Rina has a great tip for an easy way to using the same ink for stamping and watercolor. By inking different colors of Distress Inks in a rainbow pattern down the large stamp it adds a colorful outline that can … Read More...
Frog Bean Bags – Free Sewing Pattern
These frog bean bags would make a fun toss game! Lisa from Stubbornly Craft shares a free pattern on the Therm O Web blog. They’re so cute made from different colors! I’m loving the pink frog myself. They’re easy to … Read More...
Rainbow Birthday Layout
Colorful pattern papers are perfect to create wonderful rainbows for your layouts. Monique designed her own large rainbow for this fun and festive Birthday page by using a circle cutter to cut the layers of the rainbow. I love how … Read More...
Iridescent Plaid Paper
The look of foil and the shimmer of iridescent is all the rage right now! You can use actual metallic papers or you can use a digital paper that still gives that cool shimmery look and print it at home … Read More...
How to Grow Chia Egg Heads
The convergence of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the celebration of Earth Day later in the month makes it a perfect time to bring out some projects that involve growing things and creative reuse.
Chia seeds Egg Heads are … Read More...
How to make a super easy recycled glove plushie monster
Do you have a random glove
leftover from winter? Well, here is the perfect project for that lone glove. No cutting and just a bit of easy stitching and you can have a new fun companion that will be there … Read More...
Book Review: Japanese Stitches Unraveled
I have quite a collection of knitting stitch dictionaries, but sticking to stitch patterns that are available in English limits your possibilities. In recent years Japanese knitting books and all their fun stitch patterns have become more available in the … Read More...
Plastic Canvas Bookmark – Free Tutorial
An ideal gift for the avid reader in your family, or for yourself for that matter, these plastic canvas bookmarks are just what you are looking for. Brought to you by The Pretty Life Girls, these are an easy … Read More...
How To Make A Pinata – 65 Different designs
Pinatas are lots of fun to have at parties, it is a party game
with a built-in reward. It not only keeps everyone busy for 20-30 mins depending on how hard you smash your pinata but it also allows you … Read More...
Vaccinated, but Please Stay Away
Now that vaccinations are becoming more widely available, some people are starting to do more in person events and gatherings than they have done in a long time.
But if you’re still playing it safe, you might want to stitch … Read More...
Sew a Microwave Potato Bag – Video Tutorial
Get ready to enjoy tasty microwave potatoes because you’re about to learn how to sew a microwave potato bag
! This handy kitchen tool will allow you to prepare or heat up potatoes, but also other vegetables and food like … Read More...
Missing You Shaker Card
I used the adorable new House Cats stamps and the Milk Carton dies from My Favorite Things for this cute Missing You Shaker Card. I thought the cats and the milk carton went together perfectly for fun card. I used … Read More...
20 DIY Wood Projects To Make And Sell
These DIY craft projects are not only for wood crafts but for wood crafts that are great for selling. Some of these projects are really popular and have been great sellers for crafters all around the globe. Handmade board games … Read More...
Bunny Ears Layout
This pic with the bunny ears photo filter and ears dies is the perfect pairing! Bunny Ears are perfect for not only Easter Layouts but any Spring designs too. Sophie added lots of spring flowers and some butterflies to her … Read More...
Tips for Choosing Ink Blending Tools
When it comes to ink blending and stenciling it can be hard to know what the best tools to use are. There are tools with bristles, tools with foam, different sizes, shapes and brands. And also the type of paper … Read More...
Derby Hats Die Cut Files
I’m not sure how many others are familiar with Derby traditions but being from Kentucky the Derby it’s a really big deal here. Some of the signatures of the race are of course horses along with roses, mint julips (a … Read More...
A Sweater for Spring, or for Layering
Just the other day I said something about not wearing my short-sleeved sweaters and tops that much, but I am trying to learn to layer a little better so I still want to knit these sorts of garments.
The Julia … Read More...
How to Make a Mini Quilt Design Board
Perfect for anyone who likes mini projects, here’s a tutorial on making a mini design board that measures 10″ by 10″. Designed by Bee in My Bonnet, this is not a difficult project, but you do need some special … Read More...
How to Make a Needlepoint Monogram
Do you remember back in the 1980s when everywhere you looked you would see a monogrammed sweater? I know I do which tells you that I am older than I would like to be. There were so many different ways … Read More...
DIY Speckled Candles
These speckled candles are a great DIY way to add a splash of color to some plain white store-bought candles. 
Add splashed of color to suit your decor for a modern twist on your table. You can see the full … Read More...