Basic shapes like squares, rectangles, circles and ovals are the building blocks of design. But that doesn’t mean they have to be simple or boring, they can take center stage too. Ellen Hutson calls them Essential Shapes and they can … Read More...
A Subversive Cross Stitch Pattern for Our Times
I know not everyone loves salty language in their cross-stitch patterns, but right now this feels appropriate.
Subversive Cross Stitch has a free download to encourage people to stay home that’s about, well, staying home.
Bonus: You won’t be touching … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Bunny ear headband in 2 sizes
Craft Passion has a free sewing pattern you can use to create these cute bunny ear headbands. These plush headbands are made with elastic in them so they’re comfortable while also fitting snug to stay on. The free sewing pattern … Read More...
Unicorn Mini Album
Tamara used a fun Unicorn stamp from CC Deigns for the cover on her cute mini album. Inside are pink and white polka dots and plaid pages for photos.
Visit the Handmade by Tamara blog for a closer look.
-Heather… Read More...
DIY Felt Flower: Marguerite Daisy
These pretty little felt Marguerite Daisies are a little time consuming but they turn out so very neat. Using a cutting machine can speed things up a bit and you can download a free SVG file here. There are so … Read More...
How to stiffen felt for creative felt projects
Whether you use new felt or recycled wool felted sweaters being able to make it stiff to create dimensional projects can come in handy. Pop on over to the blog Twisted Notions for 4 ways to stiffen felt for creative … Read More...
Easy Dyed Easter Egg Design
My family really gets into dyeing Easter eggs. Despite being a crafter, I am not very successful at dyeing Easter eggs. I’ve tried using a wax crayon to create designs. I’ve tried using rubber bands to create designs. Last year … Read More...
Washi Tape Grid Layout
A grid design can help add sections to your layout to add embellishments, photos and journaling. Paige Taylor Evans used different patterns of washi tape to create a grid design and in the case it also adds lots of color, … Read More...
6 All Over Repeat Pattern Coloring Pages
These all over pattern coloring pages would be perfect for backgrounds on cards, scrapbook pages or even wrapping paper. Print, color and trim them to fit your next paper crafting project. There are 6 patterns to choose from and they … Read More...
Knit Something New: Spring Knitty is Here
If you’re home and looking for a new knitting project, or, you know, it’s Tuesday and you’re looking for a new knitting project, a new edition of Knitty just dropped. It’s a little small — just 10 patterns and a … Read More...
Staying Home? Check out these Virtual Field Trips
While so many kids are home as a result of the covid-19 outbreak, lots of people are pulling together resources and sharing information to help us keep our kids entertained and learning at home.
One fun thing to do while … Read More...
Ribbon Embroidery Kit – Lovely Flowers Breath of Tendernes
New sealed ribbon embroidery kit “Breath of Tenderness” by Russian Manufacture Panna. High-quality fabric and threads.
Size of the picture: 7.48in * 7.48in (19 * 19cm)
The kit contains:
– printed fabric
– cotton threads 8 colors
– … Read More...
INFO: COVID 19 Shutdowns and What They Mean For Your Handmade Business
Coronavirus is effecting handmade businesses already with people spending their spare cash on more important things, you know like 100 rolls of toilet paper and 5 litres of hand sanitizer. So what does this mean for your Handmade business?
It … Read More...
Crochet boho bag-Beach bag
ATHENS – An Very Easy crochet bag project, with beautiful results!
Looking for an Easy summer bag pattern that’s a little different? Then you’ll love this so easy way to crochet Athens bag!
This beginner bag pattern comes from a … Read More...
Glaminator Giveaway
There’s still time to enter to win a Glaminator from Xyron!
Click here to visit the giveaway post for all the details.
Good Luck!
-Heather
Easter Bunny Shaker Card
A cute little bunny is peeking out from an opening on this sweet Easter card from Nichol Spohr. The opening is a shaker element filled with sequins. I love the bright yellow plaid pattern paper she used, it’s so Springy!… Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Felt wombat softie for kids to sew
Trixi at Coloured Buttons makes the cutest felt softie patterns for kids to sew! This little wombat would be a fun project to make! She designed it with beginner and kid sewists in mind, so you can get all the … Read More...
Toner Sheet Page Embellishments
Unity Toner Card Fronts are pre-printed sheets that can be used with foil to create shiny metallic papers for greeting cards. But Suzanna fussy cut them out and used them for embellishments on a scrapbook layout. What a great way … Read More...
Crock Pot Summer Frittata
This Summer Frittata is filled with fresh vegetables & cooked in a Crock-Pot® Express 8-Quart Pressure Cooker
so that you can feed even more people for brunch! You can get the full recipe here.
I am a big consumer of … Read More...
Help for the Knitting Community in Hard Times
I know a lot of people are on edge because of all the bad news in the world right now. We are hunkering down in our homes and turning to knitting for comfort.
Of course the knitting community will suffer … Read More...