When it comes to ink blending and stenciling it can be hard to know what the best tools to use are. There are tools with bristles, tools with foam, different sizes, shapes and brands. And also the type of paper … Read More...
Derby Hats Die Cut Files
I’m not sure how many others are familiar with Derby traditions but being from Kentucky the Derby it’s a really big deal here. Some of the signatures of the race are of course horses along with roses, mint julips (a … Read More...
A Sweater for Spring, or for Layering
Just the other day I said something about not wearing my short-sleeved sweaters and tops that much, but I am trying to learn to layer a little better so I still want to knit these sorts of garments.
The Julia … Read More...
How to Make a Mini Quilt Design Board
Perfect for anyone who likes mini projects, here’s a tutorial on making a mini design board that measures 10″ by 10″. Designed by Bee in My Bonnet, this is not a difficult project, but you do need some special … Read More...
How to Make a Needlepoint Monogram
Do you remember back in the 1980s when everywhere you looked you would see a monogrammed sweater? I know I do which tells you that I am older than I would like to be. There were so many different ways … Read More...
DIY Speckled Candles
These speckled candles are a great DIY way to add a splash of color to some plain white store-bought candles. Add splashed of color to suit your decor for a modern twist on your table. You can see the full … Read More...
Blue Roses Thank You Card
This pretty Blue Roses card is a lovely way to tell someone Thank You. Shauna used stamps and dies from Papertrey Ink to make her card. The roses are created with layering stamps in shades of blue ink and the … Read More...
DIY Cork Art Shadow Box Wall Art
Enjoying your favorite wines doesn’t have to stop once the bottle is empty. There are so many things you can do with the bottle and corks. One way is to put your hard-earned corks on display. This fun little DIY … Read More...
18 World Earth Day Crafts For Teenagers
Let me begin by saying every day should be Earth Day, but it isn’t. So April 22nd has been set aside every year to make sure that people around the world stop and take notice of the world around them. … Read More...
Spring Planner Album
This wonderful Tall Spring Planner Album from Soraya has a beautifully decorated cover, I love all the butterflies on strings pulling up the backpack! Inside is a large pocket and a waterfall flaps section for keeping track of all the … Read More...
Star-Spangled Booties – Crochet Pattern
Baby will be a Yankee Doodle doll in these patriotic booties! Made using bedspread weight cotton thread (size 10), each bootie features red and white stripes and embroidered stars on the blue tops and soles. For a comfy touch, we … Read More...
I “heart” scrap wood art
Now if you have scraps of wood laying around and looking to make a big piece of wall decor this idea looks amazing! I bet it would be pretty easy to do laying flat and would work for both inside … Read More...
Flying Geese Quilted Pouch Pattern
Here’s a pretty flying geese quilted pouch pattern designed by Zakka Workshop. It can be purchased over on Fat Quarter Shop.
Measuring 4″ x 5″ x 6.5″ it’s a handy size and it would make a terrific makeup bag … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Sugar Maple Poncho
How stunning is this poncho? A great modern design perfect for the younger generation, look at me sounding so old now.
This crochet pattern is available free from lionbrand, just scroll to the bottom of the kit description and click … Read More...
Book Review – Cooking Class
So my 13 year old recently went on a school camp for 5 weeks and one of the things they had to do was cook for themselves. Of course for lots of children this was a brand new concept which … Read More...
Rainbow Die Cut Cards
Carrisa used stamps and dies from Erin Lee to create two beautiful Rainbow Cards. To get lots dimension on her rainbows she used several layers of just white cardstock and then adhered section of the different colors of cardstock over … Read More...
Girls Smocked Dress – DIY Sewing Tutorial
It’s Always Autumn created this lovely smocked dress from a lightweight chambray. Chambray is such a pretty fabric for spring, and the look is timeless. She has a tutorial showing how she made it, using a t-shirt pattern as a … Read More...
Lots of Flower Photos Layout
Wow! Jenn got a whopping 11 pictures on this beautiful Flowers Layout and still had room for a title and embellishments. The side by side grid of photos adds a big punch of color and creates room for all those … Read More...
Faux Metal with Embossing and Wax
Wow, the frame on this card from Vicky looks like it’s metal but it’s actually paper! She used an embossing folder/die combo to create the shape and depth and then added metallic waxes over top for a faux metal look … Read More...
Baby Girl Layout
This super sweet baby layout from Meg features lots of pink and lots of soft textures for a lovely vintage feel. The circles of pattern paper and lace ribbon surround the round photo with the babies name in letters following … Read More...