If you’re in your 40s or 50s and suddenly feeling bloated, irritated, or like your nerves are hanging by a thread—you’re likely in perimenopause. And no, you’re not losing it. You’re just riding the hormone rollercoaster that no one … Read More...
DIY Pottery Rosemary Platter
There’s something so timeless about combining clay with nature. Pressing herbs into pottery creates a simple yet striking effect—rustic, organic, and perfectly imperfect. Today we’re making a rosemary platter using real sprigs of rosemary pressed into clay. You can make … Read More...
Monday Musings: Why I Still Use a 20-Year-Old Sewing Machine (And Won’t Upgrade)
Meet Bertha – my clunky, temperamental, utterly beloved sewing machine. She’s older than some of my readers, makes a noise like a dying lawnmower when threading the bobbin, and occasionally eats fabric for fun.
People keep telling me to upgrade … Read More...
Etsy Spotlight – Men’s Basic Tee Sewing Pattern
Let’s be honest—sewing for men doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. So many of us are caught up in kids’ clothes, home decor, and pretty dresses, that the guys in our lives sometimes end up with… nada! But not … Read More...
How To Make A Felted Hat – Free Tutorial
If you’ve ever dreamt of making your own soft, perfectly shaped felted hat, you’re in for a treat. This project combines the meditative rhythm of felting with the satisfaction of creating a wearable piece of art — and no, you … Read More...
6 FREE Christmas Teal and Red Pattern Papers
Teal has been a very trendy color this year and I love it paired with red, especially for a non-traditional Christmas color combo! This collection of 6 different pattern papers has red, white and teal plaids, zigzags snowflakes, botanicals and … Read More...
Learning about Dominica for Kids
Dominica is different from the Dominican Republic (which we’ll get to soon); it’s an island in the Caribbean largely colonized by the French and praised for its amazing natural environment. Let’s learn more about Dominica!
Dominica Basics
Dominica is part … Read More...
Sunny Dishcloths – Crochet Pattern
Bring a touch of sunshine to your kitchen with these delightful textured dishcloths! Designed to brighten up your space, these patterns feature both striped and sunflower designs that will add a cheerful vibe to your daily chores. Whether you’re … Read More...
How to Make a Mixed Media Gift Card Holder Card
If you’re still Christmas shopping and in need of a last minute gift Gift Cards are always a great choice but be sure to make it special by placing it inside of a handmade card. Tina created this wonderful mixed … Read More...
How to do the Christmas Scene AI prompt – We added a Crafty Twist.
There’s something magical about Christmas crafting. It starts innocently enough — a ribbon here, a bit of glitter there — and suddenly you’re knee-deep in sequins, hot glue strings stuck to your elbow, and wondering how you became the person … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Lucky Crossstitching
Lucky Crossstitching has cute and relatively easy looking patterns that focus on holidays and natural inspirations like animals, flowers and insects. Let’s take a closer look at this Etsy shop!
As of this writing they have more than 120 patterns … Read More...
A Comfort Knit That’s Just for You
As I write this we’re kind of in the thick of holiday preparations, that mad rush toward the end of the semester, finals and school holidays and actual holidays and the end of the year and wouldn’t it be great … Read More...
Christmas Flip Book Mini Scrapbook Album
If you want to keep all those precious Christmas memories in one place try creating a mini album. Traci designed this darling tall and skinny flipbook style album using products from Bella Blvd. For the covers and pages she cut … Read More...
Check out this Awesome Christmas Themed Escape Room Activity
If you’re looking for a super fun classroom activity for the days before holiday break, you’re having a bunch of kids over for Christmas who you need to entertain, or you just want a cool family game night idea with … Read More...
Upcycled Button Wreath Pillow – A Heartfelt Craft for the Holidays
If you’re looking for a cozy, sentimental way to use up that jar of old buttons your grandma left you, the button wreath pillow tutorial from My 100 Year Old Home is a delightful and meaningful project to try.… Read More...
Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Make-Ahead Cocktail Ice Cubes
If there’s one night of the year where I refuse to be stuck in the kitchen mixing drinks like a frantic barmaid, it’s New Year’s Eve. I’ve learned to batch anything I possibly can — snacks, playlists, even outfits — … Read More...
Sisters, Oregon, Five Decades of Quilting in America
Quilting is more than a craft; it’s a story stitched into fabric, a legacy passed down through generations. In Sisters of Oregon: Five Decades of Quilting in America, Gwen L. Westerman captures this spirit with a compelling narrative and breathtaking … Read More...
12 Free Penguin Digital Stamps for Winter Cardmaking And Christmas Crafts
If there’s one thing that never goes out of style in winter cardmaking, it’s penguins.
They’re cute without being fussy. Festive without screaming Christmas. And honestly? They work for everything from holiday cards to winter birthday greetings and even scrapbook … Read More...
Transform Clothespins Into a Charming Dollhouse Bed
If you’re a fan of creating miniatures or dollhouse accessories, you’re going to love this DIY Dollhouse Bed from Clothespins project! Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just starting out, this tutorial offers an easy and creative way to upcycle … Read More...
Knit a Vest That’s Covered in Cats
This might be another one of those posts where all you need to know is in the headline.
Knit vest. Cats? Sign me up.
The Darjeeling Vest by Sangmi Lee offers exactly that.
It’s a stranded knitting pattern worked from … Read More...