Today’s beautiful modern Christmas decoration can be used year round with different embellishments. This modern faux-concrete ring decoration was sent in by the clever crafter at the blog A Crafty Mix. “No one believes me when I tell them we … Read More...
Christmas Layouts with Stenciled Backgrounds
I love the soft green colors that Giselle carried through this wonderful Christmas Fun layout. She created her own background by stenciling a sunburst in green across textured white cardstock. For her second page she created her own pattern paper … Read More...
Penguin Slider Card
The ink blending over a snowflake stencil on the background of this card adds a colorful rainbow design that pops behind the black and white of the cute penguins. Lynnea used stamps and die from Miss Ink to create this … Read More...
Easy Lightweight Scarf Sewing Tutorial
Beat the chill with this easy lightweight scarf! I love little sewing projects like this and this one is so fun and simple. This scarf can be made in about 10 minutes, making it a great project for anyone just … Read More...
Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments with T-Shirt Yarn
Need a change of decor this year? Whether you want to update your old Christmas baubles or you need to refresh thrifted ornaments, here’s a simple idea! Grab your old tree decorations and some t-shirt yarn to make these easy … Read More...
DIY Ice Tie Dye T-shirts
If you are looking for a unique and easy way to tie-dye, ice tie-dye might be the perfect technique for you. This tye-dye craft tutorial will show you two different methods to ice tie-dye and give you clear step-by-step instructions … Read More...
How to make an upcycled steampunk Nutcracker for Christmas decorating
With Christmas just around the corner and a clever crafter sent in this fun project. She wanted to make a nutcracker to go with her decorations. This is a very quick and easy project to make the base, which took … Read More...
The Perfect Zip Up to Knit
I tend to be pretty traditional in the knitting projects that I choose. I like pullovers and open cardigans. Sometimes I’ll knit a cardigan with buttons but I usually don’t use them.
While there’s a bit of intimidation factor involved … Read More...
Hot Chocolate Mug Card
This yummy card from Ilina has so much wonderful texture! She created her own pattern paper for the mug by layering strips of cardstock and die cutting them into the mug shape, she used lots of heat embossing for the … Read More...
Winter Mittens Cross Stitch Pattern
I like to check in with the Country Living cross stitch pattern collection every few months. They run a free cross stitch pattern in their magazine each month, which are collected all on one page on their website.
The … Read More...
Needle Felting: Newbie Notes
Are you new to needle felting? Love to get a bit of insider info before you start? You are definitely in the right place because here are some tips from the pros to get you started!
- research your local stockists,
Santa Die Cut File Freebie
This wonderful Santa has a whimsical vintage look to him and would be fun added to Holiday cards, planner pages and scrapbook layouts. This svg cut file is FREE to download and use with your electronic die cutting machine from … Read More...
How to Avoid Folds and Pleats When Using a Domestic Sewing Machine
One thing I often struggle with when quilting on my domestic sewing machine is avoiding folds and pleats. This helpful article from The Little Mushroom Cap is a good resource to help out with that issue.
It is so … Read More...
Printable – Christmas Party Planner
This festive Christmas Party Planner will help you to keep track of your ideas, budget, and setup. Keeping all the information together in one printable booklet, allows you to stay organized and keep the stress out of your party … Read More...
DIY Polymer Clay Coiled Bowl
This polymer clay tutorial shows you how to make a coiled bowl, it is relatively easy, especially when using the extruder for a consistent coil. These modern-style rustic bowls are really popular right now as they have a handmade clay … Read More...
Book Review – Crochet The Golden Girls: Includes 10 Crochet Patterns
Grab a crochet hook and head out to the lanai because it’s time to stitch up your favorite sassy senior ladies!
This officially licensed kit includes all the materials and instructions needed to make your own … Read More...
Book Review – Furniture Makeovers: Simple Techniques for Transforming Furniture with Paint, Stains, Paper, Stencils, and More
Furniture Makeovers shows how to transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces. You’ll never look at a hand-me-down dresser the same way again!
The book offers 26 easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from bookshelves … Read More...
Kitten in a Basket Tote Crochet Pattern
3 Light Up Christmas Cards
With the Press One Lights from Pearblossom it’s now really simple and easy to add an interactive light up element to your cards. Jennifer McGuire used them to create three different card designs for Christmas. Her die cut scene cards … Read More...
Womens Fleece Slippers Free Sewing Pattern
Keep your feet warm even on cold winter mornings with a pair of fleece slippers! You can sew some for yourself using a free sewing pattern from Heather Handmade. The fleece slippers are lined so you’ve got two layers … Read More...