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Cross-stitching is a timeless craft that allows people to create beautiful, intricate designs by stitching small X-shaped stitches onto fabric. One of the most important aspects of cross-stitching is choosing the right font to use on your pattern. Fonts can … Read More...
It has taken me a few years to work this out, but if you wear slippers in your house, then your floors always feel clean underfoot. I mean if I can’t feel food crumbs, dog hair and dirt then surely … Read More...
This sweet bunny is “All Ears” for a good friend. Jamie used stamps and dies from Rubbernecker to create this card. I love all the pretty touches like the glittery sentiment, sparkly die cut background and soft vellum doily.
Coding games that don’t use a computer are a fun way to introduce kids to the concepts of programming without getting too complicated. And when you can add a holiday game twist, its just that much more fun.
This Leprechaun … Read More...
I love the shabby chic feel of this beautiful Window Shaped mini album from Paula. The shuttered window on the front cover, lots of twine and 3D flower and all the little pockets and envelopes inside make for a really … Read More...
Have you seen Turning Red yet? It’s a super sweet movie about growing up and many of the changes that come with that. The main character is Chinese Canadian, and she wears a red hat covered with maple leaves because … Read More...
One of my favorite things to use in card making (other than stamps :)) is pattern paper. Catherine Pooler is over on her blog sharing some inspiration for using it on card backgrounds, frames, die cutting, layering and more. My … Read More...
If you look closely at this layout from Jennifer you’ll notice this is not on paper it’s on wood, she used a 12″ x 10″ Pallet Shape from Clear Scraps for a wonderful “off the page” layout that can be … Read More...
Are you ready to try stitching with DMC coloris floss? This handy list of 5 tips on using it from AC Needlework is just what you need to help you out.
Coloris thread is variegated, meaning it has multiple colors … Read More...
Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Orange, yellow, and brown leaves mixed with a chill in the air and pumpkin spice lattes makes me nostalgic for the season. What better time to have a … Read More...
One of my favorite techniques when making cards with a scene is masking. This means covering up stamps while stamping over top to create realistic depth and to combine stamps together to create a cohesive image. This is what Sylvie … Read More...
This romper for baby girls is all ruffles! You can make one for your baby girl using a free pattern and tutorial from I Can Sew This. The romper itself is made from a soft knit, and the ruffles … Read More...
These 4 3×4 printable pocket cards are available through the J. Conlon and Sons newsletter and are perfect for Spring and St. Patrick’s Day layouts and greeting cards. The email will go out on March 16th but you can continue … Read More...
Flannel is a versatile fabric that can be used in a variety of different sewing projects. Whether you’re making clothing, home decor, or accessories, flannel is a great choice. It’s cozy, warm, and has a rustic feel that makes it … Read More...
I’m just loving this idea from Living Felt, they have incorporated bunnies into their Easter egg creations and in doing so you get these awesome, chubby/chunky easter buns!
You can follow along with the youtube tutorial and get the … Read More...
Do you live the farm life or just love farm animals and scenes? If so these 6 Farm Sweet Farm Coloring Pages are for you. Filled with cows, chickens and fresh produce these pages are FREE to download, print and … Read More...
There are so many fonts out there to use on digital or traditional scrapbooking, cards and paper crafting projects but what if you want to add a little something extra or special to the letters you’re using? A glyph is … Read More...
It’s always fun to turn 3-d things into 2-d and 2-d into 3-d and that is just what today’s project does. Vases are of course usually 3-d but in this case they are 2-d but still in a fun way … Read More...
Poetry is not really associated with St. Patrick’s Day, but you can use the occasion as a fun way to learn about limericks, which are fun and easy to write rhyming poems.
This idea from Rock Your Homeschool has links … Read More...
This gorgeous modern quilt pattern by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman Fabrics is a knock out! Bold and eye-catching, it uses various greens to make it shine.
The pattern is suitable for an intermediate skill level. Available to download, you … Read More...
