There comes a time in every stasher’s life when they have a hankering to combine a couple of yarns to make a yarn of a different weight.
Patty Lyons, writing on the Mason-Dixon Knitting website, offers some general advice on … Read More...
Gift Card Gift Bags
If gift cards are on your list for Mother’s and Father’s Day this year add a special touch to wrapping them with these sweet ideas from Jung. She used dies from Spellbinders to create small flat gift bags perfect for … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Make a bandana picnic blanket
Make a bandanna picnic blanket! Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial showing how. So easy and quick and perfect for picnics, the beach, or keeping cozy on a cold day! To simplify it even more, tie the blanket instead of … Read More...
Farm Scrapbook Layout
Lydia created this cute farm pocket page with products from Bella Blvd. The layout of 4 large pocket pages gives enough room for two 4×6 photos, a large area for journaling and another space for a cute farm scene.
Take … Read More...
Iced Raisin Bran Cookies
These Iced Raisin Bran Cookies are the perfect cookie recipe with its chewy center, crisp edges, sweet cinnamon flavor, & snowy icing. Such a gourmet twist to a plan bran cookie. You can see the full cookie recipe here.
How to Make a Unicorn Spit Glass Planter
Using Unicorn spit stain
and glaze on glass can make any glass item look like it has been done by a professional. But this technique is so simple that even a child can do it no skill needed. You can … Read More...
Art Prompt: What Does Your Imagination Look Like?
This is such a fun idea and I’d love to do it with adults as well as kids. Using a picture of the person as a base, give them the prompt “what does your imagination look like?”
You could also … Read More...
This Colorwork Cowl is a Great Way to Play with Color
It might not be cowl season where I live, but I know it’s cold and getting colder in plenty of places in the world.
Plus, there’s nothing wrong with getting a jump on gift knitting or having a new project … Read More...
16 Sensational Half Square Triangle Quilt Patterns
The half square triangle is often overlooked when it comes to being a quilt block, but it really is one of the most versatile ones out there. This roundup shows you 16 different quilting pattern layouts that feature the 1/2 … Read More...
Draw Your Own Wood Grain
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...