I’ve actually been finding lately that it’s not that easy to find tutorials for those of us who have been felting for a while and want to take it up a notch. There are plenty of ‘how to get started’ … Read More...
How to make recycled stick and acorn cap mushrooms for fairy gardens and more!
It is technically fall now, even thought it’s sweltering hot here. That doesn’t mean the acorns are not plentiful and falling all over. Perfect time to gather them up and start making some mini mushrooms with the caps and some … Read More...
Easy Sew Women’s Sanitary Pads Tutorial
I know we rarely like to talk about that time of the month, but its part of a woman’s life and why not make that time create less waste. You can sew your own reusable sanitary pads with a free … Read More...
Autumn Coffee Gnome Gift Card Holder
This little guy is ready for all things pumpkin spice on this fun Gnome Card from from Andrea. The stenciled pocket behind the gnome holds a gift card, to a coffee shop, of course! :). The hat and shirt of … Read More...
Free High School Die Cut Files
These high school die cut files are perfect for Back to School layouts, greeting cards or graduation invites. Along with class names there’s a locker, helmet, globe and graduation cap. These are FREE to download from Redefined Kreative and use … Read More...
How to Sew Together 60º Fabric Triangles
One shape you tend to see a lot of in quilting is the standard 60º triangle. It looks easy but it can be a little tricky, especially for the beginner. This handy tutorial from Sassafras Lane Designs shows you how … Read More...
Book Review – Half Yard Christmas: Easy sewing projects using leftover pieces of fabric
Are you craving a crafty, creative Christmas?
Let Debbie Shore show you how to create all the accessories you’ll need in the latest addition to her best-selling Half Yard series. Featuring six themed chapters rustic, traditional, contemporary, monochrome, Scandinavian and … Read More...
20 DIY Terrairums You Can Make At Home
Terrariums
are miniature gardens made in glass containers that don’t require a lot of room, making them the perfect decor project to add to a home, especially where space is limited. There is no end to the variety of DIY … Read More...
Mr. And Mrs. Skeleton Free Crochet Pattern
At just 10cm tall I am going to call these Skeleton Halloween dolls a Weekend project. I feel most of us could get these done over a weeked. They are very cute and perfect for sticking on your office desk … Read More...
Stitched Christmas Cards
Some of the most resent release of dies from Spellbinders includes shapes and background designs that have holes for stitching (but they also look nice with sewing too). Zsoka used some of these new dies to create some amazing Stitched … Read More...
Fringed Flannel Infinity Scarf Sewing Tutorial
Add some flannel to your fall outfits with this fringed flannel infinity scarf! Coral and Co. has a tutorial showing how to make this pretty fall accessory. Her tutorial has variations for a longer looped style and a shorter cowl … Read More...
Scrapping with Large Photos
Large, oversized photos are a great way to fill up an entire scrapbook page, putting the focus on a single picture and work well if you’ve only happened to have be able to take one good shot. Cathy shares two … Read More...
Pumpkin Mouse House Card
These adorable little mice have set up house for the fall in a big pumpkin on this wonderful card from Nichol Spohr. She created her autumn scene with brand new stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn. I love how they … Read More...
Autumn Art Journal Page
Megan used lots of different products and techniques for her beautiful mixed media Autumn Art Journal Page. For the leaves she sprayed cardstock with acrylic sprays and then applied printed leaf tissue paper over top and fussy cut them out. … Read More...
Inside-Out Witch Doll Knitting Pattern
Inside out dolls are so fun to play with, and they’re interesting to knit, too.
This Halloween witch is a pumpkin on one side and a witch on the other, and cute whichever way you look at her.
The design … Read More...
Many People Have Eaten Here…
This snarky kitchen cross stitch seems a little like a Halloween decoration, but of course you can keep it up all year or gift it (as a “gag” gift?) to a friend who is not the best at cooking.
Note: … Read More...
Ways to Finish a Punch Needle Canvas
You have finished your punch needle masterpiece and are ready to show it off. Now what do you do? Never fear, Marching North is here. Well actually Crystal, the blog author, is. She gives us three different ways to finish … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Sweet Doll
This sewing pattern is for a Sweet Doll. This handmade doll measures 45cms when made and requires basic sewing skills to be able to complete. She would make a wonderful Christmas gift or made to donate to orphanages or children’s … Read More...
20 Gift Ideas For Kids Who Are Artsy
Choosing gifts for kids can be quite challenging, especially when you want to find something that is both engaging and not just going to be put on a shelf or in a box. In today’s digital age, more and more … Read More...
Book Review – Creative Polymer Clay: Over 30 techniques and projects for contemporary wearable art
Heidi Helyard
, artist and designer, explains easy ways for creating one-of-a-kind, contemporary jewelry items with minimum tools and equipment in this thorough introduction to current polymer clay techniques.
Polymer clay is one of the most widely available and adaptable … Read More...