Independent craft blog since 2007
Drop zones, or junk zones, are an all-too-familiar sight in many homes. They are the catch-all spaces where everything from shoes and bags to hats and homework seems to accumulate. During the lockdown, this problem became especially pronounced, with the … Read More...
40 great stained glass tutorials by Michael Johnston is a great book if you are a little lost with what to make, there are 40 tutorials which will inspire you and get your creatived leadlighting juices flowing.
Create colorful custom jewelry as award-winning author Barbara Lewis guides you step by step through the immersion method of torch enameling. All you need are a few affordable tools and a torch from your hardware store and you’re ready to … Read More...
If you’re a candle enthusiast, you’ve probably seen the trend of bubble candles taking over social media. These unique candles have a textured surface that looks like bubbles, clouds, knots, or shells. They’re so beautiful that you may be tempted … Read More...
With cooler days upon us it’s the perfect time to create cards featuring warm and cozy drinks. Tatiana used dies and stamps from SugarPea for this punny Thanks a Latte card. The pumpkins dies and leaves background give this card … Read More...
Shannon left lots of white space on her Make Me Laugh Layout which helps draw the eye right to the center of the design. Behind her photo she placed layers of pattern papers as well as strips of paper with … Read More...
This backpack doll carrier would make an awesome gift for any child who loves their dolls! The child-sized backpack has a special pocket on the front to hold a doll so your kid can carry them around hands free. And … Read More...
It’s amazingly easy to create your own glow-in-the-dark wall art, at home – and the results are incredible! Perfect for spooky yet stylish Halloween decor.
If you have yarn then you probably have a stash of scraps and ends. Am I right? And that means you probably have a rainbow of colors. Want to make a fun little Christmas decoration with your stash? These Christmas … Read More...
This delightful card from Kristina Werner combines so many magical elements like candy, rainbows, Christmas and unicorns! This card also has a fun interactive element, the unicorn wobbles! I love the dry embossed background she created with an embossing folder, … Read More...
At a loss for words for a title, journaling or accents on a layout? Why not try stamps like Kerri did on her Traveler’s Notebook pages. Sentiments stamped onto labels (which were also stamped :)) are stacked up on one … Read More...
When it comes to throwing a Halloween party, the drinks are just as important as the costumes and the candy. Forget boring old cocktails—this spooky season is all about serving drinks that are creepy, gory, and a little over-the-top in … Read More...
In terms of light it’s said that black is the absence of color, but when it comes to making black paint or markers, lots of colors go into the mix.
You can discover the different colors of black with this … Read More...
Textured stitch patterns are a lot of fun because they make a project look more interesting — and sometimes more difficult — without really being any more difficult to knit. It also can be fun to throw in stripes on … Read More...
Are you looking for a unique gift item for that quilter who seems to have everything? Here’s a terrific idea. Make them this English paper piecing travel kit from Red Handled Scissors. What a great idea!
In this free … Read More...
Turn your bin of ordinary crafting supplies into a day of happy, colorful fun! Jacinta Sagona’s 60 charming crafts use simple materials you already have at home in new ways to captivate your little ones’ imaginations for hours. These craft … Read More...
This bat was too cute not to share, I can envision a few of these flying over my lounge room. These Halloween bats make for cute toys to giveaway to friends and neighbours instead of giving away candy. You could … Read More...
It’s really easy to add shimmer and shine to your cards with glitter cardstock, there’s no need to fool with messy loose glitter and glue! Michelle used different colors of metallic glitter paper from Hero Arts on this stunning … Read More...
Add a split hem to the next shirt you sew with this sewing hack! Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how you can create a split hem detail to add to a sweatshirt or t-shirt. Head over to Life Sew … Read More...
