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Young knitters, old knitters, hip knitters, traditional knitters: they all enjoy different styles. But every knitter from age 5 to 95 needs a good dictionary of stitches. 400 Knitting Stitches
is a comprehensive guide that invites knitters to experiment with … Read More...
For this tutorial, you will need Air Drying Clay. There are lots of different brands out there but I have been using Das airdrying clay for over 20 years and I just love the quality of it. These clay designs … Read More...
Japanese Hamanaka “Aclaine” Needle Felting Craft Kit – Parakeet Bird.
With this super cute needle felting kit, designed by the amazing Japanese artist Sachiko Susa, you can make a stunning felted parakeet!
Ideal for beginners, the pack features Hamanaka “Aclaine” … Read More...
Nothing says Halloween like Jack O’ Lanterns and Black cats! Shauna used a single pumpkin stamp and stamped it 3 times for her pile of pumpkins on this fun card. I love how the big full moon in the background … Read More...
I love going to a farm to pick out our pumpkin each year, it’s a great backdrop for family photos. I love the touches of Gold and Kraft on Michelle Hernadez’s Happy Fall Layout featuring her family. The woodgrain paper … Read More...
This tutorial shows you how to take items from the Dollar Tree and turn them into a Hymnal Religious cross Mantle decoration.
These light up frames are lovely for gift-giving, especially for anyone who is religious. You can change out … Read More...
Knowing how to wind a bobbin
on a sewing machine is very important for successful sewing. This sewing lesson by Lisa of Cucicucicoo shows the process of winding a bobbin on two different machines. Video tutorial included plus a useful … Read More...
Did you know that you can make homemade Butterfingers with only 3 ingredients?! Peanut butter, chocolate and candy corn
. These homemade Butterfinger bites are the real deal, friends! You can see the full recipe here.
Below are 10 free Embroidery designs for machine Embroidery. All of these patterns were free at the time of writing this article. If you have found some online and would like to share let us know and we will add … Read More...
If you read this blog you know I love BIG and easy projects so when I spotted this big spider web that uses a hula hoop
as a frame I knew I had to share it. Along time ago I … Read More...
Dress your dog up as a werewolf this Halloween! Heather Handmade shows how you can easily create a DIY werewolf costume from an upcycled shirt and a bit of denim. And though werewolves are supposed to be scary, this werewolf … Read More...
If your kids are learning from home this year, carving pumpkins counts as art class, right?
Whether you do it for fun or work it into the school curriculum, it’s just about time for turning pumpkins into faces, ghosts and … Read More...
I know the moon is not necessarily a Halloween type motif, but these mitts would still be great to wear when walking around the neighborhood on Halloween.
The Moonlight Magic Mitts from Jacquline Rivera feature a moon motif on the … Read More...
If you are looking for scrap fabric Christmas ornament designs, then you really don’t have to look much further than these 25 beautiful ideas. I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for some fabric stash-busting ideas, and … Read More...
This collection of writing prompts is like no other. WRITTEN BY A KID FOR A KID, this fun resource makes use of your child’s interest in everything spooky, creepy, and mysterious.
By combining creative story starters with an already … Read More...
The Cindy Pattern allows you to sew a vintage style long line bra, bodysuit, and high waist panties. The retro-look bra offers full coverage over the bust, and flexible sizing due to the soft cups, which can be lined or … Read More...
This Free machine Embroidery pattern is for an In The Hoop design or a ITH design. This embroidery pattern is perfect for Christmas gifts for those hard to buy adults. These beer shaped and wine glass coasters are lots of … Read More...
This round is all about Spooky Halloween and all of these handmade candles will add some fun and fright to your decorations.
Whether you’re creating a spooky atmosphere for Halloween or just looking to add a touch of warmth to … Read More...
These wonderfully Spooky Portrait Cards from Katie look like they should be hanging on the walls at the Haunted Mansion at Disney! She used dies and papers from Whimsy Stamps to create them and is sharing step by step … Read More...
How sweet is this mini album from Roxanne?! I love the sweet Fairyland theme, it’s perfect for a baby album. She decorated her cover and filled it with pages covered in fairies and woodland animals. She used lots of foam … Read More...
