The applique designs on these Christmas placemats are inspired by Henri Matisse paper cut-outs. Suzy Quilts has a free pattern and tutorial you can use to make some to set around your Christmas table. She keeps this a quick project … Read More...
Gratitude Journal
Thanksgiving is a nice time to take some time to journal about what you’re grateful for. Soraya created a Gratitude Journal in an easy Traveler’s Notebook size and designed pages about her family, her crafting, friends and everything she’s thankful … Read More...
The Boyfriend Scarf Crochet Pattern
Thanksgiving is over and it’s crunch time. Christmas is right around the corner! It’s time to gather any last minute presents you may have been putting off.
I don’t know about you, but I have some family members where shopping … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Triangle zipper pouch
These charming triangle zipper pouches are easy to sew from your scraps! Minki Kim shares a tutorial over at We All Sew showing how you can sew up this cute little pouch. They make great little gifts, especially with a … Read More...
Knit a Faux Fur Cowl in a Flash
If you’re thinking about gift knitting, or just want to get something warm for yourself off your needles in a hurry, check out this Snowy Owl Cowl (which is as fun to say as it is to knit) from Lion … Read More...
Great collection of recycled old wooden spool projects
I save my wooden spools
as I use up the thread and this project for cutting the ends off the spool to use them to make jewelry is awesome! It is featured at the blog Dishfunctional Designs. Pop on over … Read More...
DIY Superhero Crafts Kids Can Make
Every year another round of Superhero
lovers are born into the world. Loving Superheros is like a right of passage for boys and girls 3-10 or thereabouts. These tutorials are all for DIY Superhero crafts. You can see the full-featured … Read More...
How To Hand Dye Wool Roving
This tutorial shows you how to hand dye your own wool roving
? Why? Well not only because it is fun and a great way to dive deeper into the realm of needle felting but it allows you to create … Read More...
Kids Craft – Super Cute Friendship Bracelets
We love this round up by Projects With Kids. It shows you different ways that kids can make their own DIY Friendship bracelets. There are lots of different varieties to suit your childs taste and skill level. I say … Read More...
Knit Nativity Scene ePattern
SKU# 800110
DOWNLOADABLE PRODUCTNumber of Designs: 9 figures
Size: Each figure approximately 3″ tall
Designer: Barbara Wheeler
Original Publication: Leisure Arts Leaflet #305, Knit Nativity
Description: Set includes these figures: Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, … Read More...
Book Review – Family Living’s Hooray for Side Dishes eBook
Once you’ve chosen the entree for a meal, your thoughts turn to what you should serve with it. Our 75 quick dishes will stand up to any main course and take the ho-hum out of mealtime in the blink of … Read More...
9 Christmas Cards w/ 1 Stamp Set
Creating your own cards for the Holidays can get pricey if you buy loads and loads of supplies. But if you pick one versatile stamp set you can create a variety of card designs and save a bit of money … Read More...
Make a pretty tassel charm for your scissors
Your embroidery scissors
work hard and they deserve some special embellishment. An easy-to-make tassel is the perfect accessory for scissors of all shapes and sizes.
The tassel is made from embroidery floss and hangs from a decorative twisted cord made … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Christmas stocking gift card holder
Older kids and teens are hard to buy for, but gift cards and cash are always a welcome gift! Gemia from Phat Quarters shares a free pattern for these small Christmas stockings that are sized just right to hold a … Read More...
Washi Tape Wreath Layout
Maryam used botanicals fussy cut from large Washi Tape to create a beautiful wreath around the photo on her layout. She also added heat embossed
gold leaves in with the flowers for some extra metallic shine. The black and white … Read More...
Clothing Hanger Snowflake Instructions (with pictures)
Coat hanger or hanger snowflakes are going crazy right now and why? Not only are they super cute but they are so easy and affordable to make. This snowflake cost me under $3 to make. Do you know what else … Read More...
Turn kid’s artwork into an embroidered ornament
Preserve precious sketches and artwork by turning them into Christmas ornaments! It’s simple to turn drawings into hand embroidery patterns and stitch them on to felt with 1 simple material. Kids can stitch their own designs, too, with this … Read More...
4 Christmas Stained Glass Coloring Pages
Grab a warm cup of coffee or tea and your favorite coloring medium
and settle in to color these lovely Christmas and Winter themed Stained Glass Coloring Pages. They are FREE to download from Dover Publication.
Exploding Paper Box Card and Scrapbook
Exploding boxes are so much fun to make and give. When you remove the top of the box the pages inside “explode” out. You can make multiple layers and add photos for a neat twist on a scrapbook or you … Read More...
Make a Water Wheel from Household Objects
It might not yet be too cold to go outside in the Northern Hemisphere, but we know that time is coming for a lot of us. It’s great to have some fun and educational indoor activities at the ready for … Read More...