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Inkspire Studio Shops offers cross stitch patterns as well as tons of different stitch minders, scissor charms and thread organization tools.
We’ll get to all that, but since we’re mostly here for the patterns, let’s start there.
All of the … Read More...
A bowl of fresh pico de gallo can make a very ordinary dinner feel a little more exciting. Tomatoes, onion, coriander, chilli and lime come together into a colourful salsa that is lovely piled onto tacos, spooned over nachos or … Read More...
Vicki’s darling doggie design uses strips of Fall pattern papers in three sections to spread out the color. In the center are the two photos, hanging die cut leaves and letters to spell out the title along with some pumpkin … Read More...
It’s kind of coincidental that I recently posted about patchwork blanket knitting patterns right before reviewing a book that makes a patchwork blanket, but this one would also be a great choice if you’re looking to bust some stash and … Read More...
A few years ago I shared some pumpkin themed sensory activities for kids, but I wanted to get a little more general and do some fall sensory ideas that can take you from Halloween al the way to Thanksgiving. … Read More...
Nail stamping is one of those clever beauty craft ideas that looks far more complicated than it really is. At first glance, patterned nails can seem like something you would only get from a salon, but this CraftBits tutorial shows … Read More...
There is something wonderfully witchy about a hat floating in midair, especially when a shower of tiny golden lights hangs beneath it. It is Halloween decorating with a little less fright and a little more enchanted cottage.
These DIY hanging … Read More...
Halloween treats are lovely, but Halloween treats tucked inside a pair of cosy socks? That’s a little gift with something to enjoy after the chocolate has disappeared.
These easy Halloween sock candy favours turn new fuzzy socks into colourful gift … Read More...
There is something rather lovely about a Halloween treat bag with a wonky little monster face. It doesn’t need expensive supplies or a cutting machine. Sometimes a paper lunch bag, a black marker and a few scraps of cardstock do … Read More...
Christmas selling brings out a very specific kind of panic — even in confident sewists.
Suddenly, there’s pressure to be festive, affordable, competitive, and profitable all at the same time. You start second-guessing prices, comparing yourself to everyone else, and … Read More...
Halloween jewellery does not have to mean plastic pumpkin earrings, oversized orange beads, or novelty pieces that only come out for one night and then disappear into the back of a drawer until next October. Sometimes the prettiest Halloween accessories … Read More...
Sometimes the nicest thing you can do for someone is make them dinner. Nothing fancy, nothing that needs instructions longer than the meal itself. Just something warm, comforting and ready to eat when cooking is the last thing on their … Read More...
Lydia placed her Fall leaves under a trendy die cut arch with a clean white base that pulls focus to them. The die cut leaves were inked in rusty colors with touches of glitter for some sparkle. There’s also a … Read More...
I don’t usually cross stitch text or add words to my cross stitch projects. Sometimes I will sign things using basic block lettering worked in backstitch (luckily my initials are pretty easy to stitch), but if you give your cross … Read More...
Any time of year is a good time for stash busting, but if you can combine it with knitting a blanket that will keep you warm when it (finally!) gets cooler that’s even better. Let’s take a look at some … Read More...
If your Halloween decorating style is more friendly ghost than full haunted house, this little door decoration should fit right in. With a floaty white tulle body, a flower-trimmed witch hat and a gentle glow from fairy lights, it is … Read More...
If you’ve ever struggled to get your flowers to stand just right in a vase, let me introduce you to one of the most charming old-fashioned tools around: the flower frog. Traditionally made from metal or glass, a flower … Read More...
Before you put that empty food can in the recycling, have a look at its decorating potential. With a little rusty-orange paint, a vintage-style printable and a few autumn flowers, it can become a charming piece of Halloween decor.
This … Read More...
If you share your home with a cat, then you already know the truth: they run the place. Whether they’re supervising your craft desk, refusing to look at the camera, or stretching themselves across your lap the moment you sit … Read More...
Shopping for a creative tween can be surprisingly tricky. The little paint-by-number sets and foam-sticker kits that once kept them busy for hours suddenly look “too young,” but they are not necessarily ready for a complicated project with a cupboard … Read More...
