Crochet is a wonderful hobby that allows people to create a wide range of items from clothing to home decor. One of the most popular stitches used in crochet is the Alpine stitch, which creates a unique and eye-catching … Read More...
Shamrock Backgrounds for St. Patty Cards
Lisa Mensing has 3 fun Shamrock backgrounds that you can use for your St. Patrick’s Day Cards. Using dies and stencils from Whimsy Stamps she created a stenciled background, a shaker card and a little die cut shamrocks popped up … Read More...
Kids Travel Toiletry Bag Sewing Tutorial
These kids toiletry bags are great for travel! The zipper bags can hold all of the toiletries they need for the trip. Life Sew Savory shows how you can make them. The zipper keeps everything inside and the handle makes … Read More...
Twins Baby Layout
I love the “Double Trouble” title on this wonderful Twins Baby Layout from Carol. They are sweet angels now but some day I’m sure they will get into some trouble together 🙂 This page is full of soft colors, fairytale … Read More...
Sunflower Lady Cross Stitch Pattern
The Ukranian woman who stood up to a Russian soldier and told him to take the sunflower seeds so he would grow flowers after he died in her country immediately became an icon of the cause of the Ukrainians.… Read More...
Effortless Earwarmer Knitting Pattern
I seem to be on a bit of an earwarmer/headband kick lately. The thing is, they’re a great early project for people learning to knit — or learning to knit in the round — and they are faster to knit … Read More...
How to Make a Patch on an Embroidery Machine
Add some whimsy to your clothing or anything else, with your own patches. Learn how with this tutorial from the Machine Embroidery Geek. It is easier than you may think.
You do need special supplies, but the tutorial has … Read More...
Little Mermaid Pop Up Card
The new Platform Pop Up Dies from Lawn Fawn makes a super fun card that pops up with areas to create a scene in the center and a base that can be decorated all around plus it folds flat for … Read More...
Easy Felt Easter Bunny Flatware Holders
These Easter Bunny flatware holders whip up in no time, and since they’re made from felt, they cost just pennies apiece! There’s a tutorial and free pattern over at Happier Than a Pig in Mud. Each one takes one … Read More...
Good Times Masculine Starburst Layout
The new No Limits collection of products from Cocoa Vanilla is perfect for masculine layouts like this one from Mandy. She used a large open cut Starburst die, cutting it from white paper and placing it over a rainbow striped … Read More...
How to make a popsicle stick lantern
It’s always fun when you can make a project that you can then customize with your own art or your kiddo’s art. Being that this project uses tracing paper you can trace all sorts of things to make this fun … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Worksheets for Preschoolers
These fun worksheets from Team Cartwright are great for little kids wanting to get a little St. Patrick’s Day learning fun.
They include pattern practice, cutting, coloring, number matching and a memory game.
These are great to make a themed … Read More...
Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend Marker Tips
Some of my favorite alcohol based markers are the Tri-Blends from Spectrum Noir. They take the guess work out of picking colors to blend, they take up less space and are less expensive than buying 3 markers. Close to … Read More...
Mixed Media Mini Booklet
This wonderful little mini booklet from Yvonne has a dressmakers theme with rounded front door cover tied with a button and cloth and there’s even a hidden pocket inside. I love the vintage, rustic look with old dress patterns, fabric, … Read More...
Niffler Knitting Pattern
This one is a little more lighthearted than we’ve been here lately but when looking through Ukrainian designers on Ravelry I couldn’t help but share this adorable Niffler knitting pattern.
Inspired by the creatures in Harry Potter, this little one … Read More...
Saint Patrick’s Day Mini Quilt Pattern
It’s time for a fun mini quilt for Saint Patrick’s Day. This easy and free pattern can be found over on Fort Worth Fabric Studio and it’s a great stash-buster for all of those green fabrics you have.
The tutorial … Read More...
Stained Glass Blue Dream Catcher
This detailed tutorial shows you how to make these stunning blue dreamcatcher stained glass suncatchers. I have always wanted to try making some feathers so I really enjoyed looking over this stained glass tutorial. I am not really fan of … Read More...
20 Ideas For A Pop Star or TikTok Party
If you’re looking for a creative way to help your child celebrate an important milestone such as a birthday, you will love this creative party idea! This upbeat and playful idea is perfect for teens or a younger kid who … Read More...
Vintage Shawl Collars and A Blazer
“Shawl Collars and a Blazer to Knit and Crochet by Alice Sichel and Elena G. Malo (Alice Sichel, Elena G. Malo, Knit, Crochet, Knit and Crochet, Leisure Arts, 50th Year Anniversary, 50 Year Anniversary, Cardigan, Blazer, Shaw, Fashion, DIY,… Read More...
Easter Treat Holder with Punch Art
I love punch art, seeing someone combine or use parts of punches or die cuts to create something totally new. Angie used parts of a lady bug and different flower punches from Stampin’ Up to create an adorable bunny shape … Read More...