Today is Memorial Day in the US, and while it’s a fun, long weekend, and usually touted as the unofficial start to summer (unless you’re here in Pennsylvania this year, where it’s cold and rainy). However, it’s also a day … Read More...
Bold Stripes and Bright Stars Cross Stitch
This patriotic word art cross stitch pattern is the perfect thing for decorating for Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July or any other time you want to bring a little red, white and blue into your decor.
It’s 115 … Read More...
How to Make a Double Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt Block
Here is a fun way to completely change up the look of the classic nine-patch quilt block. New Quilters has this fun trick to turn them into this beautiful look.
Using 5 inch squares, this is an ideal project for … Read More...
4 Rainbow Cards w/ Distress Oxide Ink Sprays
Carrie used Distress Oxide Ink Sprays to create a variety of rainbow patterns for these adorable cards. She used different techniques like stamping, stenciling and drawing over top of the inks to add extra texture and pattern. She’s sharing a … Read More...
Make a Girls Skirt from a Scarf – DIY Sewing Tutorial
You can make the prettiest girls skirts from scarves! The lightweight fabric and beautiful prints are perfect for being turned into skirts. And the fabric is already hemmed so you can skip that step! Heather Handmade shows how. Whether it’s … Read More...
Blue Beach Scrapbook Layout
The bold blues with a hint of tan on this layout from Laura give a true feeling of being on the beach with the colors of the waves and sand. 3D flowers, beads, real shells, cheese cloth and more add … Read More...
Track Stitch Shawl Crochet Pattern
Oh I love how light weight this shawl is, I can’t stand weight on my shoulders.
Master the double treble stitch and create a stunning shawl. Made using Dk-weight yarn and a size J/10/6mm crochet hook. Finished measurements 62″ wide… Read More...Craft Your Own Cookie
Are these not the sweetest thing you ever did see!? I was shopping one morning and came across these cookie crafting kits and just had to buy a couple to try and thought this would be great for a blog, … Read More...
Plastic Canvas Watermelon Coasters Pattern
When the temperatures start rising it is fun to get outside and enjoy a cold beverage. Protect your tables with these sweet watermelon plastic canvas coasters designed by Strings Away!. It is an easy and free pattern available … Read More...
Clear Front Project Bags – Sewing Tutorial
Anyone who crafts or sews has multiple projects in process at any time. Audrey Pettit has a tutorial on the Therm O Web blog showing how you can make these clear front project bags that will help you keep up … Read More...
One Stencil Two Ways on One Card
There are so many fun techniques you can do with stencils, you can even combine them on one card like Lynnea did on this sweet card design. She ink blended the top half in one color then ink blended the … Read More...
How To Make A Disney Mini Photo Album
The Magical Place collection from Echo Park Paper is perfect for creating scrapbook projects for the most Magical Place on Earth which is of course Disney! The collections included pattern papers, chipboard elements, frames, tags and more in the traditional … Read More...
Chocolate Sidewalk Chalk
With the weather warming up it’s a great project to get outside. The recipe uses real chocolate to dye the chalk and give it a great scent. Then making it into an actual chocolate bar shape is just adorable! You … Read More...
Masculine Color Block Cards
These masculine cards from Teri are perfect for a quick and easy guys Birthday or for Father’s Day. Using strips of cardstock she created her background and then heat embossed her stamp over top in silver metallic. You can also … Read More...
Fun in the Sun Scrapbook Layout
Gwen added a burst of die cut flowers all over this Fun in the Sun Layout for lots of color and pattern. She die cut her flowers from pattern paper that had a distressed painted look to add the feel … Read More...
Memorial Day Bears Machine Embroidery Designs
Featuring eight different machine embroidery designs especially made for Memorial Day, these bears are a lovely remembrance for a special day. The set can be purchased over on Embroidery Machine Designs.
In the United States, Memorial Day is the … Read More...
Patriotic Stars Table Runner – Free Pattern
Perfect for Memorial Day or any other patriotic holiday, this beautiful table runner pattern from A Bright Corner is easy to make. The white stars really shine against the blue in this design.
When finished it measures 12″ x 36″ … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern – Alida Place Skirt
If you don’t own a wool skirt then you need to start knitting, not only are they the most comfortable thing to wear they are also very popular right now and a great accessory to your winter fall wardrobe. You … Read More...
Ocean Themed Pull Out Shadow Box Card
Karen combined stamps from Gerda Steiner and Heffy Doodle to create this amazing Birthday card. When you pull the panels out on either side it reveals an Ocean Scene in a Shadow Box Window. She’s sharing complete instructions on how … Read More...
Embroidered Ribbon Layout
I love sewing on paper crafting projects, whether by hand stitching or using a machine it adds so much texture to a design. Carla used a template of swirls to punch holes in her layout and then used thin variegated … Read More...