It may be a little late for spring but I still wanted to share this pattern –
Crocheted in a variation of single crochet this double-thick hot pad will add color to your kitchen décor! Made using Worsted-weight cotton yarn.… Read More...DIY Dog Bed Sewing Tutorial
Make a comfy spot for your dog to sleep with a DIY dog bed! Heather Handmade shows how you can sew one up. Materials can get expensive if you buy them all new, but she includes tips for ways to … Read More...
Easy Nine Patch Mini Quilt – Free Pattern
Make Mom something homemade for Mother’s Day this year. This mini nine patch quilt from Amy over on Diary of a Quilter is just the perfect pattern.
Measuring about 22″ square when finished, it makes a terrific table topper or … Read More...
Free Teacup Hand Embroidery Pattern
It’s time to make your mother a cup of tea this Mother’s Day. Make her this hand embroidered pattern from Beth Colletti Art & Design and she will have that cup of tea for years to come. This charming free … Read More...
365 Creative Games and Activities to Keep Your 1 1/2- to 3-Year-Old Busy
The Toddler’s Busy Book 
is a must-read for anyone raising or teaching toddlers!
This book contains over 365 activities (one for each day of the year) for kids ages 18 months to 3 years, using items found around the home. … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Little Princess Cardi
Oh, such a sweet little cardigan for little ones. This crochet pattern is free and available via the Lionbrand website. Just scroll down to the bottom of the kit listing and select download free pattern.
Need Crochet supplies and Yarn? … Read More...
Teacher and Grad Cards
Taylored Expressions has a brand new line of stamps and dies perfect for creating Thank You cards for Teachers and Congrats cards for Graduations. Emily used them along with some stencils for a couple of fun card designs. I love … Read More...
Exploding Pocket Box
This amazing box “explodes” out when the lid is removed to reveal 4 paper pocket boxes inside. The boxes can be used to hold photos, mini albums, tiny greeting cards or even small gifts. Decorate the lid and pockets with … Read More...
Fruit Pizza Bars
Fruit pizza is a refreshing treat that’s perfect for those spring and summer months.
The crust is made of sugar cookie dough. Then comes a layer of cream cheese and cool whip “frosting”
Top it with your favorite fruit! So … Read More...
Tips for Digital Stamps and Copics
If you are new to card making or stamping you might hear the term digital stamp and wonder “what the heck is that?” Digital or Digi stamps are black and white digital files that you print from your computer. They … Read More...
Dalmatian Dog Layout
Black and white are obviously the perfect colors for a Dalmatian dog layout and that little pop of red Sandy added to coordinate with his collar really ties the entire design together. I love how except for the bone shaped … Read More...
Free Fancy Fat Quarter Quilt Pattern
It’s time for some more fat quarter fun! This bright and festive quilt pattern from Sew Can She is easy to make and it is free.
The finished quilt measures approximately 64″ x 80″ and, along with some background and … Read More...
Book Review – Jump Into Punch Needle
I always enjoy writing book reviews and, after reading Jump Into Punch Needle by Carrie J. Buck, I was more than happy to write one for this book.
With 6 nature-themed punch needle projects to choose from, this book is … Read More...
Gorgeous Peony Flower Silicone Candle Mold
Here is one of my new additions to my candle making stash, this candle mold is a reusable beautiful peony flower mould for candle, soap, resin, bath bombs DIYs and baking. Food grade quality silicone suitable for baking up to … Read More...
Sewing Bag Pattern, Craft Project Bag Patterns
These cinch bags are wonderful for storing everyday crafts and projects! They make a beautiful gift for any crocheter or knitter!
Two Bag patterns will be included with purchase.
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Large Project Bag with Pockets:
Two large pockets on the … Read More...
Dryades Sweater Free Knitting Pattern
This stunning Sweater pattern is free and available on the Lionbrand website, just scroll down past the supplies and click the download e-pattern button.
Pattern Designer Irina Poludnenko Skill Level Level 3 – Intermediate Project Type Sweater Yarn… Read More...
Teacher Cards w/ Watercolor Backgrounds
Gaylynn used Colorburst powders to create cool backgrounds for her Teacher Cards. These powders come in a bottles and can be sprayed onto wet paper for an easy watercolor background technique as well as for other fun techniques. She’s sharing … Read More...
Tea Cozy with Teapot Applique – Free Sewing Pattern
Here’s a pretty gift you can make for someone who enjoys a good cup of tea. This applique tea cozy will keep the tea hot. It features a charming teapot and cup design applique that’s so sweet made from scraps … Read More...
Angular Layout
Rainny used a sketch as inspiration for this angular layout design. You can add so much interest just by mixing different lines, directions and angels. In this layout there are vertical strips in the background, a circle in the center … Read More...
How to make easy mini Christmas trees-never too soon to start holiday decor!
This mini tree reminds me of my vintage aluminum tree. I bet a whole forest of metallic pipe cleaner Christmas trees would look fun. These can also be used in miniature settings. Pop on over to the blog Play Trains … Read More...