Sewing and stitching is such a great additional element to hand made cards. Do you have one of those dies that has holes for cross stitching? If so Marianne Designs has 6 FREE Nautical themed patterns to use this summer … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Reusable Fabric Tote Bag
Grab an old tablecloth and turn it into a tote bag! This unlined bag is super easy to make. Pam from Threading My Way has a tutorial showing how. It’s lightweight enough you can fold it up and tuck it … Read More...
Quilted Look Layout
Di used embroidery Floss in coordinating colors with different stitches to sew down her large triangle pattern paper pieces on this pretty layout. It gives her page the wonderful look of a quilt. And using the black background really makes … Read More...
Using Pizza to Teach Fractions
If you’re familiar with the PBS Kids show Peg + Cat, you’ve probably seen that several of the stories take place in a pizza place, and there is a lot in the show about sharing fairly and dividing things using … Read More...
A Textured Shawl that Everyone Will Love
I know I just said the other day that I am nowhere near done talking about — or knitting — summer projects, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start looking ahead to cooler days just a little bit. Or giving … Read More...
Stamping Techniques – Extra Layered Stamping
Yana took stamp layering to a whole new level by not only color layering with different ink colors but also cutting her stamps into sections and using foam tape to layer them as well. This adds so much dimension and … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy bowl cozy
These fabric bowl cozies keep your soup warm and protect your hands from a hot dish. Heather from Heather Handmade has a tutorial showing how you can sew some bowl cozies. Her tutorial includes two methods, both of them easy. … Read More...
Pride Celebration Layout
Did you take photos at your local Pride Parade, Festival or Celebration last month? Get inspired by Dana’s Pride layout, she used rainbow colors, lots of colorful hearts and a fun heart shaped shaker element.
Free Crochet Pattern – Lindsay Cowl
This simple and easy to customize crochet cowl is great for when you need a quick gift for someone. It works up fast, you can make it as big or as small as you’d like, and you still get a … Read More...
Roasted Tomato Burrata Caprese Salad
This Roasted Tomato Burrata Caprese Salad looks fancy but it is actually incredibly easy to create & tastes delicious as an entree or side dish!
I “heart” recycled Computer keyboard projects
If you like to spell messages out in your decor this idea for making a heart with the word love in it made out of recycled computer keys could be just the project for a hot summer day. The recycled … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Wrap maxi dress
Sew a wrap top maxi dress that’s perfect for summertime! Autumn from It’s Always Autumn has a free pattern and a tutorial for you. This lovely summer dress has short sleeves, a wrap bodice, waist tie, and a maxi length … Read More...
Brighten Up Any Space with a Knit Bunting
I love knit bunting, and it’s a pretty quick and easy way to add some color to a space, to decorate for a party with a handmade touch, or just to add a bit of crafty fun wherever you go.… Read More...
Fun Stripe Designs for Summer
Mini cross-stitch projects are fun to work and don’t take as long as bigger projects, which is perfect for summer.
These stripe designs from Floss and Fleece are a great way to practice some classic design techniques, and of course … Read More...
5 Ways To Get Cheap Wedding Flowers
Don’t worry we are not going to tell you to grab them from a funeral or a hospital waiting room, but These 5 tips are sure to save you hundreds on your DIY Wedding flowers. Obviously, the biggest tip, is … Read More...
Card Making with Pattern Paper Strips
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...