Wax seals are fun to close envelopes with (which always make me think of Harry Potter’s Letter to Hogwarts :)) but you can also use them as embellishments on cards too. Bobbi used pretty pink wax and a lovely rose … Read More...
Hearts on a String Valentine’s Sachets
These heart sachets can hang from a door knob or a clothes hanger to keep your clothes smelling fresh! Sew4Home shows how to make their Hearts on a String project. With lavender inside they’ll keep your closet smelling nice! Or, … Read More...
Winter Baby Layout
I’ve always loved the saying “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” and what more perfect title for a winter baby layout?! Wendy die cut part of her fun title from snowflake pattern paper but accented “baby” with a salmon color that really … Read More...
Big Heart Martin Luther King Day Activity
Here’s a sweet activity you can do with a classroom or at home for Martin Luther King Jr
. Day or any time you are talking about kindness.
This big heart activity from Kitchen Floor Crafts will get kids thinking … Read More...
2 Stitched Valentine Cards
Tiffany combined stamping and stitching on these 2 super sweet Valentine’s Day Cards. I love how she didn’t color the stamped images but added loads of color instead with her sewing. Dies that have holes already punched like these from … Read More...
Winter Fun Layout
Yvette used two large dies from Just Nick, a snowman and winter circle frame, to create this wonderful Winter Fun Layout. To add color and pattern to the snowman she added pattern paper behind the openings in the die and … Read More...
How to make adorable mini gumball machines
Do you have leftover clear ball fillable ornaments leftover from Christmas? Well, don’t pack them away just yet. When not use them to make these adorable mini gumball
machines for Valentines Day? Roll over to the blog Saving Dollars and … Read More...
Betty White Cross Stitch
Betty White was such an icon of television pretty much from the beginning of television’s existence, and should be remembered for a lot more than her role on “The Golden Girls.”
From being an animal lover to an antiracist, a … Read More...
How to Make a Modern Freeform Punch Needle Design
Put your punch needle skills to good use and make a modern freeform work or art. This article from Apartment Therapy shows you how.
Complete with a supply list and loads of step-by-step photos and instructions, you will be creating … Read More...
Winter Wishes Crochet Scarf Pattern
This post is all about the Winter wishes Crochet scarf pattern that is very popular right now and whilst this Winter wishes pattern isn’t free it is available on Etsy and ravelery. You can purchase this Winter wishes scarf pattern … Read More...
Pony Creek Fair Isle Crochet Cowl Pattern
Two sharply contrasting colors are combined in typical Fair Isle patterns in this useful crochet cowl. Since the colorwork is done using tapestry technique, the fabric is extra warm and cozy.
The cowl is crocheted in the round using two … Read More...
Leather Strap Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial
Sew yourself a brand new tote bag with leather straps and a big pocket across the front! Sew Can She has a tutorial showing how to make this pretty tote. The leather straps are such a nice detail that give … Read More...
Snowflake Shaped Card with FREE Template
I love the Snowflake shape on this wonderful winter card! The design team at One Stamp has gone back and updated a previous tutorial creating some fresh new ideas using a FREE snowflake shaped template. This shaped card is perfect … Read More...
Star Shaped Winter Layout
I love the unconventional star shape of this winter layout from Sandi! She used a stencil with paste and paint splatter to add texture along with watercolor to add some color to the background. The black and white photo is … Read More...
Wondering what the different types of felting are? Read on!
Felting has been almost an emerging art over the last few years, from wet felting to dry felting and everything in between, there’s a lot of options. And some bright spark is always coming up with a new technique … Read More...
Join or Support the Knit for Food Knitathon
The Knit for Food Knitathon will take place this year on Feb. 12 from 10 am to 10 pm (I assume Eastern time, it’s not totally clear).
The event brings knitters together virtually to raise money for a variety of … Read More...
Patriotic Pioneer Rose Quilt Pattern
Are you ready for some patriotic and traditional beauty in a quilt? This stunning pattern is by Jennifer over at Curlicue Creations can be purchased on Etsy. Measuring 61″ x 61″ it is an ideal lap size that would look … Read More...
DIY Flare Leg Jeans – Easy Sewing Tutorial
Flare leg jeans are back in style and showing up in stores again, but you can DIY your own. Hello Glow shows how to make a pair of bell bottom jeans from a pair of straight leg jeans. It’s an … Read More...
30+ Kids Crafts That Teach Weaving
So let’s start off with the importance of weaving and why we need to teach it to our children. First, it’s constructive, as in you can literally build things with it. Weave a roof on your house? sure no problem, … Read More...
Snowman Greetings Cards
These snowmen are ready to sent someone some sweet winter greetings. Nichol used stamps and dies from Simon Says to create these wintery woodland scenes. Notice how she die cut the background from white cardstock and added color to the … Read More...