When my daughter was younger, one of her favorite sensory things to play with was kinetic sand. This is a special kind of sand that has a soft and squishy texture, and it’s moldable and holds its shape until … Read More...
Knit a Headband Inlaid with Diamonds
Little projects like headbands are the perfect way to learn new knitting techniques or refresh your memory if it’s been a while sine you’ve worked with a particular knitting technique. If you’re new to stranded knitting, or you just want … Read More...
Luxe Linen Love: Dive into Sewing with Linen with These 30 Patterns to Try for Timeless Style and Comfort
Linen fabric has a rich history dating back thousands of years, prized for its exceptional qualities and timeless appeal. Derived from the fibers of the flax plant, linen boasts a unique texture that sets it apart from other fabrics. Its … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: TAM Stitch Designs
If you love pastels (and cross-stitched houses), TAM Stitch Designs has patterns for you. This collection of contemporary cross stitch patterns from the UK is heavy on cool colors, with calming designs involving flowers, beach scenes, little cottages and more.… Read More...
Sunday Spotlight – Daisys Collage Art Quilt
Welcome to our Sunday Spotlight series, where we shine a light on remarkable quilting patterns available on Etsy. Today, we’re thrilled to showcase the captivating “PDF Art Quilt Pattern Daisies” by DarcyHunterArt.
Indulge your creative spirit with this exquisite daisy-themed … Read More...
Seashell Shaped Photo Frame Project
This summer if you’ve taken a trip to the beach take your photos off the scrapbook page and into some sweet handmade seashell photo frames to keep your pictures in or to give as gifts. This fun DIY project idea … Read More...
Review: Wild Languages of Mother Nature
Humans are the only species that talks in the way we do, but plenty of other animals have their own ways of communicating, whether through singing, whistling, barking, thumping or smelling each other’s poop.
Black Out Dry Embossing Technique with Folders
Mushroom and forest themes are very trendy right now with Forestcore designs popping everywhere even card making and paper crafting. Amy R. created some dark and moody cards using a cool black out technique with embossing folders. First she ran … Read More...
How to make recycled “winner” badge awards
I don’t think there is anyone out there that doesn’t occasionally like a bit of recognition for something good they have done. Also probably everyone has a stash of old pin buttons. Grab your stash of old buttons and your … Read More...
Why Not Knit Yourself a Pigeon?
When it comes to adding whimsy to your knitting, nothing quite does it like knit amigurumi or otherwise knitting animals. And I haven’t seen anything (well, knitting patterns anyway) that made me smile recently like Bill the Pigeon did.
This … Read More...
25 Halloween Punch Needle Designs
Get ready to cast a spell of creativity this Halloween season with our exclusive roundup featuring 25 enchanting punch needle designs. From eerie ghosts to whimsical witches and everything in between, these patterns are sure to bewitch and delight crafters … Read More...
Free Pattern – Mandala Blanket
The Mandala Blanket pattern offers a delightful balance between complexity and accessibility, making it an enjoyable project for intermediate-level crocheters. Crafters seeking a captivating and visually striking blanket will find this pattern well-suited to their preferences.
My experience with the … Read More...
How to Move Around a Cross Stitch Pattern
As with so many things in crafting and in life, there’s no right way to cross stitch. You can work all of one color in a project, skipping around the fabric as you do, or you can work stitch by … Read More...
4 FREE Summer Scrapbook Titles to Download
If you’re working on summer scrapbook pages you’re going to need to download these four fabulous FREE titles! With fun sentiments perfect for any summertime paper crafting projects you can print them in bright colors to add as a large … Read More...
How to Do Invisible Decrease In Crochet Stitches
Mastering the Invisible Decrease in Crochet: A Roundup of Tutorials
Hey there, fellow crocheters! If you’ve been diving into the world of amigurumi or just looking to refine your crochet techniques, you’ve probably heard of the invisible decrease stitch. This … Read More...
Learning about Trees
Trees are a great topic any time of year, but I like to talk about trees in the summer because if you have to be outside, at least you can be in the shade. But of course you can learn … Read More...
Master Quilt Finishing Techniques – Online Class
Are you tired of feeling uncertain about how to finish your quilts? Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to confidence with Kelly Ashton’s expert guidance in the “Finish It! Borders, Backing, Binding & Beyond” online class. Whether you’re a seasoned … Read More...
3 FREE Cozy Fantasy Coloring Pages
Do you love fantasy as much as I do and who doesn’t love being cozy? These themes are combined to created some wonderful Cozy Fantasy coloring pages in the Every Day Magic coloring book from Dover Publications. For just a … Read More...
Crochet Snake Pattern
This crochet pattern is for a highly realistic snake, and I must admit, it gives me the heebie-jeebies. I have a bit of a snake phobia myself, so even discussing this pattern makes me a little uneasy. However, it seems … Read More...
13 Draft Stopper Door Stop Patterns To Crochet
As winter approaches and the temperatures begin to drop, keeping your home warm and cozy becomes a priority. One often overlooked but highly effective method to conserve heat and reduce energy bills is using draft stoppers and draft excluders. … Read More...