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As the gift knitting season winds down, I feel like it’s appropriate to start knitting selfishly (if you weren’t already). We deserve some great knits, too, especially if we’ve been busy knitting for others recently.
The Yzzy Mitts from Jimenez … Read More...
Are you in the mood to learn a new skill? If you’ve ever wondered how to crochet a triangle, this crochet shawl is a great project for you. You can learn a lot. The pop of color shawl wrap is … Read More...
If you need to make a bunch of small gift for teachers, class mates or office co-workers these wreath shaped Treat Ornaments are the perfect idea! Lindsay, aka The Frugal Crafter, will show you how to create this sweet project … Read More...
Ania fussy cut loads of cute snowmen to add all around this Snow Much Fun layout. She added glitter pen to her large title to add a bit of snowy sparkle along with blue snowflakes and ink splatter for her … Read More...
You might have heard about the concept of One Little Word, where you pick a word that will guide your thoughts and decisions for the coming year.
The Thinker Builder has a great activity for using a word in the … Read More...
Snowmen are often seen as Christmas decorations, but of course a lot of snow can happen after the holidays, so there’s plenty of time to stitch up a quick snowman (or in this case, a snowman head) to use in … Read More...
Lately, I’ve been obsessed with pom poms! They’re such an easy way to add some extra flair to any design. That’s why I’m loving this crochet Pom Pom Cushion! It’s a decorative cushion that makes an absolutely wonderful housewarming … Read More...
You still have time to create something amazing for those Christmas gift wraps, This Etsy seller takes your photo and pops it onto a PDF file that you can print at home! Plenty of time to get a Christmas design … Read More...
In The Painted Cake, Natasha reveals how party-throwers and pastry lovers can create incredible treats in their own homes using fondant painted with edible colors. Thirty recipes are presented for cakes, cookies, and cupcakes, and a wealth of carefully-selected designs … Read More...
I love cards and boxes that are interactive. This project is a bit of both. When you pull out the top of these pretty gift boxes a panel holding a gift card is revealed, how fun is that?! Amy R … Read More...
A lightweight kimono is a great way to dress up a simple jeans and t-shirt. Just layer the kimono over the t-shirt and you’ve got an instant outfit. Mayra at So Sew Easy has a free pattern you can use … Read More...
Victoria Marie has challenged herself to document every day for the month of December. She sharing how she created her Dec. 1st page using cork for the number and adding vellum pages, photos and embellishments to the layout. The smaller … Read More...
I clove clothes pin crafts and decorating them is so fun. But this idea for using “clicker” words to embellish them has to be the easiest way to turn standard clothes pins into inspirational messages, names or whatever words you … Read More...
Need a special, custom bag for a gift this year? Using products from La La Land Crafts Cristena shares how to cut, score and fold double sided pattern paper to create a sweet gift bag for the Holidays. Add some … Read More...
Sometimes you might want to make notes about a scrapbooking layout but maybe you don’t want everyone who sees it to read your thoughts. Sheena came up with a clever way to hide her journaling on this Home Page. The … Read More...
This unique puff quilt is set on point and alternates puff squares with quilted flat squares. It is designed to use up your fabric and batting scraps and is primarily assembled as you go, which means it’ll clean up your … Read More...
If you’re bringing some wine or champagne to a Holiday Party or giving one as a gift this year dress it up with a fun gift tag. Lorena made tags to go over the neck of the bottles and they … Read More...
Do you have a favorite pair of jeans that have torn around the back pockets? If so, here is a tutorial on how to fix them yourself just as a professional seamstress would. The tutorial includes written instructions as well … Read More...
The metallic silver and teal colors on this wonderful layout from Emmy give the page the perfect frosty winter feel. The products she used from Merly Impressions has a photo-realistic look that is really stunning.
Learn more about how she … Read More...
Activated charcoal
is used for all kinds of detoxification. This DIY Charcoal Detox Soap is refreshing and cleansing and a great pick-me-up in the morning or to get the grime off at the end of the day. It’s also super … Read More...
