Here is a unique and fun embroidery project from Three Sheep Studio. Make a penny rug with your scraps of wool fabric.
I love the blacks and grays used in this design. The technique is quite simple. In the tutorial … Read More...
10 DIY Oak Moss Essential Oil Recipes
Oak moss essential oil
has antiseptic properties, which help the skin rid itself of microbial growth as an anti-bacterial oil as well as It gives immense relief from congestion in the chest, breathing troubles, asthma attacks, and coughs. Often … Read More...
Free Pattern – Granny Square Top
This Granny square crochet pattern is a little different, no afghans in sight. Try this modern take on the humble Granny square to create this fun lightweight Granny square Top. Perfect for Summer! . Use bright colors for a Fun … Read More...
Free Pattern – Pellont Afghan
The Pellont Afghan is a knit afghan pattern made with super bulky weight yarn that has an easy level of difficulty. I know I keep saying it, but I love a pom pom afghan, they are especially good if you … Read More...
How to Watercolor a Card with Distress Re-Inkers
Don’t have watercolors but love that look? It’s no problem if you have any type of ink or ink pad re-inker that is water or dye based. Kristina used Distress Ink Re-inkers to watercolor this stunning stamped and heat embossed … Read More...
Travel Album on a Clipboard
Sandra has a very clever way to “bind” and hold an album, she used a clipboard! For this Travel Themed Mini Album project she decorated the base of the clipboard with embellishments and a photo then created an album that … Read More...
10 Free Baby Quilt Patterns
Having a baby is a special time, and there’s nothing more special than making a quilt for your new arrival. Not only does it show your love, but it’s a thoughtful and practical gift that can be passed down for … Read More...
10 Needlepoint Christmas Stocking Patterns
Wow, the holiday season is almost here and it’s time to start thinking about those special touches that make it so special. One of my favorite things to do during this time is to create special stockings for my friends … Read More...
Dinosaur Birthday Card
With the new Jurassic World movie out this summer it’s the perfect time to create cards with Dinosaurs, like this adorable design from Stephanie. She used lots of different techniques like dry embossing, die cutting, stamping and heat embossing to … Read More...
3/4 Sleeves Boho Blouse Free Sewing Pattern
Sew a 3/4 sleeve boho blouse that’s pretty for work or weekend with a free sewing pattern from So Sew Easy. The top is bra-friendly and has a hem that’s slightly longer in the back than the front. The pattern … Read More...
Create Stenciled Doodles for a Layout
Kim created the pretty flowers on the sweet Dog Layout with a stencil and pens. First she used a flower stencil to apply gesso and after it dried used pens to outline and fill in with doodling. This page also … Read More...
Collage Alien and Monster Craft
I love a good collage, and it’s all the more fun when you can add found objects, happy trash, paint, cut out shapes and whatever else you have on hand to your creations.
This collage alien and monster activity from … Read More...
Stunning Kaleidoscope Tile Cross Stitch Pattern
This cross stitch pattern for a kaleidoscope tile is so pretty! It definitely isn’t a beginner pattern but it would so be worth it to stitch this up in your favorite colors.
The pattern is 33 cm square, which is … Read More...
Knit a Simple Sweater for Summer and Beyond
Whatever the weather is like where you are, the Kenwood Sweater from Two of Wands is a great option.
It’s a simple boxy sweater worked flat in pieces with two colors of worsted weight yarn held together to make a … Read More...
Everything You Need to Know About Machine Embroidery Needles
If you have ever looked for needles for machine embroidery then you know that there are a lot of them. This helpful article from Machine Embroidery Geek tells you everything you need to know about the various types. There are … Read More...
Christmas in July Mailbox Cards
It’s July and for many crafters that means we get started working on all our handmade projects and gifts for the Holidays. Yana Smakula has started on her Christmas Cards featuring beautiful Mailboxes using dies from Spellbinders. She die cut … Read More...
Summer Slides Grid Layout
A grid style layout is always a quick and easy way to put together a design but it doesn’t have to be plain and simple. This wonderful Summer Page from Heidi Swapp uses small frames around the pictures to give … Read More...
Towel Poncho Swim Cover Up Sewing Tutorial
This DIY towel poncho swim cover up is a super easy sewing project! It requires just one cut and two simple seams. The towel material is absorbent and will help kids dry off quickly, while the poncho style is easy … Read More...
Needle Felt a Baby Gift! Felted Rattle Ball
Over the years I have felted a number of balls with rattles in them, or oval ones with weights so that they ‘pop’ back up when pushed. Making something that a young child will enjoy time and again … Read More...
Waffle Stitch Crochet Blanket
Ready to get cozy? This waffle stitch crochet blanket has so much texture and visual interest going on. All those little waffle-shaped squares also make it so super soft and cozy, that everyone will want to cuddle up (even the … Read More...