One thing that is definitely making it feel more like spring — in addition to the great weather where I am — is that the farmer’s market opened for the season this past weekend.
And because we knitters can turn … Read More...
great collection of fun ways to display jewelry
I bet a lot of you do craft shows? Well, even if you don’t you probably have some jewelry you may not have an opportunity to wear a lot but still would love to enjoy looking at regularly and make … Read More...
Stripes Made Simple in Drea’s Shawl
Garter Stitch shawls are super simple and fun to knit. I have several and am always drawn to more of them.
Drea’s Shawl from Loop Knits is a fun option that uses a semi-solid and a multicolored yarn in bands … Read More...
DIY Embroidered Magazine Hoop
This Needlework tutorial is for an Embroidery hoop magazine holder. This is a 14” quilting hoop featuring a machine applique pocket with a touch of hand stitching – perfect for keeping a magazine collection in good order! This tutorial features … Read More...
Congrats to…
….Donna R., she’s this months Paper Pumpkin kit winner!
-Heather
Work on Symmetry with this Easy Butterfly Craft
Symmetry is an important early concept for kids, and this symmetry activity for kids is a fun way to play with it.
Grab the butterfly printable from Early Learning Ideas, let kids decorate half the butterfly and then play with … Read More...
Polaroid Easter Card
I made this fun Polaroid Easter card with the Peeking Easter Friends stamps from Gerda Steiner Designs and Selfie Frames dies from Lawn Fawn. I colored the images with colored pencils on colored cardstock, blending it Gamsol solution.
Sewing pattern: Upcycled leather bag
Sometimes the best material for a sewing project doesn’t come from the fabric store. In this upcycle, Stephanie from Swoodson Says got all the leather she needed (and then some) from an old leather jacket. The result is a chic, … Read More...
How To Make A 3D House Mini Album
This wonderful 3D paper house opens up into a mini album, how fun is that!? KellyJean has step step directions how to cut, score and fold this cute project over on the Splitcoaststampers site.
How To Make Garden Art With Colourful Succulents
Colourful succulents, with their beautiful, complex shapes look like mini works of art. Here we show you how to plant a DIY succulent pot to make your own piece of garden art, inspired by the still life paintings of the … Read More...
DIY Little Girl Purse Sewing Pattern
Need an awesome gift idea to impress a little girl in your life? Sew this cute crossbody purse and she’ll love you forever! This crossbody bag pattern makes a very simple and easy to make round bag, perfect for carrying … Read More...
Feather Print Cards
Heather Telford was inspired by a technique from Gelli Arts using a gel plate and real feathers to create some stunning stamped images. I bet other natural items like leaves and flowers would work too, this idea makes me want … Read More...
Velvet Bunny Treat Bags
The bunny rabbit shapes on these fun Easter Treat Bags were die cut from velvet paper to add a fun fuzzy feel to them. Add them to clear treat bags and tie with ribbon for a fun addition to any … Read More...
Easy recycled cardboard box Easter basket
I kind of love the simplicity of this undecorated recycled cardboard box Easter basket — it has a charm all its own! The clean, neutral look offers a blank canvas that could easily be transformed into a stunning Easter basket. … Read More...
Try a Fun Technique Where Brioche Meets Star Stitch
I am consistently amazed by the ability of knitters to come up with new and different ways to express things in yarn.
The Briocherub hat knitting pattern from Katrin Schubert is one such knitting marvel that combines Star Stitch and … Read More...
Counting Flowers Printable Book
Spring is the time for flowers, and spring in the classroom is a great time to incorporate flowers into learning activities.
This free printable counting flowers booklet from Fun a Day is fun for little ones to practice counting and … Read More...
Twisted Mixed Cluster Headband Free Crochet Pattern
During winter there are days when I just don’t feel like wearing a hat. Maybe I have a business meeting later that day and I don’t want hat hair. Or maybe I don’t have one that goes with my outfit. … Read More...
How to Knit Elbow Patches for Your Sweaters
Whether you have a storebought sweater that needs a little love or you just want to add an embellishment to a project, knit elbow patches are a cute and easy way to add some color or a homemade element to … Read More...
How to Apply Foils with Liquid Adhesive
Foiling is all the rage right now! There are lots of different brands of foil and products to apply them, some use adhesive, some use heat but all give a terrific shimmer. Jenny is sharing how to use liquid … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Sewing machine mat and cover
With just a few simple buttons, this sewing machine mat turns into a sewing machine cover. Staci from Crafty Staci shares a tutorial at Sew Can She showing how you can make it. It’s such a smart design! When the … Read More...