This nautical candle holder is the perfect little gift! A super easy project that’s ready in less than 30 minutes and that’s super cheap to make. Give your space a nautical vibe in almost no time! You can see the … Read More...
Book Review – Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Sewing
Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Sewing is a must for everyone who sews, no matter what your skill level. In the elegant style of Kooler Design Studio’s previous encyclopedias, these 240 pages are wonderfully filled with the history of sewing, basic … Read More...
Crochet Pattern Abbreviations
Reading crochet patterns is very discouraging for many new crocheters and even some who have been crocheting for awhile. My article breaks down the pattern abbreviations so they are less overwhelming and includes a free download printable. Learning to read … Read More...
21 Gorgeous DIY Valentine’s Day Wreaths
Valentine’s Day is a day of love, so what better way to show your love for your home than by making a DIY wreath. A wreath is a great way to add a touch of love and warmth to your … Read More...
DIY Linen Spray
Treat yourself to some simple and inexpensive luxury when you make your own DIY lavender
spray! This DIY lavender spray is made with dried lavender buds and essential oils and is ready in just a few minutes! You can see … Read More...
Mice in Love Card
How much fun is this adorable card from Channin?! These two little mice talking on the phone is so sweet and her use of wired twine for the phone cord is simply brilliant. I love how she also used it … Read More...
Layouts with Lots of Frames
If you want to incorporate lots of photos on one layout try a grid pattern, simple clean backgrounds, minimal journaling and not a lot of embellishment so the page isn’t too cluttered and busy and the focus remains on the … Read More...
Craft Room Organizational Tips
Are you dealing with a messy, disorganized craft room? Struggling to find effective ideas on how to organize craft room best? Craft rooms can become cluttered quite easily, but that’s ok! Check out these simple craft room organization tips and … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Lips Cards
The Big and Bold line of stamps from Colorado Craft Company include large stamps that will cover most of the front of a card. These large images make for easy card design that make a big statement. Yana Smakula used … Read More...
23 Craft Room Ideas
From clean and simple to whimsical and fun everyone’s craft room should reflect their own personal style as well as be functional. If you’re looking for inspiration for your crafty space or just love looking at how others organize theirs … Read More...
Free Quilt Pattern – Valetine’s Day Hearts
This tutorial or quilting pattern is called simple hearts, but it’s simply beautiful. There is something really awe-inspiring in this “simple” but elegant design. This tutorial comes with a full set of instructions making it suitable for anyone who is … Read More...
Layered Stencils Card
Lydia made her own stencil using Masking Paper and circle dies to create openings she could fill in with little stamped images. She then covered the circles and inked and stenciled the white space for a multi-layered stencil and stamped … Read More...
Sewing pattern: The right way to use a seam ripper
Your seam ripper should be your best sewing friend! Learn to use a seam ripper correctly in three ways: unpicking stitches, ripping out long rows in a few seconds, and opening buttonholes. Head to Cucicucicoo for the tutorial.
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Winter Wall Hanging
Traci created a fun way to take her winter scrapbooking off the page and onto her wall. Using scrapbooking supplies from Doodlebug she decorated a wooden base and hung printed acetate snowflakes, snowman embellishments, gems and small photos from invisible … Read More...
Child-Size Crochet Bandana Cowl
This free crochet pattern makes up a cute child-size bandana cowl for the little ones in your life. This bandana cowl was designed with three goals in mind:
Not bulky, especially on the back of the neck.
Can be pulled … Read More...
Sewing pattern: All about bias tape
I know it’s silly but I can’t help but think bias tape is a little bit like magic. It’s a straight fabric strip, but being cut on the bias gives it the ability to wrap smoothly around a curve. Danielle … Read More...
Winter Waves on Fingerless Gloves
This is one of those patterns that is beautiful in its own right, but isn’t this yarn stunning?
The Waves of Winter fingerless gloves by Tif Neilan feature a wavy lace pattern running down the hands, and I’m sure they’d … Read More...
Coding the Phases of the Moon
Lots of kids are interested in space and the moon, and when they have that interest is a great time for them to learn about the phases of the moon, not only why the moon appears to shrink but what … Read More...
How to alter and print pictures on recycled book pages
Image transfer and printing on recycled paper is always on my mind as a recycled artist and crafter. Over at the blog Simply September there is a tutorial on how to pint on recycled book pages. When my printer is … Read More...
DIY Valentine Card Stitched with Silk Ribbons
This handmade card features some beautiful Ribbon embroidery. The perfect “heart felt” card for Valentine’s day. This project comes with a full detailed tutorial so you can complete this handmade ribbon embroidery card. You can see the full article and … Read More...