New jammies are so much fun at Christmas! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can sew a simple raglan sleeve pajama top for kids. Raglan sleeve tops are easy to make, so you can sew … Read More...
Autumn Layouts Using Scraps
I’m sure we’ve all got loads of scraps of pattern papers, it’s so hard to throw those pretty little pieces away! So be sure to use them on your layouts and cards. They can be used as stripes or punched … Read More...
Coffee Week at Hancock’s House of Happy
Hancock’s House of Happy recently celebrated Coffee Week with five brand new coffee themed cross stitch designs, one for each day of the week, for readers to download for free. There are no sign ups or anything required.
So many … Read More...
Knit a Candy Skull Cowl for Colorful Warmth
It’s a little late for Dia de los Muertos, but I would wear this colorful candy skull cowl from Edwin John Knits any time of year.
The stranded colorwork skulls are accomplished with multicolored yarn. He used four different multis … Read More...
Great collection of bridal shower favors that would be great for the holidays too
Do you like to have little gifts on hand or need a lot of teacher gifts and the like? Over at the blog Wedding Include there is a great collection of fun little bridal shower gifts that would be great … Read More...
Kids Sewing – Felt Christmas Ornaments
This Christmas craft tutorial is the perfect little project for beginner sewers. It’s quite detailed so patience will be required, but look how stunning they turn out. You can see the full detailed tutorial here.
I have to say I … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Santa Cam SVG Files
Santas finally caught up with technology and is placing his official Santa cams all over the place. If you haven’t crafted a bauble, a wall piece or a plastic box with a fake Santa cam are you even a Christmas … Read More...
DIY Beauty Gift Guide
What is better than feeling pretty and taking some ME time to treat yourself to a facial, massage or scrub? Doing it on the Cheap of course for less $$. There is something special about lazing on bed coated in … Read More...
Thankful Fall Card
The images on this wonderful Fall Thank You Card from Courtney really pop! She used white heat embossing and Polychromos colored pencils on Kraft colored cardstock to help them stand out. I love the subtle white leaf background she added … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Upcycled sweater Christmas stockings
Upcycle an old sweater into a cute Christmas stocking! Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew these upcycled sweater stockings. No two will look the same, especially if you have fun with the trims you add! But while … Read More...
Christmas Mini Album
Traci used a small 6″ x 6″ chipboard album and decorated the cover and pages with pattern papers and embellishments from Doodlebug for this oh so cute Christmas Mini Album. Each page has lots of pattern and color but leaves … Read More...
Christmas Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Icing
A recipe for the best, iced Christmas cookies, featuring homemade sugar cookies and an easy buttercream icing for cookies. Plus, how to ice tree and wreath cookies to look like grass. These sugar cookies are the best tasting iced … Read More...
Kids Art Lesson – Tape Resist Christmas Tree
Whilst looking for art projects for my kids to work on this Christmas holidays we came across this salt painting project by MeriCherry. We are planning on giving this one a go without the salt and just doing some tape/paint … Read More...
Gino The Giraffe Needle Felting Kit
Continuing on with our craze on Felting kits we had to share this one too. Gino the Giraffe. If you are tired of all the hares and dogs then this is the kit for you. Step into africa with this … Read More...
Roly-Poly Santa Cross Stitch ePattern
With his rosy cheeks and garland of goodies and toys, this jolly old elf will bring a smile to everyone who still believes! Cross stitched over 8.5 mesh waste canvas, he makes a delightful addition to a cozy sweatshirt for … Read More...
Book Review – Pincushions To Sew
You can never have too many pincushions, and with Pincushions to Sew from Leisure Arts, you can feed that need!
Beginners can master the Stacked pincushion and the trim-enhanced Trio, which features three ways to decorate a square with ribbon … Read More...
Edible Dum Dum Christmas Tree
A Dum Dum
Christmas Tree is such a fun centrepiece during the holidays. Put one on your desk, front entry table, or dining table to treat kiddos who come to visit! A great project for kids to help with, too! … Read More...
Book Review – Get Started In Macrame – 11 Stylish Wall Hangings & Other Projects for Beginners
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Looking for a few fun projects that will create eye catching accessories or cozy home decor? Whether you’re a… Read More...25+ Gift Ideas For Learning To Read
It is that time of year when we scramble to find Christmas presents that a meaningful and thoughtful. This is what led me to create this gift list of handpicked phonics and reading products. Not only are these reading products … Read More...
5 Christmas Cards with 1 Stamp Set
My holidays are pretty hectic so if I can create my cards in a quick, easy and affordable way I’m all on board! Simon Hurley used the beautiful Yuletide Gatherings stamp set of vintage botanical designs from Stampers Anonymous to … Read More...