Crafts, DIY and Handmade Ideas
I put this giant paper flower together as a money gift carrier for my friend Julia’s wedding. I thought I’d share this tutorial with you as it is so super versatile. You can use it for various decoration projects such … Read More... “How To Make A Giant Paper Flower + Free Template”
This Sun-Dried Tomato Roasted Garlic No-Knead Bread is crusty on the outside, soft on the inside, & filled with delicious savory flavors. Crusty bread is the perfect, any time of day comfort food. This recipe uses sun-dried tomatoes which are … Read More... “Sun-Dried Tomato Roasted Garlic No-Knead Bread”
Learning the parts of speech is an essential part of learning to write good sentences, but it can be really confusing as new writers get started learning about them.
These printable parts of speech posters from This Reading Mama are … Read More... “Parts of Speech Printables for Your Classroom”
F+W Media, the publisher of many craft and hobby related publications, including Interweave books and magazines, filed for bankruptcy protection, citing changes in the industry and mismanagement for their financial problems.
The company has said it plans to sell … Read More... “Publisher F+W Media Files for Bankruptcy Protection”
Spring fever is hitting pretty hard, and while I don’t really like camping, I do like the idea of getting out and exploring the world and am so ready to get out there again.
While it’s not quite time for … Read More... “Let’s Go Camping, in Cross Stitch”
It may be just March, but swimsuits are already showing up in the stores. In fact, they’ve been there for a while. If your sewing plans for this spring/summer include making a swimsuit, check out these tips from Lisa of … Read More... “Tips for sewing a swimsuit”
Shelly Hickox used some fun new pop up oval frame and border dies from Karen Burniston to make this amazing bird card. I love the vintage style and the quote from William Blake is perfect!
Visit her blog Stamptramp for … Read More... “Pop Up Oval Frame Card”
Cold and flu season is no fun! This two-sided tissue holder has what you need when you catch a cold or bug. One side holds a pack of tissue, and the other has a pocket that can hold a mini … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Double sided tissue pouch holder”
Marie Nicole created this fantastic Nature Journal with papers from Canvas Corp. She used lots of envelopes so it’s perfect for tucking in dried flowers, herbs or anything tiny items you might find on a nature hike. In addition to … Read More... “Nature Journal”
Decorating and painting rocks is so much fun! Collecting rocks is just as much fun and the first step to this project. Rock and roll over to the blog Lil Blue Boo for all sorts of great tips and tricks … Read More... “Great tips and tricks for carving rocks”
Foiling adds a wonderful metallic look to cards. I’ve seen it applied to cardstock on many designs but Tina had the great idea to add foiling to acetate and the results are stunning! It gives an extra layer of dimension … Read More... “How to Foil on Acetate”
Don’t have time or space for a barn quilt? This small fabric version is a good substitute, and is made entirely with half square triangles! Staci from Crafty Staci has a tutorial showing how you can make it. Finished dimenions … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Mini barn star quilt”
Designer Ruchira Bhawnani from FunLurn has just released a brand new SVG Design Kit called The Family Tree Design Kit. It consists of design elements that can be used by crafters to put together their own family designs. The… Read More... “Family Tree Design Kit”
I know it is said that April showers bring May flowers, but when you’re stuck in March, who wants to wait that long?
As crafters we can take matters into our own hands and make our own flowers!
I love … Read More... “Bring Some Flowers into You Life with Stitching”
This Easter tutorial shows you how to make an Easter decoration using basic crafting supplies and skills. This tutorial is a great little Easter craft for kids of all ages. Younger kids can be assisted by having their Bunny frame … Read More... “Washi Tape Easter Bunny Wall Art”
Painted floor rugs are not only amazing to look at but they are practical in so many ways too. Have you ever wanted a rug in a outdoor weathered area? perhaps it’s a high traffic area where too many pairs … Read More... “Amazing DIY Painted Faux Floor Rugs”
Sandy Allnock has some terrific tips on using watercolor pencils to color some vintage style bunny stamps. She used drawing paper instead of watercolor paper for a smoother look and has more tips like adding shadows and mixing colors.
Visit … Read More... “How to Watercolor a Vintage Rabbits Card”
Scalloped edging is an easy and simple way to add a couture touch to your next sewing creation. In this tutorial, Lisa from Pink Hollybush Designs shows you how to create this special detail using the blind hem stitch of … Read More... “Sewing tutorial: Create scalloped edging using your sewing machine”
Jung Ahsang created two lovely layouts using new products from Pinkfresh Studio. The grid and circles layout is a great way to combine lots of pattern papers and I love how she stitched down the dimensional puffy letter stickers on … Read More... “Joyful Day Layouts”
These Double Chocolate Raspberry Muffins are perfectly indulgent. From the fluffy dark chocolate muffin to the rich dark chocolate chips to the sweet fresh raspberries, this muffin recipe is divine!… Read More... “Double Chocolate Raspberry Muffins”
