Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a portable ironing board out of a TV tray. The smaller surface takes up less space than a traditional ironing board. When you’re not using it, just fold it up for … Read More...
Tutorial: Stencil graffiti monogram for a t-shirt
If you think of a monogram as formal, swirly letters, then you haven’t seen the stencil graffiti monogram that Abby from Things For Boys made for her son. Fancy embroidered calligraphy letters are replaced with oversized chunky letters filled … Read More...
Free pattern: Cowboy boot pincushion
Samantha Walker shares a free pattern over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College for making a cowboy boot pincushion. The bandana print from her Saddle Up line is just the fabric to use with this! (Of course, I’m also … Read More...
Free 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...
After This Row
Have you seen this knitting tool? After This Row designed by avid knitter Joyce Garris from Huntley, Illinois, helps you keep track of where you are on your knitting project regardless of how many times you have to lay it … Read More...
Tutorial: Facial Moisturizing Oils
If you’ve been wanting to try to make moisturizers for your face, Kendra at Our Homemade Happiness just made the process a lot easier. She talks about all the different oil options, pairs them with skin types then takes it … Read More...
Sweet Treats at The Mandrel
Here’s the disclaimer…this is just a bit of shameless self promotion. Just a bit. If you read this blog regularly you know I have a store…The Glass Studio. Open 2 years as of right now! Yay! I teach fusing and … Read More...
Color Block M&P Soap Tutorial
There is just something so cheery about color block soap and Anne-Marie from The Soap Queen shares her tips and tricks to make it easy. Get all the details here.
Needlepoint stitch tutorials and free designs
(1) Framed mosaic stitch from Create Needlepoint
(2) Reverse mosaic stitch from Create Needlepoint
(3) Sylvan mini-bargello boxtop from Nuts About Needlepoint
(4) Nicholas Owen mini-bargello pattern from Nuts About Needlepoint
(5) Cleopatra’s Hair-do from Needlepoint Teacher (via Nuts About … Read More...
Free five-petal monograms from Shawkl
Halloween Candy Corn Wreath
This fun project comes from In Between Laundry. A little spray paint and an old grapevine wreath and bam, you have instant Halloween decor. Check out the Candy Corn Wreath here.
Spotted via Dollar Store Crafts.
Looking for more … Read More...
Knit for a Cause: Knotty Knitters for Autism Calendar
I recently told you about the new Calendar of Hope, which is full of original knitting patterns and raises money for cancer research.
I just head about another knitting-related calendar of a cause, the Knotty Knitters for Autism calendar. … Read More...
A Cup of August
I know it is already September, but for those of you collecting these teacups from Il Mondo di Ezechiele (and from the emails, I know there are quite a few of you), I wanted to be sure to post the … Read More...
Freebie: Halloween Vintage Witch Digital Stamp
You can download a neat vintage witch digital stamp for free over at With Wild Abandon.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on Etsy and these fun Halloween … Read More...
Pentel Art Supplies {Review and Craft}
I was so excited to receive a package of some of their art supplies from Pentel including watercolors and beautiful markers. I decided to have some of our dear friends over and do a craft with the kids. I found … Read More...
Halloween Candie
This Halloween “Candie” has no calories and is tons of fun! Take a look at this Halloween ensemble from Candie Cooper.
Looking for more Halloween themed Earrings? Check these out on Etsy.
Don’t miss your chance for a fabulous Lark Book!
Hurry over to Lori Anderson’s Pretty Things for your chance to win one of these fabulous titles from Lark!
Don’t wait – the giveaway ends Tuesday, September 11.
Spooky and I Know It Printable – The Swell Life
Feeling the Halloween spirit yet? I am! And I’m super ready to find a place to hand the Spooky and I Know it Printable created by Alexa of The Swell Life. It’s the perfect mix of bright and stripes … Read More...
Rustic Growth Chart
This rustic homemade growth chart is a great way to track your children’s growth while keeping with the design of your home. Taryn from Design, Dining + Diapers will show you how she did it — DIY Rustic Growth Chart… Read More...
Tutorial: Reupholster the door panels of your car with a cool fabric print
Head over to A Stepping Stone to see how this chevron fabric ended up on the interior door panels of a Ford Escape. Blogger Becca added the fabric after the glue holding the original upholstery melted. After all, if you’ve … Read More...