It’s the beginning of November. If you want to make an Advent calendar for Christmas, now’s a good time to start so you won’t end up in a crafty rush. Jann from Newton Custom Interiors guest blogs in the Seasonal … Read More...
Felt candy cane tutorial
Liz is located in kyoto, Japan she is a felt maker and craft enthusiasts on “feltcafe”. This is an easy and fast way to make “felt candy canes”, felting around pipe cleaners to create the shape. No previous felting experience … Read More...
Tutorial: French feedsack tote with Chanel-inspired chain handles
Sew4Home shows how to make this beautiful tote with a French feedsack print and Chanel-inspired chain and leather handles. It’s a roomy tote, big enough to carry home your produce from the market, or to maybe pack for a picnic … Read More...
Caila tells how she survives fabric shopping with her kids
The words “I need to go to the fabric store,” are immediately followed by groans and eye rolls and whines from my daughter. She does NOT like going there with me! And once I’m in the store, I’m torn between … Read More...
Tutorial: Double function leaf shaped pot holders and hot pads
These leaf pot holders by Cheryl from Sew Can Do go from oven to your table, serving a double function as pot holders and hot pads. She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. The leaf shapes celebrate the … Read More...
Cake In A Can
OMG this has to be the craziest idea and might I add completely and utterly FUN! It doesn’t matter what type of party you’re having this Cake in the Can surprise is going to be a big hit on the … Read More...
Magazine Review: GreenCraft
Stampington and Company publishes all of my favorite magazines from Somerset Studio, Take Ten, Stamper’s Sampler, Sew Somerset and many more, they are the leaders in crafting magazines! I’ve even been honored to be published in several myself, finding my … Read More...
Tutorial | Adding Dimension to Scrapbook Pages
Jessica Lohof shares some techniques for adding dimension to your scrapbook pages. She shows how you can use tape, foam squares, paint, paper layers, embellishments and even paint to make your pages pop with life. Click over to Shimelle … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Leaf Art
Here is some beautiful Fall decor for you: two printable leaf art prints from Live, laugh, Rowe. You can get the prints in either 4×6 or 5×7 for framing. Set them up in a lovley vignette for your Thanksgiving … Read More...
Freebie | Grateful For…. Layered Template
What are you grateful for? Record them using this free 12 x12 layered template for digital and hybrid scrapbook layouts. It comes to you courtesy of Designer Digitals, and designed by Cathy Zielske. Grab it here
Inspiration du Jour | Fruity Night
Painted Fall Leaves – Grow Creative
I love the look of fall leaves and this painted fall leaf garland is a great way to incorporate dried leaves into a great craft project and décor item. This is a great craft to do with little ones, as … Read More...
Tiny Clay Treats
I’m not sure what my fascination is with mini foods but they’re tiny and adorable. The little noodles are even translucent!
1. Miniature Vietnamese noodle, 2. A Slice of Lemon Cake, 3. eggs and spoon polymer clay food … Read More...
Video tutorial: Messenger bag
Professor Pincushion shares a video sewing tutorial showing how to make this messenger bag. It’s trimmed out with contrast bias tape. You can embellish the large front flap with a patch or applique, or leave it plain. The video is … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple shoulder bag for an American Girl doll
Pixie Faire shares a free tutorial for making a simple shoulder bag for American Girl or other 18″ dolls. It’s made from small bits of fabric that you can easily find in your scrap bin. It’s lined with no raw … Read More...
Latte Lovers Bridal Shower + $25 Target Giveaway!
If you’ve been following my posts for Target’s “Be Yourself, Together campaign here and here, you know that I’ve been highlighting the unique differences each member of a couple brings to a relationship, and how they find common ground. … Read More...
Project: Thankful Table Decor
The Lawnscaping blog has a cute Thanksgiving idea, tiny decorated jars filled with slips of paper and a pencil so each family member can write down what they are thankful for.
-Heather Looking for Thanksgiving printables? Check these designs out … Read More...
A Lovely Holiday Garland to Knit
I love the Luxury Holiday Garland project from Kristin Ashbaugh-Helmreich and Jimmy Beans Wool. The idea was to use each of the yarns in the company’s Luxury Fiber Sampler in something that could be used to decorate the home.
The … Read More...
DIY Colorful Candy Table Numbers
These festive table numbers double as centerpieces for simple and sweet wedding decor! Get the tutorial at Weddingbells. Very cute for a candy or carnival-themed wedding!
Check out the New Petite Purls
Petite Purls issue 16 was just released, and while they’re aren’t as many patterns for the kiddos as we’ve come to expect from this web magazine, there’s still some fun stuff here.
I like the Bizzy Tunic, a mom-sized garment … Read More...