If you have that awkward gap between the top of your kitchen cabinets and the ceiling, you are definitely not alone. It is one of those spaces that can either make a kitchen feel beautifully styled or like there is … Read More...
18 Menopause-Friendly Sewing Patterns And Projects For Hot Flushes, Night Sweats And Everyday Comfort
I have reached the stage of life where getting dressed is less about asking, “Does this make me look stylish?” and more about, “Can I remove it quickly when my internal thermostat suddenly thinks I am standing on the surface … Read More...
10 Modern Rainbow Scrapbook Layout Templates for Single Photos
There’s something wonderfully uplifting about rainbow-themed scrapbook pages — they add instant joy, a sense of hope, and that lovely feeling of “better days ahead.” But not everyone wants the classic curved rainbow we all grew up drawing in kindergarten. … Read More...
15 Winnie The Pooh Crochet Patterns Featuring Pooh Bear, Eeyore, Tigger And Friends
There are certain childhood characters that never really leave us, are there? Winnie the Pooh and his friends seem to wander quietly from one generation to the next, appearing in well-loved storybooks, nursery decorations, handmade toys and blankets tucked around … Read More...
Easy Diagonal Knit Dishcloth Patterns for Beginners
There is something wonderfully satisfying about knitting a dishcloth from one tiny corner and watching it grow row by row. You begin with only a handful of stitches, add a few simple increases, and before long there is a neat … Read More...
10 DIY Butter Squishies To Make From Paper
I must admit, a squishy block of butter was not on my crafty prediction list for 2026. Yet here we are, surrounded by teenagers turning ordinary paper, tape and stuffing into shiny little butter bricks—and honestly, they are rather adorable.… Read More...
Snarky Crochet Book Review: 15 Cheeky Patterns for Stitchers With a Sense of Humour
There are crochet books filled with delicate baby blankets, tasteful neutral scarves and sweet little woodland animals.
And then there is Snarky Crochet, a pattern book containing cat bottoms, raised middle fingers, spiteful scarves and enough yarn-related sarcasm … Read More...
How to Make a DIY Cooling Neck Scarf: Easy Beginner Sewing Tutorial
When summer reaches that point where simply walking to the letterbox feels like an endurance event, a DIY cooling neck scarf can make outdoor jobs far more comfortable.
These clever little fabric wraps are filled with a very small amount … Read More...
6 FREE Wedding Pattern Papers to Download
This week on the scrapbooking blog we’re celebrating weddings since last month was one of the most popular seasons to get hitched. You’re probably ready to sit down and scrap about it if you went to or had your a … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Lifted Spirit Patterns
Lifted Spirit Patterns is a cross stitch Etsy shop based in Australia that specializes in vintage travel poster style cross stitch patterns, but has a lot of other fun stuff, too. Let’s check it out!
By far the biggest category … Read More...
15 Western Knitting Patterns For Modern Line Dancers And Cowgirls
There is something wonderfully satisfying about putting together a line-dancing outfit that feels western without looking as though you have wandered away from a themed birthday party.
Modern country style is much softer and more wearable than the head-to-toe fringe … Read More...
12 DIY Squishy Balls And Toys You Can Make At Home
There is something ridiculously satisfying about squeezing a squishy toy. I’m not entirely sure whether it is the soft texture, the slow return to shape, or simply having something in your hand while you are thinking, but these little sensory … Read More...
12 Snoopy Crochet Patterns For Peanuts Fans
There are some characters that never really disappear from our lives, and Snoopy is certainly one of them. He turns up on old coffee mugs, childhood lunchboxes, Christmas decorations and, more recently, just about every cosy jumper, tote bag and … Read More...
Crochet Flower Bouquet Blanket Pattern With Rosebuds, Sunflowers and Wildflowers
There are crochet blankets, and then there are crochet blankets that make everyone stop scrolling and ask, “Wait…how does that work?”
This crochet flower bouquet blanket begins as a generous circular blanket edged with raised crochet flowers. Fold the circle … Read More...
Apple Pie Dessert Soap Recipe With Whipped Soap Topping
This Apple Tart Soap is such a sweet little soap-making project, and I love how it turns a simple melt and pour soap base into something that looks almost good enough to eat. The idea of using clear glycerin soap … Read More...
How to Print Vintage Junk Journal Pages at Home Like a Pro
Let’s have a little honest moment.
You download a gorgeous junk journal printable kit. The preview images look rich, textured, perfectly vintage. You hit print… and your page comes out looking flat, dull, or slightly blurry.
It’s not you.
It’s … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Saturday Review: Raman Dress Sewing Pattern (PDF)
Sewing Pattern Saturday is where I share honest, practical reviews of Etsy sewing patterns that feel wearable, thoughtfully designed, and worth the time it takes to sew them. Each feature focuses on how a pattern works in real life, not … Read More...
Make a Tropical Fish Card with Multicolored Stamping
This fabulous Tropical Fish card from Justin is just bursting with so much color! On the base of his light blue card he stamped swirls and bubbles in an ombre of blue, adding sequins for some shimmer but the stars … Read More...
Knit a Summer Top with Blocks of Lace
When I first saw Orofino, a cute summer top from Berroco, I thought it was crocheted. Something about those shifting blocks of eyelets made me think of crochet but on closer inspection it is knit, so let’s take a closer … Read More...
Get Kids Moving with a Themed Obstacle Course
I feel like I’ve been writing a lot (and thinking a lot) about things that you can do inside when it’s too hot to consider going outside to play, but when you get those nice days (or if you’re already … Read More...