Do you share your projects online? if so you might be looking for some help to take the best possible photographs of them. This tutorial from Lisa Swift should help. She outlines, with photos, exactly how she shoots her … Read More...
10 Instagrammers to Follow at CHA Winter 2014
CHA Winter 2014, the Craft & Hobby Association Craft Show starts today in Anaheim California.
Since we can’t be there, lets follow along as these 10 scrapbookers and companies share their Instagram photos from the show floor
Photography for Scrapbookers | Five Ways to Photograph Active Children
Katrina Kennedy writes over at About a Boy on how to photograph active children. Having a quite active boy myself, I found myself nodding my head in agreement, and learnt a few tricks! Click here to learn … Read More...
Scraps: Making Texture Tools
Another great use for scrap clay is to make texturing tools. Whether that’s for adding details to your minis or great sticks and stamps, scrap clay can be turned into sheets, rollers and stamps.
Looking for more polymer clay … Read More...
Charcoal & Blush DIY Wedding Invitation Set
Lia Griffith always has something beautiful and inspiring to share on her blog, and these free printable invitations are just that! Blush and charcoal make such a soft, lovely color duo, and Lia shares all the instructions and downloads for … Read More...
D.I.Y Giraffe Tic Tac Toe
Andie of “American felt and craft” is sharing her latest felt tutorial for a “giraffe Tic-Tac-Toe board with storage”. The heart shaped markers are an easy sewing project making it a great mommy and me craft. This would make an … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s cupcake applique skirt
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making a this cute cupcake appliqued skirt for a girl. The skirt is gathered on to a drop waist, and the cupcake appliques are cut from a novelty … Read More...
Free pattern: Sophia the Bunny softie
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
shares a free pattern for making the cutest little bunny softie. Her name is Sophia and she is all kinds of huggable sweetness. Look at … Read More...
Freebie and Ideas: Card Sketches
Page Maps has several wonderful card idea sketches new for January, visit and find samples made for each sketch along with a printable pdf too!
-Heather
Special Savings for Vogue Knitting Live Attendees!
Are you thinking about going to Vogue Knitting Live in New York City next weekend? If you’ve been on the fence I have some special deals you might be interested in.
First off, VK Live has kindly extended an offer … Read More...
How to make recycled magnet fridge poetry
I, like the recycled crafter of the blog Without a Map, have a nice stash of advertising magnets and am a big fan of fridge poetry. Pop on over to her blog to see how to make a set of … Read More...
The Valentine “Love”ly Rosette & Canada Day” Headband
This darling “Love”ly Rosette Headband” comes from Victoria who blogs out of Canada on “vixenMade”! Valentine’s Day is on its way for theme crafting and soon it will be coming to an end. Victoria’s daughter had no Valentine hair accessories. … Read More...
DIY Night Light
This is a beautifully illuminated night light canvas with “Good Night” printed on it. You can of course, decide to print anything that you may want to.
The simplicity of the project is that it uses a store bought canvas … Read More...
Getting Started Stash Busting: What’s in There?
Today we’re ready to dive into the stash and start organizing it in a meaningful way for using it in projects.
For the most part when I think of using up stash I mean the little odds balls left over … Read More...
Apricot Brulee
Did you know today was National Apricot Day? I’m glad I found a blog that informs me of interesting facts to pass on to you. Although, I always think of it as a summer fruit. This recipe sounds scrumptious and … Read More...
Party Ideas – Tape Block
I am not sure what to call this party theme but it is lovely! The simple tape lines are bright and colorful and very modern. This theme would be perfect for a brunch, bridal shower or use pink and blue … Read More...
DIY Paper Flower Arch
Hard to believe the blooms on this stunning arch are made from coffee filters and tissue paper! Sweet Sunday Events and EE Photography share the complete instructions for making your own at Ruffled.
Make Headbands With Fabric Scarps
Rina from Oomanoot shows how you can make a pretty headband out of your fabric scraps. A bit of elastic at the bottom will help them fit snug. They’re quick and easy to sew up. They’re cute left plain, but … Read More...
Valentine Craft: DIY Felt Pocket Hand Warmers
What better way can you show love on Valentine’s Day to anyone you love than with these “Valentine Craft: DIY Felt Pocket Hand Warmers” from “The Peaceful Mom” hosted by Kimberlee! Warm the hands as well as the heart of … Read More...
Free pattern: Chic lunch tote
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for this chic lunch tote. It holds a lunch but it carries like a purse. In fact, it’s a petite and simplified version of her Carnaby Carry All Bag (also a … Read More...