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A quilt with curves doesn’t have to be difficult! Christine from Sew, Jahit shows how you can create this beautiful orange peel quilt. Though it looks complicated, it’s actually easy enough for a beginner. There’s no hand sewing required or … Read More...
Sarah used lots of different sizes of circles in lots of different pattern papers along with her photos to create this fun birthday layout. She got lots of dimension by popping some of them up with foam tape and adding … Read More...
When winter rolls around, I notice a lot of crocheters working on shawls. I’m not sure what it is about the cold weather that brings this on. But I think it’s good for shawls to get the much deserved attention.… Read More...
Celebrate Halloween with your kids with this cute spider web craft. Using painted popsicle sticks and orange twine, you can create a fun spider web with your kids. This craft is great for kids of any age and can … Read More...
The Ariel Bikini Top is a fast working project with an eye-catching effect. It fits sizes S& M but by repeating the last couple of rounds, it can be made for bigger sizes. You can see the full pattern here… Read More...
These pretty recycled jars look like vintage ceramics. I have saved these pretty Oui yogurt jars for just such a project. If you like the look as much as I do pop on over to the blog The Tip Toe … Read More...
Consolidation seems to be a part of most businesses these days, and it’s true of yarn companies, too. Two giants in the field have joined forces and Red Heart yarns has become a part of the Yarnspirations family.
Visitors to … Read More...
Kids often go through a mystery phase where they love stories with a bit of suspense and clues they need to follow to solve a mystery. My daughter has been in this phase for a few years now and I’m … Read More...
Alecia from Chicken Scratch NY shares her DIY Halloween Candles. The perfect Halloween decoration for your spooky party or Halloween Dinner. This tutorial is very easy to follow and can be added to any style of Glass candle holder
you … Read More...
Halloween is a great excuse to eat candy corn
and of course, wear it too! We loved this tutorial by Doodlecraft where they show you how to make your own candy corn necklace and earrings. Such a fun DIY for … Read More...
As soon as September hits (which I know is still a couple of days, bear with me), I start thinking about fall and wishing the new season would get here already.
Then I remember I live in the south and … Read More...
Channin stamped this lovely bouquet of flowers in a light colored ink and colored them in with a marker watercolor technique for a stunning no-line coloring card. The flowers really pop on the ink blended background and also because she … Read More...
Sewing knit fabrics isn’t any more difficult than sewing woven fabrics, but it is different. And if you’ve only ever sewn wovens it can be frustrating. Heather from Heather Handmade has some tips and tricks for sewing knit fabrics. They’re … Read More...
Tegan die cut small hearts all around her page and backed them with different pattern papers to created a soft rainbow of colors on the background of this sweet Disney layout. I adore how the “O” in LOVE circles one … Read More...
These printable movie night popcorn wrappers are a great way to add some fun to movies at home! They’re super easy to make and they can be used with store-bought or homemade cupcakes. You can even embed popcorn into the … Read More...
I love seeing all the first day of school photos everyone is posting. A friend even posted her first day of Grad School as a joke (she is a mom of 2!). And this idea for making a back-to-school time … Read More...
Looking for a fun way to add pattern and texture to your stamped images? Paper piecing is a great way to do just that. Stamp your images directly onto pattern paper, cut them out and layer them onto your image. … Read More...
This free pattern for a denim messenger bag features a front zip pocket on the closing flap for quick and easy access. Internally the bag has a full width front zip pocket followed by a slip pocket internally. The denim … Read More...
The grid paper, science images and math formulas on this layout from Sheri are perfect for back to school pages. The large title and pencil elements help balance out the busy background and point a focus to her black and … Read More...
Whether you’re setting up a block area in a classroom or at home, it’s a great idea to include materials other than just blocks.
Items like small dolls, bits of fabric and loose parts can be added to make block … Read More...
