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This newest addition to the best-selling GIANT Encyclopedia series expands the scope of the series by offering complete lesson plans. Written and created by teachers, The GIANT Encyclopedia of Lesson Plans
has more than 250 complete lesson plans, covering topics … Read More...
This sweet Fairy Shadow Box card folds flat for mailing but pops out for display. The fairy sits in a pretty scene behind a curtain of vines and is ready to wish someone a Happy Birthday. Jen is sharing step … Read More...
Erica used a die cut reminiscent of pie charts made of rows of circles each with “pie” sections. She backed each circle with pattern paper punched from a 2″ circle punch, choosing a few circles for photos. I love how … Read More...
We have this joke in our house that our Doggie order got mixed up. We asked for a dog to help with anxiety in our house, instead we got one that has his own issues. We are working with trainer … Read More...
This sweet gift box features flowers and an adorable stamped duck and would be perfect for any gift giving occasion. Allison is sharing directions on how to cut, score and fold cardstock to create the box base, then you can … Read More...
I love all the dimension on this layout from Zsoka. She used a digital flower die cut and sized it up, cutting each petal section of the flower from a different pattern paper. She tucked her photos and sentiment strips … Read More...
To celebrate her 8th year in business, Rose over at Threadbare Creations designed this lovely mini quilt and made it a free pattern. It’s a Crown of Thorn block with a slight twist.
The finished quilt measures about 16 inches … Read More...
OUSE with ballerina outfit -Sewing pattern
This sweet little mouse is a timeless friend that will make a personal gift. The body and skirt is very easy to put on and off,
even for small children.
The finished height of … Read More...
This dishcloth pattern is free and available for download on the Lionbrand website Just scroll down to the bottom of the page to access this free pattern.
It’s May first so that means it’s Mer-May! If you’re not familiar Mer-May started on Instagram for artists and crafters to create and share projects they’ve created that feature Mermaids during the month of May. I … Read More...
The new Sustainable Journaling line of products from American Crafts is made from recycled materials, is eco-friendly and can itself be recycled. As a paper crafter I’m very aware of how much paper and plastic I use and that are … Read More...
Peasant dresses are a popular style of dress to sew for little girls. They’re cute, and they’re easy to sew. What’s not the love about that? Jamie at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew the … Read More...
Teach children how to embroider using burlap and yarn. It’s easy with this tutorial from Rhythms of Play.
The article goes through all of the steps to help make it easy for both you and your child to learn. … Read More...
Sometimes you need a quick and simple card, sometimes you’re not in the mood to color or maybe you’re not that confident with your coloring skills yet. Either way you can still make an amazing card without coloring in your … Read More...
So your favorite jacket has a busted zipper? Don’t throw it out! You can fix the zipper and save some money in process! Heather Handmade shows how to replace a zipper in an unlined jacket. Though it sounds like it … Read More...
I love this yummy mini album! The Creative Embellishments Mason Jar mini album is already pre cut and comes with a dimensional cover and several pages all shaped like the jars. Lisa used it for a Garden themed mini album … Read More...
This sweet girl is ready to swing into Spring! Add her to your next card with a FREE digital stamp download from Pink Gem Designs.
Visit the Simply Cards Magazine blog for the download.
-Heather
I am officially on the miniature bandwagon. I made “Pocket Monolith” that is available in my Art Candy Machine and also available are “Pocket Bernies” I am working on building a miniature museum gallery to do miniature photo shoots of … Read More...
I am loving the texture and color on these beautiful basket weave throw pillows! The woven design has a fun vintage feel to it. Sew4Home shows how you can make them. Jelly roll strips of precut fabric are perfect for … Read More...
