A handmade gift for a wife can vary depending on her personality and taste. Giving a very classy woman a collage made out of magazines, probably wouldn’t go over well. But it would for a woman that loves gossip magazines … Read More...
Kids Craft – Pink Flamingo Valentine
Are you looking for a simple project for your kids or grandkids to make this Valentine’s Day season? If so, then check out this adorable Pink Flamingo Valentine! In this tutorial, by Beth Kingston of Kingston Crafts, you will learn … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Farmhouse style Valentine pillows
These farmhouse style pillows are so cute for Valentine’s Day! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shows how to make them. One pillow has a large heart applique, while the other has little bitty hearts added to a buffalo check fabric. … Read More...
Knit a Simple Ribbed Hat for a Newborn
All babies need knit hats, but especially if you happen to have a baby in winter and you live somewhere cold, baby is going to need a lot of knit hats.
Gina Michele has a new little one who is … Read More...
Otter Valentine’s Day Card
How sweet is this otter Valentine’s Day card? Laura used a background technique using Distress Ink and Micro Glaze for a cool water effect.
She’s sharing her video tutorial over on the SugarPea Designs blog, click here to watch.
-Heather
Winter City Layout
Celebrate those frigid days with some outside photos on a winter themed page. Monique shares step by step how she created this lovely winter city scrapbook layout using a kit from My Creative Scrapbook. I love how she added color … Read More...
This Valentine Raccoon Might Steal Your Heart
There are lots of different Valentine’s Day themed cross-stitch patterns out there, but I think this is the first one I have seen that involves a raccoon.
It’s not something I would have thought of, but I have to admit … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Tie scrunchie
These tie scrunchies take just a few minutes to sew, and they make cute and trendy hair accessories! Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can make a tie scrunchie. It’s an easy sewing project and a great … Read More...
How to make lace imprinted hearts
This heart decoration that was created using a recycled lace doily to impress a design into the clay is a great technique that I am going to put on my Heart a Day Challenge “to make” list. Pop on over … Read More...
Use This Fun Egg Game to Learn Coding without a Computer
Games that get kids to think logically and in steps are great training for coding, or just for the logic that comes with higher level math and lots of other subjects.
You can play logic games that reinforce these ideas … Read More...
Valentine Paper Lantern
Using dies and pattern papers Twila created this lovely paper lantern tea light candle holder. She also created a pretty wreath mat to lay under it. (note: be sure to use “flameless candles” in anything made of paper.)
You can … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Lili Clutch Purse
New free pattern alert! Meet the Lili clutch purse, an easy and quick sewing project at AppleGreen Cottage. This easy pattern will help you get creative even if you’ve never sewn a pouch before (let alone a lined pouch!) This … Read More...
Mylar Page Templates
Looking for help for a layout design? Maybe the new Collage Wreath Templates from Creative Memories can help. These Mylar templates look like they make it easy to design beautiful layouts in no time. You can rotate, flip or use … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Warm Winter Cowl Crochet Pattern
Winter will be here soon, and I’ve got just the thing.
If you’re looking for something to grab on your way out the door, the Warm Winter Cowl is perfect.
It will keep you warm and cozy outside in the … Read More...
Emoji Valentine’s Day Shirt Made with the Cricut EasyPress
Emojis are very popular and this will show and teach how to create your own Emojis in Cricut Design Space. Designing shirts is a fun and easy way to save money and celebrate the occasion. You will need to … Read More...
Amazing Handmade Gifts Ideas for Valentine’s Day
During the Valentine’s Day season it seems every time you turn on a television, open a newspaper or magazine, hop online or drive through a shopping center, all you see are commercialized versions of what marketers think should represent Valentine’s … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Window front project bag
You never know when you’ll find yourself with a few minutes (or more) of free time. Perhaps it’s while sitting in the waiting room, or while waiting to pick your kid up from school. Keep a project bag with you … Read More...
How To Make An Adorable Pink Bear Cake
This is a great Bear cake for beginner decorators, it uses simple shapes built up to create something really special. Great as an eye-catching centrepiece at any birthday party and the colour can be changed to suit any theme. You … Read More...
Chalk Art Activity – Play with Chalk to Make This Northern Lights Art
I don’t know why I always associate the Northern Lights with winter. I guess because it is cold where you can see them? Whatever the reason, I think now is the perfect time to try this Northern Lights chalk art … Read More...
Ravelry Highlights Diversity with Humans of Ravelry Series
After the recent discussions about racism in the knitting industry, Ravelry has made a conscious effort to include more diverse designers in its roundups and posts that hit the front page of the site.
They recently introduced a “humans of … Read More...