If you have a child who is getting ready to go back to school — or maybe going to school for the first time — these back-to-school coloring pages from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games are a fun way to introduce … Read More...
Boxy Drawstring Bag from Fat Quarters – Free Sewing Pattern
Sew an adorable boxy drawstring bag from fat quarters! This cute drawstring ditty bag by Sew Can She is a fat quarter friendly project. Finished dimensions are approximately 9″ tall and 6″ x 8″ at the bottom of the bag. … Read More...
Seaside Shadow Box
This wonderful mixed media project from Jennie takes a vintage photo off the page and into a home decor piece. The seaside themed shadow box is decorated inside and out with seashells, a tiny bottle, ribbon, wooden nautical shapes and … Read More...
DIY Picture Frame Shelf
A picture frame is perfect for displaying things so why not turn one (or two) into a shelf! Depending on the moulding, you can create an intricate shelf for your wall. Put some trinkets and treasures on display or clear … Read More...
Teacher Appreciation Gift Tag Printable
What better way to start the school year than helping your child’s teacher keep the classroom clean? This helpful teacher appreciation tag is perfect for cleaning supplies and a useful present any teacher would love to receive! Print off the … Read More...
Amigurumi Hairstyles – A Comprehensive Guide
Featuring a detailed guide on a crochet technique. This is pretty much all anyone interested in making amigurumi hair needs! The step by step instructions are clear enough for a beginner and will take newbies to advance level in no … Read More...
Free Printable Space Mazes
There’s something about space that seems to be interesting to just about every kid at some point. And mazes are a fun way to keep kids entertained for a little while between other activities or when you’re waiting for something … Read More...
Camper Jumbo Paper Clip
How much fun is this Jumbo Camper Paper Clip from Tonya!? It’s perfect to add to a travel scrapbook layout or a vacation planner page or even use as a book mark. She created the camper with dies from Eileen … Read More...
Avocado and Lizard Note Cards
These adorable cards from Chala prove you can still make a big impact with small images. She used two different die cut shapes from the Poppy Stamps “Whittle” collection to create lizard and avocado cards. She colored her die cut … Read More...
Day of the Dead Cross Stitch Pattern
I love the colors and design elements on this Memento Mori cross stitch design from Satsuma Street for Day of the Dead. Covered with flowers, birds and calaveras, it would be a great addition to an ofreda table or just … Read More...
A Fuzzy Vest to Get Ready for Fall
I am a little obsessed with knit vests. They are just so cute, and way faster than a full sweater (see you later, sleeve island!) and they are the perfect thing for layering. Over a T-shirt or dress, under a … Read More...
Hardanger Embroidery Tutorial
Have you ever heard of Hardanger embroidery? I had not, but with this article from Elizabeth over on Epida Studio, you can learn all about it.
This tutorial will take you through the history of the stitch method, as … Read More...
Craft Artist Interview With Nicky Avery
Nicky Avery from alcyarns.com and averylanecreations.com is our interview subject this week, We reached out to Nicky and asked her some crafty business DIY questions. This interview is about getting to know like-minded business owners who love craft and … Read More...
Dry Embossed and Water Colored Card
Dry embossing with an embossing folder with had a nice dimension to your card but adding color over top can sometimes flatted out the design. Lydia has a simple solution for that, after water coloring her floral dry embossed image … Read More...
Easy Fabric Placemats that Beginners Can Sew
Placemats are a great beginner sewing project. They’re easy to sew using only straight seams. Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how you can sew a placemat. Each placemat takes 1/2 yard of fabric plus interfacing. You can make a … Read More...
Diagonal Birthday Layout
An easy way to add interest to a scrapbook layout is the add your photos and elements on the diagonal. Misty painted a colorful wave from one corner to the opposite bottom corner for the background of her Covid Birthday … Read More...
DIY Phone and Tablet Holder from scrap wood
Here comes the DIY tutorial to build your own phone and tablet holder. All it took was an hour to build one. Its super easy to build and requires very minimal materials. This stand can be placed at three levels … Read More...
Needle felt for Halloween
Isn’t this just the cutest? And who doesn’t love a nice, simple tutorial. You already have so much to do to get ready for Halloween, it’s a great idea to create something new and if we can make it a … Read More...
DIY R2D2 Skirt Sewing Tutorial
If you’re a Star Wars fan, you’ll love this DIY R2DS skirt that Homemade Heather made for herself. It’s a simple gathered skirt, made into a favorite Star Wars character by adding felt applique accents. And she’s got a tutorial… Read More...
Campers Beware (Friday the 13th Cross Stitch)
My daughter has been telling me for a few days now that it’s almost spooky season, so I guess it’s time to start sharing creepy crafts.
If you’re into the Friday the 13th movie franchise, you will recognize this bloody … Read More...