Have you been struggling to master wet felting? Do you often end up with thick, bulky pieces when all you wanted was a nice, fine, smooth section of felted fiber? Is that soft, silky scarf you’ve been longing to … Read More...
Blocky Yoke Gives Summer Cardigan a Fun Twist
There are lots of different things you can do with the yoke of a sweater. You can work cables or lace, or colorwork of all sorts to bring a little more interest to that part of the project.
Weld from … Read More...
Sun Alphabet Playdough Mats
Playdough mats
are a fun way to extend what kids do when they play with playdough, and they can be a fun way to sneak in some learning along with motor skills.
These printable sun alphabet playdough mats from ABC’s … Read More...
And Peggy Cross Stitch Pattern
I know “In the Heights”
is the Lin-Manuel Miranda movie of this summer, but my heart will always belong to “Hamilton
,” so to me it’s always the right time to share a “Hamilton” inspired project.
And Peggy … Read More...
Homemade Lollipops + Other Fun Candy Recipes
Photo: Forkly
There’s something about homemade candy that I just love. Turning them into lollipops make it a fun and mess-free way to have a treat for both kids and adults.
Add any colour, and flavour and they can be … Read More...
Treat Yourself to Luscious Locks
I don’t know about you, but I absolutely LOVE when my hair feels healthy, soft, looks shiny, and just feels good. I’ve put my poor hair through a lot over the years (think chemical straighteners, dyes, bleaching, a couple … Read More...
Painted pallets make an arena
Shipping pallets may be one of the best items to build with as they are kind of like wood cinder blocks. They have strength and dimension. I don’t think I have seen something this big built with recycled pallets. But … Read More...
Fun in the Sun Free Quilt Pattern
Using only six fabrics, this quilt pattern from Art Gallery Fabrics is a nice lap size of 50″ x 63″. Originally it was designed to show off fabrics from their Sunburst line, but, as with any pattern, any fabrics can … Read More...
How to Decorate an Embroidery Hoops with Wood Burning
Are you looking for a completely unique way to decorate your embroidery hoops
? Then look no further than this article from Laura K. Bray Designs. She uses wood burning
to jazz up her hoops.
Isn’t that spectacular?! With … Read More...
Turtle Card with Ink Smooshing Technique
How cute is this little turtle floating in the ocean on this card from Michelle?! She created her underwater background using ink sprays from Tim Holtz
with an ink smooshing technique on die cut wave panels for some amazing movement … Read More...
Summer Reading Layout Tutorial
I love to read and there’s nothing better to me than laying in the hammock on a sunny summer day and reading a good book. Paige is taking part in a Crafty Youtube Hop that focuses on summer reading and … Read More...
Sew A Pocket Tissue Holder With This Easy Sewing Tutorial
Keep your tissues handy with this pocket tissue holder sewing tutorial! It’s super easy to make! In fact, this makes a great first sewing project for a beginner. Plus, you can use fabric scraps that is super simple and easy … Read More...
How to make a faux clay Arch-shaped shelf
Make a pretty arch shelf with corrugated cardboard. This DIY clay shelf is very easy to make and doesn’t require any power tools. Clay decor is trending right now and this faux clay or terracotta shelf is adorable.
Indeed all … Read More...
DIY African Wooden Suncatcher
This unique piece of garden decor or yard art was handmade using a slice of wood. I created an African bush scene to go on my resin, but any image or decal can be added. This can be made to … Read More...
Summer Bike Card Tutorial
This pretty bike with it’s basket filled with flowers is sure to brighten anyone’s day. Channin created this card with stamps and dies from Honey Bee. For the bicycle she die cut the pieces from white cardstock and used ink … Read More...
Check out the Yarmouk Recycled Art Park
I think this may be part of my future dreams is to make big sculptures out of recycled elements like this life-size recycled tire tree. I’m so happy whenever I see creativity constructed with recycled materials on a large scale. … Read More...
Mother and Daughter Scrapbook Page
This Mother and Daughter layout from Missy is so sweet with roses and butterflies. I love the black and white with pops of pink color. Sewing stitches she added “trails” behind the butterflies and connected the wavy pattern paper at … Read More...
Sweet Strawberry Socks Knitting Pattern
One of my favorite things about early summer is when the strawberries are ripe. It’s such a short window of time when you can get great local berries, but it’s totally worth seeking them out for their good flavor.
The … Read More...
How to Make a Windmill Quilt Block
For a fun quilt block with lots of movement in it, take a look at the windmill pattern from Generations Quilt Patterns. It has a center that is a bit tricky, but all in all it is not a … Read More...
7 Ceramic Pinch Pots That Don’t Require A Kiln
Ceramics and pottery have become increasingly popular over the years, with many people embracing the art of creating beautiful and functional pieces from clay. However, one of the main challenges of getting into ceramics is the cost and accessibility of … Read More...