Sew a special stocking for your dog and cat with this free tutorial by Handmade Charlotte. The stockings are easily made from felt. The free pattern includes the templates for both the bone and the mouse decorations so you can … Read More...
This Flamingo Quilt Would Make a Cute Cross Stitch
Crafting truly unleashes our creativity and allows us to explore endless possibilities across different artistic genres. One of the most delightful aspects of crafting is the ability to repurpose patterns designed for one medium and adapt them to another. It’s … Read More...
Christmas Pocket Pages
The holidays are hectic so make scrapbooking them a bit easier by using pocket pages. Fill pockets with photos, journaling cards and pattern papers with simple embellishments. Nathalie shares a few of her pocket pages on the Elle’s Studio blog … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Diana Market Tote
This one is a fun crochet market tote with all the extra stretchy fun that you get in market totes with lots of great texture of the Diana Line. It’s easy to crochet, works up fast, and gives you a … Read More...
Books, cake plate and figurines make a great Christmas tree
I bet we all have everything on hand to whip up a cute Christmas tree like this one made of books, a pedestal cake plate and some figurines. I found this recycled book Christmas tree creation in an amazing collection … Read More...
Wire And Bead Wrapped Religious Cross
This religious cross is made using wire wrapping techniques and beads. You can add a color scheme to suit your style. The tutorial can be seen here.
To make the cross pendant, you’ll need solder wire, craft wire {… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Felt gingerbread house ornament
Stitch up this adorable felt gingerbread house ornament to hang on your tree! Amy from Ameroonie Designs has a free pattern you can use, plus a step by step tutorial showing how to put it together. It’s made entirely from … Read More...
Snowman Holiday Card with Only Dies
If you’re making a lot of cards for the Holidays simple is the way to go. I created this quick and easy Christmas card using only dies from Hello Bluebird. I filmed a tutorial video that you can click … Read More...
Christmas Countdown Box
Wow, how amazing is this Christmas Countdown Box from Emma Williams?! She used products from Tim Holtz like Vignette boxes, tags, trees, glitter, hardware, paints and loads more. This really is a mixed media masterpiece that would look wonderful sitting … Read More...
Hand embroidery gift guide
Hand embroidery is more and more popular – give the gift of hand sewing this year! There are lots of ideas for what to give someone who loves hand embroidery, from practical to luxurious, check out this hand sewing gift … Read More...
Mail Box Shaped Gift Card Holders
If you’re giving gift cards this holiday season be sure to create some cute packaging for them. Like these Mail Box Shaped Holders from Nichol Sphor. When you pull the tab at the bottom the gift card is revealed. She … Read More...
A Fun Shawl to Celebrate the Edge of Winter
With winter coming on fast in the Northern Hemisphere, we all need to do what we can to bring on the light. The Edge of Winter Shawl by Skillfully Tangled aims to do just that, with a piece that’s part … Read More...
Disney Magic Layout
Lisa used papers from Pink Paislee and a digital die cut file from Page Evans to create this Magical Disney World layout. The bright colors and flowers make for a very feminine look, perfect for a photo in Minnie Mouse … Read More...
Book Review: Mini Cross Stitch Ornaments
There’s nothing cuter than handmade holiday ornaments, and Kooler Design Studio has you covered for ideas with their book Mini Cross Stitch Ornaments.
The book, published by Leisure Arts, has 160 little deigns for just about everything you’d want to … Read More...
Pine Needle Sweep: A Fun Sensory Activity for Preschool
If you have pine trees where you live, this simple sensory activity should be quick and easy to set up for your preschoolers.
Little Pine Learners has all the details on the pine sweeping activity for little ones. It’s … Read More...
Book Review – Jewelry on a String
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Are you captivated by all those pretty snippets of pre-strung beads, but not sure how to use them? Jewelry on a String has the answers, with gorgeous coordinating projects that combine individual elements from the… Read More...Triple Latte Quilt Pattern
This adorable kitchen set works up in no time. Pick your favorite fabrics or coordinate with a coffee lover’s decor, then brush up on your fusible applique and embroidery skills for a fun set. Finished sizes: wall hanging: 10″ x … Read More...
Giveaway: Classique Markers from Spectrum Noir
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With Japanese quality nibs and a huge range of blendable colors, Spectrum Noir’s Classique markers definitely deserve the limelight!
With the enhanced barrel and cap design, you’ll find … Read More...
Winter Wiener Dog Layout
Sarah used a grid design on this adorable winter wiener dog page. Using a photo and pattern papers to fill in her grid squares she got a clean and simple design. The cute title down the side of the page … Read More...
Homemade Peppermint Bark
You can make perfect homemade peppermint bark for a fraction of the cost, and provide your loved ones with a festive treat to munch on throughout the holiday season without breaking the bank. Life just doesn’t get much sweeter than … Read More...