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Do you have an astronaut-aspiring child in your household? Perhaps your youngest is still dreaming of heading to the stars, or you’re just looking for a fun party theme for your niece or nephew.
From the party decorations to the … Read More...
Spotlight coloring is where you stamp an image but only color in a certain area, “spotlighting” that section. This can be done with a variety of coloring mediums to draw the eye in. Dana stamped and heat embossed a swirly … Read More...
Creating detailed, intricate layouts isn’t difficult if you start with coordinating products. This design uses the Sawyer paper collection and stickers from Close to My Heart. Paint splatter was added to the white background and a simple diamond shape was … Read More...
Yes it’s actually that time again ALREADY!! I was sitting here trying to decide what we should have a chat about today and realised our next big event for the year is Easter and it’s actually less than 2 months … Read More...
Whether for St. Patrick’s Day or spring, rainbows are everywhere this time of year. Add a little STEM to your study of rainbow by growing a crystal rainbow.
The Homespun Hydrangea has all the details on how to make borax … Read More...
Making a cross-stitched card for a special mom in your life is so much better than buying one from the store, am I right?
This set of four floral designs from Lucy Heaton is great for Mother’s Day, birthdays or … Read More...
Sometimes the yarn choice makes as much of an impact in a project as the design itself. Tif Neilan’s Watercolored Pullover is a project like that.
It uses light bulky to bulky weight yarn with colorwork done in two colors … Read More...
Loaded with photos of the authors beautiful embroidery creations, this article from Jessica Grimm is not a tutorial, but it is a feast for the eyes. As an added bonus, she has a downloadable free pdf for this adorable bird … Read More...
Candles are a wonderful addition to any home. They create an inviting ambiance and can transform the atmosphere of a room with their warm glow and delightful fragrances. And what’s better than buying a scented candle? Making one yourself!
In … Read More...
Easter is a time for renewal and rejuvenation, and what better way to bring that spring feeling into your home than by creating some beautiful Easter art projects? Whether you’re looking to create something special for your kids or you’re … Read More...
I love the whale and bunny friends stamps on this sweet card from Jessica! Behind them is a big splash of blue that looks like watercolor but isn’t. Instead she created her own stencil using plain copy paper, tearing a … Read More...
A clear vinyl zipper pouch is handy for so many things – sewing notions, toiletries, even organizing small toys! Heather Handmade shows how you can sew up an easy clear vinyl zipper pouch. The clear vinyl sides and bottom make … Read More...
Sarah made each heart on this wonderful, colorful layout really special. Behind the open die cut heart shapes she placed different pattern papers, around the edge of the opening she inked each with Distress Ink Pads and then either added … Read More...
Do you make fairy doors or little fairy villages? Well, this little bridge is the perfect accessory to go with your miniature door. It is so easy to make and I bet it could look cute in a mini zen … Read More...
Stickers are a fun way to add a quick embellishment to a card or scrapbook projects or for sealing envelopes. You can make your own simple stickers by using printer labels. Christen added splashes of watercolor to the sticker sheets … Read More...
Need to jump start your journaling but don’t know where to start? Why not try some prompts. Christen is sharing a few simple ones for everyday journaling that she’s created tags for. She colored the tags with Gellato sticks for … Read More...
I love the look of cross stitch on paper. It’s such an easy way to add an unexpected look to a little project.
This Stitched Fridas project idea from Stampington uses just a little bit of cross stitching in a … Read More...
The idea of second sock syndrome is kind of a cliche among knitters. The idea is that once you’ve knit one sock you lose interest in the pattern and never complete the second (or have to force yourself to complete … Read More...
Gradient (or Ombré) projects are so eye-catching and this easy placemat pattern from Create with Claudia is no exception.
Made with batik gradations, the design packs a graphic punch. Of course, if you don’t have fabrics like this then you … Read More...
