If you love dogs you’ll want to download this fun FREE stamp set from La-La Land Crafts. This darling French Bulldog is holding a large Sunflower in his mouth, making him perfect for creating Autumn cards! This stamp set also … Read More...
Beetlejuice Cross Stitch Patterns
With the release of the new Beetlejuice movie and Halloween sneaking up on us, it seems like a good time to share some Beetlejuice cross stitch patterns.
At the most basic there’s the Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice pattern from Brianna Lentz… Read More...
Strategies for Using All Your Yarn
I make my interest in using your yarn stash pretty clear (I mean, I have actually written an ebook about it), and one great way to use your stash is to make sure that you use as much of the … Read More...
Make a Little Halloween Quilt
The article “Make a Little Halloween Quilt!” on Stash Bandit is a delightful guide for quilting enthusiasts eager to infuse their homes with spooky charm during the Halloween season. In this tutorial, readers will discover the joy of creating … Read More...
FREE Fall Alphabet Bundle Download
Fall is almost here so it’s time to start working on those Fall and Autumn scrapbook layouts, planner pages and handmade greeting cards. And since we always need titles, sayings and phrases a cute downloadable alphabet is always a handy … Read More...
Tips for Teaching Kids to Sew
I’ve had a lot of fun through the years teaching kids (including my own) how to sew, whether that’s sewing by hand or on a sewing machine, decorative stitching or more practical projects.
September is National Sewing Month, so I … Read More...
Crochet Kit – Christmas Holiday Nativity Scene
Experience the magic of the Christmas season with Thr Leisure Arts Crochet Kit Nativity. This all-inclusive kit allows you to create your very own Nativity scene, complete with Joseph, Mary, baby Jesus, an angel, Caspar, Melchior, Balthasar, and a camel. … Read More...
“Painting” with Embossing Powders for a Fall Card
This stunning Floral Fall card from Patti uses different colors of embossing powders to “paint” her stamped images. For this fun technique she used clear embossing ink on a large background stamp that has leaves, flowers and butterflies onto white … Read More...
Wide Legged Pants Free Sewing Pattern
I’m not sure how I made it this far into adulthood before figuring out the joy that is a pair of lightweight, wide legged pants. Light, breezy, and as comfortable as a pair of pajama pants – BUT they … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Durene J Cross Stitch
I feel like I have shared a lot of British designer Durene J Cross Stitch’s patterns before, so it seemed like high time to share their Etsy shop as a designer spotlight.
When I think of Durene’s designs, I think … Read More...
So many recycled gift bag and packaging ideas!
I save my cereal box cardboard to practice art techniques or for the base of a collage but this idea for cutting a hole in it to form a handle is fabulous. This recycled food box gift tote idea came … Read More...
Knit a Blanket that Looks Like a Quilt
I’ve been seeing a lot of knitting projects lately — whether they are new or older — that include elements that look like quilt blocks and I am here for it. My aunt is a quilter but I’ve never been … Read More...
Retro Ornaments Christmas Throw Blanket – Crochet Pattern
I’m always on the lookout for patterns that combine creativity with a touch of nostalgia, and the Red Heart Retro Ornament Throw Pattern does just that – and more!
One of my favorite aspects of this pattern is the playful … Read More...
12 Scrapbook Layouts for Books and Reading
This fun reading layout has a large book and title die cut, cute photos, stacks of stamped and printed books and a glittery background made with gold foiling. You can watch Jessica’s process video over on the Therm O Web … Read More...
Transform a pine cone into a spooky yet adorable spider for Halloween
Now at first these seem a bit creepy because they have so many eyes like a spider does but they are wiggle eyes so how creepy could they be? I can’t say as I have ever crafted a multi eyes … Read More...
12 Fall Floral Handmade Card Ideas
This lovely card from Brenda features a favorite fall flower, the Sunflower. She used Copic alcohol based markers to color in her stamped images and added a gold embossed sentiment for a bit of shine. Find all the details at … Read More...
Punch Needle Rug Hooking: Your Complete Resource to Learn & Love the Craft
Amy Oxford’s “Punch Needle Rug Hooking: Your Complete Resource to Learn & Love the Craft” is nothing short of a masterpiece in the world of punch needle crafting. As a seasoned artisan and recognized authority in the field, Oxford offers … Read More...
8 Gaming Desks You Can Make For Your Teenager
If you have a teenager who loves gaming, you know how important it is to have a dedicated space for their hobby. A gaming desk can be a great addition to your teenager’s room, providing them with a comfortable and … Read More...
Scrappy Happy Pumpkins Quilt Pattern
The EXCLUSIVELY ANNIE’S Scrappy Happy Pumpkins Quilt Pattern, designed by Nancy Messuri, is tailored for confident beginners. Quilt the perfect pumpkin patch with this scrap-friendly pattern, encouraging the use of your favorite orange and charcoal gray fabrics. The finished … Read More...
Lots of unconventional pumpkin decorating ideas for Halloween
This has got to be one of the simplest and easiest ways to decorate a pumpkin! Wrap a pumpkin with a piece of lace, I bet it could work with a recycled pair of nylons? For more unconventional Halloween pumpkin … Read More...