Watching movies is a classic activity to do while you are knitting, and so much the better if you can knit something that shows off your love of film at the same time you are watching a movie.
That’s just … Read More...
How to Make Money Selling Your Crafts (Even If You Can Only Sew a Straight Line)
Let’s clear something up straight away: if you can sew a straight line, you are already skilled enough to make money from your crafts.
You don’t need to draft patterns, insert invisible zippers, or understand tailoring terminology. You don’t need … Read More...
Get $15 Off At PandaHall: A Handy Little Deal For Bead, Charm And Jewelry Supply Lovers
If you’re the sort of crafter who has ever said, “I only need one packet of jump rings,” and then somehow found yourself browsing charms, beads, clasps, chains, cabochons, earring hooks, spacer beads, and enough tiny storage containers to … Read More...
Needle Felted Unicorn – Free Tutorial
There’s something undeniably magical about a felted unicorn. Maybe it’s the soft rainbow mane, the glimmer of the golden horn, or the simple joy of creating something so whimsical with your own hands. Whatever it is, this Needle Felted Unicorn … Read More...
12 Scrapbook Layout Ideas for Moms
Ali’s lovely layout has a background of pattern paper hexagons with stitching around each edge for a quilted design. Over top she’s added the photo with clusters of florals and a sentiment strip and some tiny gold gems too. Take … Read More...
Crochet Finds On Amazon Haul: Cute Kits, Hooks And Bargain Tools For Your Stash
I’ll be honest, I went into Amazon Haul “just having a little look” and we all know how that ends. One minute you are browsing, the next you have a cart full of crochet hooks, beginner kits, blocking tools and … Read More...
Pressure Canning and Water Bath Canning for the Modern Homesteader Review: A Beginner-Friendly Food Preservation Book
If you’ve been dipping a toe into homesteading and finding yourself suddenly fascinated by pantry shelves full of jams, pickles, sauces, and garden produce tucked into neat glass jars, this book is an easy one to notice. Pressure Canning & … Read More...
Free Printable Get Well Digital Stamps for Card Making and Paper Crafts
There’s something about a handmade Get Well card that just feels different. It says, “I slowed down long enough to make this for you.” And when someone is in hospital or recovering at home, that kind of thoughtfulness really does … Read More...
DIY Makeup Remover Recipes For Every Skin Type
Make your own gentle DIY makeup remover with simple natural ingredients like witch hazel, aloe vera, grapeseed oil, rose water, castor oil, and reusable cotton rounds. These homemade makeup remover recipes include options for oily skin, dry skin, sensitive skin, … Read More...
10 Scrap-Friendly Flower Quilt Blocks to Bust Your Fabric Stash
If you’ve been quilting for any length of time, you’ve got scraps. Not the neat, coordinated kind you see in perfectly styled sewing rooms online. I mean the real scraps — the leftover binding strips, the almost-too-small fat quarter pieces, … Read More...
Spring Cross Stitch Patterns – Free Charts
There’s something about spring cross stitch that always feels a little lighter on the hoop. Maybe it’s the bunnies, maybe it’s the flowers, maybe it’s just the excuse to pull out the pretty pastel threads again. Either way, if you’re … Read More...
21 Fiction Books About Sewing, Dressmaking And Quilting You’ll Want On Your Reading List
There are days when I want to sew, and there are days when I want to think about sewing while sitting comfortably with a cup of tea, a good book, and absolutely no bobbin drama. That is where sewing-themed fiction … Read More...
Sandcastle Cross Stitch Patterns
It might be a little early as I write this to be thinking about summer vacation, but let’s take a look at some sandcastle cross stitch patterns while we’re dreaming of the beach.
I love this little sandcastle in a … Read More...
12 Personalized Father’s Day Card Ideas
For the Dad you loves to work on cars Catherine’s created an amazing garage scene by combining lots of different stamp sets. The little stamped mice are working on a cute red die cut car surrounded by tools, tires, shelves … Read More...
Book Review: Paint by Sticker: Plants and Flowers – A Relaxing Botanical Sticker Art Book For Crafty Adults
There is something very satisfying about a craft book that lets you feel creative without requiring you to drag out half the craft cupboard.
No paint water.
No glue strings.
No glitter mysteriously appearing on your cheek three hours later.… Read More...
Activities for the Feast of St. Anthony
St. Anthony of Padua is celebrated on his feast day of June 13. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195, he was made a saint just a year after he died, and is known as the patron saint of lost items … Read More...
Crochet Puff Flower Pillow – A Bright and Cheerful Crochet Home Decor Project
If you love colourful crochet projects that make a room feel instantly happier, this Crochet Puff Flower Pillow from CraftBits is such a fun little idea. It turns simple puff flowers into a textured pillow cover, and the finished look … Read More...
How to Stop Polymer Clay from Sticking to Your Work Surface (and Lift It Without Distortion)
One of the trickiest things when working with polymer clay is keeping it from welding itself to your work surface. We’ve all been there—you’ve rolled out the perfect sheet, only to have it stretch, warp, or tear when you try … Read More...
6 Double-Page Scrapbook Layout Templates for Telling Bigger Stories
Sometimes a single page just doesn’t cut it, does it? Some stories need room to breathe — the birthday that turned into a whole-week ordeal, the holiday where you took 347 photos before lunchtime, or that one family moment that … Read More...
Knit Projects Covered with Butterflies
Butterflies are a common source of inspiration for all sorts of artists, and their colors and shapes are a lot of fun for knitters, too. Check out these knitting patterns that include butterfly motifs.
If you want to start simple, … Read More...