When I was a kid, pretty much the only colors of cross-stitch fabric you could buy where I lived were white and cream (or what’s called Ivory in the picture above). I don’t even remember black Aida fabric being around, … Read More...
A Chunky Cowl You Can Knit this Weekend
I don’t mind when a project takes a long time to knit (as the number of projects I’ve taken years to knit can attest) but sometimes it’s nice to have something on and off the needles quickly. Especially in the … Read More...
Floral Card with Faux Painting Technique
Heather Hoffman has a wonderful way to get the look of painted flowers with this faux painting technique. By coloring directly on solid floral stamps with markers she was able to add multiple colors and shading to each element of … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Patchwork embroidery hoop organizer
Make an organizer for your most-reached-for quilting supplies from an embroidery hoop! Bev from Flamingo Toes has a tutorial showing how. It’s only fitting that the pocket on the front of the quilt supply organizer is made with a pretty … Read More...
DIY Traveler’s Journal Covers
Kymona cut and scored vibrant patterned cardstocks, ran them and some word accents through a laminator, added some elastic cords and created these fabulous traveler’s journal covers. What a great way to create your own journal, notebook or mini scrapbook.… Read More...
A whole bunch of great recycled and repurposed sewing tips
When I first spotted these I thought they were miniature toilet bowl brushes for a doll house. Can you see it? Well, I’m sure they could be used for that but they actually are tiny brushes made out of repurposed … Read More...
Cricut Sewing pattern: Make custom border print fabric
How adorable are these little girls’ twirly skirts! I’m loving those border prints!! And if you look closely, you can see how she embellished them with sequins and gathered fabric for details. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how she used … Read More...
Jungle Animal Box
This adorable Safari box with Jungle animals would be so sweet it a childs room. And it holds a fun surprise inside, when you open it a cute monkey pops up! Sandy created it using different jungle animal dies from … Read More...
Fussy Cutting Gardening Layout
Anett put her scissors to good use by fussy cutting all the flowers on this layout from pattern paper. It’s a great way to make your own accents and embellishments from papers you already have on hand. I love all … Read More...
Lunar Revel Shawl Has a Super Cool Shape
I follow a lot of knitters on Instagram (if you’re over there you can find me at OurDailyCraft) and when I’m scrolling through I often save pictures of patterns that catch my eye so I can share them with … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Bendy snake toy
Lisa from This Pilgrim Life shows how you can sew this fun bendy snake toy. It’s a simple sewing project that kids will love! The fabric snake bodies have wires in them so they can bend and hold their shape. … Read More...
Knit a Yoke Full of Summer Flowers
I’ve lately been looking at a lot of sweaters with simple bodies and colorful yokes because I have some creamy white yarn I want to use in a sweater project but I don’t want to own a white sweater, if … Read More...
10 DIY Necklace Tutorials For Teenagers
This roundup of necklaces tutorials is perfect for teenagers wanting to try their hand at jewelry making. You do not need fancy supplies or expertize to be able to hand make these DIY necklaces. All of these necklace tutorials come … Read More...
Magnetic Slider Card
Jessica put a really fun twist on a slider card and used magnets to pull the balloon up into the sky, how fun is that? By using magnets there’s not an open channel to show (or to hide) on the … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Spring banner with yarn tassels
Sew this cute spring bunny banner to welcome all things spring to your house! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair. It’s made with fabric flags and yarn tassels, all done up in pastels with bunny … Read More...
Layout with Loads of Layers
Yvette achieved great layers on this You’re the Coolest layout using lots of die cuts, papers and embellishments. I love how she used both the positive and negative cuts from the cloud dies, it adds even more depth. And her … Read More...
How to make an easy MOM gate fold Mother’s Day card
I am thinking ahead to Mother’s Day and if you are too how about this for a fun big MOM card that can be made out of virtually any paper combo and I used 6 inch letter dies along with … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Adjustable Boot Cuffs
This free crochet pattern will help you create a gift that will fit anyone and look great with their boots. These crochet boot cuffs are adjustable, so the wearer can loosen or tighten them as needed. They are super easy … Read More...
Orange Cranberry Buttermilk Biscuits
These Orange Cranberry Buttermilk Biscuits are the perfect winter brunch recipe with soft flaky layers of fresh cranberries & orange zest that are ready to eat in only 30 minutes!
DIY Easter Egg Smoothie Popsicles
These Easter Egg smoothie popsicles are great for all levels of crafters. Not only do they taste great and are fun before Easter, it’s also a fun way to upcycle your Easter Eggs after the Easter holiday. Easy to make … Read More...