I’m sure you’ve seen the mugs around the net that use Sharpies for their designs. I haven’t tried them myself but have heard mixed reviews. This design doesn’t use a Sharpie but rather a pen specially designed for ceramic. Get … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
Embroidery is a wonderful form of art that has been around for centuries. It involves decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread to create beautiful designs. It’s an excellent form of self-expression and can be a great … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Faux Embossing
This card looks like it’s got dimension, like it’s been embossed but it hasn’t. Visit the Design Memory Craft blog and find out how to faux emboss using two different color inks (or markers in this case) for making a … Read More...
DIY Beaded Napkin Rings
Take a look at these pretty, beaded napkin rings. Selina says these are perfect for beginners. I think they’d make a nice addition to adorn any table setting and would also make a thoughtful handmade gift. See how Selina made … Read More...
Blanket Boy
I think this blanket boy is so cute that I wanted to be sure to share it with you. You can get the pattern on this site.
Then I ran across these and fell in love with them too. … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
Peace on Earth Card – Totragialla
This season is supposed to be one of love and understanding, of joy and happiness. However, with an apocalypse scare, terrifying acts of violence, and brutal consumerism, it’s been a rough one. Luckily, there are indie crafters and artists out … Read More...
Camera Printed Wrapping Paper – Crafted Blog
Here’s another for the procrastinators! DIY Camera Printed Wrapping Paper from Crafted Blog. Use a camera stencil (or any stencil really) and personal your wrapping paper to match your gift or the recipient. Of course, you might want to … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
Embroidery is a centuries-old art form that anybody may appreciate. There are chosen embroidered patterns to try out whether you are a novice or an expert embroiderer.
We picked designs that are both traditional and contemporary, and we … Read More...
Felt Plate Chargers tutorial
These fun plate Felt Plate Chargers Bonnie of “Crafts Unleashed” and they are super cute. Are you ready for Christmas? Today “Crafts Unleashed” are showing us how to create these sweet Felt Plate Chargers that would be perfect for your … Read More...
Cute as a Button
If you have a collection of buttons you’d like to display, why not make them into a pretty necklace? Kerry is sharing her tutorial for doing just that at Star Shaped and Shiny.
DIY Ribbon Bookmarks {Wedding Favors}
Pretty ribbon bookmarks adorned with vintage baubles are the perfect favor for your wedding or bridal shower guests! Learn how to make your own at Intimate Weddings.
Looking for more DIY Wedding Favor ideas? Check these out. DIY wedding … Read More...
Review: Martha Stewart Gift Wrap + a 50% coupon!
Okay folks, it’s almost Christmas. You have finished wrapping most of the presents, making all the cookies and picking out hostess gifts. Suddenly you realize you don’t have any pretty packaging for the cookies or you’ve run out of labels. … Read More...
Cameo Candles for the Holidays
Carolyn of Carolyn’s Homework made some elegant candle wraps with ribbon and vintage cameo-inspired scrapbooking embellishments. Visit her post for a link to where you can find the embellishments.
Project: Mini Holiday Book
I love how Anna-Karin used a label shaped die cut for the pages of her mini holiday book! She also used Distress Ink , stamps, die cut shapes and more for this fantastic December countdown book. Find more info over … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute fleece hat
Need a last minute Christmas gift? Patty from Make It Cozee shows how you can make a simple fleece hat in just 10 minutes. Get the tute.
[photo from Make It Cozee] Looking for more Hat patterns to sew? Check … Read More...
Free pattern: Basketball, football, and baseball Christmas ornaments
Michelle from Rust & Sunshine shares a free pattern for making some sports-themed Christmas ornaments – a basketball, a football, and a baseball. They’re all stitched together from craft felt. Go to her blog for the pattern and how-to.… Read More...
Free pattern: Kid-sized laminated cotton apron
Susi from Lilla Luise shares a free pattern for making a child’s apron. Made from a laminated cotton, it wipes clean easily. She embroidered a sweet design on a piece of fabric to make the pocket, but you could also … Read More...
Tutorial: Ultimate Cuddle Blanket
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest made a double-sided minky fur blanket for her daughters’ Christmas presents this year. She calls them The Ultimate Cuddle Blanket because they’re so soft to snuggle up under. There’s a pocket at the bottom to keep … Read More...
Spirit of Giving Giveaway – oh. MY. tookies!
oh. MY. tookies! is having a wonderful giveaway with 15 fabulous prizes for one lucky winner. You can head over to the post and read more about it. Please do not comment on this post, as that will not enter … Read More...