One great way to fill the empty space on a layout is with repeating. Brianna repeating her title by die cutting it several times from different colors of cardstock and layering it down the page at a slight offset. I … Read More...
How to Crochet a Granny Hexagon
Granny hexagons are a super fun way to use up your yarn stash! Plus, they are extremely versatile. You can use them to make blankets, bags, coats, and more. Think of all the various designs you can do, especially since … Read More...
Ice Cream Slimline Card with Pop Up
This fun Ice Cream Slimline card from Karen looks so yummy! She used stamped pattern paper to create her delicious “flavors” (no coloring needed) and inside the card is a fun little surprise, part of the sentiment is a pop … Read More...
Sew Back Darts for a Better Fit – Sewing Tutorial
When sewing a top or dress from a woven fabric, you’ll need to use darts to get a good fit on the back. Darts remove extra fabric so the garment can fit to the natural curves of your back. Sewing … Read More...
Mason Jar Layout
I adore this layout from Danni, adding most of her elements inside a giant mason jar shape is such a unique design idea! Having the butterflies looking like they are escaping the jar adds great movement and the smaller jar … Read More...
Christmas in July- Turn your beach glass into festive mini Christmas trees
If your summer plans include walking the beach looking for sea glass
or you simply pop by your local store for a bag or two so you can make these adorable Christmas trees. There are so many different ways to … Read More...
How to Make a Box for Perle Cotton Spools
I don’t know about you, but once I start using a spool of perle cotton
it inevitably ends up a tangled mess. This box design from Stitches of Life – Lelia Evelyn is a great solution for that problem.… Read More...
How to make a Pinwheel Fold Card
This unique Pinwheel Fold Card has multiple sides giving lots of room for creating, it stands up easily and folds flat for mailing. Kristina Rees is sharing cutting, scoring and folding directions as well as a video tutorial to show … Read More...
DIY Cat Hammock – Free Sewing Pattern with Video
Learn how to easily make a DIY cat (or ferret) hammock with adjustable straps that can be placed in various positions around the house, or outside, so your fur baby can relax in safety and in a clean environment. HelloSewing … Read More...
Digital Layout with Side Name Border
Kathy created an amazing side border for this beautiful digital scrapbook layout. The large black and white photo is the focus of the design and I love how she blended it into the background pattern she used! But another focus … Read More...
Help for the beginner needle felter
Hi Felters
I wanted to share a great resource with you that I’ve recently come across. This very clever felter has not only an Etsy store but a Youtube channel as well.
In her Etsy store ( Felts by Philippa… Read More...
Sew a Purse Organizer – Sewing Tutorial
Do you put something in your purse, only to have a hard time putting your hands on it when you need it? This purse organizer will make it easy to find what you need in your bag. Sew Simple Home … Read More...
Christmas Card Cross Stitch Designs
I love the idea of handmade holiday cards (if I did holiday cards, they would probably have to include some kind of handmade element) and maybe if you start now you can stitch a bunch of cross-stitched holiday cards for … Read More...
Pore Vacuum Review – This Thing Sucks!
This thing sucks!
But I mean that in the BEST possible way.
Monday I posted about the top 10 beauty trends in 2021 and one of those trends was upping our skincare game. That’s been a theme for me this … Read More...
Brioche Knitting Patterns
Brioche knitting is pretty popular right now, and it’s a great technique to know because it makes super squishy, super warm fabric that’s great for a lot of uses. Whether you’ve never knit brioche before or you’re looking for a … Read More...
Rainbow Spaghetti and Other Edible Sensory Activities
While I don’t have kids myself, I do know the benefits of sensory play, especially for babies and tots.
These little hands are always touching everything just to explore the different feels and senses around them as their brains … Read More...
How to Make a Hand Embroidered Keepsake Needle Case
Always losing your sewing needles? Looking to make a unique gift for your sewing friends? This class, offered over on Creativebug, might be just the project you are looking for. Best of all it is free when you begin … Read More...
Beaded Modern Earrings
These teardrop earrings are made using beads of varying designs. I love the color combination that has been used to make these handmade earrings, The colors are so bright and fresh with a citrus feel. You will need some basic … Read More...
How to Make Your Own Washi Tape
Do you love washi tape?
It’s such a fun way to add a decorative adhesive to paper crafting projects! There’s lots of pretty tapes on the market but you can create you own custom patterns and colors with items you … Read More...
Beach Scrapbooking Layouts Round Up
It’s summer time and many of us are heading out on vacation, doing some traveling and maybe hitting the beach. The beach is one of my favorite places to visit so I thought I’d share some of my … Read More...