Sewing a swimsuit is not as impossible as it sounds. In fact, it’s actually quite doable – as long as you know the tricks. Because of the stretch of the fabric, and also the need for your swimsuit to stand … Read More...
“Be You” Black and White Layout with Freebie
Sometimes there’s no need for color. Black and white can be classic, romantic or graphic and makes for a clean design that’s easy to pull together. Mari Clarke used black and white only on this selfie layout with flowers, splatters … Read More...
How to make a pretty recycled plastic flower tea light
These flowers are simply sublime. They are made with such a common and everyday item that is not considered pretty in any way. Pop on over to the blog Alpha Mom for the tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More...
DIY Drop Cloth Pillows with Leaf Prints – Sewing Tutorial
Create beautiful leaf print drop cloth
pillows for your home! Drop cloth is a great source of fabric for home decor projects. Not only is it inexpensive but it also has a wonderful linen look that works well with my … Read More...
Kaleidocycles: Paper Toys to Color and Fold
Have you ever heard of kaleidocycles or flextangles? These paper toys are printed with different images or patterns on different faces, so when you fold the paper in different ways it shows different designs.
Sort of like a kaleidoscope you … Read More...
Summer Subway Art Cross Stitch Pattern
This summer word art cross stitch pattern is super cute and looks like it would be fun to stitch.
It includes lots of summery words in fun colors and fonts, as well as summer icons like a sand castle, grill … Read More...
Knit a Bunny Blanket for a Kid to Wear
The Funny Bunny Kid’s Blanket Hoodie from Yarnspirations is a giant hoodie complete with kangaroo pocket and bunny ears, perfect for lounging around the house.
I would definitely like something like this in grown-up size because I’m often wrapped up … Read More...
It’s all about the moisture! (Roundup)
Moisture! Moisture! Moisture!
Imagine me saying that in my best, “Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!” voice, haha 😉
Seriously though, our skin needs to moisture to stay happy and healthy especially during cold winter months and in the summer… Read More... Eyelet Stitch – Free Needlepoint Pattern
Easy to do, this beautiful eyelet needlepoint stitch would be a good addition to your stitch library. This tutorial from Ziva Needlepoint Designs demonstrates how to do it.
The eyelet stitch looks like a flower and adds some interesting dimension … Read More...
Quilt Supplies Every Beginner Needs
It can be overwhelming when you just start out quilting. All of those beautiful quilts are tempting you to make a masterpiece straight away. Well, before you do, you will want to know what supplies you need to get started … Read More...
Corner Fold Frog Prince Card
Add some extra interest to your next card design with a simple fold. Robyn folded the corner on her cute Frog Prince Card to reveal part of the background inside the card. I’m always seeing people ask “what do you … Read More...
Beach Organizer Tote Sewing Pattern
This organizer tote is perfect for trips to the beach or the pool! Pockets around the outside hold sunscreen, water bottles, flip flops, and more. Inside there’s room for a couple of towels. But, when summer is over don’t pack … Read More...
FREE Summer Circles Cut File
Paige Evans created this fun Summer Circle cut file that is FREE to download and cut with your electronic die cutting machine. Lisa used it on her layout by placing it over rainbow striped paper, added coordinating papers behind the … Read More...
String Wrapped Rainbow Cards
A new die cut set from Simon Says Stamp mimic the look of string wrapped rainbows which have a been trendy lately. The dies alone give the look but you also still wrap string around them too. Caly has created … Read More...
Easy Sew Bolster Pillow – DIY Sewing Tutorial
This bolster pillow is easy to sew and is also a clever storage hack. Instead of traditional stuffing, use your extra or off-season duvet as the insert! You get storage and a pretty bedding accent, all in one! Ohoh Deco … Read More...
Using Tools for DIY Scrapbook Embellishments
Lisa used lots of different tools from We R Memory Keepers for this Vacation Layout. She used a trimmer to cut down her pattern paper, a punch to punch out flags for her banner, she used dies to create ice … Read More...
Leaf Lace Tee Knitting Pattern
I love simple knits in the summer, but there’s no reason you can’t add a little fun detail. Or in this case a whole panel of fun details.
This leaf lace tee from Knitatude is a pretty simple, relaxed and … Read More...
Love Flamingo Cross Stitch Pattern
This flamingo bringing a message of love would be fun to stitch for an engagement party, wedding or newlywed’s housewarming.
The hearts and the word love stitched in different fonts are all the same color on the original but you … Read More...
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Quilt Kit
Perfect any time of the year, this whimsical Mad Hatter Tea Party quilt kit available to purchase from the Fat Quarter Shop will put a smile on anyone’s face.
Made in a rainbow of colors and patterns in the Curiouser … Read More...
How to Emboss without an Embossing Folder
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...