How sweet is this Alpaca Love layout? Kerstin placed strips of pattern papers down her layout and then stitched down the center to adhere them to the page. Her vertical row of black and white photos was placed over top … Read More...
Sew Women’s Athletic Shorts With This Free Pattern
Sew a pair of women’s athletic shorts with this free pattern from Life Sew Savory! But just because it’s a free pattern doesn’t mean it’s not packed with lots of great features. There are plenty of pockets – a back … Read More...
Book Review: Adorable Knitted Animals
I’m just going to say up front that Adorable Knitted Animals by Hiroko Ibuki 
is not for beginning knitters. There are some relatively easy projects, but even the simplest designs have a lot of pieces and require a lot of … Read More...
American Flag Trivia Cootie Catcher
Kids in elementary school seem to go through a cootie catcher (or fortune teller) phase, where they are always folding up these little designs and making up their own games.
This cootie catcher printable from Red Ted Art includes American … Read More...
How to Use Focal Fabric That You Don’t Want Anymore
Raise your hand if you have a big stash of focal fabric that you know you will never use. This video from Create with Claudia gives you 16 ideas for it.
Focal, or focus, fabric is that fabric you buy … Read More...
Dollar Tree Tapestry Floor Mat To Tote Bag Sewing Project
This tote bag is made using a bath mat or floor rug. Such an easy way to make a tote bag. A great sewing project for teens and tweens who need something to work up quickly. At the moment textured … Read More...
FREE Crochet Pattern – Cactus Plant Lady Coasters
This free crochet pattern shows you how to make some adorable Cactus themed coasters. Perfect for the Plant Lady in your life.
So many people are obsessed with indoor plants at the moment, I have a few, but I am … Read More...
Father’s Day Tool Card
Does your Dad love to work with tools, is he handy around the house? Then this tool themed Father’s Day card just might be perfect for him. I love the stenciled tile background with the faux wooden letters screwed to … Read More...
Make a Tote Bag from Upcycled Jeans – DIY Tutorial
If you have an old pair of jeans around the house (and who doesn’t?), it’s easy to turn them into a tote bag. La Creative Mama shows how to create this easy upcycled jeans tote bag. The old denim makes … Read More...
Perfect Day Layout
I love how Missy used a pretty pink and orange color scheme for her Perfect Day layout. Sometimes if you’re stuck for inspiration picking a simple color scheme is a great creative jumping off point. She used different pattern papers … Read More...
14 DIY Bar Stools You Can Make At Home
Bar stools are a versatile and practical addition to any home. They are perfect for your kitchen island, bar or even outdoor area. Unfortunately, purchasing bar stools can be quite expensive and sometimes the designs available on the market may … Read More...
Orca Whales Pop Up Card
Joni used stamps from The Greeting Farm to create this fun Pop Up Orca Card. The soft blues and sand cardstocks she used help the whales to stand out. I love how she used a cloud die for the waves, … Read More...
Baby Announcement Layout
Instead of a traditional photo on this sweet baby layout Donna used the baby’s birth announcement card, it’s a great way to use this type of memento. I love how she used her border punches, instead of using them like … Read More...
Long Sleeve Peasant Top for Little Girls – Free Sewing Pattern
Peasant tops are such a cute style for little girls! I Can Sew This has a tutorial and free pattern you can use to sew a long sleeved peasant top. This style of top is easy to sew, so even … Read More...
Sweet Land of Liberty Cross Stitch
This sweet cross stitch pattern is a perfect thing to stitch for Memorial Day or any other patriotic holiday.
It features a colonial-looking house, flowers, flags and the phrase Sweet Land of Liberty.
It was designed by Cherry Hill Stitchery … Read More...
Get Cozy with the Warmth Shawl
If you’re in the part of the world where the weather is getting colder instead of warmer (or you’re the type who always gets cold in air conditioning), you might need to knit a Warmth shawl.
Designed by Safiyyah Talley, … Read More...
Beginner’s Guide to Punch Needle Book Review
Looking to learn more about the latest crafting craze punch needle? Then this book which you can purchase over at Annie’s Craft Store might be what you are looking for.
Inspired by rug hooking, this is a fun and relaxing … Read More...
Cars and Trucks Machine Quilting Pattern
Quilting is not always about sewing small pieces of fabric. The quilted pattern plays a large part in the process. Sometimes people make whole cloth quilts which really show off the sewing design. This wonderful design of cars and trucks … Read More...
Candle Making Kit Beeswax
This all-inclusive candle making kit consists of step-by-step, easy to follow instructions and 100% natural ingredients: 7 natural large beeswax sheets 8×8, 6 lavender flowers, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 orange slices, 118 inches of burlap thread, 20 inches of white … Read More...
2 Tone Stamping on Solid Stamps
Solid stamps can look a bit flat sometimes if you only stamp them in one color. There are several ways to add multiple colors to a sold image and one of those is 2 tone stamping. Therese shows how easy … Read More...