Do you celebrate Pi Day? It happens every year on March 14 (3.14) and is a day to honor the most well known irrational number.
Of course we can celebrate by making pie or eating pie, but let’s look at … Read More...
How to Clean Stink Bug Smell from Fabrics, Furniture, and Skin
If you’ve ever had the pleasure (or horror) of dealing with stink bugs, you’ll know they didn’t get their name by accident. These little brown pests aren’t particularly destructive—they don’t chew through wood like termites or spread germs like cockroaches—but … Read More...
Scallop Necklace Crochet Pattern
Jewelry and crochet don’t always come together—but when they do, the results can be stunning. Our sister site CraftBits has shared a Crochet Scallop Necklace pattern that proves just how beautiful yarn accessories can be.
This design uses delicate scallop … Read More...
Make Easter Cards that Combine Several Different Techniques
How stinkin’ adorable are these easter cards from Amy R.!!?? Using products from Waffle Flower she combined several popular card making techniques like stenciling, stamping and die cutting to create them. She created both cards in one sitting, using similar … Read More...
Get Inspired by This Gorgeous Butterfly Cross Stitch Pattern
I love sharing really detailed, beautiful and painterly cross stitch designs, but they always make me a little jealous. I feel like I don’t have the patience for such a big project, especially considering the biggest project I’ve ever attempted … Read More...
Use Your Stash to Knit a Blanket That’s Full of Charm
I have been working (if you use the term working incredibly generously because I haven’t touched it in a couple of years) for many, many years on what I hope will one day be a giant (6 foot by 6 … Read More...
Freebie Friday – Free Printable Vintage French Junk Journal Images
It’s Freebie Friday and I am ridiculously excited about this one.
If you love printable junk journal ephemera, vintage French invoices, antique advertisements, and those soft sepia collage papers that make your pages look like they’ve lived a hundred beautiful … Read More...
Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Needle Felted Pictures and Landscapes
If you’ve ever looked at a landscape and thought, I wish I could paint that feeling, this week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday might just be your next creative obsession. Instead of paint and brushes, you’ll be using wool, needles, … Read More...
80’s Inspired Cassette Tape Mini Album
Traci created this awesome 80’s inspired cassette tape shaped mini album using the Our Love Song collection from Bella Blvd. I’m an 80’s girlie so I thought this project was totally bitchin’! She used a cassette cut file, also from … Read More...
Learn about Egypt for Kids
Most of us probably know more about ancient Egypt than we do about modern day Egypt (and of course we’ll talk a little ancient Egypt in the activities below) so let’s change that.
Egypt Basics
Egypt is officially the Arab … Read More...
Milkshake vs Slush vs Frappé: What Setting Should You Use on the Ninja?
If you’ve ever stood in front of your Ninja staring at the buttons thinking, Why are there so many options and why do they all sound delicious? — you’re not alone.
Milkshake.
Slush.
Frappé.
They all promise something cold, creamy, … Read More...
The Complete Guide to Digital Stamps for Cardmaking
If you’ve ever downloaded a set of digital stamps for cardmaking and then felt unsure what to do next, you’re absolutely not alone. I’ve been blogging in the stamping world for over 20 years, and I can tell you this … Read More...
10 Different 3D Spring Flower Die Cut Files
Ok, I know at first glance these don’t look like die cut files for card making but these beautiful 3D flowers are perfect for making interactive pop up designs. Cut the flowers from cardstock, score along the centers, assemble … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: One Seo
The designer behind Etsy shop One Seo says they design patterns “inspired by mythology, nature, folklore, and the magic found in everyday life.” Let’s take a closer look.
As of this writing the shop has almost 100 patterns, including … Read More...
Yes, You Can Crochet Timothée Chalamet – Free Crochet Pattern
Sometimes crochet takes a quirky turn, and this Timothée Chalamet-inspired crochet doll free pattern is proof that yarn can truly do anything. Part fan art, part handmade collectible, this project is perfect for anyone who loves pop culture crafts with … Read More...
DIY Nylon Net Scrubbing Pads – A Handy Kitchen Essential
If you’ve ever stood at the sink scrubbing away at stubborn pots and pans, you know how quickly a good dish scrubber becomes your best friend. That’s why I was intrigued when I came across the DIY Nylon Net Scrubbing … Read More...
DIY Cooling Peppermint Foot Balm for Menopause Night Sweats, Overheating, and Restless Legs
If you’re going through perimenopause or menopause, you already know: it’s not just hot flashes and missed periods. It’s also sweaty feet at night, itchy skin, and that weird sensation like your legs are crawling while you try … Read More...
Knit Gorgeous Ginko Leaf Socks
My daughter is currently working on a project about the benefits of native plantings, and in her research she found a comparison between the number of different species of insects that would live in a native oak tree versus a … Read More...
12 Scrapbook Layout Ideas with Lots of Layers
Brianna’s stunning layout has lots of layered mixed media elements like paper, rub-ons, paint and die cuts. Notice how she used colors and tones that work well together so the layers don’t get muddied. She also include two sections of … Read More...
Learn about the Aztec for Aztec New Year
Did you know that March 12 is considered the Aztec New Year? The holiday is still celebrated by some in Mexico, and even if you don’t have another New Year’s celebration to mark the occasion, it’s a fine time to … Read More...