We often keep an object that was owned by someone else but we use a newer object in our daily life. I have two claw hammers that are actually missing one claw so they don’t work for removing nails. This … Read More...
Swedish Weaving Hand Towel Tutorial
Stunning to look at, this embroidered tea towel from Serendipity Handmade is made using Swedish weaving. That is a technique that may not be familiar with everyone but if embroidery is your thing, then it is definitely something you may … Read More...
Elderberry Easter Bunny Knitting Pattern
These Elderberry Bunnies have been so popular over on our Facebook group, that I knew I had to share the pattern link over here on the blog.
Elderberry Bunny measures approximately 10 inches/28 cms from foot to top of … Read More...
Shrink Plastic Necklace
This Jewelry making tutorial uses Shrink plastic, jewellery findings and beads. It is a collection of mediums pieced together to create this collage styled necklace. You can see all the materials and the tutorial here.
Soap That Smells Like Cowboys?
I recently came across this range of soaps made for men or those wanting a masculine scent. You may think there are lots of products on the market for men, but truth be told men do not want to smell … Read More...
DIY Organization Ideas For Spring – Free E-book
Spring is the perfect time to clean and organize, not only your home but your crafting area too. Why do we do spring cleaning and when did spring cleaning start? It turns out this ritual cleansing has a long history. … Read More...
Spring Flowers Mini Slimline Cards
Emily used the same floral stamp from Taylored Expressions for these two beautiful Spring Mini Slimline Cards. She stamped it on one of the cards horizontally, on the other she stamped just the top a few times vertically, getting two … Read More...
Mixed Media Hello Layout
For this fun Hello layout Janna Werner created a colorful pink, purple and blue background using watercolors and then used embossing paste and glitter over a stencil for some fun bubble designs. This mixed media combination gives lots of color, … Read More...
DIY Faux Pottery Vase
This DIY project is an easy way to create a rustic sculptural vase without spending money. It’s a glass vase upcycle that uses wooden curtain rings and homemade textured paint (recipe included). It’s also fun to make!
Fun Shorty Socks Knitting Pattern
I have only ever knit a couple of pairs of shorty socks, because I’m convinced I don’t wear socks much when the weather is warm.
That’s completely untrue, though. I love socks all the time, and short socks are not … Read More...
Turn About Stamps Card
Concord and 9th Turn About Stamps help you create amazing colorful backgrounds, images and patterns for your cards. Their latest kit includes inks, stamps, dies, adhesive, a template and directions to create some beautiful floral cards. Jessica is sharing everything … Read More...
Mixed Media Tag
I love the contrast of a vintage photo with bright bold colors on this mixed media tag from Cheiron Brandon! She created her tag background with paint, stamping and stitching, layering on torn papers with an old photo, a vintage … Read More...
Lego Mats for Winter
Building with Legos is great for encouraging fine-motor skills and following directions.
These simple winter Lego mats are great for kids to practice following a design, and they can also get in a little math by counting the number of … Read More...
How to do Hand Appliqué – Free Tutorial
Appliqué is a nice technique that quilters use to add shapes and texture to a quilt. This tutorial, from Amy Loves to Sew, demonstrates the raw edge method for doing appliqué.
In this method, fusible webbing is used … Read More...
Big Easter Bunny Plushie Sewing Pattern
The pattern is easy to follow and includes detailed instructions and clear diagrams to guide you through the process. The materials needed are minimal, you will need fabric, thread, and stuffing. The pattern also includes tips on choosing the right … Read More...
Daisy Thank You Card
I love the combination of foiling, die cutting and inking on this beautiful card from Vicky. She used the cool new Kitsch Flamingo Pink Distress Oxide Ink along with Marmalade to ink the background and then added gold foiling over … Read More...
Reusable Mesh Produce Bags – DIY Sewing Tutorial
Reduce waste from the grocery store with a set of reusable mesh produce bags! You can easily sew a set using this tutorial from My Poppet. You can make them in any size to suit the different kinds of … Read More...
12 Digital Relationship Layouts
If you’re working on layouts with photos from Valentine’s Day or featuring any other relationship in your life be sure to pop on over to the Pixel Scrapper blog for some inspiration. Marisa has gathered together 12 digital scrapbook layouts … Read More...
Kids Craft – 20 Easy To Make Easter Themed Suncatchers
Suncatchers are a fun and easy craft that can be made to celebrate Easter. The projects highlighted in this roundup article are just a small sample of the many ways that children can use different materials to create beautiful and … Read More...
Homemade Bird Feeders
Birds need all the rest stops they can get to refuel for long journeys. Lil’ Sprouts will enjoy the tactile aspect of the project (we promise there isn’t too much clean up), as well as the satisfaction of seeing the … Read More...