Ashley used a Lotus Stencils from Penguin Palace to create these stunning cards. I love how she used multiple blue colors of ink blending along with metallic silver heat embossing for a wonderful mix of colors and textures. She’s sharing … Read More...
Knitting Tip: Using Interchangeable Knitting Needles
I love interchangeable knitting needles
, especially when working projects in the round that use multiple needle sizes. But it’s great to have an interchangeable knitting needle set (or two!) in your collection because it’s an easy way to get … Read More...
2021 Folio Art Journal
Shari used the Tim Holts Travel Folio to create an amazing mixed media Journal for 2021. She added her own spin to the design by adding paint, stenciling and die cut shapes and lettering. I love the “Good Vibes Only” … Read More...
A Cross-Stitch Pattern to Celebrate the New Year
Well, that was some year we all just lived through, wasn’t it? If you want to mark the changing of the year in cross-stitch, check out this fun free pattern from Sassi Stitch.
It pretty much says it all: let’s … Read More...
I love nail polish hearts
I am so going to try this darling nail polish
heart Valentine craft project after all I have everything I need on hand. I think I also might try making them in all sorts of shades of pink and red … Read More...
Free I Love Us Hand Embroidery Design
Sometimes a few words is all you need to express a feeling. That is why this lovely hand embroidery pattern from Bev over on Flamingo Toes is so special. Those three simple words mean so much and they will to … Read More...
Mini Rainbow Star Quilt – Free Pattern
Boy does this rainbow star mini quilt from The Crafty Mummy pack a punch! It’s absolutely stunning, and the best news is that it isn’t too hard to make. Rainbow colors always make such lovely quilts.
The designer uses a … Read More...
30 Ballerina Crafts You Can DIY
Welcome to our collection of 30 Ballerina Crafts You Can DIY! Ballerinas are timeless symbols of grace and beauty, making them the perfect inspiration for a wide variety of crafts. These crafts are perfect for encouraging creativity and imagination in … Read More...
2 Strand, 5 1/2 Hour Afghan Crochet Pattern
This Afghan take less than 1/2 a day to make, how amazing is that! Worked up using Super yarn this afghan is the perfect long haul drive project or maybe you are watching a Netflix program back to make and … Read More...
Valentine Spotlight Technique Cards
Yana Smakula used some super sweet new stamps from Colorado Craft Company designed by illustrator Anita Jeram for these adorable cards. She kept the cards clean and simple but added some extra depth with a spotlight technique. By stamping twice … Read More...
Clipping and Notching Curved Seams – Sewing Tutorial
Clipping and notching curves… every sewing pattern or tutorial will tell you do it. But do you know how? And why it’s important? (Hint: It makes your curves nice and smooth when you turn them right side out.) Heather Handmade … Read More...
Colorful Craft Room Layout
Anna used an inspiration board over at Cocoa Vanilla as a jumping off point for this fun Craft Room Layout. The photo of her design space is surrounded by a colorful title cut from lots of different pattern papers and … Read More...
DIY Sleep Mask – Free Sewing Pattern
Get a better night’s rest with a sleep mask to help block out the light. Chelsea at Sew Simple Home has a free pattern you can use to sew your own DIY sleep mask. It’s a great project for using … Read More...
DIY Etched Wine Glasses
Do you love personalized etched wine glasses, but the price of them in the store, not so much? Then I have great news! It’s super easy to DIY and you’ll be done in about 10 minutes using basic crafting skills … Read More...
Winter Scene Coloring Pages
When it’s cold outside and you want to stay in and get cozy and relax try coloring up some beautiful frosty Winter coloring pages. Dover Publication is offering 5 frosty landscapes to download and print for FREE.
Baby Boy Layout
Roxanne created a wonderful background for this sweet Baby Boy layout. She used markers in blue and green to watercolor the base, then layered a lace edged paper over top. In the center is the photo in black and white … Read More...
Wire word “LOVE” makes a great Valentine decoration
This is such a lovely combination of wire, a heart shaped stone
and a piece of driftwood. I bet it would make a great Valentine’s Day decoration or a gift for a special someone. If you like the look of … Read More...
Granny Squares Scrap Quilt – Free Pattern
I bet you though granny squares were just for crochet. Well, they aren’t anymore. This charming quilt from Quilty Love proves that! Made with lots of scrappy squares, it’s a beautiful and easy quilt to make.
Because of the way … Read More...
Mixed Media Tips and Techniques for Beginners with May Flaum
Noted crafting expert May Flaum demystifies the art of mixed media and shows you just how simple, beautiful, and creative this popular trend can be. This is a class where you can truly allow your imagination to run wild and your … Read More...
Play with Colorwork in this Striking Cowl
Stranded knitting is great for projects when the weather is cold because the yarn carried at the back makes a double thickness in the fabric.
The Thabo Cowl from Noma Ndlovu uses a band of stranded knitting to make a … Read More...