Rustic wood grain and wood texture are super trendy looks and there are stamps, papers and embossing folders to help you get that look. But Amador had a great idea to use her Copic markers to draw out her own … Read More...
Snarky Subversive Mother’s Day Cross Stitch
Moms are special for a lot of reasons, not the least is they have to put up with us no matter how terrible we are.
Tell your mom you love her and say thank you with a bit of snarky … Read More...
Stitch a Simple Poncho for Summer
I’m always in need of a simple little something to throw over my sundresses or other light clothing in the summer. The Very Easy Poncho by Cara Carnia is a simple way to keep warm when you’re somewhere a little … Read More...
3D Shadow Box Frames
I love the depth on these fun scrapbook shadow box frames. They can be added to a 3D layout or used as home decor frames to add around the house. Kathleen used dies from Spellbinders , customizing them with her … Read More...
Sashiko Style Embroidered Bag
This embroidery tutorial is for a Sashiko style bag. It’s not quite sashiko but it still looks stylish and is so easy to make. The stitches are simple running stitch designs. The hardest thing would be keeping them straight so … Read More...
DIY Orange And Thyme Bath Bombs
Floral Card with Nuvo Markers
I love how bright and colorful the flowers are on this card from Kelly Latevola. She used Nuvo markers from Tonic Studio 
to color them. After she fussy cut the stamps she went around the edges with a black marker, … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Reversible apron with side pockets
Everything is made better with pockets – particularly aprons. I know I’m always looking for a handy place to put my phone while I’m working in the kitchen. This apron by Crafty Staci has pockets but you can’t see them … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern- Gift Box Earrings
Who doesn’t like getting gifts? Who doesn’t like making those gifts? These crochet earrings are both gifts and gift boxes! They are immediately recognizable as fun gift boxes and will be adored all through the holiday season. See the full … Read More...
Easy Butterfly Cupcakes
Making your own beautiful butterfly cupcakes is as easy as 1-2-3! Frost, add a gummy worm, then add two gummy candies for wings! A fun springtime activity to make with kids. This could also be a fun “Lifecycle of a … Read More...
DIY Dora The Explorers Backpack
Whether you are hosting a full-on Dora The Explorer Party or you are making a dress costume. None is complete without your very own magical DORA backpack.
This DIY sewing pattern shows you how to sew your very own … Read More...
Wreath Builder Card Backgrounds
The wreath builder stamps and stencils from Gina K make it easy to create lovely wreath shaped designs on your cards for all occasions. Dana used them to create perfectly spaced all over backgrounds for her pretty floral cards. The … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Can’t Touch This scissors pouch
Let there be no doubt which scissors your can use, and which are the fabric scissors that they can’t touch! Vanessa from Tried & True created this cute scissors case and has a tutorial on her blog showing how. Make … Read More...
Wreaths Layout with Mini Album
The pretty wreaths scattered around on this page from Flora are the perfect focal to draw your eye to the photo, phrases and embellishments. She used products Pinkfresh Studio for her layout and also used them to create a matching … Read More...
How to make cardboard cacti
I have been playing around with organic oval shapes in my paintings and when I spotted these cardboard cacti made out of oval-ish shapes I thought I could paint the shapes all funky colors and make silly cacti. Maybe even … Read More...
Filigree Flower Ring Tutorial
It is a Easy to make stacked metal ring. This handmade jewelry tutorial shows you how to stack jewelry findings to create this dimensional ring.
Tri Window Animals Card
I love how Nichol Spohr used the Tri Window die from Mama Elephant to create fun little scenes in each window opening. With each set of cute critters holding a sign it ties the theme of the card together.
Sewing pattern: Stuffed Fabric Letters
I’m loving the stuffed fabric letters that Sew Jahit made for her son’s bedroom! They’re a sweet accent for a wall shelf or bedding set. She has a great tutorial on her blog showing how she made them – plus … Read More...
Flower Memory Frame
Photos are not the only way to remember a fond memory, objects, ephemera and items like flowers are also great ways to remember or pay tribute to special people or events. Amy Willcut used dried flowers that were important to … Read More...
Dora The Explorer Free Crochet Pattern
This free crochet pattern is for Dora The Explorer. There are not too many free crochet patterns online for Dora The Explorer so when we found this one we knew we had to feature it on our crochet blog. This … Read More...