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Houndstooth is such a fun knitting stitch pattern because it’s actually a pretty easy colorwork design that looks super fancy. It also has a slightly creepy sounding name, which is fun this time of year.
The Halloween Houndstooth Cowl is … Read More...
This fun Fall Day die cut sentiment is perfect for scrapbook and planner pages as well as autumn cards. It’s FREE to download from Lori Whitlock and use with your electronic die cutting machine.
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This expandable tote bag has extra space when you need it! So Sew Easy has a free sewing pattern you can use to make one. Snaps
at the sides give a slimmer profile, but you can unsnap them when you … Read More...
Unicorns still seem to be a popular crafting motif, so why not combine them with the seasonal shape of the moment — pumpkins?
This pumpkin unicorn cross-stitch pattern from LabPattern on Etsy is actually really cute. It also looks a … Read More...
An easy quilt to assemble, this festive Halloween quilt is a fun and scrappy project to make. Just looks at all of the different theme fabrics that were used. I doubt I’m only quilter out there with plenty of scrap … Read More...
Copic markers are a favorite amongst card and paper crafters, and this collection of patterns and techniques will enable you to boost your knowledge and skills of the art of Copic coloring and paper crafting. You’ll learn 4 new techniques: … Read More...
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...
