What a creative idea! Instead of just knotting the two ends on a drawstring together, you can make cute pulls for your drawstring bags, backpacks or pouches. So easy and practical for a bag you can reuse a number of … Read More...
Stitched Snowflakes Layout
The embellishments that Sara created on this Winter Wonderland layout are amazing. She stitched a star burst pattern and threaded on sequins for unique snowflake designs. The die cut images on each one help add even more color and pattern.… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Baby clothes quiet book
Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shows how you can use your baby’s outgrown clothes to make a quiet book with soft fabric pages. All those cute little appliques can be repurposed into embellishments and play pieces for the pages! … Read More...
A Ton of Star Wars Cross Stitch Patterns
Are you ready to embark on a galactic stitching adventure? In this roundup, we’ve scoured the universe to bring you an extraordinary collection of Star Wars cross-stitch patterns that will ignite your creativity and transport you to a galaxy far, … Read More...
A Great Roundup of Virtual Dissection Websites
Doing dissections is a classic part of high school biology classes, but if you don’t want to do them with your kids for whatever reason — from ethics to the gross-out factor — there are a lot of great r… Read More...
Knit a Poncho in Colorful Brioche
I have long been firm in my conviction that I am not a poncho person. I am cold, like, all the time, and I need sleeves. But at the same time I’ve been known to pile on multiple sweaters and … Read More...
5 Tips To Organizing Jewelry Supplies
This article shows you the best tips for organizing your jewerly making supplies. First you need to work out what you use the most and of course before setting up any organization you need to have a good clear … Read More...
Etsy Feature – New Years Eve Party Favours
These gorgeous and fun wish bracelets are perfect for a New Years Eve party favour or Hogmanay celebration.
They arrive mounted on Kraft card, which reads:
Tipsy Kisses & New Year Wishes
Tie this bracelet on your wrist
Close your … Read More...
Book Review – Holiday Knit Dishcloths
SKU# 5287C
DOWNLOADABLE PRODUCT Holiday Knit Dishcloths (Leisure Arts #5287) will get the kitchen in the holiday spirit in a flash with 11 textured designs. Easy-to-read charts make it fun to knit each cloth super-fast. Holidays… Read More...Free Crochet Pattern – Vintage Bib Necklace
If you are into a romantic vintage necklace, you might want to try making this lovely crochet necklace. A perfect detail to add to your appearance and make you feel as if you stepped out from another era. This … Read More...
5+ Santa Claus Card and Tag Ideas
The design team over at Sugar Pea created lots of different card and tag ideas using their Here Come Santa Claus stamp set. He’s perfect in scenes or with just a simple sentiment and is the right size for gift … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Patchwork pincushion
This patchwork pincushion is a great scrapbusting project that also makes a nice gift for someone who sews. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make this adorable little mini patchwork pincushion. You can use your … Read More...
Pink and Purple Christmas Layout
I love the non-traditional pink and purple colors on this Christmas layout from Gwen. Who says you have to use just green and red? By printing her photos in black and white it allowed her to use whatever color combination … Read More...
Fragrant and Festive Pomander Tutorial
The pomander has it’s origins back to the Middle Ages. Today, the Pomander is more associated with Colonial times, however, research varies if they were made mostly with apples or oranges. Nonetheless, a Pomander is a fragrant and festive decoration … Read More...
Embroidered Christmas ornament
There’s nothing sweeter to gift than a handmade Christmas ornament! Download the free hand embroidery pattern and stitch up a fun, chic wreath ornament that hangs in an embroidery hoop with festive mini-lights surrounding it.
Holiday Wreath Letter Cards
These are such pretty and creative Holiday cards by Lydia. She replaced the “O” in the words with a wreath of enamel dots, so clever! She’s sharing how to create these card designs over on the Altenew blog.
Book Review: Coffeehouse Knits
Winter Art Journal Page
This wonderful wintery journal page was created by Shari Carroll using mixed media supplies like pastes, paints, and gels and embellishments from Tim Holtz. I love the tree behind the vellum panel with the photo over top, it makes the … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Upcycled T-shirt Christmas ornaments
Turn a child’s outgrown t-shirt into an adorable ornament for your Christmas tree! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how to make an upcycled ornament from an old t-shirt. If there’s a favorite character or animal printed on the shirt, you … Read More...
Mini display cages made from champagne cork wires
I have always been a fan of the little chairs that are made from recycled champagne cork cages. Making them into a tiny display cage is so cute! Imagine I tiny bird and nest inside of this tiny cage. Fly … Read More...