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Aren’t these hand embroidered felt Easter eggs from ETM Designs absolutely gorgeous?! They are so delicate and festive.
In this tutorial you will find a free downloadable pattern for the egg plus step-by-step instructions. Make one or one hundred. It’s … Read More...
I have to share with you my latest obsession – Disney cross-stitch patterns! As a huge Disney fan, I couldn’t resist trying my hand at creating some of these adorable patterns that are all inspired by Disney movies and cartoons. … Read More...
Need to make a quick and easy Easter Card? Try this idea from Jo. She used an Easter Egg layering stencil, ink blending Distress Oxide Inks over the eggs, then added glitter stencil paste with the second layering stencil for … Read More...
Sew your own beautiful slip dress with this free pattern! This simple slip dress is perfect for warm weather. You can wear this dress to formal occasions or keep it casual and wear it on a night out. The shape … Read More...
I read a lot of books each year and keep track of them on an on-line site but Jessica has a much more creative idea. She’s created book tracker pages in her journal, drawing shelves with books where she fills … Read More...
Looking for a relaxing Easter themed craft? Grab your favorite colored pencils or markers and try coloring up a sweet Easter Bunny Basket coloring page. It’s FREE to download and print from Faber-Castell. This image could also be shrunk and … Read More...
Darker colors and lots of stars come together to create a couple of wonderful Boy layouts. Using a large “All Boy” die cut title from Paige Taylor Evans both she and Andrea created two layouts that have great texture from … Read More...
This pretty and colorful vintage kitchen cross stitch pattern is the perfect thing to stitch up for your kitchen or pantry. The teapot, dishes and tools have a great retro look and the colors are so cute.
You could also … Read More...
Real eggs are fun to decorate, and the egg shape is fun to decorate with patterns, stripes and colors, too.
These egg patterns mats from Picklebums are not only cute, you can use them in lots of different ways. Color … Read More...
Matchboxes are just so cute and tiny. I am always on the lookout for projects to make with them. Today’s is an adorable Happy Birthday wish complete with a Birthday candle inside that is perfectly placed on the cupcake when … Read More...
Knitting is more than a way to make things, though it is great for that. It’s also a great way to relieve stress, connect with other people and express yourself.
Knitters Sicgmone Kludje and Vanessa Koranteng, founders of the Black … Read More...
Have you ever thought about trying to make a low volume quilt? Do you know what one is? This article by The Willow Market tells you a little bit about them and gives you a look at one low volume … Read More...
Rae Dunn pottery is a phenomenon that has taken the crafting world by storm. This beautiful and simple pottery has become sought after by many and can be difficult to come by. However, if you can’t get your hands on … Read More...
How many t-shirts do you own? I have to confess I am kinda a t-shirt addict, nothing fancy and no graphics on the front, just plain and comfy t-shirts are my go-to on School mornings. I have a couple of … Read More...
Still working on Easter Cards? Galina has a quick and easy shaker card tutorial for you. I love all the texture this card has with the faux stitching, vellum with heat embossing, glitter paper and sequins! And the pastel stenciled … Read More...
This sweet Happy Family Layout from Brianna has loads of color and texture. She created her background by cutting up a striped pattern paper, roughing up the edges and placing them back together, the white core of the paper really … Read More...
Create a pretty fabric carrot garland to decorate for spring and Easter! It’s easy to sew using a tutorial from Crafting Cheerfully. Use your scraps to create the carrots and green tops. There’s a free template you can use … Read More...
I just love the look of these great little project! As with all things felting though you don’t get here by accident. There’s a lot of work involved but if you are already a felter then you know this will … Read More...
This little Amigurumi Highland Bull is a perfect springtime project. He is soft and cuddly, made with Bernat Blanket yarn, and 6 inches tall. The pattern works up quickly and is easy to follow! You can see the full … Read More...
Playing with the size of an object can be a lot of fun and it’s always interesting to see how things look when they are either super-sized or made tiny. In today’s project, we’re going to be taking the adorable … Read More...
