Different stamps from different companies sometimes might have different thickness in the outlines of their stamps. If you want to mix those companies on one project they might not work too well together, so Amanda has a few helpful tips … Read More...
Apple Themed Cutting Practice
With fall just around the corner, it’s time to pull out all the apple-themed projects and crafts!
This apple cutting practice pack from This Reading Mama gives kids practice cutting straight lines, curved lines, zigzags and shapes, so it’s good … Read More...
Summer Gansey Knitting Pattern
Here’s another of those projects that’s great for transitional seasons or you can make a version that’s fit for cold weather or warm weather if that’s where you’re headed.
The Summer Gansey by Hinterm Stein is a short-sleeved, henley neck, … Read More...
How to Machine Embroider on Pillowcases
Jazz up your plain pillowcases with some machine embroidery. This tutorial from Machine Embroidery Geek shows you how.
Containing all sorts of tips and tricks, you will learn everything you need to know. There are also detailed step by step … Read More...
Scrub-a-Dub-Club: Dishcloth Collection
With 52 playful knit and crochet patterns to choose from, our latest cloth collection has everything you need to make your home shine! Scrub-a-Dub Club: Dishcloths for a Sparkling Home! features a year of fabulous patterns–both simple and complex–to… Read More...
Stamped Seashell Wreath
Add a fun beachy flair to your home this summer with a pretty stamped wreath. Keiko used seashell stamps from Honey Bee to create this home decor project. She stamped and heat embossed the shells in white on watercolor paper … Read More...
Fleece Centipede Softie Free Sewing Pattern
This giant fleece centipede softie would make a fun soft toy for a child! You can sew one with a free pattern from Scratch and Stitch. Made from fleece, it’s soft and easy to snuggle. The body is long but … Read More...
Scrapbooking Tip: Stitching on Pattern Paper
I love sewing and stitching on paper for scrapbooking and cards, it’s a great way to add extra color and texture to a design. You can hand stitch or use a sewing machine and use simple stitches or be more … Read More...
Combine Stencils for Unicorn Card Background
Lisa used several different stencils from Miss Ink to create the fabulous background for this Unicorn Card. She used an ink blending technique with different colors of ink pads and blender brushes layering heart, cloud and sparkle stencils to create … Read More...
Recycled glass ceiling fan globes make great glowing ghosts
I seem to see these glass ceiling fan lampshades everywhere. I am not a fan of them…pun intended….on the fixtures but I do love them transformed into glowing ghosts. Pop on over to the blog Sadie Seasongoods for the tutorial … Read More...
Strawberry Cross Stitch Pattern
Hold onto summer a little bit longer with this pretty strawberry cross stitch pattern from Wizardi.
Designed by Nadezhda Mashtakova, it measures 70 by 51 stitches and uses 20 colors. It would be so cute on an apron or kitchen … Read More...
How to Use a Niddy Noddy
Do you know what a niddy noddy
is? It’s a funny name for a cool knitting tool that’s used to form a hank of yarn, and you can also use it to figure out the yardage in odd balls or … Read More...
Christmas Wreath Mini Quilt Pattern
Get ready for the holidays with this beautiful mini wreath pattern from Pat Sloan. Pat always brings us beautiful quilts and this one is no exception.
The tutorial comes with detailed instructions and photos, along with a downloadable pattern. … Read More...
Pull Tab Birthday Present Card
The new Pull Tab dies from Close to My Heart allow you to create amazing interactive card designs like these fun Birthday Present Cards. When the tap is pulled the top of the box lifts up to reveal a sentiment, … Read More...
Simple Farmhouse Style Pot Holders Sewing Tutorial
These simple farmhouse style pot holders are beautiful! They’re also easy to sew. Farmhouse on Boone has a tutorial showing how to make some. Finished dimensions are approximately 9″ x 9″, big enough to protect your hands even when pulling … Read More...
Coloring Die Cuts for a BFF Double Layout
One great way to add custom color to a layout is by inking die cuts. Nathalie die cut lots of hanging vines and BFF alphabet letters from white cardstock and added color by ink blending with colored ink pads. One … Read More...
Back to School Countdown Craft
My daughter has already started school but if you’re still looking forward to the end of summer, this cute bus themed countdown to school craft is a fun way to measure the days (you could also use it to count … Read More...
Tweed Baby Hat Knitting Pattern
This sweet knit hat is so easy to make, and it looks cool on both sides.
The tweed yarn is perfect for a little boy, but it’s great for a girl, too. You could also knit it in more of … Read More...
How to Embroidery Your Own Holiday Greeting Cards
Make this year’s holiday cards special by hand embroidery them. It is easy with this tutorial from DMC.
From supplies to tools needed, you will find out everything you need to know to make your cards. There are a … Read More...
Sewing Patterns For Men – 13 Patterns For The Gym
You may have noticed that in the past few weeks we have featured a few patterns for sewing patterns for men. After trying to find some patterns to make my teenage son some gym shorts, I realized there were very … Read More...