Patch pockets are an easy way to add a pocket to clothes or bags that you make (or any sewing project, really). You can make them in any size or shape, though the most common shape for a patch pocket … Read More...
How to make a miniature sofa with something from the kitchen!
I am completely in on the miniature mania! I love the objects that are made with easy to find materials and aren’t too fussy. I never thought of using kitchen sponges
in place of foam for cushions but it is … Read More...
Top 10 Uses for Castor Oil
I know I’ve talked about using fatty vegetable oils to help dilute essential oils, but did you know that vegetable oils also have their own healing properties? Today, we’re going to be taking a look at an often overlooked … Read More...
Printable Olympics Activities
If you want to add a little learning to your binge watching of the Olympic Games, check out the printable activities from The Wise Owl Factory.
They include a word search with word bank, a list of some of the … Read More...
Pretty Plaid Knitting Patterns
When I was in high school, I had a red and black plaid wool sweater. It was itchy, but it was super warm and I loved it and some day I will knit a version with nice wool so that … Read More...
How to Make Hand Embroidered Bunting
Here is a unique way to show off your hand embroidery skills. It is hand embroidered bunting and the tutorial is from Make Eat Sleep Repeat. The bunting in the photos for the tutorial spell out boss, but one … Read More...
30+ Romantic Rose Crochet Patterns
Roses are the classic flower when it comes to crafting and Crochet is no different. Roses are beautiful and have special meaning from love to loss. All of these crochet patterns, some paid and some free all have one thing … Read More...
Turning Rainbow Card
I love how the rainbow on this beautiful card from Lydia extends over the top of card and the clouds! The rainbow is also interactive so you can turn it, it would be fun with a hidden sentiment that can … Read More...
Upcycled Doll Clothes – Free Sewing Pattern
Use your child’s outgrown clothes (or perhaps clothes you’ve outgrown or grown tired of) to sew a new wardrobe for your child’s baby doll! Swoodson Says has a tutorial and a free sewing pattern you can use. The pattern is … Read More...
Summer Circles Scrapbook Layout
When stuck for a scrapbook layout design try going back to the basics with simple shapes like circles and squares. This layout from Laura is anything but basic though with lots of pattern paper circles scattered around this fun summer … Read More...
Essential Oil Itch Relief Cream
Essential oil itch relief cream is a great DIY to have on hand that works wonders for itchy skin. I love having a homemade cream to use when I have an itch and this home remedy only takes minutes to … Read More...
6 Japanese Harmony Coloring Pages
I love to color when I want to unwind and relax and these pages from Dover Publications Japanese Harmony coloring book are prefect for just that! They are offering 6 of the pages to download and print for FREE.… Read More...
Colorful Floral Layout with Free Sketch
This fantastic layout follows a sketch designed by Becky Fleck of Page Maps. The design has places for several photos, journaling, a title, pattern paper and embellishments. This bold take on the sketch has lots of bright colors, splatters of … Read More...
Women’s Retro Gym Shorts – Free Sewing Pattern
Need a new pair of shorts or just wanting to learn how to sew your own gym shorts? Happiest Camper has an gym shorts sewing tutorial and free pattern you can use. These shorts have a fun retro style that’s … Read More...
Slip Stitches Add Fun to the Summer Soundtrack Top
Slipping stitches is an easy technique that can make a big difference in the look of a project. Working with two colors, slipping stitches can make fun patterns or broken lines that make a simple project look like your new … Read More...
Ultra modern countdown calendar
I am always on the look out for next Christmas’s countdown calendar
and I think I have found it! This chevron shaped minimalist one is so cool. Better still each one has fun things to celebrate each day written on … Read More...
Easy Plaid Quilt – Free Pattern
Made from just three fabrics, this free quilt pattern from Robert Kaufman Fabrics is called Cozy Plaid and it is perfect for beginners.
Designed by Ariga Mahmoudlou to highlight the Robert Kaufman Fabrics
batik line called Forest Glen, the combination … Read More...
17 Wind Chimes You Can Make With Seashells And Sea Glass
We all have some seashells and glass and general ‘junk’ from the beach, and you probably have no use for them all. That’s why we’ve created this list of 17 Wind Chimes that you can make with seashells and sea … Read More...
How to Die Cut Stamps with the Brother Scan N Cut
For awhile now I’ve been wanting to get a Brother Scan N Cut electronic die cutting
so I could cut out my stamped images. I finally got one and I’m so excited about it. Instead of fussy cutting or spending … Read More...
Outdoor Adventure Double Page Layout
An adventure in great outdoors certainly deserves a large layout like this double page spread from Jenn. She stretched her mountains and photos across both pages, also splitting the title across the center too. This ties the two pages together … Read More...