Cool Crochet for Warm Days: A Knits ‘n Knots Collection by Janine Myska is a delightful addition to any crochet enthusiast’s library. This collection offers a refreshing array of crochet patterns perfect for warmer seasons, featuring lightweight and breathable designs … Read More...
12 Christmas in July Handmade Card Ideas
Amy R. used new stamps and dies with coordinating stencils from Waffle Flower to color and created these adorable Llama cards for the Holidays. You can watch her video tutorial over on the Prairie Paper and Ink blog.
It’s July … Read More...
Camping Activities to Use at Home or at Camp
If your family likes camping but you aren’t able to get out as much as you would like, some at-home camping activities can be a fun substitute. Or if your little ones are new to camping and you want to … Read More...
Knit a Giant Shawl to Keep You Cozy
After sharing summer shawl knitting patterns the other day, I decided to go in completely the opposite direction for this one.
The Tigris Shawl by Olga Fahim is a big old shawl. It’s a triangle that measures 82 inches (or … Read More...
FREE Pumpkin Spice Latte Embroidery Design
Another installment of the Monday Machine Embroidery series of blog posts. This one is just in time for Fall and is perfect for any Pumpkin Spice loving crafters out there. This pattern was free at time of writing this blog … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Tinsel Cross Stitch
With a name like Tinsel Cross Stitch, you might expect a lot of Christmas themed cross stitch patterns, and you will definitely find them. But there’s a lot of other interesting stuff in this Polish designer’s Etsy shop.
But since … Read More...
Sunday Spotlight – Mushrooms Quilt Block
Welcome to another enchanting edition of our Sunday Spotlight series, where we delve into the world of delightful quilting patterns available on Etsy. Today, we’re thrilled to feature the captivating “Mushrooms Quilt Block Pattern” by JoeJuneandMae.
Embrace the essence … Read More...
Fairy House Die Cut Freebie
I love fairies and fantasy designs so of course I’m in love with this darling Fairy House die! This multi layer die cut scene has a mushroom house, picket fence and little garden of flowers with lots of fun little … Read More...
Making Cards using Coloring Pages
I’m sure some of you might wonder why here on the Stamping blog I post so many free coloring pages. There are several reasons, one being if you stamps and make cards you probably love to color like I do, … Read More...
Celebrate National Lollipop Day
I’m all for celebrating silly holidays any time of year, but I think it’s especially fun to note these days in the summer, even more so when they are food related.
For reasons I’m unsure of, July 20 is National … Read More...
How to Make the Half and Half Twist Quilt – Free Quilting Tutorial
Missouri Star, known for its free quilting tutorials, presents a fresh take on the Half and Half quilt with the Half and Half Twist variation. In this tutorial, Jenny Doan revisits this classic design, infusing it with a new … Read More...
Make time fun…clocks make great creative surfaces
Pretty much every material I work in I make a donut image out of it. Today’s find is this donut clock that also is amazing conceptually with the slice out of it. It could work with a pie image, cake … Read More...
Waffle Stitch Blanket Knitting Pattern
I recently did some playing around with crochet waffle stitch, and I was reminded that there’s a waffle stitch in knitting, too. It’s not quite the same bold texture (that looks decidedly waffley) that the crochet stitch has, but … Read More...
The Best Way to Store Embroidery Floss
I am going to be honest with you and admit that my storage methods for my cross stitching supplies leave a lot to be desired.
As in, all of my floss, along with some bits of cross stitch fabric (maybe … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern – High-Low Tank Top
Looking for the perfect tank top to breeze through the warmer months? Look no further than the High-Low Tank Top Sewing Pattern from Sew in Love! This loose-fitting tank is not only stylish but also incredibly versatile, making it a … Read More...
Hygge Free Crochet Blanket Pattern
The Hygge Blanket, inspired by the Danish term for cosiness and comfort, promises to deliver a warm and inviting finished product. The concept of using octagons and squares attached together suggests a versatile and engaging project.
Given that the pattern … Read More...
Summer Mini Scrapbook Album
Capture all the sun and fun of summer in a mini album like this beautiful one from Tracie. This two ring bound album has a cool van on the beach scene and title on the cover with a innertube embellishment … Read More...
How to make leaf ombre print butterflies
Sometimes getting the ombre effect when painting can be a challenge. It’s pretty easy though when mono printing as the paint blurs together nicely with each print. Pop on over to the blog Hello Wonderful for the tutorial on how … Read More...
Book Review: Wonderful Me
Before talking about anatomy and the changes kids go through in puberty, it’s great to have a base of information on what self-care looks like and what it means to be healthy. Wonderful Me: A First Guide to Taking Care … Read More...
Online Class- Craft a Stunning Patchwork Tote with Christina Cameli
Don’t let your fabric scraps go to waste! Dive into the world of patchwork with renowned designer Christina Cameli and learn how to transform those leftover fabric pieces into a stunning Scrappy Market Tote. With Christina’s expert guidance and … Read More...