It’s fun to let kids set their own goals or resolutions for the new year, but if you have a particular desire to see your kids be kinder (whether in the classroom or at home) this printable from Coffee and … Read More...
Tiny Tree Socks Knitting Pattern
I was just about to declare time for Christmas knitting over (though I’m still finishing up a project for gifting as I type), but I’ll make an exception for these Tiny Tree Socks from Summer Lee.
Use the scraps from … Read More...
How to Do Curved Quilting With Your Walking Foot
Looking for a new quilting pattern to finish off your quilt tops? Here is some striking stitching from Leah Day. It is called Curved Pinstripes and wow, is it lovely.
It is not always easy to find easy and … Read More...
Book Review – Hello Hexie!: 20 easy crochet patterns from simple granny hexagons
Book Review – Crochet Iconic Women: Amigurumi patterns for 15 women who changed the world
Crochet 15 iconic women 
who changed the world with this collection of amigurumi crochet patterns. Whether it’s Greta, Amelia or Malala, this collection of crochet patterns celebrates 15 women who have made an impact on the global stage whether in … Read More...
Easy Christmas Tree Shaker Cards
These wonderful Christmas Tree Shaker cards from Kristina are quick and easy to make and they don’t even need a special tree shaped die! She used a triangle for a clean and modern design, filling them with pretty sequins and … Read More...
Easy Cord Keeper Sewing Tutorial
Phones, laptops, tablets. All of those devices we can’t live without require cords to keep them charged. These cord keepers will help keep those cords from getting all tangled up when you’re traveling. They’re an easy project and make great … Read More...
Winter Wonderland Layout
Erica used products from Doodlebug Designs to create this fun and frosty Winter Wonderland Layout. She created a wide band across the middle of the page from pattern paper, placing her photo in the center and tucking tags beneath. Across … Read More...
How to make recycled adorable “ugly” sweater Christmas tags
I am a huuuuuuge fan of ugly Christmas sweaters and of course recycled crafts. I am also a super-fan of recycling pretty Christmas cards. If you are too you will want to pop over to the blog What’s Up Fagans? … Read More...
Sweet Needle Felted Ornaments from Wisteria Suri Ranch!
I feel like there is always time for a little needle felting, and with a few days left till Christmas I’m sure you can fit in one or all 3 of these cute projects from Wisteria Suri Ranch!
These … Read More...
Mini Holiday Cards with Free Sketches
These sweet little Holiday Cards are perfect for tucking into stockings, putting at table place settings or including in a gift. With pattern papers and a couple of stamps these designs can be whipped up in no time by following … Read More...
Snow Globe Animals Cross Stitch Pattern
These little winter animals in their snow globes are so cute! This pattern set from Tiny Modernist offers a penguin, deer, owl and snowman (OK, a snowman isn’t technically an animal) each bundled up to play in their own little … Read More...
DIY Greeting Card Junk Journal
Kelly Jean has a fun way to upcycle a favorite greeting card by using it as the base for a junk journal/ mini album. Using a greeting card for the cover she stapled papers from books, magazines, sewing patterns and … Read More...
Snowflake Colorwork Hat Knitting Pattern
The sample of the In a Flurry hat from Knitterella is worked in holiday colors, but it would be easy to swap out blue for the red to make it a more general winter hat. Or just knit it in … Read More...
Plastic Canvas Christmas Wreath – Free Tutorial
Once you have made one of these darling plastic canvas Christmas ornament wreaths, you will want to make a lot more. The tutorial, which is from Needlepointers.com, has written instructions as well as a step-by-step video tutorial.
To make … Read More...
Faux Stained Glass Christmas Ornament
This faux stained glass project is a really cute and a great little project for kids. This project has been made with Castin Craft
but you could use glass paint or even oil-based sharpie pens
for a similar effect. I … Read More...
DIY Decorations For A Fun New Year’s Eve Party
This roundup is all about Celebration and fun times and these Crafts are all suitable for celebrating the best New Year’s Eve party. DIY doesn’t have to be Drab, instead create these glittering masterpieces to really make your party pop!… Read More...
Book Review – Alice Starmore’s Book of Fair Isle Knitting
Scotland’s Fair Isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, stranded-color knitting, and Alice Starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. Starmore’s richly illustrated guide offers both beginning and advanced … Read More...
Holiday Village Card
Mindy used the trendy mini slimline style for this sweet Christmas Village Card. For the houses she white heat embossed the stamps on white cardstock and then used Distress Oxide inks to ink blend the color on the houses, this … Read More...
Iris Folding Christmas Tree Layout
Suzi used an Iris Paper Folding Technique to fill in the open areas of her die cut Christmas tree on this wonderful Layout. She scattered die cut snowflakes, images and gems around for the ornaments on the tree along with … Read More...