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These Baby sneakers are adorable and are the perfect gift for a sports-loving family. You can see the full pattern for making these Crochet booties by visiting TheCrafterLife. These booties would be great little sellers at baby events fairs and … Read More...
Your kitchen is a pharmacy that stacks familiar and wonderful healing substances that not only help prepare a tasty meal but can also relieve you of the discomfort of sickness. Turmeric
(Curcuma longa) is one such ingredient found in almost … Read More...
I recently had the opportunity to sew a pair of wide leg pants using this sewing pattern and I couldn’t be happier with the results. As a pear-shaped individual, I have always had trouble finding pants that fit well and … Read More...
Pajama pants are the new day wear in this household during lockdown. You have your day pyjamas and then you have your nighttime pyjamas or pajamas depending on how you say it. If you are lucky enough to have some … Read More...
Two things that have been trending this year are Gnomes and Nurses, so what happens when you merge those two knitting trends together? Yep, you get a Gnome Nurse or a Nurse Gnome. Actually, as this Gnome is wearing Scrubs … Read More...
Therese used stamps and dies from Penny Black to create 6 different Balloon themed cards. Balloons are fun for birthdays and special occasions and can add lots of color and movement to your card designs. She paired them with cats … Read More...
The Big Bang Theory is was of my all time favorite shows and I LOVE how Jenn used the “Softy Kitty” song as the title for her kitty cat layout! It’s the perfect center piece, framed on all 4 corners … Read More...
With all the extra button-up shirts that can be found at thrift stores, sew them into something else with one of these button-up shirt refashion tutorials! Or maybe you have some old shirts and you want to use them to … Read More...
Wanna make a super easy but comfy and cute skirt ? This paper bag skirt is just perfect for you! Great beginners project if you’re looking for sewing ideas for beginners, trying getting the kids to make their own skirt … Read More...
I was super excited to learn that the movie version of Hamilton is coming to Disney+ in a couple of months. I’m a big Hamilfan (I even knit a Hamilton-inspired washcloth a few years ago) so I am definitely … Read More...
This free face mask pattern is for anyone who is making the three pleat masks for charity.
You can see the full pattern here.
The main aim of a fabric mask is to prevent YOUR bodily fluids from being expelled … Read More...
I remember doing this Tissue Paper Cherry Blossoms project when I was in 2nd grade in Hawai’i. I can’t remember my dog’s name some days, but I can remember how much I enjoyed this project and how beautifully it turned … Read More...
It’s finally Springtime and the flowers here are blooming! Get in the Spring spirit with some lovely Floral Coloring pages. There are 6 to download, print and color and they are FREE from Dover Publications!
Anna is sharing a downloadable pattern with measurements along with step by step directions and a video on how to create this pretty little mini album. It’s covers are made with chipboard covered in pattern paper and it’s bound with … Read More...
Making marble runs or ball runs with cardboard tubes and other supplies is a fun activity for kids, but this one is extra amazing.
The website, Ciloubidouille, is in French but it’s just inspiration, there aren’t really any instructions there … Read More...
I am a big fan of art in public places especially when it is a community project. This idea for making a big piece of art on a chain link fence with painted recycled plastic water bottles is so innovative … Read More...
Cross stitch is an intricate craft that takes lot’s of patience but if you are already a crocheter then you can blend the two forms together and crochet like a cross stitcher (try saying that fast ten times).
This style … Read More...
Craft up this adorable babies blanket designed by Nicola Valiji of Knitola. Knitted in Deramores Studio Baby Soft DK, this boys blanket features a big center bear with little friends all along the border of the blanket. This yarn… Read More...
This 7 inch Nurse Angel hand embroidery kit and nurse embroidery design with a 13 colour thread palette is great DIY craft kit that is dedicated to our essential frontline workers and can be given as a gift for a … Read More...
I recently did a review for the Glaminator Foiling and Laminating machine from Xyron, you can find it here if you missed it, and I’m continuing to use and love it! One technique I’ve been doing is foiling … Read More...
