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...
Ideas for Getting Your Knitting Life Organized
This post on how to set up and keep a project planner is specifically about crochet, but in this case the crafts are kind of interchangeable.
Sweet Everly B went through a lot of trial and error as she was … Read More...
How to Transfer an Image using a technique with acrylic paint
Image transfer techniques can be used to transfer an image from one surface to another, and they can be a fun and creative way to add a personal touch to your projects. One image transfer technique that is similar to … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy quilted mug rug using pre-quilted fabric
You can use pre-quilted fabric to make mug rugs and fabric coasters super quick and super easy. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a tutorial showing how. The extra layers of the pre-quilted fabric help make them … Read More...
DIY Citronella Candles
This DIY citronella candle is perfect for summer nights when the bugs are biting. These candles are so easy to make, find the right vessel and you have a wonderful handmade gift for gifting. You can learn how to make … Read More...
How To Transfer Patterns To Fabric
This Embroidery or Needlework tutorial shows you how to transfer your pattern design to fabric. This is one of those steps you may have learnt to do but you were never actually taught how to do it. This tutorial is … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Party Ideas For Kids
Children love parties and what better way to break up the winter doldrums than to have a kids Valentine’s Day Party! Throwing a Valentine’s Day Party for kids does not have to be expensive or complicated. Here you will find … Read More...
Skunk Valentine with Ink Blending Brushes
Recently I’ve been seeing a lot of buzz on line about some brushes used for ink blending and that there was a much less expensive alternative makeup brush that gave similar results. I thought I’d give the dupe brushes a … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Tip for getting sharp corners
I don’t know that most of us really pay much attention to corners on pillows or little zip pouches, but they do have an effect on the overall look of a sewn piece. Sharp corners just look so crisp and … Read More...
Tropical Travel Journal
This journal makes me long for warm weather! Katelyn designed the cover of her travel journal by cutting out images from pattern papers and layering them, then adding a stamped title. I love the vibrant Tropical patterns and colors.
She … Read More...
DIY Dainty Stud Heart Earrings
Hi, I´m Renee from the Youtube Channel Cute Simple Things and today I´m sharing these really cute Dainty Heart Earrings. They have quickly become one of my go-to´s ever since I made them. I use them pretty much every … Read More...
Free Printable Llama Valentines
I predicted last year that Llamas are going to be a huge hit this year and my friends I was right! Everyone loves a Llama, it is the new Unicorn in the crafting world.
Make these free printable llama themed … Read More...
Great Tips for a Valentine’s Day Party
Valentine’s Day party-come one, come all! Whether single or in a relationship, Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion for a beautiful event. If you enjoy hosting great get-togethers, this is a great time to plan a soiree. What makes for … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Women’s tank top
If your New Years resolutions include getting more exercise, here’s a sewing project that might help keep you going. Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial to sew a women’s tank top. It’s a racerback … Read More...
4 Degas Coloring Pages
You can feel like an artist coloring these wonderful coloring pages from the works of artist Edgar Degas. Dover Publications has 4 pages you can print out and color and they are all FREE!
Click here and then click the … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Printables
Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to get crafty, and what better way to add a personal touch to your celebrations than with free printables? Whether you’re working on scrapbooking, card-making, or even decorating for the holiday, these Valentine’s Day … Read More...