It was funny when I went to create this post I realized that the last post I did was “wall related” as well. I wonder if I should consider it a theme? Well today is this cool art installation created … Read More...
Knit a Shawl from a Human of Ravelry
I’ve really been enjoying the Humans of Ravelry series, and the latest installment happens to be the designer of a great shawl (among other things) that I wanted to share with you.
Tian Connaughton (aka KNitDesigns on Ravelry) is a … Read More...
Modern Sashiko – Book Review
Silke Bosbach shows you how to create 15 stunning embroidery designs which blend modern techniques with the simple and traditional Japanese method of Sashiko.
Traditional Sashiko is a simple folk technique originally used for darning. While the conventional … Read More...
DIY Dora Backpack Favors
These DORA The Explorer back packs are the perfect DIY Party favor for your Dora party. These bags have been hand painted using painting pens
and store bought purple and orange bags.
Did you know why the TV program is … Read More...
Waving Mermaid Card
Last week I reviewed some products from Hello Sweetums, if you missed it click here to check it out.
I filmed a tutorial for one of my cards, this fun Waving Mermaid card, with vellum waves, stenciled stars and watercoloring … Read More...
How to Read a Cross-Stitch Pattern
Small cross-stitch patterns that beginners typically start with are easy enough to understand: the picture looks like what you are stitching and you just make your project look the same.
But when projects get bigger and include more colors and … Read More...
Sewing pattern: DIY cloud pot holders
Are you looking for a DIY kitchen decor and quick sewing projects? These cloud shaped pot holders are the perfect easy sewing project. You can use any cotton fabric you already have around, think of all the scrap fabric you … Read More...
Stripes and Florals Page
Yvette got lots of wonderful depth and texture on this stripes and floral scrapbook page by stitching down each stripe with a coordinating color and adding all her fussy cut flowers cut from pattern paper. I love the contrast of … Read More...
DIY Pikachu Resin Charm
A step by step tutorial on how to make Pikachu resin charms from a pikachu silicone ice mold
. It’s a fun DIY resin
project leading up the release of the new Detective Pikachu movie.
For complete instructions on casting … Read More...
Daisy Cards – 2 Stamp 5 Ways
Suzy used the same large Gerber Daisy background stamp from Simon Says Stamp to create 5 different cards. By changing her color scheme, her coloring mediums and sometimes using heat embossing she really got great variations. I love the bold … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Half circle skirt
Looking for a skirt with a pretty silhouette? The half circle skirt is your friend. It has beautiful drape and just the right amount of fullness. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew your own circle skirt, plus … Read More...
Pastel Pony Page
Terhi Koskinen used paint and an old credit card to create her pastel rainbow background on this pretty pony page. Also adding flowers fussy cut from pattern papers in similar colors to help tie her color scheme together.
A Simple Summer Batwing Sweater
Here’s another great option if you’re looking for a summer sweater to knit. The Calvi sweater from the Wool Mood is a short, half-sleeved batwing worked in the round from the top down. Eyelets accentuate the shaping of the sleeves, … Read More...
DIY Unicorn Busy Find It Jar
These DIY Busy jars or Sensory tubes are perfect for toddlers and little hands.
Sensory play includes any activity that stimulates any of your child’s five senses: touch, smell, taste, sound or sight. Sensory play is only limited by your … Read More...
Orphan Block – Envelope Bag
This quilted bag is made using an Orphan quilt block. You can see the full project here. Looking for more projects using Orphan blocks? Check these out.
If you’re an avid quilter surely you’ll have orphan blocks. It doesn’t … Read More...
Make a DIY Robot Hand with Straws
There are so many great STEM activities you can do with kids as a group or individually, and I love to have some of these kids of ideas on hand for the summer when we need some easy activities that … Read More...
Beehive Shaped Cards
Amy R. created these amazing beehive shaped cards with dies and stamps appropriately enough from Honey Bee Stamps. I love how she used the die to create the card shape and the little doors on the front that open up … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Box pouch zippered case
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew this box pouch zippered case. Use it to hold toiletries or school supplies or small toys. This pretty little zippered case is good for organizing small things! Finished dimensions are … Read More...
First Birthday Layout
The green papers and embellishments on this First Birthday page from Anya go perfectly the with lovely green grass and trees in the outdoor photos she used. I love how she used a large number 1 in the center to … Read More...
Easy DIY American Flag Decor
The Easy DIY American Flag Decor is perfect for an easy summer or patriotic holiday decor. It’s simple and easy, but makes a powerful statement on your door. Use ready-made Store Bought flags
to finish this piece.