Melissa used her scissors to fussy cut lots and lots of leaves and flowers from pattern papers by Coca Vanilla. She put them together on her layout to form floral swags to frame her photo. The title and rainbow she … Read More...
30+ Halloween Bat Themed Kids Craft Activities
Last week we featured pumpkin crafts but this week we wanted to focus on one of the least popular themes for Halloween crafts and that is BATS. Natures vampires. These DIY kids crafts are lots of fun to make and … Read More...
Halloween Slimline Card
Laura created this adorable Halloween card in a trendy Slimline style using dies, stamps and stencils from Studio Katia. She added color and texture with ink blending and splatters. It’s a great use of mostly dies instead of stamps to … Read More...
Spool of Thread – Easy DIY Sewing Themed Costume
This sewing themed costume would be so much fun for Halloween! Heather at Heather Handmade created this DIY spool of thread costume that shows off your favorite hobby. She’s got a DIY for it here. It’s a quick project that … Read More...
Campfire Page Borders
With many not wanting to take traditional vacations this year lots of us are getting out and enjoying the great outdoors with some camping or maybe just a fire in the fire pit in the backyard. Either way these campfire … Read More...
Witchy Cat Halloween Embroidery Pattern
Cats and Halloween seem to go together, and this adorable free embroidery pattern from Hudson’s Holidays demonstrates that. It has got to be one of the most charming designs that I have seen in a long time. You can’t help … Read More...
Guess the Dress Printable Bridal Shower Games
These rustic Guess the Dress game cards are a fun bridal shower game to add to your next bridal shower or wedding shower. Play this game with your family and friends at your bridal shower or wedding shower by having … Read More...
Book Review – Just Stitch Halloween
Stitch through the witching hour with the annual Halloween issue from Just CrossStitch! This spooktacular issue is brimming to the top of the cauldron with over 60 projects, including framed pieces, bookmarks, pincushions, gift tags and the ever-popular assortment … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Basketweave Raglan Baby Cardigan
Some vintage patterns are just wholesome classics and this cardigan is very popular. This knitting pattern includes 2 different designs of baby cardigans raglan style V-neck and Round neck. You can purchase a copy of this vintage pattern here via … Read More...
Coloring on Vellum
Lydia added a pretty spotlight of color in the center of her floral card using vellum. By stamping on one side of the vellum and coloring on the backside with colored pencils she achieved a soft blended look with out … Read More...
Ruffle Scrunchie DIY Sewing Tutorial
This ruffle scrunchie is a fun variation on a basic scrunchie, and would be super cute worn around a bun or ponytail! Violet at I Can Sew This has a tutorial showing how to make one. The scrunchie has … Read More...
50 Halloween Themed Cookies You Can Bake At Home
Halloween is a fun time of year, especially when it comes to edible crafts and baking. It’s a great excuse to get creative in the kitchen to come up with all different types of themed food, cakes, drinks and of … Read More...
Masculine & Feminine Layouts w/ Same Papers
Lisa Dickinson has some great tips for getting more from your pattern papers. She used the same paper to create both a masculine page and a feminine page. By using the paper to create different design elements like flowers and … Read More...
Amigurumi Dinosaur Free Crochet Pattern
This is a free crochet pattern for a big amigurumi brontosaurus dinosaur!
This dinosaur’s head, neck, and body are crocheted all in one piece, from top to bottom. The snout, legs, and tail are made separately and sewn in place. … Read More...
Quilting – Half Square Triangles – 8 at a time
A quick and easy way to make multiple half-square triangles at once. If you need a lot of them, they can be tedious to make. But with this 8 at a time method, you can whip them out in a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Upcycled Denim Jean Christmas Stocking
I made a couple of beautiful upcycled Christmas stockings, using old denim and daddy’s old shirts and a few other bits and pieces, I think they are worth showing what you can do with stuff lying around. You can see … Read More...
How to Make Piping – Sewing Tutorial
Piping is used in a wide variety of sewing projects, from pillows to bags to clothing, because adds a nice finish, and sometimes a fun pop of color, to the edges. You can buy pre-made piping at the fabric store, … Read More...
How to Sew a Phone Pillow Stand – DIY Sewing Tutorial
Are you tired of having to hold your phone while watching a video? Then watch Hellosewing’s video tutorial and learn how to make a DIY phone pillow stand that will hold your phone for you from now on! This phone … Read More...
10 Free Halloween Quilt Blocks
From ghosts to pumpkins, these not-so-spooky Halloween quilt block patterns from some talented makers are sure to make your next quilt spooktacular! Best of all, they are all free, which is the best kind of treat there is for quilters. … Read More...
Punch Needle Tutorial
I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for new hobbies to start. Not that I have the time to do them of course, but I can always dream. My craft room has a whole area dedicated to … Read More...