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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...
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...
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...
Adding embellishments in clusters has been a trend in paper crafting for awhile now, it’s a great way to draw the eye and use up small products. Khristina used 4″x6″ preprinted scrapbook journaling cards as a base and added clusters … Read More...
This knit hat covered with ghosts makes me smile for two different reasons. First, it’s really cute, and second, it’s called the Odd Soul Hat, which makes me smile because there’s a restaurant where I live called the Odd Soul.… Read More...
The first few days of back to school time are full of learning routines and learning about each other, especially for younger learners. There’s lots of time for games and fun activities as you ease into the year, and this … Read More...
When I first spotted these strips of book pages in a jar I just loved it a simply a great visual. But it it actually serves as a fun way to make a contest. You challenge people to guess what … Read More...
It is time to put your quilting prowess to work and make a beautiful quilted tote bag. Andy from A Bright Corner makes it easy with her tutorial.
This tote uses plenty of scrap fabrics and it easy to piece … Read More...
Do you know what makes a great craft material? Free material. So when you can go outside and pick up your own craft supplies from the ground, to me that is amazing. Make the most of these crafts made using … Read More...
Unfortunately, I didn’t realize when I gave birth to my two children that they would turn into teenage sloths, They move at the pace of a sloth most school mornings, especially when being told they are running late and need … Read More...
Note: These are tests that you buy to test yourself for Covid at home, not tests that you make yourself. Only tests done and kits created by medical professionals should be trusted.
Who would have thought I would ever … Read More...
I love shimmer watercolor
, it adds a lovely colorful sparkle and works with so many different styles of stamps. Lydia used a pretty Lotus stamp from Ink on 3 and heat embossed it with black ink and clear embossing. … Read More...
This overblouse top is great for a fall wardrobe, as you’re transitioning from warm summer weather to the cooler fall and winter days. You can wear it as a buttoned up top, or as a jacket over a tank or … Read More...
The pattern paper background that Zsoka used on this page has a wonderful doily print that she incorporated perfectly into her design. My favorite aspect is her journaling, she wrote it around the outside scalloped of the doily all the … Read More...
Instead of trying to work self-care into your busy schedule, why not make it a priority? With the help of this printable self-care planner, you can keep track of all aspects of your health and well-being in one handy … Read More...
This easy “knit-look” cropped sweater is both classy and stylish. It uses a combination of stitches to create a unique ribbed effect that’s absolutely eye-catching! Add on the rolled collar, rolled cuffs, and hem and you’ve just created a fabulously … Read More...
*Gag me with a spoon!* As someone who was a teenager in the 80’s I love seeing these fun and funky coloring pages featuring 80’s fashions. I was a bit more punk and new wave then these designs but I … Read More...
If you don’t like your Halloween designs too spooky, check out this super cute stitch from Mollie Johanson at the Spruce Crafts.
It features a sweet little pumpkin, bat, cat, ghosts and candy.
It’s worked on 16-count fabric and uses … Read More...
Cupcakes and doughnuts and pies, oh my! These sweet cute/kawaii food pattern papers are perfect to create yummy scrapbook layouts, cards, party invites and planner pages. There are 4 patterns to choose from and they are all FREE for you … Read More...
I’d say the Let’s Boo-gie sweater pattern is the Halloween equivalent of the ugly Christmas sweater, but there’s nothing ugly about this colorful circular yoke pattern.
It’s covered with ghosts, candy corn and classic Halloween colors, and the body of … Read More...
