Craft with Cartwright has a collection of 40 summer cross stitch motifs that you can grab for free by signing up for updates on her site.
There are all sorts of cute designs, from fruit to boats, ice cream treats, … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Converse Slippers
Welcome to our crochet pattern for Converse slippers! These cozy and stylish slippers are perfect for keeping your feet warm and comfortable on cold days. With a simple design and a range of size options, these slippers are perfect for … Read More...
Interactive Floating Card
When you tip this adorable astronaut card he floats around on the card, how cool is that!? Bianca shares how to use washers from the hardware store to creating a fun interactive card. There are so many stamps you could … Read More...
Free pattern: Twilight bear softie with a bedtime story
Make sweet bedtime memories with this bear and moon felt toy! Miss Daisy Designs has a free sewing pattern for the Twilight Bear, and a story that goes along with it. You can tell the story at bedtime and use … Read More...
Fringed Circle Layout
The large circle with fringe on this layout really pulls the eye into the center of the page, focusing on the photos. And adds extra texture as well. It was made by tracing a large round plate onto pattern paper … Read More...
Nautical Cross Stitch Patterns for Dies
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...