For a spooktacularly easy Halloween quilt look no further than this pattern from Jedi Craft Girl. It uses various oranges, blacks and whites so it’s a great scrap buster. It is also a fun and festive version of the … Read More...
Mystical Stitches – Book Review And Giveaway
Christi Johnson’s Mystical Stitches
(June 2021) is a beautiful embroidery book with over 100 unique patterns influenced by a vibrant folk-art aesthetic and imbued with metaphysical meaning. Readers may mix and sew each symbol to create unique embroidered items … Read More...
Agate Spin Swirl Soap Tutorial
We have had quite a few posts about crystals in the last few months, so it is no wonder I was drawn to this soap crystal tutorial by Soap Queen. This soap-making tutorial shows you how to make an Agate-… Read More...
30+ Skeleton Crafts For Halloween
Skeletons are very popular this time of year, especially for the boys and the teenagers, suddenly a skeleton is not so scary anymore. I have to say my favorite skeleton in this roundup of Halloween crafts for kids has to … Read More...
Crochet Shrug Pattern
This lightweight shrug is perfect for layers, the detail design on the back is stunning, and with a contrasting color worn underneath it will really pop! This shrug pattern can be bought here at Nedandmimi via Etsy.
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Hoot Owl Stamped Card
Tina Smith used new stamps from Newton’s Nook to create this adorable Hoot Owl Card. Notice how she created her cloud background inside the die cut frame but added the branch and owl outside and over top of the frame, … Read More...
How to Sew a Floor Pouf – Free Sewing Pattern
A floor pouf makes a handy footrest when you don’t have space for a full sized ottoman. Heather Handmade show show you can sew a DIY floor pouf. It’s an easy sewing project that will lots of use in your … Read More...
Happy Fall Scrapbook Layout
I don’t normally think butterflies when I think of Fall of but Kerstin really makes them work on this beautiful Happy Fall Layout. She mixed her foiled butterflies with navy, pink and orange leaves, lots of text and photos in … Read More...
Embossing with Foiling Plates
Hot foil plates are used to add metallic foil in different designs and patterns to your cards and projects. But Angela had the idea to use them with out foil for a dry embossing technique. She combined both ideas to … Read More...
Mixed Media Autumn Tag
I love the wonderful pinks and oranges with splatters of gold on this mixed media tag from Cheiron. Around the edges she added stitching and die cut leaves surround the photo. This fall theme pairs perfectly with vintage photos.
Let’s Go Do Fall Stuff
It’s fall here in the Northern Hemisphere (can I get a FINALLY!?) so it’s time for all the fall crafting, cozy sweaters and warm beverages.
And doing autumn stuff.
(Yes it says something other than stuff here but you could … Read More...
Get 20 Percent Off Everything at Knit Picks This Week
Knit Picks has long been one of my favorite online yarn retailers, because they have a great variety of yarns at good prices.
Now through Sunday, Sept. 26 (at 11:59 pm Pacific time), you can save even more with 20 … Read More...
Turn Sketches Into Embroidery Patterns
Amy, over on Amy Loves to Sew, brings us another lovely how to tutorial. This time it is how to turn sketches into embroidery motifs. What a wonderful process!
Whether you like to doodle, or your child is constantly … Read More...
Book Review – Candle Making Business 2021: How to Start, Grow and Run Your Own Profitable Home Based Candle Making Startup
Candle Making Business 2021
: How to Start, Grow and Run Your Own Profitable Home Based Candle Making Startup Step by Step in as Little as 30 Days with the Most Up-to-Date Information
You don’t need a business guide or … Read More...
Gift Idea – Glass Stone Art Craft Kit
My children have often sat and watched me work with glass and whilst they are older now and less interested in what mummy is doing, I feel that this kit would have been perfect for a safe alternative to what … Read More...
Crochet Pumpkin Basket Pattern
Decorate for Fall with your very own set of Pumpkin Baskets! These baskets are simple to make—made entirely of single crochet—yet the intricate look of Tapestry crochet will impress anyone who sees them!
You can purchase this pattern here Via … Read More...
Farmhouse Craft Decorations You Can Make At Home
I love the farmhouse-style decor
look, not only because it looks rustic but because it allows for imperfections. Imperfections are a part of life and smooth unmarked wood is not how I see life. I love wood with knots, … Read More...
Interactive Halloween Wreath Card
Who says Halloween has to be dark and spooky all the time? I love the non-traditional pastel colors on this amazing Halloween Wreath Card from Mona Toth. This card includes a fun interactive element, the spiders actually move and swing … Read More...
I’M Vaccinated Retro Enamel Pins
These retro enamel pins are a cool and subtle way to let people know you are vaccinated. If you are not vaccinated or do not wish to be, then this pin is not for you. Scroll on by.
However, if … Read More...
Vintage Knit Leaf or Counterpane Afghan blanket Pattern
While we play around with adding patterns to our new store, we decided to offer this
Vintage Knit Leaf or Counterpane Afghan blanket Pattern instant download so you can get knitting straight away.
This counterpane afghan has been a very … Read More...