Pretty furniture doesn’t need to be expensive. My last furniture upcycle is showing exactly that. A free blah looking little cabinet is turned into a stunning china cabinet with only a stencil and some paint. See the full tutorial here… Read More...
Kids Craft – Popsicle Stick Wreath
This colorful paper heart butterfly craft on popsicle stick wreath is perfect to make with your kids on Valentine’s day or during spring. The butterfly craft is great to introduce the heart shape while the popsicle wreath is good to … Read More...
Easy Watercolor Floral Card
Erum shares this stunning card on the Altenew blog and how she used their Watercolor Brush Markers for an easy but beautiful watercolor technique. I love the light blue woodgrain ink blended background, it makes the flowers really stand out.… Read More...
Chevron Scrapbook Page Template
This fun Chevron Pattern Digital Template would make a great background for so many different styles of scrapbook page. You can use it for digital, traditional or hybrid pages and it’s FREE to download from Kate Hadfield Designs. You’ll also … Read More...
Tips for Stitching Perfect French Knots
French knots are often used in cross stitch to embellish projects, such as for eyes or to add texture to a project. But sometimes it can be a little difficult to make them just right or consistently when you’re making … Read More...
Dora Cookie Stamp Cookies
This cookie tutorial shows you how to make your own stamped Dora the Expolorer cookies. But not only does it show you how to make the cutest party food for your Dora party,it actually shows you how to make the … Read More...
Scrap Fabric Busting Quilt Patterns
These scrap busting fabric quilt patterns are the perfect solution to using up scraps of fabric or fat quarters.
If you are a scrap hoarder, like me and have made a few quilts in the last year then you … Read More...
DIY Lavender Heart Soaps
Lavender Scented Heart Soaps
This DIY soap making tutorial uses melt and pour soap base to create adorable little heart shaped soaps. Lavender is such a powerful therapeutic essential oil. These lavender soaps are great for gift giving too.
Puff Stitch Market Bag Crochet Pattern
This new crochet market bag is made using the puff stitch. The crochet puff stitch adds texture and shape to a classic design like this. That’s why I love it so much. This would make an amazing grocery bag pattern … Read More...
Round Shaped Wreath Card
Yana thought this wreath stamp from Pretty Pink Posh was perfect for a round shaped card and I couldn’t agree more! She used dual sided colored pencils for her coloring which makes for easy color blending. I love shaped cards, … Read More...
A look at how fabric is designed, from painting to fabric line
Have you ever wondered how the designs on a fabric come into being? Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews gives a behind the scenes look at how she created some of her beautiful florals from her new Blooms … Read More...
Rainbow Clouds Baby Page
Soft pastel colors and fluffy clouds make for the perfect design on this sweet baby page from Diane. The cute black and white selfie photos really stand apart against the rainbow of colors. She’s sharing a process video over on … Read More...
Giant recycled cupcakes- Yummmm!
Now this looks like soooo much silly fun. I bet all my friends would love to come to this art gathering. Pop on over to the blog Art Bar for the tutorial on how to set up a giant recycled … Read More...
Learn How to Measure a Tree with Help from a Pencil
This is a really cool activity that’s great for summer if you have two or more kids to work with.
You can read all the details at From ABCs to ACTs, but with the help of her printable, a pencil, … Read More...
Rocking Card
This adorable shaped card actually rocks back and forth, how fun is that!? Kathrin shares how to use round and oval dies to create a rocking card. And the Stempeleinmaleins designs teams shares lots of different Rocking Card designs. These … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Great summer skirt
Sew a skirt that’s perfect for summer! Liz from Thread Faction and Sew 4 Bub has a free pattern for you. The skirt has athletic styling and a high-low hem that makes it easy to be active. If you want … Read More...
Happiness Jar
I’m in love with the idea behind this Happiness Jar project. Decorate a jar with paper crafting items, use slips of pattern paper and on a regular basis have everyone in the family write down what’s making them happy. At … Read More...
DIY 4th of July Banner
Create a patriotic banner sign with some pillow ticking and beadboard. This tutorial is very cute, but it may not be supplies you have laying around. The little flag bunting style sign is unique though so I thought it was … Read More...
Quick and Easy Striped Quilt For Beginners
This quilt is perfect for the beginner who wants a quilt project to complete quickly. I made TWO of these quilts on only FOUR days! It’s a simple and easy weekend project. You can make this simple quilt too, check … Read More...
DIY String Friendship Bracelets
This jewelry making tutorial shows you how to create these Pura Vida inspired friendship bracelets using nothing more than cord. These basic bracelets are perfect for tweens or teens to make as handmade gifts.
Pura Vida, meaning “pure life” … Read More...