Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how you can sew your own knot scrunchie. She’s got a free pattern for you to download and a video showing how to sew it together. It’s a great project to use your scraps … Read More...
Mermaid Mirror Stamping
Mirror stamping is a fun way to get more from your stamps by having two images face each other just using the same stamp. But sometimes the results can be imperfect or blurry. Roni discovered she could use her Image’s … Read More...
13 Ways to Get Kids to Journal
Journaling is a great way to help kids make goals, be more mindful and increase creativity. They can focus on nature, school work, goals, arts and reading. The Tip Junkies has 13 awesome ways to get kids interested in journaling.… Read More...
How to make your own metallic watercolor paints
I’ve been experimenting with watercolor 
painting lately. I have to admit I like it as I can do it while snuggled in on the couch (it has been raining here in SoCal and I haven’t been motivated to be out … Read More...
Sewing pattern: DIY weighted blanket
Many people say that weighted blankets have a calming effect. My daughter has one and loves it! Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus shows how you can sew your own weighted blanket. Making it yourself lets you choose your fabrics and … Read More...
Advice for Knitting When You Have Natural Hair
If you’re a person of color with natural hair, something you need to think about when knitting hats is the fiber content of the yarn used, because the yarns typically called for — think wool and other animal fibers — … Read More...
Mason Jar – Woodland Terrarium
Dollar Store DIY: Woodland Creature Terrarium This Terrarium was created using a plastic Dollar store mason jar and some Dollar store trinkets. The tutorial is aimed at kids but this DIY craft is great for all ages. You can use … Read More...
DIY Quilted Shamrock For St Patrick’s Day
This is a quick DIY sewing pattern that will have your friends green with envy!
You can see the full quilting and sewing … Read More...
Celebrate the Year of the Pig
Chinese New Year is coming up on February 5, and it’s a fun way to bring a bit of cultural learning and themed crafting into the classroom or the home.
Nuturestore has a great roundup of general Chinese New Year … Read More...
Mixed Media Gelli Printed Tags
Andrea used paints on a Gelliplate printing block to create some wonderful backgrounds on these mixed media tags. I like the simple stenciling and bits of paper she added. These would pretty on cards, in planners or on scrapbook pages.… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Sewing notions zipper pouch
This flat zipper pouch would be perfect for storing sewing notions, don’t you think? Of course, it would also be great for storing school supplies or toiletries or other small items. Damjana from AppleGreen Cottage has an easy sewing tutorial … Read More...
Princess Accordion Album
This lovely Princess themed accordion fold album would be perfect for vintage or modern photos of any pretty princess. Kasi Bogatko created it with supplies from Graphic 45 and she’s sharing her tutorial over on their blog.
Link Suggestion: Thrift Store “Card Catalog” Dresser Makeover
On a recent trip to the thrift store, I happened upon this dresser, which to me looks like an old card catalog. It only has three drawers, but it looks like it has many more.
I brought it home and … Read More...
DIY Stenciled Wooden Storage Box
Everyone needs storage. But storage doesn’t need to be expensive or boring. You can easily upcycle a thrift store find into a beautiful home decor element that holds a ton of your stuff. See the full tutorial here.
Crochet Textured Cushion Pattern
Perk up your living room with this gorgeous Crochet Textured Cushion. This is one of my absolute favorite pillow patterns because it’s unique and bold.
This Crochet Textured Cushion looks great in any space and is a really easy … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Heart Shaped Bag or Pillow for Barbie
A Sweet, Heartfelt Crochet Project for Barbie Lovers
If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to spoil your Barbie dolls, this heart-shaped bag or pillow crochet pattern is just what you need! Whether you want to add a … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Make An Adjustable pet collar
Sew a custom collar for your dog (or other collar-wearing pet) that stands out from the rest! Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew an adjustable pet collar. It’s easy to sew, and it doesn’t take much … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Amigurumi Bunny
What you need
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Kelly Latevola used lots of popular trends like white heat embossing, ink blending and stencilling to make this super sweet elephant card. These new products from Neat and Tangled she used are so cute!
Sewing tip: Hidden storage in your spool of thread
Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shares a handy feature that may be hidden in your spool of thread. If you use Gutermann thread
, your thread spool may double as a needle holder! Perfect for sewing emergencies! Go to … Read More...