space across the center for such a … Read More...
Create Cards with the Look of Stained Glass
Laura used new products from Pinkfresh Studio to create 2 stunning cards that have the look of stained glass. Combining popular card making techniques like stenciling, ink blending and hot foiling she’s create card backgrounds that look like stained glass … Read More...
Easy Hexie Keyring Tutorial
Not sure what to do with all of your leftover hexies or really want to start making some? Here’s a great idea from Molly and Mama. Turn them into keyrings! Talk about a great stocking stuffer or little bring … Read More...
Free Pattern – Rainbow Wave
Crochet a rainbow of hope for your little one with a free Rainbow Wave Blanket in Snuggly DK. Made up of panels in Sirdar sweetest shades, the easy chevron crochet wave is great way for beginners to learn how to … Read More...
Free Pattern – Costa Eyelet Shawl
The Costa Eyelet Shawl is a knit shawl pattern made with medium-weight yarn that has an easy level of difficulty. Such a stunning pattern and best of all it is available for free via Lionbrand.
Using Jagua Blue Extract In Your Recipes
The Jagua extract is obtained from Jagua (Genipa Americana), an edible fruit native to Colombia’s tropical forests. The search for natural food colors has hit the jackpot with this natural blue dye. This natural blue dye is already being used … Read More...
Fix Holes in Jeans with Visible Mending
A hole in a pair of jeans is easily fixed with a patch. But a patch isn’t the only way to mend a hole in a pair of jeans! Swoodson Says shows how to use a visible mending technique so … Read More...
Mixed Media Vintage Layout
I love the old, distressed look of this Vintage Layout from Vicky. She used lot of different products from Ranger and Time Holtz to stencil, stamp and ink her background adding lots of layers of paper and ephemera. I love … Read More...
Artist Spotlight! Lindsey Thomas, Needle Felting Artist
Lindsey Thomas, Needle Felter
The best way to be inspired is to look for inspiration, and when we feel a bit stuck in our rut of making the same kinds of things over and over I love to get … Read More...
12 “Quilted” Card Ideas Using Dies
The Concord and 9ths series of Quilt Top Dies create the most amazing quilted designs using cardstock instead of fabric with no sewing needed. The possibilities of designs are endless, you can mix and match the dies, create small designs … Read More...
9 Ways to Embroider Leaves
One of the premiere embroidery websites, Pumora Embroidery brings us this guide to 9 stitches for embroidery.
So many designs incorporate leaves into them and this article rounds them all up. Some are more difficult than others, but they are … Read More...
9 Free Nine-Patch Quilt Patterns
The nine-patch quilt block is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by quilters of all skill levels for many generations. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced quilter, the simplicity and versatility of this block make it a … Read More...
20+ Cat Themed Afghans and Blanket Crochet Patterns
If you’re a cat lover and a crochet enthusiast, you’re in luck because this crochet roundup is all about cats and kittens! Whether you’re looking for a new project to keep you busy, or you’re searching for the perfect gift … Read More...
Spring Break Travel Page with Lots of Photos
Wow, check out how many photos and how much journaling Suzanna was able to add to this Spring Break Travel Layout! Using stamped and die cut frames and journaling lines she added space for notes about each photo, filling the … Read More...