One idea that is simple and can get even young children involved is the gift of giving cards to the elderly at senior homes in your area during the holidays. As I find more card ideas, I will post them.… Read More...
Free pattern: Building a Village table runner
Nina Lise from Mrs Moen blog shares this clever table runner. It’s a row of houses at night with a wintery sky. Go here to download pattern.
[tags]table runner, free pattern, snowy, houses[/tags]
Tutorial: Eight-pointed pincushion
Marcus Brothers shares a free pattern for making this 8-pointed pincushion, designed by Ellen Highsmith Silver. It’s a reproduction of a civil-war era style pincushion. The example is shown in civil-war reproduction fabrics, but I can also see it looking … Read More...
Tutorial: Hold-it-all wallet clutch
Melissa from Lilac Lane shows how to make this hold-it-all clutch. This fabric wallet is packed with pockets to hold credit cards, checkbooks, and cash. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Soft baby blanket with silky binding
Jaime from Prudent Baby shows how to make this soft baby blanket. The main part of the blanket is fleece, but the binding is a silky satin. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
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Shop: Tiddly Inks Digital Stamps
Here’s another totally adorable digital stamp company I found on Etsy, it’s called Tiddly Inks, isn’t that the cutest name too?? And they’ve got super cute digital stamp images to go with that super cute name, love these kitties!… Read More...
20 Free patterns and charts: Christmas
If you’re looking for an exciting way to express your holiday cheer this year, why not give embroidery a try? Embroidery is a fun, creative way to decorate clothes, accessories, and decorations with festive holiday designs. Plus, there are plenty … Read More...
DO YOU LIKE CARON YARN??
Get some free! Here’s the offer. Good through the end of 2009. Get a skein and pop it into the stocking of that special crocheter on your gift list or crochet up a one-skein scarf. Click on the link below … Read More...
Cookie Art
Bake an abstract painting right in your cookie. These cookies are made by squirting food coloring on cut-out cookies, blowing it around with a straw and then baked. The genius is from Martha, as found via the kitchn.… Read More...
Product Review: The Crafters Companion
Splitcoast Stampers has a wonderful comprehensive look at a wonderful new tool called the Crafters Companion. The manufacturer describes it as “The all-in-one, compact carry-case which allows you to score, measure, trim, emboss and embellish”. Click here to read … Read More...
Tutorial: Expandable Christmas stocking
If Santa’s gonna bring you a lot of loot, y ou need to give him a stocking big enough to hold it all. Craftzine has the how-to for making this expandable stocking. The zippers create a longer stocking to hold … Read More...
Easy Christmas Tree Craft
Cathie Filian came up with a great Easy Christmas Tree Craft using yarn, tissue paper and styrofoam trees.
I think the toddlers could even help out with this one! They look so chic too!
Be A Fearless Knitter
A workbook for the hands and minds of knitters, the Fearless Knitting Workbook will:
- Develop your skills and deepen your understanding of how yarn becomes fabric
- Lead you over common obstacles that makes knitting
Paper Bag BackPack
This craft is from a long time ago, but I just thought it would be so great for young ones to be able to have their very own backpack for Pretend School! Such an easy kids craft or toddler … Read More...
Inspiration: Gingerbread Houses
Find Gingerbread House inspiration from the always-inspirational Sweetopia. Find closeups of this gorgeous house as well as tips to making some of the details.
Twirled Paper Octopus and Angel Fish
Craftzine has a PDF to show you how to create these amazing creatures plus how to learn the art of twirled paper.
They also suggest using old newspaper or even junk mail which is a great upcycled craft for your … Read More...
Just out: New designs from Colette Patterns
Sarai from Colette Patterns has just released her new line. Be still my heart! Like her debut line, these designs are packed with vintage detailing. See more at her blog, or go to the shop to get your hands … Read More...
Tutorial: Stuffed Christmas ornaments
Jezze from Jezze Prints shares a tutorial for making a set of round stuffed ornaments. Stamp, screenprint, or applique a motif, or fussy-cut a novelty print to get the design you want. Get the how-to.
If the ones she … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork chef’s set for little cooks
Melissa Ann from Lilac Lane shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop for making a patchwork chef’s set for little cooks. She shows how to use a jelly roll of precut fabric to make a chef’s hat, an apron, and … Read More...
Project: Merry Christmas Banner
Elle’s Studio shares direction on how to make this lovely Merry Christmas banner using some of their digital download files. Click here for directions.
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
Looking … Read More...