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In Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary, designer Dora Ohrenstein does what no crochet author has done before: She offers detailed instructions for how to create 125 stitch patterns, plus she explains how to increase and decrease each stitch pattern … Read More...
Jennie Masterson shows how to sew the cutest glitter zipper pouches! They’re made from clear vinyl with glitter trapped between the layers so they’re all kinds of sparkly and fun. They make great make-up pouches, but they’d also be cute … Read More...
Oh my goodness, how cute is this little alligator enjoying the beach? Angie created it with new stamps from Hello Sweetums. I love how she framed it to look like a Polaroid picture! She’s sharing a how to video over … Read More...
Heavy duty snaps are a great alternative to other closures on heavier-weight fabrics. Think denim, canvas, leather, etc. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can install heavy duty snaps. They’re so much faster than sewing buttonholes and buttons and … Read More...
I love how the big rays of pink and blue pattern papers on this layout look like a large sunburst. Niki used papers from Crate Paper and stitched them down using silver thread for an extra touch of sparkle. And … Read More...
Big chalkboards can cost a fortune if you buy one in a store. I found this wonderful antique frame in my godmother’s attic as she moved into a smaller home. She gifted me with it and I was so … Read More...
Beards are hot right now, and this beard balm is super easy to whip up at home. It makes a fantastic gift for men. Such a great Handmade gift idea for Father’s Day too. You can see the full beard … Read More...
This Creamy Minestrone Soup is a delicious creamy twist on the classic soup recipe that is full of fresh vegetables. See the full recipe here.
Do you know what makes a bowl of hot soup feel like a warm comforting … Read More...
Jennifer McGuire shares how to cut, score, fold and decorate some lovely Bridge Cards. These cards have a pop up style to them but they fold flat to fit inside an envelope for maling. They can be decorated for any … Read More...
The 4th of July is just around the corner, but luckily these cute flag t-shirts are quick to whip up. Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make these applique flag designs. … Read More...
Lilith used a frame stamp with gold ink on black paper to frame her photo on this lovely floral layout. She also used large flowers fussy cut from pattern papers to accent her page. The different fonts and splatters make … Read More...
As I write this I’m sitting in my daughter’s school, next to windows that open onto their little butterfly garden. There are several butterflies flitting about on the butterfly bushes, and I don’t know if there is much more summery … Read More...
This quilting tutorial is for a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) bundle. This patchwork cushion is small enough to make for gifts or to knock over in a weekend quilting fest. The tutorial is easy to follow and perfect for beginners … Read More...
I love how Carisa added her flowing handwritten journaling along the shape of the wavy watercolor background she painted on her art journal page. She also added stamped hearts and girls faces to finish it off. She’s sharing photos and … Read More...
Learn how to make a hanging shoe organizer with this free sewing pattern! Hold all your kiddo’s shoes with this fabric DIY shoe holder. Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom has a tutorial and free pattern. It hangs on … Read More...
Sara shares how she filled in the open spaces of her star die cut and placed it in the page protector of a Traveler’s Notebook. It makes a fun and colorful divider between photo pages. I like that it’s not … Read More...
DIY Colored painted wooden table runner! A really easy and low cost craft to add some color in your balcony’s table! Perfect craft for kids also. This kids craft tutorial can be seen here.
Learn to crochet chevrons three different ways and create some cute crochet dishcloths for your kitchen or a friend.
Use our pattern instructions to create these chevron dishcloths. You can pick your favorite or make all three.
We love the … Read More...
If you do any amount of polymer clay… you end up with oodles of scrap clay. And scrap clay is useful for a ton of projects. Sometimes, though, you just want more clay to use and that’s what spurred my … Read More...
Make American history fun for little kids by combining learning some facts about America with a scavenger hunt.
You can grab the questions and answers from The Military Wife and Mom. Just print out the questions and answers, put … Read More...
