Independent craft blog since 2007
If you’re looking to add a personal and handmade touch to your holiday decorations, Festive Crochet Ornaments by Charlie Baker is the perfect companion. This book is like a warm invitation to slow down and create something meaningful for the … Read More...
I love it when knitters are inspired by each other’s projects. It’s always great to me to see other people use my knitting patterns, but especially so when they do things with them that I’d never thought of.
I imagine … Read More...
I realize that headline doesn’t really tell you anything about what is happening in this project, but it’s really cool so I hope you’ll bear with me through some explanation.
Whether you want to design cross stitch patterns or just … Read More...
Mason jars transform into charming and versatile Christmas crafts with just a bit of creativity and seasonal inspiration. These humble glass containers can be repurposed into glowing centerpieces filled with fairy lights, hand-painted with snowy winter scenes for rustic farmhouse … Read More...
Labubus, the adorable fuzzy monsters from Pop Mart that are popping up every where and even if you can’t find your own plush and vinyl Labubu toy for yourself or your kids you can still join in on the fun … Read More...
With Halloween right around the corner as I write this, you might be looking for some ways to decorate pumpkins for kids without carving. Whether you’re doing this as a classroom or at home, there are a lot of fun … Read More...
Let’s be honest: Halloween is officially out of control. I walked into a costume shop last week and nearly fainted at the $89 price tag for a pre-made “zombie bride” outfit. Like, I could buy groceries for a week… or … Read More...
If you’re looking to add a little holiday cheer to your outdoor space without spending a ton of money, you’ll love Lora Bloomquist’s article on adding flourishes to outdoor furniture. I recently stumbled upon it, and I think it’s … Read More...
Halloween is all about spooky stories and dressing up as characters like witches, but the history of witchcraft has a real lineage that comes down from Salem and even further back that also should be acknowledged. Whether you consider yourself … Read More...
If Bluey is the adventurous one, then Bingo — her sweet, thoughtful little sister — is the heart of the Heeler family. Whether she’s playing “Featherwand,” dreaming up pretend games, or quietly pottering around with Mum and Dad, Bingo’s kind … Read More...
Hey friends, let’s have a real talk about something that’s been bugging me. You know that feeling when you find an adorable sewing pattern, get all excited, then realize… oh. It stops at size 18. Again.
As someone currently battling … Read More...
Ali’s Halloween title is so fun and freaky! She die cut the letters from white cardstock, backing each row with different pattern papers. Notice how the “Franken” looks like Frankenstein’s Monsters head with black “hair” on a green base, … Read More...
A few weeks ago, we featured a beautiful blanket jacket that was perfect for cozy nights in. If you loved that, you’ll be equally smitten with this Vintage Wool Blanket Upcycle Hoodie! The perfect fusion of comfort, style, and … Read More...
If you’re looking for a quick and festive punch needle project to add some handmade charm to your Christmas decor, look no further than the Christmas Pudding Punch Needle Pattern from DMC. This adorable free pattern is the perfect mix … Read More...
There’s something magical about handmade Christmas ornaments. They carry a story, a memory, and a little bit of our own personality. This year, instead of buying mass-produced baubles, why not try your hand at making DIY watercolor clay Christmas decorations… Read More...
These easy fabric gift bags make great reusable gift wrapping or gift bags for birthdays, graduations, weddings and so on. I’m really not much of a seamstress, so if I can make these fabric gift bags, anyone can! I had … Read More...
Okay, I’ll be honest — I already have plenty of felting supplies. My craft drawers are overflowing with wool, needles, and half-finished projects that seemed like a great idea at midnight. But there’s something about these all-in-one felting kits that … Read More...
Ok, I’ll admit it, I haven’t started working on my Christmas cards yet but today’s post will hopefully give me (and you) some inspiration to get started. I love creating cute cards for Christmas with sweet animals playing in the … Read More...
If you’re anything like me, you start planning Christmas crafts long before the tree goes up — and this book, Felted Festive Creations, fits perfectly into that early holiday excitement. It’s a beautiful collection of small, seasonal needle felting … Read More...
Okay, let’s talk about this super fun DIY project from The Carpenter’s Daughter. If you’ve ever stumbled across one of those big wooden cable reels and thought, “That would make a cute table,” well… you’re absolutely right. And this … Read More...
