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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Sew a fleece beanie to keep your little ones’ ears warm when they’re out in the cold! Violet from I Can Sew This has a free pattern you can use to sew this cute fleece beanie. It’s lined so there’s … Read More...
Jasmina used flower dies to create beautiful bunches of hand made 3D flowers for her Valentine’s Day layout. By using a shaping tool she was able to create lots of depth, dimension and a realistic look to her botanicals. She … Read More...
Snuggle up in this easy to make shrug design. It’s a simple repeat of stitches that comes together to make a very cozy shrug that can be adapted to any size. Try it in a larger weight and increase … Read More...
Quirky yet chic, these DIY marbled paper obelisks look complicated but are pretty quick and easy to make. They look impressive on desks and shelving and a set makes a great gift. There’s even a free template for you to … Read More...
This Free crochet tutorial is for the infamous twisted Crochet headband. You can see the full crochet pattern and tutorial here.
Perfect for keeping those hair locks tucked back and your ears toasty warm.
Looking for more headbands to crochet … Read More...
This Cricut craft tutorial is for a Valentine’s Be Mine mason jar. I thought I would share this here on the bath and body blog becuase even though the jar above is filled with candy you could fill this jar … Read More...
