This *tweet* Birdhouse Card from Vicki holds a few surprises inside. When you open the card it reveals a hidden gatefold fold which gives you lots of room to add extra sentiments and stamped images for a wonderful interactive design. … Read More...
Fall Beauty Layout
I love a repeating title, it makes a bold statement and is an easy way to fill up a page. Nathalie repeat the same “Fall Beauty” sentiment three times down the side of her layout, once from colored cardstock, once … Read More...
Simple Floor Pillow Sewing Tutorial
Looking to make a comfortable Floor Pillow to use anywhere in the house? Beginner Sewing Projects has a great sewing tutorial for you to make a Simple Sew Floor Pillow. Kids can easily take this floor pillow from room to … Read More...
DIY Test Tube Wall Planter
This DIY is one of my favorite and very simple to make. Its a small wall planter using scrap wood and test tube that I can hang without any drilling on dry wall. If you are in a rental home … Read More...
Book Review for Needle Felting! Ducks, Dragons, Cats, Minis and More!
The second book by Liza Adams, takes you through from beginner to advanced and has full instructions and step by step photos as well as hints and tips for amazing one of a kind projects. I believe this is the … Read More...
How to Make a Crochet Basket for Potted Plants
If you have a green thumb, you may collect potted plants around the house. Why not showcase them in a handmade crochet basket? Check out this free crochet pattern for a round crochet basket that is the perfect size … Read More...
Papa Spooky Cowl Knitting Pattern
If you like your Halloween knits a little more subtle than pumpkins and ghosts, check out the Papa Spooky Cowl from Shauna Caffrey.
This spooky knit uses stranded knitting to produce skulls and curlicues. It’s worked in the round from … Read More...
Geometric Card
*Cool Daddy-O!* This Geometric Card from Carly has a fun retro vibe to it. She used simple 1/2 circle die cut shapes of colored cardstock to create this mid-century modern design. She’ll show you how to layout the design, add … Read More...
How to make your own worry dolls
I had totally forgotten about worry dolls but I had a collection of them all through college. I’m sure they are in some box somewhere though. But, not to “worry” I think I will make a new set using the … Read More...
Stitch a Pumpkin Cat — a Pumpkit!
We just got a couple of kittens, and one of them is black, so I’m looking forward to staging some adorable Halloween scenes with them in the middle. Cats and Halloween just go together, and the Pumpkit cross stitch pattern … Read More...
Halloween Pumpkin Layout
Emilie is ready for Halloween with this wonderful Pumpkin Layout. She added lots of texture by adding torn double sided pattern paper down one side of the layout and also behind her photo. She added her embellishments mostly across the … Read More...
DIY Christmas Gnome Softie – Free Pattern
Sew Can She has a free pattern you can use to sew your own DIY Christmas gnome softie. With his plaid flannel hat and long fuzzy beard, he’d look so cute as part of your cozy winter and Christmas decor! … Read More...
Back to School Laptop Craft
Even if your kids aren’t virtual this year, odds are good they’re spending time at school using laptops. This cute laptop back to school craft is a good way to commemorate virtual school or just to recognize the fact that … Read More...
The Best Back to School Snacks
It’s that time of year again! Kids are finally able to return to school after over a year of homeschool and boredom.
Here are some fun snacks and recipes to dress up their lunches and inspire some creativity.
Beginning Sashiko Stitch Tutorial
I have always been intrigued by the art of Sashiko, but I have never had a chance to learn more about it. This article from Koekoek was just what I was looking for.
It is a nice introduction to this … Read More...
Craft Artist Interview with – Huipei
Check out our video interview with Huipei from Pocket Yarnlings, You can see some of her crochet projects we have featured over on eh crochet blog here and watch the video here.
You will need to be a … Read More...
How To Add Glass Chips To Your Resin Pours
This resin pour features Fire Glass 
that has been color-coordinated with the pour and added into the wet resin. The glass gives the piece lots of dimension and is a great alternative to using glitter of gold flakes when making … Read More...
Book Review – Seasonal Slow Knitting: Thoughtful Projects for a Handmade Year
A guide to knitting, making, and living a slow and thoughtful lifestyle all year long
Slow Knitting 
introduced crafters to a process of more mindful making through ?ve basic tenets: source carefully, make thoughtfully, think seasonally, experiment fearlessly, and explore … Read More...
Stamped and Stenciled Halloween Cards
These amazing Happy Halloween cards from Mindy combine stamping and stenciling with touches of glitter. Using products from Taylored Expressions she stamped her large sentiments on ink blending cardstock and then used a stencil to apply different mediums like glitter … Read More...
Circle Drawstring Makeup Bag Free Sewing Pattern
This circle drawstring bag makes a great makeup bag! The drawstring opens wide so you can easily see and access your things inside the bag. It’s easy to sew and all you need is two fat quarters and some ribbon … Read More...