Patterned papers are great for backgrounds on cards but what using them as a way to color? Virginia adhered strips of different pattern papers together side by side (essentially created her own custom design) and then stamped botanicals and die … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy plastic bag dispenser
This simple sewing project keeps plastic grocery bags organized and easily accessible. Sewing for Beginners has a tutorial showing how to make it. Step by step photos make this an easy sewing project. Awesome for beginners!
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Sweets Round Shaped Mini Album
Isn’t round is the perfect shape for a little doughnut and sweets themed album. Created by Heather Tonklin it’s filled with papers and dies cuts from the new Confections collection from Authentique and tied together with ribbon.
The Cutest Stinkin Ladybug Hotel DIY
This project was one epic failure after another. I almost gave up. Several times. But persistence paid off and we now have a ladybug hotel in our garden. It’s made with 100% sustainable and organic materials and it turned out … Read More...
Great idea for recycled kitty litter square bucket cubbies
If you use kitty litter and have access to these buckets why not recycled them into this awesome wall of storage cubbies. I love how a few of them use the lid as lip on the cubby/bucket. This recycled kitty … Read More...
6 Express Yourself Coloring Pages
Express your joy, creativity and dreams with these 6 Express Yourself Coloring Pages. They are FREE to download from Dover Publications. These making amazing coloring sheets for teenagers in the classroom or as busy sheets for restaurants.
Sewing pattern: Reading pillow with book pocket
What better way to spread the love of reading than by making it comfortable and fun with a cute reading pillow to relax on and to store your favorite books and maybe even your iPad. Libby from Libby’s Lifestyle shows … Read More...
How to Make Large Paper Flowers
Learn How to Create Stunning Oversized Paper Flowers from Cardstock Using FREE SVG Files. Cut them by hand or with a Digital Die Cutting Machine. Kimberly will teach you everything from creating a flower center to making a sturdy base … Read More...
Celebrate Paper Bag Day by Making Puppets
Did you know that July 12 is Paper Bag Day? I didn’t either, but it’s the perfect day to celebrate by making paper bag crafts.
I Heart Craft Things Has a great collection of paper bag puppet ideas that are … Read More...
When You Need a Reminder to Say No
Sometimes we need to say no to things to be able to say yes to other things. Even when the other things are sitting at home and cross-stitching.
If you need a reminder that it’s totally fine to say no … Read More...
How to Read Your Knitting
If you’re new to knitting — or even not that new — and you’re looking for an easy way to improve your knitting skills, you should take some time to learn how to read your knitting if you haven’t already.… Read More...
How to Watercolor with Ink Pads
Want the trendy watercolor look but don’t have any watercolors? No problem, use your dye based ink pads instead. I’ll show you how to watercolor with the Stampin’ Up Classic Ink Pads from Stampin Up using the new Free as … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Colored pencil roll
This colored pencil roll makes it easy to see all your colored pencils and reach for exactly the one you want. No more digging through a pencil pouch to find the right pencil! Caroline from Sew Can She shows how … Read More...
Mini Album Card
Terhi Koskinen used a cut file design from Paige Evans to create this wonderful Mini Album Card. What a sweet gift to make and send someone filled with pretty embellishments, pop ups and photos. I love how it’s tall and … Read More...
Blooming Rose: Free Smocking Plate
Add a touch of DIY smocking to your next project with the Blooming Rose free smocking plate! Designed for the advanced beginner, Blooming Rose is a fun and simple way to try picture smocking. Did you know smocking isn’t just … Read More...
Kids Craft – Paper Plate Tambourines
These easy paper plate tambourines have a touch of glamour with a stained glass heart-cut out. An easy Valentine’s Day craft for kids that uses up materials you already have on hand! Such a fun musical project all year around. … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Bahama Waves Baby Blanket
Can’t you see this gorgeous crochet baby blanket in all sorts of color combinations? This pattern works up in sweet waves perfect for any nursery.
The blanket is worked in a puff stitch chevron pattern to provide the subtle waves … Read More...
4 Foiled Cards using the Gemini Foil Press
Ardyth has 4 different cool card making ideas using the Gemini Foil Press.
She even shares how to foil over top of a alcohol ink background on Yupo paper. The results are stunning! Check out her video tutorial showing how … Read More...
How to make a doily covered lantern
Adding a bunch of paper doilies to a paper lantern takes something simple and pretty to a real statement of style. Looking to dress up a standard paper lantern of cover up one that might have seen better days? Pop … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Scrapbuster patchwork fabric ribbon
Simple Simon & Co. has a great idea for using your fabric scraps. Turn them into patchwork gift wrap ribbons! The idea is so simple – and so smart! You’ll use up your scraps and you’ll save money on gift … Read More...