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Elizabeth Made This shows how to create an adjustable waistband with this easy buttonhole elastic tutorial. It’s a simple sewing alteration you’ll use again and again for your kids.
As parents, we all know the struggle of trying to find … Read More...
Cathy used cut files from Lori Whitlock to create this wonderful Harvest Truck layout that has a rustic sign design. She’s sharing a terrific tip to cut out a template to help line up your lettering so everything is straight … Read More...
Adding a holiday twist to learning activities is always fun, but I feel like it’s a little extra at Thanksgiving time because parents can grab learning activities for kids to do while they’re waiting for food to be done or … Read More...
This is a simple DIY made from items that can easily be found at the Dollar Tree – and it’s an excellent seller for craft fairs! This Harry Potter Inspired Wreath is the perfect door decor for any Harry Potter … Read More...
The rainbow trend in cards and paper crafts is still going strong and I’m in love with this unique twist on a rainbow card from Sally! She used rainbow dies, some triangles and a flourish to create a rainbow pumpkin, … Read More...
For a child who loves Raya and the Last Dragon, you can make this cute Sisu the dragon costume. Heather Handmade shows how in an easy to follow tutorial. Starting with a purchased hoodie makes this an easy Halloween or … Read More...
Morag used lots of shades of orange on this fun Halloween Spider Web layout. She created her leaves by applying inks to white cardstock and die cutting them out. The black web stands out against the white background as do … Read More...
In nature, turkeys aren’t that pretty. But that doesn’t mean we can’t make them more colorful when we represent them in crafting.
This gorgeous multicolored modern turkey cross stitch pattern from StitchingLand is a lot more fun than your standard … Read More...
Sometimes the wrapping is better than what’s inside. I think that is the case with these adorable bats that contain candy for Halloween. I bet these would look great displayed even before tearing into them to enjoy the treats. Fly … Read More...
This cardigan knitting pattern looks like just the thing I’d love to cozy up in all year long. The Lindsay Cardigan from September Knits Design is an open front, top-down cardigan worked with two strands of fingering weight yarn held … Read More...
In this tutorial from Lori Kennedy you will learn how to machine quilt a butterfly design. Lori’s tutorials are always helpful and detailed, and this one is no exception.
Photos are provided for each step of the butterfly making process … Read More...
This printable crochet planner contains 23 pages of printable crochet project organization sheets, organize your yarn, your projects. We have included some bonus covers below, so you can swap ou the crochet girl to suit your style. You can grab … Read More...
You are going to need some patience to make this stained glass house. I remember making gingerbread houses as a child, but we could never have the patience to sit and make it and not eat it. This gingerbread house … Read More...
Nothing sparks nostalgia like Christmastime. We watch the holiday classics like It’s a Wonderful Life and pull out our same decorations each year because we love the memories they bring. The patterns in Knit a Vintage Christmas
will both evoke … Read More...
Sometimes when I buy a card making kit I end up with lots of scraps and left over pieces, sometimes I can use them on other project but mostly they end up in a drawer not getting used. Vicky challenged … Read More...
Niki used her Silhouette die cutting machine to cut a large Sunflower cut file from Bella Blvd as the focal point for this beautiful fall floral layout. To keep her chipboard title from blending in too much she backed it … Read More...
NAME: Kathy Cano-Murillo
WHERE ARE YOU: Phoenix, AZ
COMPANY NAME: Crafty Chica
WEBSITE: http://www.CraftyChica.com
BLOG: http://www.thecraftychica.blogspot.com
CRAFT TOOL YOU CAN NOT LIVE WITHOUT: Tool…hmmm…OK, my pinking shears
Every crafter would LOVE to get their own product line how did … Read More...
The Trinity Stitch Cowl is a chunky, striped crochet cowl, and a free pattern! This cozy crochet cowl has a unique striped effect thanks to alternating color rows of the Trinity Stitch – an easy stitch that creates a gorgeous … Read More...
This Black Cat Pudding Cup 
is a fun Halloween treat, but also a creative dessert for your child any time of year. It’s an incredibly easy way to brighten your child’s day. Sometimes I like to hide something in their … Read More...
Lunares is the Spanish word both for polka dot patterns and for things having to do with the moon, which is why big white polka dots on a field of black are a great choice for this cute hat pattern … Read More...
