Everyone loves to receive thoughtful gifts. If the gift wrapping is special, it brings an extra smile on the recipients face. This DIY hand-stamped wrapping paper is eco-friendly and can be done by kids and adults alike. The stamp is … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Simple apron with a pocket
Dana from Made Everyday shows how you can make a simple half apron with a pocket. They’re fun to make, whether you’re beginner or a more confident sewist. In fact, aprons like this make a great first sewing project as … Read More...
Knit a Gorgeous Slouchy Hat with This Free Pattern
Craft blogs are a great place not only to find new patterns or projects designed by the blogger, but also to learn about projects they have made that came from other places. I definitely don’t do enough writing about that … Read More...
Code a Lego Maze to Help Kids Learn Programming Basics
The basics of code are pretty easy for kids to understand. It’s just directions where a certain thing happens and something else might happen if certain conditions exist.
Using these basics, Research Parent made an amazing Lego maze coding game… Read More...
Love Cards Download
These pretty love themed cards are perfect for Valentine’s Day or anniversaries in planners, journaling cards, on scrapbook pages or backgrounds for greeting cards. They are FREE to download from Webster’s Papers.
-Heather
Paint by square disco ball Valentine decoration
Are you a fan of using an item traditionally used for one holiday and with just a bit of alteration it is perfect for another. That is what these disco ball ornaments have gone through. Pop on over to the … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy fabric lanyard or pet leash
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how you can sew a fabric lanyard or pet leash. You’ll need long skinny strips of fabric, which this a perfect project for using up scraps of fabric left over after quilting a quilt. … Read More...
DIY Chalkboard Wedding Signs
You don’t have to be an artist to create these DIY chalkboard signs. This tutorial shows you how to make your own chalkboard wedding signs for your DIY Wedding withCricut machine . The tutorial is easy to follow with … Read More...
My Grandma’s Apron Tutorial
This needlework tutorial is for an Apron. Not just any apron of course but an apron worthy of embellishment. This apron features scraps of fabric, embroidered appliques, buttons and lace. The tutorial is easy to follow and it is a … Read More...
Magical Valentine’s Day Card
I love how Tricia Barber used a stamp set that would be traditionally Halloween and made a Valentine’s Day Card. Her little girl is holding a magic book with the sentiment “I’m under your spell”. What a great way to … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Stacked Hearts Bookmark
Know someone who loves reading? This stacked hearts bookmark would make a sweet Valentine’s gift for them! Or make one for yourself to celebrate your own love of reading! Donna Herron has a tutorial showing how to make it. Each … Read More...
Harry Potter Planner Supplies
I’m personally a little late to the planner craze but I jumped in once I found some Harry Potter themed supplies! I found a great planner, stickers, washi tape, page markers and sticky notes and thought I’d share my haul. … Read More...
Fabulous Polymer Clay Tree Canes
A few years ago Wendy Jorre de St Jorre did a year where she made a new tree cane each week and shared the instructions for them. Many of them were wonderfully complex designs and all of them were worth … Read More...
Printable Valentine Candy Wrappers
These vintage rose Valentine’s Day candy wrappers are a valentine card and present in one, making it effortless to be sweet to your favorite people.
And they aren’t just pretty, they’re super easy to make too. Just print, cut and … Read More...
14 ways to make hearts for the Heart a Day Challenge
Last week I posted my first 7 ways to make hearts for the Heart a Day Challenge.
Here are my next 7 ways to make hearts for Valentine’s Day:
(from Left to right)
Wooden Pallet Coasters
This sweet craft is perfect for people who love to DIY with pallet coasters – it’s functional, inexpensive, and easy to make – the perfect combo. Pallets have been so popular over the past 5 years and this is a … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Bulk-free elastic join
Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can join the ends of elastic without adding bulk. Because who likes having a little lump in their waistband where the elastic ends get joined? This method creates a smooth finish that’s … Read More...
Felt Covered Wolf Notebook
Turn a plain composition notebook into this felt wolf notebook with free printable wolf templates. You can learn how to make your own felt book here. Use storebought felt
or DIY your own felt too.
Winter Animals Slider Card
Pull the tab on this pretty winter fox card and the sentiment comes out the bottom and a bear slides out of the top, how cute! Krista shares how to make one using stitched rectangle dies.
Upcycled Photo Frames
Give a new look to old pictures frames with supplies you probably already have on hand. With a little paint and some pretty papers, die cuts and embellishments Terhi created these lovely altered photo frames.