In terms of light it’s said that black is the absence of color, but when it comes to making black paint or markers, lots of colors go into the mix.
You can discover the different colors of black with this … Read More...
Textured Knitting Adds Depth to this Hat/Cowl Duo
Textured stitch patterns are a lot of fun because they make a project look more interesting — and sometimes more difficult — without really being any more difficult to knit. It also can be fun to throw in stripes on … Read More...
How to Make an English Paper Piecing Travel Kit
Are you looking for a unique gift item for that quilter who seems to have everything? Here’s a terrific idea. Make them this English paper piecing travel kit from Red Handled Scissors. What a great idea!
In this free … Read More...
Halloween Bat sewing pattern
This bat was too cute not to share, I can envision a few of these flying over my lounge room. These Halloween bats make for cute toys to giveaway to friends and neighbours instead of giving away candy. You could … Read More...
Book Review – The Easiest Kids’ Crafts Ever: Cute & Colorful Quick-Prep Projects for Busy Families
Turn your bin of ordinary crafting supplies into a day of happy, colorful fun! Jacinta Sagona’s 60 charming crafts use simple materials you already have at home in new ways to captivate your little ones’ imaginations for hours. These craft … Read More...
Snowbird Crochet Pattern
Glittery Fall Thank You Card
It’s really easy to add shimmer and shine to your cards with glitter cardstock, there’s no need to fool with messy loose glitter and glue! Michelle used different colors of metallic glitter paper from Hero Arts on this stunning Autumn … Read More...
Add a Split Hem to a Shirt – Sewing Tutorial
Add a split hem to the next shirt you sew with this sewing hack! Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how you can create a split hem detail to add to a sweatshirt or t-shirt. Head over to Life Sew … Read More...
Free Printable Fall Photo Frames
These wonderful Fall themed photo frames are perfect for greeting cards, home decor projects or scrapbooking layouts. There are 3 different frames to chose from in PNG File format that you can download for FREE from Free Pretty Things for … Read More...
AN easy way to paint pumpkins like Nightmare before Christmas
One of the fun things about these pumpkins is that they are two parters. The top pumpkin is the head and the bottom one is the body. The bottoms are still cool enough to be on their own though. Pop … Read More...
How to Make an Articulated Skeleton Hand
Skeletons are everywhere this time of year, so why not use them to foster a bit of learning beyond singing “The Skeleton Dance”?
These instructions for making an articulated skeleton hand are a little complex for younger kids, but grade … Read More...
Get Colorfully Cozy with the Bonfire Cowl Knitting Pattern
Xandy Peters is always doing amazing things with colors, and their Bonfire Cowl is a fun but relatively easy way to use up a bunch of scraps without making a project that looks too “scrappy.”
The trick is making magic … Read More...
One more for Halloween? Needle and wet felted Deer Antlers to Wear!
Have you been given the task to create a costume for your little one this year? Or perhaps you not so little one! While this project is for deer antlers, once you have learned the tips and tricks I’m … Read More...
Make Mine with Sprinkles Doughnut Cross Stitch Pattern
This doughnut cross-stitch pattern from the Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery looks just about good enough to eat, and the beaded sprinkles are an adorable choice (though of course optional if you’re not into sprinkles).
The finished project is 35 stitches square … Read More...
Embroidery Stitches with a Punch Needle
With punch needle everywhere these days it is fun to come across a technique that is a little bit different than what it usually looks like. Just check out this tutorial on doing embroidery stitches with a punch needle and … Read More...
Book Review – Cat Castles: 20 Cardboard Habitats You Can Build Yourself
Build your cat “paw-some” homemade habitats with easy instructions and common materials.
Shoeboxes and paper bags are fine for other cats. But your favorite felines deserve luxurious living spaces! This DIY construction guide includes fun and easy instructions for … Read More...
Book Review – Design the Home You Love: Practical Styling Advice to Make the Most of Your Space
Interior design can be daunting, and as a result, many of us never even attempt to design our own homes. In Design the Home You Love
, Havenly founders Lee Mayer and Emily Motayed break down the ambiguous world of … Read More...
35 + Bath And Body Recipes That Will Help You Sleep
I am a sufferer of Insomnia, I struggle to fall asleep even though I can be extremely tired. The worst part is I need around 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night to be able to function well … Read More...
Book Review – Pot Holders for All Seasons
Pot Holders for All Seasons contains a wide variety of quilted pot holders. You can easily find the perfect, display-worthy design to dress up your kitchen for any time of the year or any occasion.
You can purchase this book … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Farmhouse Jute Wreath
This is a crochet pattern for the Farmhouse-Inspired Jute Wreath. It is the second of the series, you can find the Farmhouse Washcloth in my shop also! This wreath would be perfect with any rustic decor on top of … Read More...