I think I share the Chinese New Year chart for the coming year from The Art of Cross Stitch every year around this time. I love this simple, striking designs, and they are a great way to honor the new … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Magnetic sewing caddy
This sewing caddy couldn’t be easier to make and will save your sanity. Stop searching for supplies in the middle of a project! The magnetic organizer will your pins from spilling and your notions close at hand for when you … Read More...
All About Knitting for Australia’s Animals (and Other Crafts, too)
Since the wildfires in Australia began, it’s been reported that as many as a billion animals may have died, and countless others have been injured in the fires or fleeing the flames.
This tragedy presents an opportunity for crafters … Read More...
Needle Felting Tutorial – Sushi
This is another cute felting tutorial by Kawaiifelting and although she calls it Gudetama I am going to refer to it as a sushi. Cause well that is what it looks like to me. I am not educated in Japanese … Read More...
Colors of the Stone • Winter • February 1 – 8, 2020
Colors of the Stone with To Bead True Blue and Artisan Workshops showcases the widest range of artisan handcraft in Tucson with 1000 artisan exhibits, galleries, workshops, and ateliers. The assemblage of independent artisans, traditional designers, studio artists, and small … Read More...
Crafty Friend Card
I think no one else appropriates a hand made card more than someone else is who is also crafty, they truly appreciate the time and effort you put into your creations. Nichol Spohr made this fabulous card to send to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Fabric hanging wall files
One easy way to control the clutter is to get it off the horizontal surfaces – the desk, the kitchen counter, etc. Chelsea at Sew Simple Home shows how you can sew these simple hanging wall files to organize paperwork. … Read More...
3D Flowers and Sewing Layout
Chrissy used coordinating stamps and dies to create an explosion of dimensional flowers all over her layout. She added extra texture to the background by stitching down her panels of pattern paper and kept everything cohesive by using the same … Read More...
How To Store Your Dies
Here’s a nifty how-to from book artist Melissa Schnaible for easy-access die storage rather than keeping them stacked in boxes. You’ll use your cutting machine more often as creativity is inspired just by glancing up at the dies you own. … Read More...
5 Cats and Dogs Coloring Pages
Are you a cat person or a dog person? Or like me, a both person? 🙂 Well, you don’t have to choose with these adorable Cat and Dog coloring pages from Dover Publication. There are 5 that you can download … Read More...
Craft Planner
This wonderful planner by Aneta is sure to spark your creative imagination in 2020. She designed this planner as a place to keep track of your arts and crafts projects through out the year. It’s a great way to stay … Read More...
Book Review – Memory Quilts in the Making
This book features easy-to-make album/memory quilts, each featuring the latest rotary cutting and quick-piecing techniques. Using old hankies, photos, school T-shirts and other media, quiltmakers can create an assortment of beautiful quilts. You can purchase this book here.
Card Challenge
A recent post from Wendy at SugarPea Designs really rang true to me personally and if you’re a card maker it might be true for you too. She talked about loving to make cards but not always following through with … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Easy-sew heart shaped lavender heating pads
These heart-shaped heating pads fit perfectly on the shoulders or feet and provide soothing stress relief. Crissy at First Day of Home has a tutorial showing how to make them. You can heat these lavender and rice heat packs in … Read More...
Flowers and Watercolor Layout
Nathalie added a big splash of blue watercolor to the background of her layout. Adding a wreath of lovely blue and yellow die cut flowers to frame her photo. The layering on these floral 3D dies from Altenew adds wonderful … Read More...
How to use cling wrap to image transfer onto fabric
Wow! I had no idea you could transfer a paper image onto fabric using two layers of cling wrap
. I haven’t tried this but I certainly am going to put this to the top of my “to try” list. … Read More...
DIY Kid Safe Nail Polish with only Three Ingredients
This is a fun craft that kids of any age can create and it only requires three ingredients! Fun video included too. This tutorial shows you how to make a DIY Kids safe nail polish. Especially perfect for little … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Slider Card
I love the cheeky sentiment on this adorable Valentine’s Day card from Keren! I also love the interactive element, when you pull the tab the little chipmunk travels across the card inside the film strip. She used new products from … Read More...
Friendship Cluster Layout
Clusters of images, embellishments and photos can add a wonderful design and balance to your pages. You can add small clusters all over a page, in the corners or like Ulli did and create a large cluster frame around a … Read More...
Mini Easter Baskets Plastic Canvas ePattern
Have a “hoppy” Easter with these adorable mini Easter baskets! These tiny baskets are perfect for bringing extra cheer to your holiday celebrations. Whether you’re using them to hold party favors, tiny treats, or colorful Easter eggs, they … Read More...