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...
DIY Dainty Coffee Cup Stud Earrings
Would you like a cup of coffee? Maybe some tea or whiskey? Renee from the blog and YouTube channel Cute Simple Things is sharing how to make these really cute, dainty and adorable coffee (or tea) cup stud earrings. They … Read More...
Dumbo Paper Lantern Die
How wonderful is this Dumbo themed paper lantern!? Cut from blue paper and lined with vellum you can put a flameless candle inside for the perfect little home decor accent for a child’s room. You can download this FREE die … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Drawstring travel organizer bags in 5 sizes
Use simple drawstring bags to organize your suitcase for travel! Larger bags can be used for laundry, while smaller bags can be used for lingerie or jewelry. Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make these travel drawstring … Read More...
Beach Double Page Spread
Jana helped balance her fun double page Beach spread by creating a large wide band across the center of both pages with layers of pattern papers, putting her photos towards the center and adding her accents and titles on either … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Monstera Leaf with a Tribal Motif
I love monstera leaves as a craft motif. They’re so graphic and pretty and evoke summer in the tropics but are really pretty in lots of different kinds of decor.
Mari Bori Embroidery on etsy has a mostera leaf cross … Read More...
Recycled plastic bottle tissue and towel holder and more!
Now this looks like one of those vintage crafts from Pack-o-Fun magazine, doesn’t it? I love the vintage quality but I bet it would work in a modern theme. This fun recycled plastic bottle tissue and towel holder is part … Read More...
Celebrate Worldwide Knitting in Public Day
If you ask me, it’s knitting in public day pretty much every day, but there’s an official knitting in public day, and it is this weekend.
Events have been scheduled around the world to celebrate Worldwide Knitting in Public Day… Read More...
3 Cards with Tonic Craft Kit
Vicky is sharing what’s in the latest Tonic Craft Kit which includes dies, stamps, papers and products. She’s also sharing how she made 3 amazing cards with the items in the kit. I love crafting kits, it’s a great way … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Reusable fabric snack pouches
Make reusable snack pouches to save money and use less plastic. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how you can sew reusable fabric snack pouches that are perfect for bringing snacks to the park or other summer outing! Let the kids … Read More...
Summer Love Scrapbook Layout
This lovely Summer Love page combines two popular cutting techniques, fussy cutting and digital die cutting. The title letters were cut with an electronic die cutting machine and the elements were cut out by hand with scissors also called fussy … Read More...