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...
Free pattern: Short sleeve kimono perfect for layering
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...
Dec. 1st Layout
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...
Clicker words fit perfectly on clothes pins
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...
DIY Holiday Gift Bag
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...
Hidden Journaling Layout
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...
Rainbow Puffs Quilt Pattern
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...
DIY Stamped Wine Bottle Gift Tags
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...
Sewing Pattern: Mend torn jeans pockets
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...
Christmas Ornaments Page
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...
DIY Charcoal Detox Soap
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...
A Super-Quick Headband to Knit
I’ve been busy since Thanksgiving knitting what turned out to be a bigger project than I expected, a Bojagi Shawl as a retirement gift for a coworker of my husband’s. I finished it Tuesday night and still wanted to knit … Read More...
How to Make Sugar Glass
Winter break in the Northern Hemisphere is a great time for baking and kitchen fun, both because of the holiday season and because you might be cooped up inside with nothing else to do.
While all cooking and baking has … Read More...
A Variety of Snowflakes to Stitch
I love this collection of different snowflake cross stitch patterns from Make it with Heart.
There are three little designs here, all charted out for your use alone or together (though they are slightly different sizes they could be combined … Read More...
Simple nativity scene people
I love the simplicity of this nativity set. I bet it would look as cute in any size you make it based on the size recycled wood you may have on hand. You could make it big for the yard … Read More...
Book Review – Cross Stitch Luvable Pets – 150 Projects
Gathering Driftwood Crochet Shawl Pattern
The summer has ended and the evenings are getting colder. The good news is, this means you can start crocheting fall and winter items. The Gathering Driftwood crochet shawl pattern is the perfect transition scarf. It’s an easy beginner triangle … Read More...
Mrs. Claus Christmas Unicorns Card
I think, hands down, this is my favorite card I’ve seen this Holiday season! Marine gave Mrs. Claus the reins to the sleigh and it’s pulled by unicorns, how freaking adorable is that!? She used stamps and dies from Hello … Read More...
Make your Own Wood Burned Ornaments
Make these beautiful DIY wood burned ornaments for your Christmas tree this year. They are easy to make and will add a bit of a rustic flair to your holiday decor. Since they are handmade, they make a thoughtful gift … Read More...
Christmas Traveler’s Notebook Pages
Megan used 6″ x 6″ inch patterned paper from Echo Park for the bases of her Christmas Traveler’s Notebook pages. These smaller patterns are perfect for smaller layouts. I love how she added a number on each page to create … Read More...