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It’s the little details that make a design delightful, and the Delightful sweater by Yanwen Qian includes little details that make a big difference.
This top down pattern is mostly Stockinette Stitch but those sweet little cuffs worked in a … Read More...
There’s something about summer that makes me think of the beach, and thinking of the beach also makes me think of pirates. Is that weird?
Would it be weirder if I told you the pirates I’m thinking about are an … Read More...
Do you have an old pair of jeans (or a pair that needs a little style boost)? Then check out this tutorial from Amanda Puleo. You’ll learn how to embroider letters onto denim. Amanda makes it easy.
In the … Read More...
This hayfield blanket is one of the famous Sirdar Patterns that has been revamped from the classic patterns. This blanket with its rich texture has a delicate lace-like finish. This pattern makes up fast and is perfect for the warmer … Read More...
It is so refreshing to come across a baby pattern that isn’t hearts and bows. Dinosaurs march along the sides of this beautifully textured knitted blanket to the delight of babies and children of any age!
Ice candles are one of those wonderfully old-school candle making projects that still feel magical every time you make them. This roundup of ice candle tutorials shows you how to make candles using ice cubes to create beautiful textured pockets, … Read More...
Handmade jewelry is fun to do and you can make your own stunning earrings in minutes. You can find the jewelry tools and supply online. All you need is imagination and you are ready to begin. You can wear the … Read More...
How yummy is this slimline card from Amy R.!? She die cut several scoops of ice cream from white cardstock and used a rainbow of ink colors to ink blend the color onto each scoop. She also added splatters of … Read More...
Maria used products from Graphic 45 to create this wonderful Ocean Blue Beach Layout. The sandy colored pattern paper on the background is cover with beachy words and over top she’s added lots and lots of blocks of papers and … Read More...
Have you ever wondered how some quilters get those perfect seams? This article from the The Crafty Mummy explains how you can get that same look.
It’s called nesting seams and it really easy to do. There is nothing special … Read More...
Welcome to the Mary Jane crochet slipper pattern! This pattern will guide you through the process of creating a pair of cozy, comfortable slippers that are perfect for little feet.
The Mary Jane style features a classic strap across the … Read More...
I love cards that have interesting folds and openings, don’t you? They are so much fun to create and so much fun for the recipient to open. This Triangle Tri Fold Card from Twila is really cool with side panels … Read More...
Wendy used products from Simple Stories to create this fun Road Trip Travel Layout. Across the top she’s created a border of torn pattern paper that looks like a map and a thin border across the bottom of word blocks. … Read More...
As a craft enthusiast, I love discovering new and affordable ways to express my creativity. Punch needle embroidery is one of my absolute favorite forms of crafting, and I am constantly on the lookout for new and interesting projects to … Read More...
Halloween is a time of year when we embrace all things spooky, eerie, and mysterious. As quilters, we also want to bring a touch of that magic into our crafting projects. If you’re looking for a fun way to incorporate … Read More...
As the leaves start to change color and the temperatures begin to cool down, it’s clear that fall is upon us. And with this beautiful season comes the opportunity to decorate your home with warm, cozy, and inviting accents. If … Read More...
These roundups of soap molds is perfect for anyone wanting to create little handmade Indian-themed soaps. Perfect for gifting a Diwali or for a Mehndi party or wedding favors. If you are hosting a Bollywood party, these little soaps would … Read More...
Wow, check out this amazing Tea Party themed Birthday Card from Mindy! It’s an interactive Flipping Card that shows a progression of the scene when the tab is pulled. She used stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn to create this … Read More...
Welcome to our Back to School Word Search activity! As kids head back to school, this word search is the perfect way to ease them into the new school year and get them excited about learning.
This activity features 20 … Read More...
These lovely Summer Sun Dress Dies from Miss Mandee are perfect for adding to scrapbook pages with girls all dressed up for summer, invitations to luncheons, planner pages, book marks and more. These FREE die cut files work with your … Read More...
