I have never actually attended an Okotberfest, or if I did I certainly don’t remember it. Either way, hosting your own parties has become even more popular with the current lockdown situations and celebrating at home is a great way … Read More...
Book Review – Twisted Stitch Sourcebook
The essential guide to using simple twisted stitches to add interest and beauty to handknits
Master the simple and addictive art of the twisted stitch. The basics are easy to learn, and the design possibilities (and twist combinations that come … Read More...
Crochet Converse Baby Booties
This pattern is for the famous crochet converse shoes for babies. These are such popular patterns so I love it when I come across a different version to share with you. These crochet converse shoes make amazing gifts at baby … Read More...
3 Cards with 1 Poinsettia Stamp
Vicky used the same beautiful Poinsettia stamp from Waffle Flower in three different ways on three different cards. One card is stamped and colored, the other is heat embossed in gold, and the last uses vellum for a soft look. … Read More...
Craft Artist Interview- Nicole Vasbinder: The Queen of Puff Puffs
WHERE ARE YOU: I’m in Petaluma, CA. It’s about 45 minutes North of San Francisco in the Sonoma Wine Country. It’s where American Graffiti and Peggy Sue Got Maried were filmed and while it has a small … Read More...
Corn Hole Bags Easy Sewing Tutorial
Do you love corn hole but hate it when your bags bust or get left out in the rain and ruined? It’s easy to sew your own corn hole bags to replace them! Happiest Camper has a tutorial showing how… Read More...
Torn Opening Fall Layout
I love the torn “window” opening that Karlla created in the center of this fabulous Fall Layout! Putting a solid paper in the opening behind the busy pattern paper really helps break up the design. And she added lots of … Read More...
Classy pumpkin decorations for Halloween
How is your Halloween prep going? Perhaps time is getting away from you and all those super complex ideas you had are starting to look like they might end up in the ‘too hard’ basket! If that’s the case … Read More...
Quilted Donkey Wall Hanging Pattern
Ok quilters…it is time for some cuteness overload! Look at this adorable wall hanging you can purchase from Annie’s Craft Store! Three lovely donkeys peek at you over a fence. I think they are probably waiting for their lunch.… Read More...
Gemstone Jewelry Making Kit
This jewelry-making kit is perfect for anyone who is wanting to have a go at making their own gemstone jewelry. This kit contains a variety of gemstone chips as well as the findings required to start making your own gemstone … Read More...
8 Woven Wall Tapestries For Kids To Make
These DIY craft tutorials are all for wall tapestries that have been woven. Textured wall tapestries are very popular right now, so getting the kids involved in making their own is a great creative lesson.
The process of making your … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Moss Stitch in a Square Blanket
The pattern is based on the moss stitch and is worked in the round to create the square from the middle out.
There are more easy techniques involved to give more interest and texture to the blanket.
– Skill level … Read More...
Aloha Birthday Card
I know we’re into fall but this wonderful Tropical Hula Girl Card from Julie was too cute not to still share, plus this cool bridge card design can work for many different occasions. This card style features a bridge that … Read More...
Little Cat Zipper Pouch Tutorial and Free Pattern
This little cat zipper pouch is easy to sew, and a cute way to keep up with your spare change or maybe your earbuds. Heather Handmade made it for her daughter, but it’s just as fun for teens and adults. … Read More...
Repeated Punched Tags Layout
I love a repeated look, using the same shape or design again and again is an easy way to fill a large space on your layouts. This beautiful layout uses a tag shaped punch (that conveniently has 3 sizes … Read More...
Color Lifting Snowflake Card
Beth is over on Splitcoast Stampers with a fun technique called color lifting. She first painted a piece of watercolor paper with a blue die based ink then laid a snowflake stencil over top and blotted with a damp paper … Read More...
Bring on the Colors with the Last Cardigan Knitting Pattern
If you’ve ever wanted to try intarsia, or want to challenge yourself with a fun (big but not difficult) instarsia project, Shiny Superhero’s The Last Cardigan would be a great option.
This boxy sweater uses intarsia blocks of color within … Read More...
How to make easy illuminated mini ghosts
Do you keep a stash of those little battery powered tea lights?
I do and I love finding new ways to use them in fun little decorations. These circle based ghosts look like they are floating. The tutorial on how … Read More...
How To Make A Pop Up Interactive Mini Scrapbook Photo Album
Jenn used some unique dies from i-Crafter to create this wonderful Interactive Circular Mini Album with a nautical theme. She’s showing step by step how to put the album together including how to create a magnetic closure.
How to Do the Guilloche Stitch
Here is another wonderful tutorial from Mary over on Needle ‘n Thread. This time it is a Guilloche Stitch tutorial. One of the things I love about Mary’s blog is that she demonstrates so many different and lesser known … Read More...