Making polymer clay roses
is one of those fast, fun, sort of instant gratification projects. I do them as warm ups at classes. Making GOOD polymer clay roses is a whole other deal. And here is a whole lesson, … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Little fabric basket organizers
With basic sewing skills and a bit of fabric, you can sew up fabric baskets to organize any room in your house! Pam from Threading My Way has a tutorial showing how you can make a fabric basket like this … Read More...
Gold Embossing with Watercolor Background
This bright and bold card combines two big trends, metallics and splashy watercolor backgrounds. Gaylynn used gold heat embossing for her stamping and liquid inks to watercolor this stunning card.
Visit the Unity Stamps blog to watch her card making … Read More...
Scrap About Yourself Mini Album
Does it seem easier for you to scrapbook about others but leave yourself out? You are an important part of your scrapbooking journey, not just the storyteller but part of the story too. Jen Evans challenged herself to make a … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Printables and Activities for Kindergarten
St. Patrick’s Day can be a really fun holiday for little kids, especially when you add in the mischievousness of leprechauns.
The Printable Princess has a great collection of printable games and learning activities geared toward kindergartners for St. Patrick’s … Read More...
DIY Needle Felted Rattle Ball
This needle felting tutorial is for a Rattle ball, you know a ball that rattles. This is a basic needle felting tutorial and if you already know how to make a basic ball then making this felted rattle is going … Read More...
DIY Intensive Cellulite Cream
This tutorial shows you how to make an intensive cellulite cream that is jammed pack full of essential oils.
What you need
1/4 cup Coconut Oil
3 tablespoons Witch Hazel
12 drops Juniper oil
12 drops Rosemary oil
32 drops … Read More...
Animal Letter Cards
Oh my gosh, how super sweet are these animal letters? Bonnie combined large alphabet letter stamps with adorable animals and flowers from Art Impressions to create these. They would be perfect for Spring or baby cards and wouldn’t a collection … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Little sock monsters with big personality
Are you loving these little sock monsters as much as I am? All that personality packed into such little sock monsters! BurdaStyle has a tutorial showing how you can make them. This would be a fun project to make with … Read More...
Nature Inspired Layout
Malin created this pretty 8 1/2″ x 11″ layout with pretty pattern papers and dies. To create her butterfly embellishments she simply cut them out from pattern paper. I love the green and brown tones, perfect for nature and outdoor … Read More...
DIY Trolls Party – Flower Pot Centerpiece
Make your Trolls party table pop with personality and add these DIY Trolls Flower Pots as the centerpieces! Create this budget friendly paper décor that comes together easily with the help of a basic party staple: a paper plate! Turn … Read More...
Free Pattern – Eagle Creek Fire Quilt
This DIY quilt was inspired by a fire in my area a year ago. I love the abstract lines of this one! You can see the chart/pattern and tutorial here.
DIY Kids Crafts painting on Glass
An easy and funny idea for the kids to prepare small piece of art for their room or to offer them as gifts! See the full tutorial on teaching your child to paint on glass. Tutorial here.
How to make cute little accent dots
These are so pretty. I am into making junk journals and mixed-media altered art so these pretty colored plastic dots would be a great addition to the stash collection. Pop on over to the blog Creations by Alison for the … Read More...
Make a Sensory Bottle for St. Patrick’s Day
Sensory bottles or calm-down bottles are great for preschoolers and other kids who need something to focus on when big emotions are happening.
My Home-Based Life has a cute idea for making a St. Patrick’s Day sensory bottle using green … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day People to Cross Stitch
Here’s another sweet St. Patrick’s Day cross stitch pattern freebie from Stitch People.
It includes two little St. Patrick’s Day people that you can stitch together or separately.
It’s available as a free download when you sign up for emails … Read More...
Tips For Vendors To Evaluate Craft Fairs
This article is very detailed and has sound advice and that is to check out your craft fair BEFORE you attend. You need to know who your customer is likely to be and what items they are most likely to … Read More...
Ink Blending: Distress vs Oxide Inks
Distress Ink from Tim Holtz have been out quite a while now and have become a stamping staple in most craft rooms. We also now have Distress Oxide Inks and they have quickly become just as, if not more popular, … Read More...
Finished Object: Silverberg Sweater
Another week, another finished object (this is not going to be an every week thing, I’m sure of it).
I recently finished Norah Gaughan’s Silverberg sweater pattern, which was designed for Berroco. The original was a short-sleeved, giant cowled sweater … Read More...
Pansy Photo Frame
How pretty are the 3D glittery pansies on this photo frame from Darla? She used new products from Heartfelt Creations including the new shaping molds which turn a stamped and die cut flower into an amazing realistic looking flower.