I went through a phase where I was obsessed with toddler and preschooler busy bags. I was part of a mom’s group and we did a giant swap of busy bag activities (so big I got five blog posts out … Read More...
How To Make A Scrunchie Without A Sewing Machine
How to make a scrunchie without a sewing machine can be a durable alternative. I know tweens and teens all over the world are going crazy for scrunchies. My daughter paid $6 for one the other week and it drove … Read More...
The Wrap to Keep You Warm No Matter What Nature Does
For fall and winter I love Fisherman’s Rib. It’s warm a squishy like brioche, but a lot less temperamental. It’s quick and easy to knit, super bouncy and cozy and I love it in projects big and small.
A project … Read More...
Little Holiday Bags and Tags
“Paper packages tied up with strings”……..Maggie used stamps to decorate some little bags and tags to create fun tiny packages for the Holidays. Slip in candy or gift cards for a sweet treat to pass out at work or school.… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy Halloween cape
If you’ve got a cape, you’ve got a Halloween costume! And luckily, capes are easy to sew! Jennifer Cowles has a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make one. Hers is super cute made from Halloween novelty quilting … Read More...
Kaleidoscope Mini Album
With lots of flaps and fold outs this Kaleidoscope mini album from Maria is simply. The papers from Graphic 45 are dark but colorful at the same time and make for a trendy rainbow look. I love all the wild … Read More...
DIY Wood burning Spoons
Burning wood using a wood burning tool
is such a fun way to create personalized wooden spoons! Whether you create your own wood burning patterns or purchase some, these wood burned spoons will make a super creative gift idea … Read More...
The Blanket You’ll Want to Live Under All Season
There’s an article from the Onion I see every year that’s headlined “Girlfriend to Stay Underneath Blanket for Next Five Months.”
I remember it, because it is me.
I put the extra blanket (that only goes on my side … Read More...
Realistic FELT Wool Cute Rabbits – Japanese Craft Book
This Japanese craft book is all about need felting and this little rabbit is adorable. You can purchase the book via this etsy listing.
Paperback: 79 pages
Publisher: Kawade (2016) by Chocolate Box
Language: Japanese
Book Weight: 295 Grams
The … Read More...
Book Review – Crafting with Buttons and Ribbons
Free Crochet Pattern – Amigurumi Trio
If you haven’t tried Amigurumi then this is the set of patterns for you to get started on. Lionbrand has launched this free pattern set and it is aimed at beginners. You can grab all three of these little animal … Read More...
Snow Globe Gift Tags
I think Snow Globes are going to be a popular theme this year, I’m seeing them pop up on lots of paper crafting projects. Marine used some dies and small stamps from Lawn Fawn to create adorable little snow globe … Read More...
Thanksgiving Traveler’s Notebook Pages
Meg created a couple of pages for her Traveler’s Notebook celebrating Thanksgiving using new stamps from Kerri Bradford. I love the blocky subway art style she used to fill one page, balancing the photos on the other. She also made … Read More...
DIY Lavender Personal/Individual Guest Soaps
We have all had that moment when we see a handsoap and think, Ohhh I don’t know if I want to touch it. I mean who cleans the soap block right? We all touch it with dirty hands? I think … Read More...
Easy quilting projects to do in a weekend
This is a fun roundup of quick and easy quilting projects that can be done in a single weekend. Great for experimenting with new techniques, beginner quilters, and using up scraps! See the full post here.
Easy Watercolor Holiday Cards
Water coloring doesn’t have to be neat and perfect, it’s one of the great things about that medium. Sandy Allnock used some loose and easy watercolor techniques to create these wonderful Autumn and Christmas Foliage Cards.
Kids Craft – Butterfly Suncatchers
These bright butterfly sun catchers get their vivid colors from recycled plastic packaging, clear glue and some water-based markers! A great project to bust those boredom blues with the kiddos! Cut out butterfly silhouettes from black cardstock. Paint a coat … Read More...
Layout Using Pattern Paper Scraps
Like me, I bet you have loads and loads of pattern paper scraps laying around. I hate to throw them away and I do try to use them but they still seem to pile up and I’m always looking for … Read More...
Sewing to Sell – The Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Craft Business
You love to sew. Don’t you wish you could make a living from your handmade sewing? You can, with the help of this practical guide for turning your passion for sewing into a successful home based sewing business. Everything you … Read More...
Holiday Baking Treat Bags
Do you bake for the Holidays? If so these adorable little gift bags are the perfect way to package and pass out your yummy treats this year. The new Baked with Love stamp set from Mama Elephant works for anyone … Read More...