It’s no fun when a pair of jeans fits you in every way, except the waistband is too big. Luckily, that’s something can be fixed. The Creative Sewist has a step-by-step tutorial showing how to take in a jeans waistband. … Read More...
Fall Leaves Layout
Karlla used an orange and green color combo pulled from her photos for this fun Fall Leaves layout. The large title die cut from white and backed with pattern paper really stands out against the bold torn and stitched plaid … Read More...
Knit a Spooky Pumpkinhead Doll
Meet Gordon. He’s sort of a scarecrow? Pumpkinhead? Tree hand? I don’t know how to describe him, but you might want to knit him to guard your collection of knit pumpkins on your holiday mantle.
Designed by Jesie Ostermiller, Gordon … Read More...
How to make glowing specimen jars for Halloween
These cool glowing specimen jars start with recycled jars and use something I didn’t know existed- waterproof battery operated lights! I bet they could be used for all sorts of decorations and centerpieces. Pop on over to the blog Little … Read More...
December Mini Album in a Box
This tiny 3″x3″ box packs a big punch with the cutest little mini accordion album inside. Ashley used product from Pinkfresh Studio to create the box, decorate the lid and create the album that goes inside. It’s a fun way … Read More...
How to Make a Disappearing Four-Patch Quilt Block
Disappearing quilts blocks are all the rage right now. It basically means that you are taking a traditional block and turning it into something new. This disappearing four-patch pattern from New Quilters is an easy one to start with if … Read More...
Be Kind Pillow – Crochet Pattern
Would it be passive-aggressive to gift this to some family members this Christmas? Way more people in this world just need to be kind. It’s not hard to be kind, you know what else isn’t hard? These crochet patterns. This … Read More...
Book Review – Fat Quarter: Christmas: 25 Projects to Make from Short Lengths of Fabric
If you’re a crafter, then you love Christmas for the endless inspiration it offers every year. In Fat Quarter: Christmas
, popular craft author Jemima Schlee presents 25 projects for you to make quickly and easily from fat quarters or … Read More...
Accuquilt LIVE HOLIDAY LAUNCH PARTY
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CDT Warm Hands, Warm Hearts CREATIVE PROJECTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS SIGNUP FOR THIS EVENT HERE Winter celebrations are on their way and AccuQuilt has what you need to make this year’s get-togethers memorable! Join … Read More...
Resist Stamping Technique with Oxide Inks
A resist stamping technique usually involves heat embossing but Jennifer McGuire figured out that Distress Oxide Inks from Tim Holtz will also resist dye based inks as well putting a new spin on this classic technique. She also used her … Read More...
Thankful Fall Layout
Yarelys drew concentric circles on white cardstock and then stitched over them in different colors to create the background for her lovely Thankful Fall layout. She added her photo slightly off center from the circles and added die cut autumn … Read More...
Easy Hooded Cape DIY Sewing Tutorial
If you know how to sew a cape, you can make a great Halloween costume. Just think about how many costumes use a cape – a vampire, a wizard, a princess, Red Riding Hood, just to name a few. Capes … Read More...
Black Cat Halloween Shaker Card
Jennifer used stamps and dies from Whimsy Stamps to create this fun Black Cat Halloween Shaker Card. She used a spider web frame stamp for the top portion of the shaker with the stamped and colored kitty on the background. … Read More...
Take Better Photos with Your Phone
Nowadays most of us don’t go anywhere without our phones, if feels like they practically contain our whole lives! And I know many of us use our phones as the main way we snap pictures. Our phones are compact, easy … Read More...
Learn Your State’s Name in Cherokee for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a great time to learn about the native people of wherever you happen to live. I always recommend Native Land Digital as a way to find out who originally lived where you live now (my home … Read More...
A Shawl to Knit in Honor of Indigenous Peoples
The Truth and Reconciliation Shawl was designed by Julie Paige in honor and remembrance of the thousands of Indigenous children who died at residential schools in Canada. But it is a lovely way to honor the Indigenous people of any … Read More...
Freakishly Grotesque Adult Friendly Halloween Treats
Halloween isn’t just for kids—and if you’re looking for a way to shock, spook, and delight your grown-up guests, these grotesque adult-friendly Halloween treats are guaranteed to steal the show. From creepy cupcakes topped with severed fingers to pies decorated … Read More...
How to Turn Hand Embroidery Into a Patch
Show off that beautiful embroidered piece you just made by turning it into a patch and putting it on a wearable item. You can learn how with the helpful tutorial from Jessica Long Embroidery.
The article shows you all … Read More...
DIY Hollow Bead Tutorial
This polymer clay tutorial uses an extruder to create thin noodles that are plaited together for the knit style beads and layered for the other styles. I love the Knitted style bead, a great bead for anyone who loves Knitting. … Read More...
Book Review – 125 Recipes for Vegan, Gluten-Free, Cruelty-Free Makeup, Skin and Hair Care.
I came across this book whilst looking for gift ideas for my vegan experimenting teenager daughter.
Part DIY vegan beauty how-to, part cookbook, and part self-improvement manifesto, The Compassionate Chick’s Guide to Beauty
showcases non-toxic, rejuvenating and restorative skin care … Read More...