If you want to add a raised texture to your cardstock embossing folders are a great way to do so but there are other ways to do this technique like using stencils. Lynn used a rubber embossing mat 
in her … Read More...
Summer Trapeze Dress – Free Sewing Pattern
If you are like me you can never have to many summer or spring dresses. Especially dresses that are simple to sew and fun to wear while keeping you cool on those warm summer days. Happiest Camper shares a free … Read More...
DIY Terracotta Mantel Clock
This easy tutorial will take you through the steps to make your own trendy arch mantel clock from air-dry clay
. This terracotta version will bring some Southwest Modern to your decor but this DIY idea will also work with … Read More...
DIY Fringe Scrapbook Layout
To add lots of color and texture to this Sweet Layout Katrina used a striped stamp, lots of pink stamping ink pads and fringe scissors to create DIY layers of fringe down her design. She added even more texture and … Read More...
Healthy Cucumber Boats
Photo: Natural Beach Living
I can’t even with these cute healthy snacks. Who said all snacks had to be sweet or unhealthy?
Change out the red life saver with a cherry tomato and you have a perfect nutritious snack for … Read More...
Nighty night, sleep tight
Sleep.
We all know it’s important, but for most of us, we’re just simply not getting enough. In fact, approximately 33% of American adults don’t get enough sleep at night.
We live in a world that seems like it’s go, … Read More...
Mosaic Knitting Patterns
Mosaic knitting is a fun knitting technique that looks more complicated than it is. Using two colors in alternating rows or rounds, strategically slipping stitches produces the color pattern.
It’s a technique I’ve been seeing a lot more of over … Read More...
10 English Paper Piecing Projects
More and more I see pictures of these beautiful and intricate English paper-piecing projects. From bags to large quilts, it seems like they are everywhere. We’ve rounded up ten tutorials to get you started on your English paper-piecing journey.
English … Read More...
Garden Trellis Wall – Free Punch Needle Pillow Pattern
With its beautiful neutral colors, this free Garden Wall punch needle pillow pattern from Clover-USA will look lovely in any home décor. It was designed by Debbie von Grabler-Crozier.
This project is suitable for those of you with a skill … Read More...
Ocean Card with New Sectional Stamps
The amazing new Sea and Sky background stamp set from Simon Says Stamp comes in sections and looks almost like big puzzle pieces. So you can stamp them together in a single color as one large image or stamp the … Read More...
Plastic Bag Holder from a Shirt Sleeve – DIY Sewing Tutorial
As much as I try to cut down on the number of plastic bags coming into my house, we always seem to have an overabundance. Heather Handmade shows how you can create a plastic bag holder to help keep them … Read More...
4th of July Pocket Page
Sharon used a pocket page for this fun 4th of July Layout. She used what I call a “tic tac toe” design, adding her journaling card crisscross on both diagonals, adding her photos in the remaining pockets. This makes for … Read More...
Amazing easy way to make handles for your Felting Needles
One of the hardest things to get used to with needle felting
is the needles themselves. They are very sharp, they break easily, and they don’t have a good way to hold them as they are a weird shape. … Read More...
How to make owls from acorns, seeds and bark
Owls are a favorite animal to collect and decorate with. I have a few lurking around and they are on my list to paint. These darling little organic ones are quickly moving up the to-do list to try. Pop on … Read More...
Copic Marker Coloring for a Gorgeous Card
The coloring on this card from Delphine is simply Gorgeous! She used alcohol based Copic Markers
to color in a digital stamp from The Greeting Farm. She’s sharing a coloring tutorial over on their blog, so grab a cup, sit … Read More...
Monochromatic Formal Dress Layout
Tanya created this blue monochromatic layout that mimics the blue of the backdrop on the photo she chose for this formal dress page. The girl in her lovely white dress really stand out as the focus against all the blue. … Read More...
Book Review: Follow the Flock
Humans and animals have grown up together and influenced each other in ways obvious and less so. Sally Coulthard explores the connections between sheep and people throughout history in her book Follow the Flock: How Sheep Shaped Civilization
.
The … Read More...
Mandala Butterfly Cross Stitch Pattern
This pretty floral butterfly is sure to bring a blast of color to any room you stitch it for.
It uses 11 colors (which you could change up to be more tonal than rainbow if you like) and comes out … Read More...
At-Home Summer Reading Programs for Kids
Our local library usually does an amazing summer reading program, complete with special events, free books and lots of fun prizes for kids who participate (we won a free birthday party one year!).
Of course things are different this year, … Read More...
Trolls Plastic Canvas Pattern
Trolls used to be scary, but now you see them everywhere. Just look at these darling Troll Twins from Annie’s Craft Store. The pattern for these little plastic canvas dolls is available for purchase.
Listed as an easy … Read More...