Dina combined several popular techniques for the background on this sweet card. She ink blended Oxide Inks on white cardstock then stenciled over top, blotting the ink with water for a cool faded watercolor ombre’ design.
Zoo Shaped Album
Wow, how cool is this Zoo mini album from Anya!? I love that the cover and each page are in the shape of the word “ZOO”, she even added two little shakers in each letter O on the cover. For … Read More...
Free Crochet – Tunisian Seed Stitch Dishcloth
Use simple Tunisian stitches to create this fun and quick dishcloth. Whether you use a solid colored yarn or a multi, the texture shines through! Completing the look is a hanging loop, perfect for use in the kitchen. You can … Read More...
Knit a Baby Blanket that’s Full of Heart
Hearts and babies go together any time of year, and this heart filled project — also known as the Zoe Baby Blanket by Lille Larson — is a great one not just because it’s adorable, but you might also learn … Read More...
Ink Spray Tie Dye Cards
Get ready to get groovy as Tie Dye makes a comeback for a cool 60’s vibe for card making. Patti puts a clever twist to this craft by using watercolor paper instead of fabric and ink sprays for the dye. … Read More...
Peacock Die Cut Designs
These beautiful detailed Peacock dies would be lovely cut from jewel tone and metallic cardstocks for scrapbooking layouts and cards. The dies are FREE to download and cut with your electronic die cutting machine from Miss Mandee.
Valentine’s Plastic Canvas Wreath Pattern
With lots of little hearts, a couple of cupids and a dove, this lovely and festive Valentine Wreath pattern is perfect for the holiday. Available for purchase from Annie’s Craft Store, the design is for people with an intermediate … Read More...
Humble and Heartfelt Quilt Along
Looking for a beautiful quilt along with a striking pattern? This new one from designer Kim Diehl over at the Fat Quarter Shop may be just the one for you.
There is a fee to join as well as a … Read More...
Make Your Own Taco Seasoning
Do you have Taco Tuesday in your household? We don’t yet but I am starting it next month with a whole new meal planning and prep I am working on. I have got all my Taco tuesday things in order, … Read More...
Glitter Watercolor Valentine Card
Wow, this Valentine’s Day card from Kristina Werner is stunning! To get this look she heat embossed
her stamp with gold embossing on black cardstock and then colored it with glitter watercolor
which really pops on the dark paper. Don’t … Read More...
Sew Buttons Using a Sewing Machine – Sewing Tutorial
If you ask me what my least favorite sewing task is, there’s a good chance I’ll tell you it’s sewing buttons. (Or hemming pants, ha!) If you also dislike sewing down buttons, here’s a tutorial you’ll want to see… Read More...
Memory Dex Love Pages
The new Blush colored Memory Dex from Heidi Swapp
is the perfect platform to create a sweet Love and Valentine themed mini album. These pretty pages were created with layers of inking, stamps, pattern paper and chipboard letters for a … Read More...
How to make a giant knot wall hanging
Now these are pretty and I bet would look great year round but how about making one in pink and red for Valentine’s Day? You could add a cute sentiment “Love Knot” or something fun like that? Pop on over … Read More...
Black History Month Collaborative “Quilt” Project
I love, LOVE this idea for a Black History Month project for middle school kids from Jenny Knappenberger. She has a set of 30 printable hexagonal blocks that include the name and portrait of an inspiring Black figure from history, … Read More...
How to Quilt on a Home Sewing Machine
Have you ever made a large quilt only to have to wait for, what seems like an eternity, it to be quilted by your favorite longarmer? Why not try quilting those large quilts at home? This tutorial from The Little … Read More...
20 Common Embroidery Mistakes
We have all been there at one time or another. We’ve decided on that perfect embroidery pattern and worked hard to finish it, only to realize that we’ve made one mistake or another. It can be frustrating to work hard … Read More...
20 Ways To Make Your Own Wax Melts
Back in the day, wax melts were not as popular as they are now. The primary method to add fragrance to your home was using oil burners, which were a new thing then. The process involved adding fragrant oil and … Read More...
Flocked and Foiled Valentine Cards
Add some shimmer and texture to your Valentine’s Day Cards with foiling and flocking. Ellen shows how easy it is to use flock and foil sheets from Therm O Web on these two cute cards. The sweet Giraffe card has … Read More...
Questions to Ask When Choosing Fabric for Sewing Clothes
Choosing the right fabric is critical when sewing clothes. Different types of clothing will look and wear best if made out of certain types of fabric. But with so many types of fabric available, it can be hard to know … Read More...
10 Tutorials For Making Your Own Concrete Counter tops
Concrete cement countertops have been a popular choice in industrial-style kitchens for many years, but recently, they have made their way into more mainstream home decor styles. The versatility of concrete as a material allows it to blend well with … Read More...