My daughter’s school gets really into Pi Day (March 14, aka 3/14). The older kids have their science fair that day and the prize is a pie. I think there’s also a pie baking contest among the teachers, and lots … Read More...
Unlock the Secrets of Sweater Sizing with the Rose Thrift Knitalong
One of the potential problems with knitting garments that can keep people from wanting to knit them is that they have to fit your body. Not only do you have be aware of what your actual measurements are, which can … Read More...
Cute Puzzle Sheets for St. Patrick’s Day
Even though I’m not a teacher, I like to keep themed printables around for when we need a little activity to fill time or to do in the car.
These printable St. Patrick’s Day activity sheets from the Best Vinyl … Read More...
Free Pattern – Beary BOM
This beary Bear BOM is adorable, We are posting this halfway thru the block of the month so you will need to head to the first link to find the missing months. We didn’t want to wait to share … Read More...
Coloring with Sheer Shimmer Stix
Sheer Shimmer Stix
from Imagine Crafts are a fun new way to add color, shimmer and shine to your cards and paper crafting projects. Jessica Lin shows how quick and easy it is to use the Stix to color directly … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Memory Apron – Recipes Re-imagined
Amber from Sewing with Sparkles combined her love of sewing with her family’s tradition of cooking in this special memory apron. She used recipes written by family members and friends to create a custom fabric print that she sewed up … Read More...
Travel Layouts
Maps, vehicles, signs and luggage all make for perfect accents on travel and vacation layouts. I particularly adore the VW bus from the new Far and Wide collection from Designer Digitals, it gives such a fun retro look. Katie Pertiet … Read More...
The DIY Magazine Shelves
How to make a DIY magazine shelf ? You don’t know how to keep your magazines looking nice ? Today, we would like to share with you our new DIY project : the magazine shelf !
You can find so … Read More...
Pot of Gold Lacing Craft
St. Patrick’s Day is often associated with leprechauns, and where there are leprechauns there ought to be pots of gold and rainbows.
This darling pot of gold lacing craft from the Gingerbread House is a great way for littles to … Read More...
Easy scrap plaid and lace scarf
Projects that use lots of leftovers and recycled old cloths are some of my favorites. This scarf uses two plaid fabrics and lace trim. I bet once you get started you won’t be able to stop and everyone you know … Read More...
Pretty Band Samplers to Cross Stitch
I never think to add bands or borders to my cross stitch projects. I pretty much just stitch them as they are shown.
But adding a border or bands between motifs can make a project a little more interesting and … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Scrap pieced Easter table runner
Scrap piecing makes a pretty table runner for your Easter table! Becky from Patchwork Posse has a tutorial showing how to make it. The striped piecing is perfect for using scraps, especially strips of fabric left over from other quilting … Read More...
Robot Cards
These cool robot cards from Lindsay are perfect for masculine cards or for anyone who loves Steampunk or an Industrial look. The rusty metallic backgrounds are the perfect touch and really make the robots pop off the card. She’s sharing … Read More...
Embossing with Stencils
Plastic stencils are great used with ink and paint but did you know that you can dry emboss with plastic stencils too? A rubber embossing mat in a manual die cutting machine allows you to get raised embossing on cardstock, … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Draft and sew a pair of leggings
Whether it’s for hanging around the house, running around town, or actually getting some exercise in, leggings are a wardrobe staple. They’re easy to pull on and so comfortable! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you … Read More...
Bring Some Colorwork into Your Life with the Camilla Neckwarmer
Stranded colorwork worked in the round is a great way to learn how to work with two colors at once, and the Camilla Neckwarmer pattern from Toronto yarn shop EweKnit looks like a great place to start.
This small cowl … Read More...
10 DIY Ring Making Tutorials
These DIY ring tutorials are all so funky and stylish. I love the resin flower the most, but you can choose your own favorite too. All the links below will take you to the full DIY Ring making tutorials with … Read More...
Coloring the Same Stamp with Different Mediums
Julie Koerber got different looks using the same stamp just by changing the ink color she stamped in and the different coloring mediums she chose. It’s a great way to challenge yourself to try new ways to color your stamps … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Snap top kitchen towels
The snaps
across the tops of these kitchen towels helps them stay in place. You can make them with a tutorial over at the Make Something blog by Dritz. They’re easy to sew because you start with a purchased towel … Read More...
Black and White Scrapbook Page
Black, white and grey give a bold, graphic look to a scrapbook page. Use it to make a color photo pop or for a seamless look on a black and white picture. I love all the black and white pattern … Read More...