If you can’t go without your morning cup of Joe (or the several others throughout the day :)) then this Traveler’s Notebook is for you. Dana embellishment the front with cute papers and a happy coffee cup and bean and … Read More...
Free Christmas Crochet Pattern – Chunky Crochet Poinsettia Pins!
This quick crochet project adds a festive, handmade touch to any store-bought item! Use these as embellishments, wearable pins or pop them oh your Christmas wreath or tree. The possibilities are endless. You can see the full crochet pattern here. … Read More...
How to make geode inspired circle weaving art
I have been seeing geodes all over the place. I loved them as a kid. My dad had a collection of them. When I spotted these recycled cardboard art pieces with circle weaving in the center I was fascinated by … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt sloth Christmas ornament
Brooklyn Berry Designs has a free pattern you can use to stitch up this sweet little felt sloth Christmas ornament. He’s so cute hanging from a tree branch! He’s made from felt and assembled with hand sewing so there’s no … Read More...
The Bojagi Shawl is a Great Knit Gift Option
Bojagi is the Korean word for a square fabric wrapper, often used these days to wrap gifts. A typical fold in the fabric makes the tie look like a flower, and that is the inspiration for the lace motif that … Read More...
Name Letter Turkeys
These name letter turkeys are a fun and seasonally appropriate way to practice name recognition, or they would make cute kid-made place markers for the Thanksgiving table.
Growing Book by Book has all the details and includes a fun game … Read More...
Faux Stone Air Dry Clay Bracelet
When we came across this Jewelry making tutorial I actually thought they were real rocks. I was surprised to learn they were made using air-dry clay. Such a fun little project and once you have the technique down you … Read More...
Needle Felting Video – Dolls
Learn to Make Needle Felted Dolls of Your Very Own!
Are you ready to learn how to needle felt dolls that flex, bend and can stand on their own? If you’ve needle felted over wire armatures, you are going to… Read More...Using Embroidery Details on a Needle Felt Project
This tutorial combines needle felting with Embroidery. Why combine these two things? Embroidery allows you to add extra details and fine lines to a felting felted project. You will need to know some basic hand embroidery skills to be able … Read More...
Farmhouse Christmas Muslin Gift Bags
… Read More...Hi there! For Christmas this year I decided to embellish some plain white muslin gift bags. First I stamped the bags with Christmas images, then added a bit of texture by sewing fabric scraps on the stamped images. My reindeer
Etsy Feature – Happy Little Horse – Hobby horse PDF sewing pattern and tutorial
Make a Happy Little Hobbyhorse to go out and play with! This lovely lifelike stick horse is perfect for all aged children – just the right size for running, show jumping and even equestrian riding. All adventures you can imagine!… Read More...
Felt Dream Catcher Ball Ornament
Transform your Christmas tree with this DIY Felt Ball Dreamcatcher Ornament. It’s made with a wooden teething ring, felt balls, string, and twine; a simple beauty that you will love looking at this holiday season!
DIY Plump Partridges – Christmas Bird Ornament
I love a scrap fabric pattern and this one is all about the Partridge. These dimensional scrap fabric birds are adorable. You can use them on a Christmas wreath or simply hang them in your Christmas tree. I also think … Read More...
Book Review – Modern Baby
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Modern Baby: 6 Outfits to Warm Your Favorite Crawler (DIY, knit, yarn, sweater, onesie, hat)Dress that baby in hand-knitted warmth and… Read More...
Book Review – Cookies By Leisure Arts
Cookies (Leisure Arts #56025) is a handy laminated collection of recipes for traditional family favorites and fun party treats. Approximately 8.5 inches tall by 4.5 inches wide, the guide folds out accordion-style with 12 panels of information and color photographs. … Read More...
Napkin Die Cutting
This technique from Dave Brethauer really blew me away! His die cut shapes have an amazing texture to them and the reason is he used napkins instead of cardstock! And when he adds watercolors to them them puff a bit … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Upcycled denim Christmas stocking
The gorgeous Christmas stocking is made from upcycled denim and fabric scraps, and accented with sashiko-inspired hand stitching. Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations has a tutorial showing how you can create an upcycled denim stocking of your own, and she’s … Read More...
Santa Layout
The traditional red and green colors and all the different patterns on this Santa page from Kylie really stand out against her white background. As does the white title she added over the photo. And I like how she used … Read More...
DIY Edible Cranberry Slime
This edible slime recipe with two ingredients is a fun sensory activity for the holidays – perfect if you are looking for a safe slime with no glue.
Finish it off with a mason jar and some fake plastic cranberries… Read More...
DIY Photo Ornament With Embroidery Embellishments
Create the ultimate personalized gift with someone’s photo! This tutorial shows you how to stitch up a sweet ornament that has a personal touch, you can add stitches, sequins, or fancy fabric to make these feel extra special. This is … Read More...