What I first liked about this photo is the boxes on the wall that were like floating pretend spaces that you could fill with all sorts of elements to make art or for kids to play pretend games like tv … Read More...
Garden Kitties Birthday Card
I love this beautiful Garden Birthday card from Patricia. The sweet kitties in the garden add a whimsical touch and the 3D flowers add loads of depth and dimension. The pretty inside of the card peeks through the round opening … Read More...
Back to School Layouts and Cards
Lindsay used what she had on hand during quarantine to create 2 Back to School scrapbook layouts and 4 cards. Even with the kids out of school right now they’ll return in the fall or you can use older pictures … Read More...
Another Sweet Baby Yoda to Knit
We’ve shared a few Baby Yoda knitting patterns since The Mandalorian came out, and I just came across another one that is really cute.
Kim Konen’s Baby Yoda pattern is about 6.5 inches tall and used a medium-weight cotton yarn… Read More...
Old-Fashioned Doilies to Crochet
In the 1940s and 1950s, lacy crocheted doilies were at their peak in popularity. Frequently used to accent interior decor, these delicate cobwebs of finely worked threads could be made quickly and with little effort. Thread companies turned out thousands … Read More...
Easy Carpentry Woodworking Projects for Children
What better way to learn than by doing? This thoughtfully conceived woodworking primer by educator Jerome E. Leavitt makes learning basic carpentry skills enjoyable and rewarding for boys and girls ages 8 and up. With special sections on basic hand … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Easy popsicle holder
The best projects for teaching kids to sew are ones that create things they get to use. Monica at SookEe Designs shows how to make a popsicle holder that’s perfect for a first sewing project! After they’ve made their popsicle … Read More...
Sweet Macaron Card
This sweet card from Jaycee looks yummy enough to eat! He used Fade-Out No Line Ink from Ink on 3 to stamp his Macaron images from Heffy Doodle for a no-line coloring look. His water coloring style using refill inks … Read More...
Spring Wreath Layout
Anna used liquid watercolors to paint the colorful background behind the open die cut wreath that’s the focus of her layout. Bows and embellishment tucked around the wreath add additional color and pattern. And the colors she used work perfectly … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Scrap Bin Scrunchies
Theyrrrrrr’e baaaaack. The 80’s-90’s hair essential, the scrunchie, seems to have made its way back into pop-fashion culture. Since we’re all at home with pandemic hair, that can likely use a little wrangling, this seems as good of a time … Read More...
Art Lesson – Color Your Own Italian Renaissance Paintings
Dedicated colorists will delight in 30 exquisitely reproduced masterpieces by the finest artists of the Italian Renaissance! Full-page illustrations include Leonardo’s Mona Lisa, Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus, Raphael’s The Sistine Madonna, Michelangelo’s The Delphic Sibyl, Fra Angelico’s The Annunciation,… Read More...
The Art of Stone Painting: 30 Designs to Spark Your Creativity
Transform ordinary stones into colorful works of art with this easy-to-follow guide. Popular stone artist F. Sehnaz Bac, a seasoned archaeologist who markets her painted Sassi dell’Adriatico (Stones of the Adriatic) on Etsy, presents step-by-step instructions for creating 30 fantastic … Read More...
Stone Painting for Kids: Designs to Spark Your Creativity
This Rock or Stone painting for kids book is by popular stone artist F. Sehnaz Bac, a seasoned archaeologist who markets her painted Sassi dell’Adriatico (Stones of the Adriatic) on Etsy, presents step-by-step instructions for simple projects, accompanied by … Read More...
Needlework – 10 Lace Tatting Books
Tatting as we know it evolved from knotting techniques dating back thousands of years. The Pilgrims brought the craft to America and today this beautiful and delicate form of lacework is more popular than ever.
We created a roundup of … Read More...
Flower Bouquet Cards
The new Build a Bouquet stamp set from Taylored Expressions has separate stems and flowers so you can mix and match them to create custom flower bouquet cards. These beautiful bunches are perfect for birthday and Mother’s Day cards. Taylor … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Easy knit headband for beginners
You can make a cute DIY knit headband from scraps of knit fabric! It’s an easy project that’s great for beginners. If you don’t have knit fabric yardage, you can always repurpose fabric from old t-shirts or knit dresses. Go … Read More...
Create a Mini Planner
Sometimes you don’t have room to carry around your large planner and might want something smaller that you can throw in your purse or a pocket. Sandra created this adorable little Mini Planner that’s perfect for on the go. It’s … Read More...
Fall Leaf Rubbed Pillow – A new twist on a classic fall activity
Many are familiar with leaf rubbed art, but what do you do with all those papers your kids make? We decided to create our leaf art on fabric and turn it into a one-of-a-kind pillow. The pillow adds touch of … Read More...
DIY Cardboard Cactus Houseplant With Free Template
So I do not have green thumbs, fingers or toes. I am capable of killing off a plastic plant let alone a real plant. Plants in homes have become the new obsession and whilst I love the look, I do … Read More...
Beautiful Birthday Balloons Card
How beautiful is this Birthday Card from Jessica? The little kitty cat floating in the air with his balloons is so cheerful and will bring a smile to anyone’s face. I love her perfectly ink blended background and the addition … Read More...