The best projects for teaching kids to sew are ones that create things they get to use. Monica at SookEe Designs shows how to make a popsicle holder that’s perfect for a first sewing project! After they’ve made their popsicle … Read More...
Sweet Macaron Card
This sweet card from Jaycee looks yummy enough to eat! He used Fade-Out No Line Ink from Ink on 3 to stamp his Macaron images from Heffy Doodle for a no-line coloring look. His water coloring style using refill inks … Read More...
Spring Wreath Layout
Anna used liquid watercolors to paint the colorful background behind the open die cut wreath that’s the focus of her layout. Bows and embellishment tucked around the wreath add additional color and pattern. And the colors she used work perfectly … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Scrap Bin Scrunchies
Theyrrrrrr’e baaaaack. The 80’s-90’s hair essential, the scrunchie, seems to have made its way back into pop-fashion culture. Since we’re all at home with pandemic hair, that can likely use a little wrangling, this seems as good of a time … Read More...
Needlework – 10 Lace Tatting Books
Tatting as we know it evolved from knotting techniques dating back thousands of years. The Pilgrims brought the craft to America and today this beautiful and delicate form of lacework is more popular than ever.
We created a roundup of … Read More...
Stone Painting for Kids: Designs to Spark Your Creativity
This Rock or Stone painting for kids book is by popular stone artist F. Sehnaz Bac, a seasoned archaeologist who markets her painted Sassi dell’Adriatico (Stones of the Adriatic) on Etsy, presents step-by-step instructions for simple projects, accompanied by … Read More...
The Art of Stone Painting: 30 Designs to Spark Your Creativity
Transform ordinary stones into colorful works of art with this easy-to-follow guide. Popular stone artist F. Sehnaz Bac, a seasoned archaeologist who markets her painted Sassi dell’Adriatico (Stones of the Adriatic) on Etsy, presents step-by-step instructions for creating 30 fantastic … Read More...
Art Lesson – Color Your Own Italian Renaissance Paintings
Dedicated colorists will delight in 30 exquisitely reproduced masterpieces by the finest artists of the Italian Renaissance! Full-page illustrations include Leonardo’s Mona Lisa, Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus, Raphael’s The Sistine Madonna, Michelangelo’s The Delphic Sibyl, Fra Angelico’s The Annunciation,… Read More...
Flower Bouquet Cards
The new Build a Bouquet stamp set from Taylored Expressions has separate stems and flowers so you can mix and match them to create custom flower bouquet cards. These beautiful bunches are perfect for birthday and Mother’s Day cards. Taylor … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Easy knit headband for beginners
You can make a cute DIY knit headband from scraps of knit fabric! It’s an easy project that’s great for beginners. If you don’t have knit fabric yardage, you can always repurpose fabric from old t-shirts or knit dresses. Go … Read More...
Create a Mini Planner
Sometimes you don’t have room to carry around your large planner and might want something smaller that you can throw in your purse or a pocket. Sandra created this adorable little Mini Planner that’s perfect for on the go. It’s … Read More...
Fall Leaf Rubbed Pillow – A new twist on a classic fall activity
Many are familiar with leaf rubbed art, but what do you do with all those papers your kids make? We decided to create our leaf art on fabric and turn it into a one-of-a-kind pillow. The pillow adds touch of … Read More...
DIY Cardboard Cactus Houseplant With Free Template
So I do not have green thumbs, fingers or toes. I am capable of killing off a plastic plant let alone a real plant. Plants in homes have become the new obsession and whilst I love the look, I do … Read More...
Beautiful Birthday Balloons Card
How beautiful is this Birthday Card from Jessica? The little kitty cat floating in the air with his balloons is so cheerful and will bring a smile to anyone’s face. I love her perfectly ink blended background and the addition … Read More...
Scrapbook Friendship Frame Home Decor
Lucile took her scrapbooking off the page and onto her walls with this sweet Friendship Frame. Using pattern papers to back the photos she placed those inside the sections of the frame and then decorated the outside edges with embellishments … Read More...
Fun with Hamilton, Kids at Home
If you or your kids are fans of Hamilton: the Musical, you might know about the educational program related to the show known as EduHam. When students attend the show they also go through this program where they learn … Read More...
Stitch a Circle of Flowers
I
was scrolling through the DMC website looking at their free patterns and this one caught my eye.
The Flowers Tambourine features pretty white flowers on a red background, and the background is actually stitched, too, though you could just … Read More...
Knit a Sweater with Whatever You Have on Hand
OK, the Whatever sweater by Julie Knits in Paris isn’t literally for whatever yarn you have on hand, but it would work for a lot of different things. She used two strands of fingering weight yarn held together in her … Read More...
My First Book of Sewing – Teach Kids To Sew
This easy-to-follow reference is specially written for beginners of all ages and makes learning the basics of sewing a breeze! From choosing patterns, cutting fabric, and assembling the pieces to operating a sewing machine, hemming, and attaching buttons — this … Read More...
Craft Books – Dover Publications Exclusive Discount Code
Dover Publications is offering a discount for readers. Save 20% off orders of $30 or more with Coupon Code DFA9.
They are also offering free shipping on orders over just $25
But wait there is more, did you know about their … Read More...