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This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free … Read More...
This baby quilt by Stephanie of Eden and Eliot shows her first attempt at quilting. Wanting something soft and handsome for her son Eliot, she dug through outgrown baby clothes and found a fleece pull-over with blue circles on a … Read More...
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on their blog for this infant’s vest. Make it from a heavier fabric for layering in winter, or from a lightweight cotton for warmer summer months. snaps
on the shoulder make it easy … Read More...
Jaime from Prudent Baby made this roll-up nap mat for an 18″ doll. She used the tutorial for a kid-sized nap mat previously posted on their site, but used smaller dimensions to fit the doll. Now her daughter and her … Read More...
DIY Maven shows how to make button pillow slipcovers, inspired by similar pillowcovers from Pottery Barn. The decorative button on the front is also a functional closure. Get the tute.
[photo from DIY Maven]
I know I’ve posted before on something similar (here), but I couldn’t resist these fantastic broccoli forest cakes from Not Quite Nigella. Aside from the fact that I’ve been fully intrigued by sweet things-turned-savory lately, just look … Read More...
Visit the Paper Cuts blog and learn how to fold up a cute goody bag from cardstock. There’s also a sweet matching card and tag.
-Heather
If you’re a scrapbooker (scrapper?) you probably have the tools to make these metallic candle flowers and stars. Martha Stewart’s craft of the day looks super easy and it really livens up birthday candles on cake!
I’m not thrilled about … Read More...
Crafty Chica shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how she made these awesome sneakers. She started with a pair of plain canvas sneakers, and used Aleene’s Fabric Fusion to cover them in a bright oilcloth print. If … Read More...
It’s very possible I already posted on DIY Cadbury Eggs last year. Very possible. I feel like I did, and I’m just that predictable, but I can’t find it, (updated it with the link now) so here it is again.… Read More...
Congratulations to our 5 lucky pattern winners given by Linda of Linda of “Linda’s art Quilt’s” ESTY shop. I want to thanks Linda for allowing me to hold her giveaway and I hope all you will leave her a … Read More...
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‘ll admit it, I’m an angry birds fan just like the rest of the world, but how about taking the birds out of the iPad? I love that Make and Takes has taken the game, and made it a … Read More...
This craft is so cute, and it does’t take much to re-create. Head on over to Girl. Inspired. to see how she came up with the idea!
I love simple projects, and the fact that I am seeing more and more Spring projects means that flowers should soon be in bloom…yay! Use your own window and tissue paper to make these adorable crocus blossom sun catchers. Head … Read More...
Our Big Earth has a great craft to brighten up your house using watercolors and creating a beautiful mobile. Check out the tutorial here.
The Honorable Mention definitely shares the same love that my family has for Elmer the Elephant. This is a great book craft where you can read the book, and then reinforce the book with a great craft.
I’ll give an up front disclaimer…do this craft with your children while you have the time to give them your undivided attention, and you are sure that this is something your children are capable of. I will leave it up … Read More...
Michele Made Me was very ambitious while her child was sick the other day. She made these amazing bookmarks with him. Check out how they did it! I love them!
Encourage your children to expore their creativity by using leftover paper tubes to make individualized sculptures. Visit The Chocolate Muffin Tree for some inspiration!
Tinker lab is a low-threshold printmaking project for pre-schoolers that values process over product. But the product still looks great! It’s printmaking with a sink mat, which is kind of a novel idea. And it has a Spring/St.Patty’s flavor to … Read More...
