Slimline cards and Shadow Box cards are both really popular right now and Brenda has combined those 2 styles into one for a Slimline Shadow Box Card for a tall design with lots of dimension. She used the new Trinity … Read More...
DIY Long Arm Oven Mitt Sewing Tutorial
Sew a set of oven mitts with a little something extra – extra length, that is! That extra length will help protect your wrists and forearms from a hot pan or oven rack. So Sew Easy has a tutorial and … Read More...
You and Me Layout
This utterly adorable layout from Michelle features 3 photos of her kids all dressed up. She stacked the 3 black and white photos down the center of the page, adding a touch of red to the flower. She created her … Read More...
Free Cactus Pattern Paper
With cactus and succulents being so trendy these printable pattern papers will go perfectly with cactus stamps for your next handmade card! There are 10 patterns to choose from with cactus or southwest style designs and they are are FREE… Read More...
Hair Towel Wrap from Jersey Fabric – Sewing Tutorial
This DIY hair wrap is perfect for wrapping your hair up after a shower. Heather Handmade has a free pattern you can use to sew one. It’s made from jersey knit fabric and has a snap at the back to … Read More...
Epson Cartridge Free EcoTank
Epson has announced it is expanding the EcoTank® line of cartridge-free printing solutions to include models designed for creative professionals.
Designed for creatives, the EcoTank Photo ET-8500 and EcoTank Photo ET-8550 provide cartridge-free printing for high-quality photos and graphics; … Read More...
Book Review: Knit Yourself Calm
Now more than ever I think most of us who knit or do other fiber arts are aware of their mental health benefits. We see a reduction in stressful feelings, an ability to control something, which can be powerful, and … Read More...
DIY Lantern Favor Boxes for Eid
Eid is a holiday about breaking the fast and celebrating community, so these little lantern treat boxes are perfect for giving a little sweet or other treat to family and friends.
(Lanterns are a symbol of Ramadan, as they light … Read More...
Embroidered Metal Bookmarks Tutorial
A little while back I posted a link to a tutorial demonstrating how to make embroidered pendants. This idea from Cutesy Crafts is another idea for that tiny embroidery. It is for metal bookmarks
, and it is a … Read More...
10 Food Themed Pinatas You Can Make At Home
This DIY craft roundup is for 10 food-themed pinatas. Food themed pinatas can be used for a large array of different party themes, from Mexican parties
, summer-themed parties
and even generalized parties that have no theme as such but … Read More...
Patriotic Cross Stitch for Memorial Day
While Memorial Day is an American holiday particular to honoring soldiers who have died in service of their country, it’s a fine time to break out all the patriotic decor for the summer that can stay up through Flag Day … Read More...
Kitty Cat Birthday Cards
If you have a cat lover on your birthday card list then this one is purrrfect! I used white core cardstock with some dies and an embossing folder and sanded the paper for a great distressed look. I colored the … Read More...
Baby Burp Cloth – Free Sewing Pattern in 3 Styles
Burp cloths are always a great present to make for a new baby! This free sewing pattern from Coral & Co. comes in three styles – contoured, slim contoured, and rectangle. They’re quick to se and can be made with … Read More...
Dream Big Pet Page
Florals and bows add a sweet touch to this Dream Big Pet Layout. The photos of a girl with her dog are printed in black and white to help them stand out against all the pastel colors of the design. … Read More...
Nautical Father’s Day Card
I know masculine cards can be challenging and with Father’s Day coming up next month many of us are in search of ideas. If your dad loves the ocean, beach, boating or fishing then a nautical theme might just be … Read More...
Tree Blossoms Layout
If you’re lucky enough to live where Cherry Trees Bloom (or even apple or pear trees) they make the most lovely backdrop for spring photos. Lilian used 2 sweet photos of her kids in front of blooming trees for this … Read More...
Eid Coloring Page
Eid al-Fitr, the celebration of the breaking of the fast after the holy month of Ramadan, is coming up May 12, and whether you are of Muslim faith or just want to learn more about different cultures, this Eid coloring … Read More...
Stitch on Trend with the Billie Zip Knitting Pattern
If you’re a knitter who wants to mimic storebought looks with your projects (or you knit for a teen who’s interested in what’s trendy) the Billie Zip sweater from Knitwear by Joan might be just the thing for you.
It’s … Read More...
Patriotic Plastic Canvas Coaster Tutorial
Show off your patriotic spirit with these easy-to-make flag coasters from Needlepointers.com. They come together in no time and are an ideal way to decorate.
You don’t need any special plastic canvas supplies, just the 7-count canvas, needle, and … Read More...
What’s the Best Candle Wax for Homemade Candles?
Candle making is an art that has been around for centuries, and it continues to evolve with new types of wax being introduced in the market. One of the newest waxes that have gained popularity in the candle making world … Read More...