Welcome to another edition of our “Sunday Shout Outs,” where we celebrate the talented creators on Etsy! This weekly feature is our way of shining a light on the artisans who fill our lives with handcrafted beauty and creativity.
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5 FREE Detailed Heart Die Cut Files for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day coming up soon you’ll want to be sure to have lots of hearts to add to all your paper crafting projects. These 5 die cut hearts have loads of detail with different elaborate flowers and the word … Read More...
Tools for Adding Beads to Cross Stitch
It’s always fun to add a little something extra to your cross stitch patterns, regardless of whether the project actually calls for it.
One way to make a cross stitch design a little more special is to add beads. Some … Read More...
A Quilting Life Block of the Month: January 2025
Are you ready to kick off the new year with a fresh dose of quilting inspiration? Sherri McConnell from A Quilting Life has just released the first block in her Block of the Month (BOM) for January 2025, and it’s … Read More...
How to Make a Stitched Ladybug Card
Sewing and stitching whether by hand or with a machine can add so much interest and texture to your handmade cards. Each month Spellbinders releases a stitching die set that includes dies with holes for easy sewing. This month it’s … Read More...
Knit Some Pants for Cooler Weather
One thing that was long on my to-knit list was a pair of lounge pants. I finally knit some a few years ago, out of sock yarn. They took forever, and I do like them because they’re really warm and … Read More...
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Printables
There are a lot of ways to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. on King Day, from doing acts of service to listening to his speeches, reading his letters or talking about our own dreams for the nation.
These printables are … Read More...
Wrap Your Locks in Luxury: Crochet Your Own Velvet Scrunchies with This Free Pattern
The resurgence of scrunchies from the 80’s and 90’s has brought a wave of nostalgia, and the “Free Bernat Velvet Plus Scrunchies Pattern” perfectly captures this trend with a modern twist. As someone who fondly remembers the days … Read More...
Winter Mini Scrapbook Album with Cinch Binding
This adorable 5 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ Winter themed mini album was created with a Cinch Punch Tool and pink Cinch Spiral for the binding at the top. Conny used chipboard for the cover and decorated them with lots of … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Counting Puddles
Counting Puddles is an Etsy shop that doesn’t have a huge selection of cross stitch patterns, but it does have some printables that might be relevant at the time of year that I am writing this.
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5 FREE Valentine 3D Mailbox Die Cut Files
Do you remember when we were kids and made fun little mailboxes for our desks and would pass out Valentine’s Day cards to our classmates? This still happens in many schools and would also be a fun work activity for … Read More...
Learn about Burkina Faso for Kids
Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in western Africa that was called the Republic of Upper Volta until 1984, when it was renamed by its president, Thomas Sankara, who came to power following a coup (and was himself killed during … Read More...
Zorana Tunic Crochet Pattern
Introducing the Zorana Tunic, a crochet pattern that allows you to infuse your style with a touch of handmade elegance. If you’ve already mastered the basics of crochet and are ready to tackle a more intermediate-level project, this tunic is … Read More...
Quilt Builder Card Deck – Review
The Quilt Builder Card Deck Set #3 offers endless possibilities for quilting enthusiasts. With 40 new block designs and eight inspiring layouts, creativity knows no bounds. Each card, measuring 4″ x 4″, features a grayscale illustration of a quilt block … Read More...
12 Blue Winter Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This adorable Winter layout has so many shades of blue from pastel to navy with lots of different patterns too for a very dynamic layout. In the center is a little polar bear on an iceberg scene with sentiments, journaling … Read More...
Have you ever used an iron when decoupaging?
This is a fun project whether you use traditional decoupage methods or you try using the iron technique. I plan on trying the ironing decoupage technique because I never seem to be able to get the wrinkles out. Pop on … Read More...
Year of the Snake Cross Stitch Patterns
Lunar New Year for 2025 marks the beginning of the year of the snake. Snakes are intelligent and strong-willed, and they can be sneaky and jealous. Let’s celebrate the year of the snake with some fun cross stitch patterns!
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Sew a Triangle Scarf for Winter
With cold weather here, it’s scarf season. I used to never wear scarves but this last year or so I’ve come to love them. I wear a scarf or cowl nearly every day. The extra layers of fabric around my … Read More...
My Experience Making the Free Granny Squares Sweater: A Cozy Retro Favorite
After finishing the Granny Squares Sweater, I can say it’s quickly become a go-to piece in my closet! This pattern combines vintage charm with a fun, modern twist. The colorful granny squares are not only nostalgic but bring a … Read More...
12 Handmade Valentine’s Day Card Ideas
These cool cards from Laura are a throw back to the 70’s with groovy, colorful die cut letters that spell Love, backed with vellum. The background uses a wavy heart stenciled for ink blending and dry embossing. Watch her … Read More...