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Have you heard about emPower People? It’s a craftivism effort aimed at sparking engagement and conversation around social justice issues.
The group was co-founded by Diane of Lady Dye Yarns, designer Casapinka, Laverne of BzyPeach, and … Read More...
Messy crafts have met their match with these 72 creations that keep out the clutter and mess but pack in the fun and creativity
When craft time rolls around, parents usually cringe at the thought of a creativity storm’s aftermath. … Read More...
Honeybee Stamps have released their summer products, here are a few samples of the new Summer range. With over 80 new products in stock your summer is set to shine.
I love the castle card, which could be used for … Read More...
This tutorial uses ready made polymer or fimo canes to create a clay ring. The video tutorials is easy to follow and links for the canes are provided too.
Personally I find the rings a little chunky for my fingers, … Read More...
This sweet little fox is ready to bring some sunshine into someone’s day. Christy used new stamps from My Favorite Things for her Fox with Flowers card. I love the mix of patterned papers she used and the combination of … Read More...
Suzanna didn’t have the exact color of Glitz Glitter Gel 
so wanted for her page she created her own. By mixing the clear glitter gel with Distress stain she was able to create custom colors that she used for some … Read More...
A DIY wire flower bookmark is a quick and easy project to make and kids will LOVE helping! Once you get the hang of making wire bookmarks you won’t be able to stop yourself from making extras to give away … Read More...
Whether you’re headed to the beach or to your neighborhood pool, the Perfect Beach Dress is the perfect dress to wear. It’s a loose fit A-line dress that you can layer over a swimsuit. There’s a free sewing patter for … Read More...
Envelope pillow covers are a great DIY way to make beautiful pillows in almost no time. You can turn creative fabric projects into pillows or use your favorite fabrics and turn them into pillows for your sofa. Victoria at La … Read More...
Upcycle the leg from a pair of pants into a DIY bicycle handlebar bag! Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how. The little bag hanging from the handlebars of your bike is a handy spot to carry a … Read More...
These playdough activities are a great way to teach new skills whilst being play-based learning. Play-based learning appeals to children’s natural curiosity to play and discover. Playdough
is a great medium as it has tactile properties that can help stimulate … Read More...
This In the Hoop or ITH tutorial shows you how to make this adorable Gnome Scissors holder. This ITH pattern is free and available for download. Sue has also created a step by step video tutorial to guide you along … Read More...
This toddler to teens romper is adorable and you only have to read the readers reviews to see how popular this pattern is. I love looking the all the different fabric designs people have shared, so much variation for a … Read More...
If you’re a crochet enthusiast who loves to shop at farmers markets or grocery stores, you know the importance of a good market tote bag. Not only do they make carrying your purchases easier, but they’re also eco-friendly and … Read More...
With this cookbook, dining a la Hogwarts is as easy as Banoffi Pie. With more than 150 easy-to-make recipes, tips, and techniques, you can indulge in spellbindingly delicious meals drawn straight from the pages of your favorite Potter stories, such … Read More...
With so many people making masks, elastic is hard to come by. Even if you can’t find any elastic, you can still make a fabric mask with stretchy ear loops. Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom has a tutorial … Read More...
Obed designed this fun mini album to resemble a retro key chain, it reminds me of the ones you used to get when you checked into a hotel. All the bright, funky colors and designs he used make this project … Read More...
I’m in love with the new fantasy stamps from Lawn Fawn! Eloise used the brand new stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn to create this adorable Castle Shaped Mini Card. She’s got tips on how to use a regular die … Read More...
A junk journal is a fun way to scrapbook a vacation since many of us bring back so much ephemera like postcards, luggage tags, tickets and more. Add these to your photos for the perfect trip memento. Lydia used papers … Read More...
A stretchy headband with a decorative ‘knot’ is one of the easiest sewing project to make. All ages and skills levels love them, from beginner to advanced. This project uses stretch knit fabric. You can buy some at the fabric … Read More...
