Ramadan
2019 is just around the corner and Muslims around the world are preparing for it. I am sharing a tutorial of how to make a good deeds calendar for kids to track and plan their activities. Ramadan Kids Craft … Read More...
Camera Quilt Block Tutorial
This quilting post describes how she made the paper pieced camera quilt. This quilting article links to the previously posted photo quilt block, and shows how she incorporated it into her photo and camera quilt. You can read the full … Read More...
1 Stamp Set for 2 Cards and 2 Envelopes
Kristina Werner used the same cute animal stamp set from Avery Elle to create two different cards and two different coordinating envelopes. She also used a few different techniques like ink blending and watercoloring to make them. I particularly love … Read More...
The Hatdana Works as a Head Scarf or a Cowl
When we get deep into summer knitting we might not always want to knit garments, even though there are tons of great summer tops out there.
The Hatdana is a great summer pattern because it’s pretty quick and easy and … Read More...
Setting up a 3 Ring Planner
Are you someone who has been interested in getting into the planner craze but not really sure how to get started? The Carpe Diem blog has loads of helpful tips and tricks to help you get started with a 3 … Read More...
Easy Activities for the End of the School Year
I don’t know when the end of the school year comes for you, but we have 10 days of school left as I write this. I’m not a teacher but I know how hard it can be to teach kids … Read More...
DIY Sashiko Embroidery Pot Holders
These Sashiko Embroidery pot holders are a fun way to show off your Japanese Embroidery. You can see the full tutorial here.
Sashiko is a traditional style of Japanese embroidery. First used as a form of repair, it evolved … Read More...
DIY Soap Making – Vanilla Coffee Soap
Vanilla Coffee Soap
*You can get the soap making supplies like the soap base and soap molds at Michaels or on Amazon
Supplies:
- ½ lb goats milk glycerin soap
, melt and pour base - 1 ½ tbsp coffee grounds
- 20
Easy Crochet Blanket Tutorial
Learn to make an EASY and QUICK crochet blanket. I was totally surprised at how fast this afghan worked up! This fast and easy crochet blanket is one that every beginner MUST try! This crochet tutorial uses just two stitches, … Read More...
Mini Cross Stitch Motifs to Stitch for Spring
It sometimes feels like spring is over after Easter but there’s technically more than a month left until the season changes, which is plenty of time to indulge in some more spring stitching.
These mini cross stitch motifs for spring … Read More...
10 Baby Farm Animal Digital Stamps
How adorable are these little baby farm animal digital stamps!? You can create the cutest cards for babies, welcome to a new home, Spring or for anyone who loves animals. There are 10 designs in all and they are FREE… Read More...
Sewing pattern: 18 inch doll skirts in 3 lengths
Learn how to sew these cute little dolly skirts as a mini, midi or maxi, using this free tutorial by Sew Crafty Me. This pattern is super easy to whip up and as such, it is perfect as a beginner … Read More...
6″ x 12″ Strawberry Scrapbook Page
I love the non traditional size of this sweet strawberry layout from Jung Ashang. She’s sharing her 6″ x 12″ page making process including how she painted stripes and splatters on her background, added stitching and embellishments.
July 4th Mason Jar Lights Decorations
Very easy to make these mason jar lights are the perfect addition to your outside party or line them up on your front porch for a stunning night time effect.
Everyone loves mason jars and string lights
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Looking for … Read More...
3D paper sculpture technique resource
If you like playing with paper whether it’s new or recycled this chart for all sorts of ways to manipulate paper could really come in handy for making all sorts of things from flowers to sculptures. I found it over … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Abstract canvas pouch with free printable design
Go graphic with this easy-sew canvas abstract pouch with gorgeous co-ordinating birthstone keychain – download the print for FREE! Sam from Paper Paint & Cloth shows how to make this beautiful pouch. You can paint your own design, or download … Read More...
Another Great Summer Sweater
Somehow in the busyness of spring I pretty much completely missed the latest issue of Knitty (though now that I’m seeing it I need a Vanora on my needles, stat) but I did see when this season’s surprise came out … Read More...
Simple Stripes Perfect for Summer
For some reason it decided to get cold again here for a couple of days, so I’m dreaming of summer even harder than I already was. It doesn’t help that I’m about a month away from the beach, so I … Read More...
5 Wedding Day Tips
If you are in the process of planning your wedding then you are probably googling like crazy or the tips and tricks for wedding day planning, brides to be and of course, all the things that could go wrong. Someone … Read More...
DIY Dora The Explorer Iced Cupcakes
These Dora The Explorer cupcakes are so easy to make when you know how to. This Dora Cupcake tutorial by peace-love-cakes is easy to follow with photos to guide you along. This cupcake uses sheet icing instead of piped icing, … Read More...