Brioche knitting has been popular for a while now, and it’s easy to see why. This squishy, stretchy fabric is fun to knit and not actually that difficult once you get the basics down.
But like a lot of things … Read More...
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by Sarah White
Brioche knitting has been popular for a while now, and it’s easy to see why. This squishy, stretchy fabric is fun to knit and not actually that difficult once you get the basics down.
But like a lot of things … Read More...
Sometimes finding a canvas to create art on can be the most daunting task of getting started. This idea for using large leaves as a canvas to create all types of art on. You can use all sorts of paints … Read More...
If you like penguins as much as I do, then you should probably make these earrings. How cute are they?! These little guys from Alexandra over on Eye Love Knots put a smile on my face as soon as I … Read More...
Basic Rice water for your hair is so easy to make. I love when basic natural remedies are used to treat hair. Some of these old wives tales are being brought back into the limelight and I love it! So … Read More...
Distress Oxide Inks are great for so many inking and stamping techniques including heat embossing. They stay wet long enough to add embossing powder and once embossed have a nice texture and depth of color. Julie used them to emboss … Read More...
Don’t forget to document your simple everyday moments. Nathalie mixed lots of oranges and greens for this colorful Everyday layout. I love the “1 2 3” countdown to the title and all the layers of pattern papers and all scatterings … Read More...
by Sarah White
Somehow Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so if you want to stitch something sweet for a loved one, check out this heart tree cross stitch pattern from Craft with Cartwright.
This little tree is done all in red, … Read More...
by Sarah White
There’s something about cables that makes me think of winter. They just look so warm and cozy, especially when they’re on a great knit hat.
The Harris Cap from Annie Lupton just looks classic and yummy and like just the … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
If your sewing pattern calls for a sleeve hem, you can easily covert that to a cuff instead. A cuff creates a clean finish at the sleeve and also allows for some fun color blocking or accent fabrics. Emily at … Read More...
If you have a stash of ceramic houses that are looking a little dated here is a great way to update them in an easy way. Grab your stash of paint and have a nice relaxing day of painting your … Read More...
Hand embroidery is such a special skill to pass on to children. In these days of digital overload, it is nice to get kids to sit down and concentrate on something that isn’t a screen. That’s why this tutorial from … Read More...
It’s time for a mega scrap buster quilt pattern. This one is courtesy of Kitchen Table Quilting, and boy is it a beauty. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, I love scrap quilts. They are the ideal … Read More...
This graphic red, white and black Valentine’s Day card requires no coloring. Gaylynn used an ink smooshing technique for the vibrant red watercolor background for an easy yet stunning card design. She’s sharing a video tutorial over on the Unity … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Making doll clothes doesn’t have to be hard! This cute French beret for Barbie is a fun project that comes together in no time. DIY Barbie Blog shows how you can make one. It’s made from two circles of felt … Read More...
Patricia used a wonderful sketch from Citrus Twist Kits as inspiration for her Birthday Dinner layout. The photo is backed by lots of layers of pattern papers, the journaling is in a half circle at the top surrounded by vines … Read More...
by Sarah White
Simple lacing and sewing projects are a great way for kids to practice their fine motor skills, and they can make some really cute projects in the meantime.
Paper plates make a great base for lacing projects because they are … Read More...
Elaine Hughes always blows me away with her coloring skills! She used Copic Markers to color this adorable Sloth Birthday Card using stamps from Stamping Bella. The hand drawn background and all the texture she added with dots really puts … Read More...
by Sarah White
This little snowman bookmark is the perfect thing to stitch on a wintry day so you’re all geared up for a snuggly day of reading.
It features the word snow and three little snowman faces, which you could make with … Read More...
by Sarah White
Now that “The Mandalorian
” is over for another season, it’s high time to start knitting some themed projects to keep Mando and the Grogu in our hearts and on our knitting needles.
Mando from Natela Astakhova is a … Read More...