I think one of the best gifts you can give new parents is a baby album. Creating your own is easy and helps take some of the stress away from the parents, they only have to add the photos and … Read More...
How to make a recycled wine cork adorable sheep perfect for Easter decorating
As Easter approaches, many people are starting to think about how to decorate their homes and gardens for the season. While there are many traditional decorations like Easter eggs, bunnies, and flowers, one unique and eco-friendly option that is gaining … Read More...
Knitting For Ukraine
How can you help Ukraine?
Ukraine’s citizens have been thrown into a state of war as Russia invaded the country in the early hours of Thursday morning, with explosions heard in the capital and other major cities.
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Bunny and Bear Card with Die Cutting Tip
If you’ve ever die cut a large and detailed background that needs to be pieced together you know how hard it can be to fit them all together like a puzzle with no gaps or overlaps. Nicky used a tree … Read More...
Create Custom Pattern Paper with Digital Stamps
Can’t find the perfect pattern paper for your scrapbook layout? Why not try creating your own. Traci has a step by step video tutorial using Photoshop and digital stamps to digitally create her own pretty pattern papers. You can really … Read More...
Free Lacy Sock Knitting Pattern
Socks are super fun to knit for a lot of reasons, but one of my favorite things about socks is that they give you a chance to learn new skills or try new stitch patterns on a small scale.
This … Read More...
How to Host a Book Tasting in Your Classroom
With Read Across America Day coming up, it’s a great time to think about fun reading related activities to do in the classroom. Getting kids to read more and encouraging them to find new books to love is so important, … Read More...
How to Make An Improv Quilt
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make an improv quilt? This article from world-renowned improv quilter Cindy Grisdela can get you started.
Once you read about her inspirations and techniques for making her gorgeous quilts, you will want … Read More...
Ukraine Flag – Free Crochet Pattern
How can you help Ukraine?
Ukraine’s citizens have been thrown into a state of war as Russia invaded the country in the early hours of Thursday morning, with explosions heard in the capital and other major cities.
Show your support … Read More...
How to Make 3D Stained Glass Sculptures
This is way beyond my skills and 100% beyond my patients, but don’t let me deter you. If you are up for challenge then take a look at this detailed tutorial showing you how to make this dimensional frog. Using … Read More...
Vintage Hats and Scarves to Knit and Crochet
“Hats and Scarves to Knit and Crochet (Knit, Crochet, Knit and Crochet, Hat, Scarves, Winter Clothing, Winter Season, DIY, Fashion, Wardrobe, Leisure Arts, 50 Year Anniversary, 50th Anniversary, Retro, Vintage) Put some time aside to knit and crochet these… Read More...
DIY Modern Space Party Ideas
Do you have an astronaut-aspiring child in your household? Perhaps your youngest is still dreaming of heading to the stars, or you’re just looking for a fun party theme for your niece or nephew.
From the party decorations to the … Read More...
Spotlight Watercolor Card
Spotlight coloring is where you stamp an image but only color in a certain area, “spotlighting” that section. This can be done with a variety of coloring mediums to draw the eye in. Dana stamped and heat embossed a swirly … Read More...
Intricate Diamond Background Layout
Creating detailed, intricate layouts isn’t difficult if you start with coordinating products. This design uses the Sawyer paper collection and stickers from Close to My Heart. Paint splatter was added to the white background and a simple diamond shape was … Read More...
Time to think about Easter! Wet felted Easter Egg Tutorial!
Yes it’s actually that time again ALREADY!! I was sitting here trying to decide what we should have a chat about today and realised our next big event for the year is Easter and it’s actually less than 2 months … Read More...
Grow a Rainbow Crystal Experiments
Whether for St. Patrick’s Day or spring, rainbows are everywhere this time of year. Add a little STEM to your study of rainbow by growing a crystal rainbow.
The Homespun Hydrangea has all the details on how to make borax … Read More...
Mother’s Day Cross Stitch Cards
Making a cross-stitched card for a special mom in your life is so much better than buying one from the store, am I right?
This set of four floral designs from Lucy Heaton is great for Mother’s Day, birthdays or … Read More...
Paint a Pretty Sweater with the Watercolored Pullover
Sometimes the yarn choice makes as much of an impact in a project as the design itself. Tif Neilan’s Watercolored Pullover is a project like that.
It uses light bulky to bulky weight yarn with colorwork done in two colors … Read More...
Free Birdy Hand Embroidery Pattern
Loaded with photos of the authors beautiful embroidery creations, this article from Jessica Grimm is not a tutorial, but it is a feast for the eyes. As an added bonus, she has a downloadable free pdf for this adorable bird … Read More...
15 DIY Citrus Candles To Freshen Your Home
Candles are a wonderful addition to any home. They create an inviting ambiance and can transform the atmosphere of a room with their warm glow and delightful fragrances. And what’s better than buying a scented candle? Making one yourself!
In … Read More...