When I spotted this sculpture I thought it was made out of straws, but no! Only after I went over to the blog JobMob and saw 49 other examples of super creativity with this unexpected item did I learn what … Read More...
Heart Stitch Cowl
A cozy way to wear your heart on your sleeve … or neck, as it were, for Valentine’s Day and beyond!
Vickie Howell made this fun heart stitch cowl with bulky yarn and a fun slip stitch pattern that looks … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Pouch Card
This fun pouch card for Valentine’s Day can hold a hot chocolate pack or candy bar. There’s also a cute tag that can be used as an ornament or book mark. I created it using the Happy Tails stamp set … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Mending holes in jeans
Jeans get heavy wear, so it’s no surprise when you end up with a hole in them somewhere. Heather at Heather Handmade shows how you can mend a hole in jeans so you can continue to get good wear out … Read More...
Make Up Suitcase and Mini Albums
Wow, this amazing project for Dorymar blew me away! She covered a small traveling makeup case in papers and embellishments and designed a matching mini album and 2 flip book to fit inside. The albums are make up themed and … Read More...
Crafty Friends Layout
Do you get together with other crafters for classes or crops? Be sure to snap some pics and create a layout with all your crafty pals. Jennie designed this fun layout with lots of fun colors and camera and scissors … Read More...
13 ways to make your own loaded dried flower and crystal candles
This candle making roundup is all about what I like to call “loaded” candles. Remember the loaded milkshakes where everything was thrown on top of the glass to create an ascetically appealing top to your milkshake?
Candles have long been … Read More...
Free Valentine’s Day Fairy Chocolate Wrappers
These easy-to-make Valentine’s Day chocolate bar wrappers feature an adorable fairy who is here to wish everyone lots of love for Valentine’s Day. The wrappers make inexpensive gifts that don’t look that way, so they’re lovely for anyone you … Read More...
Easy Paper Valentine’s Fortune Cookies
This is a quick and easy craft to do with your kiddos or as a classroom party idea!! I also think these paper fortune cookies would be perfect for Valentine’s day ;lunchbox ideas. Slip one of these into your child’s … Read More...
How To use cling wrap to Transfer an image
In a previous post, I shared a link that explains you to use cling wrap to add an image to fabric.
Here is one that shows how to use it to carve an image into a soft surface. I have … Read More...
Winter Rose Card
Wow, the bold red and shiny gold on this card are really stunning! Kelly used a no-line coloring technique for a beautiful red rose on red cardstock colored with alcohol markers and added touches of gold using gilded flakes. She … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Mitered corners
Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can make your corners neat and pretty when finishing the edges of napkins, tablecloths, table runners, and more. A mitered corner reduces the bulk at the corner and creates a crisp, clean … Read More...
Bullet Journal Tips
A bullet journal is a great way to stay organized, keep track of appointments, jot down notes, lists, goals or anything you’d like to stay on top of. And you can lay it out however it works for you. Catherine … Read More...
Textured Details Make this Simple Sweater Shine
I love plain Stockinette sweaters with little details that make them more interesting to knit and to wear.
Tif Neilan’s latest sweater pattern, Zoetic, is definitely one of those. It’s a top down circular yoke sweater with herringbone stitch … Read More...
Easter Jar Lids Cross Stitch ePattern
Number of Designs: 6 Jar Lids
Approximate Design
Size: 2-1/2″w x 2-1/2″h (when stitched on 14 count fabric)
Designer: Linda Gillum for Kooler Design Studio
Original Publication: For The Love Of Cross Stitch magazine, May 1992 issueSkill Level: Easy
Description:… Read More...
Ebook – A Year of Plastic Canvas Door Hangers
Special designs to highlight holidays and every day! Joan E. Ray presents 12 designs — one for each month: January redbird; February silhouette; March flower basket; April Easter Bunny; May bluebird; June rose; July flag; August sailboat; September flowers; October … Read More...
10 DIY Natural Wooden Bead Necklaces
This Jewelry making roundup is all about wooden beads. Wood beads are natural and give your handmade jewelry a neutral and natural effect. Perfect for boho outfits and styling.
These quick necklaces pair with any outfit and would even make … Read More...
Polymer Clay Guide – How To Clean Your Pasta Machine
If you’ve ever worked with polymer clay, you know just how quickly your tools can get messy—especially your pasta machine. While it’s tempting to put off cleaning, eventually the build-up becomes impossible to ignore. Colors start intermixing, smears of yesterday’s … Read More...
Folded Book Art Tutorials
Folded books have always been one of the most frequently searched topics on my All Things Paper blog, and now paper artist Heather Eddy has released four free tutorials that feature a myriad of possibilities for creating folded book sculptures, … Read More...
Winter Dog Birthday Cards
If you have some supplies from Holiday cards sitting around you can still use those for winter themed birthday cards. Like these cute dog themed creations from Ellen. I love the frosty backgrounds she created with stencils and glitter gel… Read More...