Heather at Heather Handmade created this Elsa dress for her daughter, using a t-shirt and a blue dress. She has a tutorial showing how she made it. The great thing about this dress-up outfit is that it’s comfortable enough to … Read More...
Ink Blowing Technique Background
The branches on the background of this lovely spring layout were made with an ink blowing technique. By placing drops of ink on the paper and blowing them with a straw you can create some interesting shapes. On this page … Read More...
Abstract Easter Egg Design
Sometimes you want a holiday design that doesn’t look obviously like a holiday design. For instance this Abstract Easter Egg design from Everything Cross Stitch.
It’s a swirly designed pastel egg that’s suitable for Easter and spring decor, and could … Read More...
Build a Peep Launcher: Springtime STEM
This Peep launcher project from Team Cartwright looks like so much fun, and is a great engineering challenge for kids. You’ve probably built a catapult or trebuchet to launch pom-poms and other light items, but Peeps are heavy so they … Read More...
How to make cute recycled cardboard animals
If you get lots of boxes coming to your house from all the online shopping here is a great way to use all that recycled cardboard to make fun toys or decorations. Pop on over to the blog Super Make … Read More...
The Thames Shawl is a Great Knit for Spring
I’m starting to feel like knitting things for warmer weather as the temperature is slowly starting to creep up where I live, which means lighter weight fabrics and more lace are on the horizon.
The Thames shawl by Janina Kallio … Read More...
Book Review -Patchwork Loves Embroidery: Hand Stitches, Pretty Projects
Quilters, crafters, and embroiderers of all skill levels will be thrilled with these whimsical patterns from Australian designer Gail Pan. Featuring full-sized hand-embroidery designs, Patchwork Loves Embroidery is for anyone who wants to enjoy the relaxing hobby of putting needle … Read More...
Book Review – Easy Afghans
SKU# 6725C
Easy Afghans from Leisure Arts presents seven simple crochet projects featuring exciting pattern stitches and techniques. Sharon H. Silverman’s beautiful designs vary from mitered squares and popular motifs to ripples, shells,… Read More...Funny Grumpy Unicorn Card
Usually unicorn and rainbow cards are happy and sweet but this hilarious card features a grumpy unicorn and a funny sentiment. He’s part of the new Mythical Grumplings stamp set from Taylored Expressions. There’s also a dragon and Yeti too. … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Scrap fabric Easter ornament
Perfect for an Easter tree or some pretty spring branches from the garden, these scrap fabric ornaments are fast and easy to make. In addition, they are a great way to use up those leftover scraps you may have from … Read More...
DIY Notebooks
Jessica shares how to make your very own little notebooks from copy paper and heavy pattern paper. These sweet booklets are sewn together with a simple stitching method and can be decorated with stickers. Jessica chose a Parisian Fashion theme … Read More...
Easy DIY Easter Bunny Wash
Easter is such a fun and adorable holiday with little bunnies and chicks. I love all that Easter brings; the religious meaning, the advent of Spring, charming crafts and, of course, chocolate! The other night I was about to recycle … Read More...
DIY Hoop Wreaths for Every Event
This step-by-step guide will show you you how to make the perfect DIY hoop wreaths for your next event. They’re great to hang at weddings, decorate baby showers, or craft at a girl’s night!
Check out the full guide here. … Read More...
Make Your Own Antiseptic Dettol Hand Soap
With the sudden increase in concern with Coronavirus and flu we thought it was important to remind everyone the basics of staying safe. Yes! the basics of Washing your hands. So we are highlighting this old recipe we wrote … Read More...
Hoppy Easter Cross Stitch
As much as I love little cross-stitch designs, sometimes a bigger design is lots of fun, too.
Hoppy Easter from Barbara Ana Designs has all the good stuff you want in a design for this time of year: Easter eggs, … Read More...
Metallic Gels for Stenciling
The Metallix Gel from Deco Foil will add sparkle, shine, color and texture to your cards and paper crafting projects. They work beautifully with stencils as Catherine Pooler shares on her blog with several different stenciling ideas and techniques. And … Read More...
Fairy Tale Wreath Layout
Daria created and arching wreath shape around the beautiful photo on her fairy tale inspired layout. All the 3D elements add so much texture and dimension. And I love how she added die cut fairy wings to the side of … Read More...
Etsy Feature – knit shawl, Triangle scarf pattern
THE AUTUMN WOODS SHAWL
A tutorial knitting pattern, by Winter White Knits
Make this beautiful shawl/triangle scarf using this easy to follow pattern that can be purchased via Etsy.
I love the warm colors in this shawl, browns and tobaccos … Read More...
Gold Inlaid Sentiment Card
Arjita used flower stamps from Trinity and colored them with Copic Markers for this lovely floral card. For the sentiment she die cut the letters directly from the stamped panel as well as from gold metallic cardstock and then inlaid … Read More...
Acrylic Yarn: The Ultimate Guide for Crafters, Knitters & More
Craft store aisles are filled to the brim with colorful skeins of yarn that can make your heart skip a beat. How does a knitter know where to start? Whether you have just started out in the world of yarn … Read More...