Any time of year is a good time for a little home refresh, but if you’re thinking spring (or holing up in your house for winter) it might be the perfect time to stitch some new accessories for your home.… Read More...
Spring Pig with Chicks Card
Using new stamps from Hello Bluebird I created this Spring card with a pig, I thought it would be fun to have him surrounded by hatching chicks. I also tried out one of the new Tri-Color markers from Spectrum Noir… Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Sesame Street Bean Bags
These Sesame Street character bean bags are the cutest! I’m partial to Oscar. He was my favorite when I was a kid, and also my daughter’s favorite when she was little. Brandy from Gluesticks has a simple pattern for these … Read More...
Floral and Butterflies Page
I love the little snippets of text tucked in around the flowers and butterflies on this lovely layout from Sandra Dietrich. She used a sketch and a challenge to use florals from on Altenew.
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“Snappy” little sheep embroidery
Nestled in the flock of button and embroidery sheep is this absolutely adorable “oh” snap sheep! I kind of think it has a bit of a Steampunk look. Pop on over to the blog Avec Mes 10 Doigts, Ma Tete … Read More...
DIY PVC Pipe Playhouse
This is the perfect DIY even for someone with limited building experience. Create a playhouse out of PVC pipe and use fabric panels for the sides. The Kids will love it! This free tutorial shows you how to make the … Read More...
Ink Blended and Embossed Card with Vellum
Crystal stamped the large floral image from Unity stamps onto white cardstock and heat embossed it in silver and then ink blended a pretty color gradation over top for an amazing looking card base. I love the soft touch the … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Campfire play set from upcycled socks and shirts
Would you believe that this adorable campfire play set is made from upcycled socks and shirts? It is! Jenna from Making Things is Awesome has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The stones and twigs and marshmallows are … Read More...
Double Page Scrapbook Sketches
You can find a double page layout sketches from Jeanette Lynton from Close to My Heart over on her blog. Follow the pattern to create a pretty design for any occasion using different pattern papers and a fun curved title.… Read More...
Gardening Do-a-Dot Printables
When my daughter was little she loved dot markers, and they’re actual really great for developing motor skills because the chunky markers are easy to hold and they have to have a certain amount of accuracy to get the dots … Read More...
Dreaming of the Beach? Stitch One for Yourself
Clearly I wish I were traveling somewhere during spring break (happening as I write this where I live) because I have lately been drawn to cross-stitch patterns of landscapes nothing like the place I live.
Knit a Hooded Bear Scarf for Your Little One
I don’t know about you, but an adorable project like this almost makes me wish it would stay cold a little longer. (OK, not really.)
But this hooded bear scarf with pockets from Red Heart is pretty darn adorable, and … Read More...
Grow Your Own DIY Grass Caterpillar
This DIY kids craft is for a Grow your own caterpillar. This little creature is a fun garden project. Grab the kids and drag them outside to play with some soil and seeds. This little guy is much better than … Read More...
Easter Card with Die Cuts
Jeanne Jachna used a combination of ink blending, stenciling and watercolor for her card background on this sweet Easter card. All the fun die cuts she used are new from Poppy Stamps. She’s sharing how she put it all together … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy drawstring eyeglass case
An eyeglass case is an easy sewing project that’s great for beginners! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a tutorial showing how to make them. They’re made from fleece, which is soft on the glasses lenses and … Read More...
Fairy Garden Book with 3D Flowers
Luciana die cut lots of flower sections using dies from Elizabeth Craft Designs from white cardstock, colored them and then molded and shaped them into amazing 3D flowers. She used her flowers to decorate this wonderful Fairy Garden Book. She’s … Read More...
How to paint sprinkle Easter Eggs
I love creating unique Easter eggs. Eggs simple make such a fun surface for painting, decoupage, dip dying, drawing and lots more techniques. Roll on over to the blog Let’s Mingle for the tutorial on how to paint sprinkles on … Read More...
Little Clay Easter Eggs
Here’s an adorable mixed media project from Rachel Berry. The clay is a small part but it’s a perfect addition. Make a basket or a bucket for your crew at Easter or your own spring-y wishes for some decor.
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Sewing pattern: Easy upcycled frame pincushion
An old picture frame gets new life as a pretty pincushion for your sewing room! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative has a tutorial showing how to make this pretty and easy project. You can place it flat on your table, … Read More...
In Honor Of The Victims – New Zealand Kiwi Crochet Bird Patterns
After the tragic events on friday in New Zealand, we have been inundated with requests for a FREE Crochet kiwi bird pattern.
We came across these adorable little guys who are so cute and all a little bit different… Read More...