I love hearts as a design motif. They’re a fin shape but easy to knit and really lovely in a repetitive pattern across the knit fabric of something (socks, for instance).
The I Heart Knitting Hat from Lulu … Read More...
A Great Raglan Pullover to Knit
I have knit a lot of sweaters a lot of different ways, and I really love a raglan. They tend to fit really well because of all the shaping that is done to form the connection between the body and … Read More...
Looking To Start a Handmade Business But Don’t Know What To Sell?
Are you thinking about starting your own Handmade craft business but not sure what to do? Maybe you are fluent in a diverse range of crafts. Check out these ideas for starting your own Handmade business.
Do you have … Read More...
Cottage Shaped Box
How sweet is this Cottage Shaped Box? Clarissa has step by step directions and measurements for making one out of cardstock using a scoring board and dies. These fun little houses can be decorated for any occasion. And the design … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Braided headband for baby
This braided baby headband is so easy to make! If you can braid and sew a few simple straight seams, you can make this! Kate from See Kate Sew has a tutorial showing how. It’s made from knit fabric. If … Read More...
Valentine Printable
This pretty subway art style Valentine printable is FREE to download from Jen Gallacher. It would look great in your planner, on cards or scrapbook pages or as wall art.
Click here to get it. (you will need to … Read More...
Monochrome Tie Sweater Crochet Pattern
his Crochet monochrome tie sweater is classy, cute, and something you need to have in your closet. The extra tie detail on the sleeve gives it a unique touch to make it all your own – besides the fact that … Read More...
Stylized Polymer Clay Tulip Pin
Glòria Fort Mir, Gloria Fort Studio, has an intriguing, stylized tutorial brooch or stick pin tutorial(English translation). The finished piece is a stylized flower shape with a nice, modern aesthetic. Make your stick pin tulip in the … Read More...
How to Make Your Own Antique Wooden Seed Box
This is a fun craft to make that can hold all of your seeds and other gardening treasures. A great rainy day activity. This tutorial shows you how to make a garden themed storage gift box. Perfect for gifting to … Read More...
How to dip paint recycled glass bottles
This is one modern and easy upcycling project literally ANYONE can do!
Grab some empty bottles and jars and some pretty colored paint and pop on over to the blog Our House Now a Home for the tutorial on how … Read More...
Unicorn Card Coloring
Wow! Cynde’s coloring on this unicorn card is just amazing! It makes me want to step up my coloring game 🙂 She’s used Copic markers and is sharing a detailed coloring tutorial over on the Ink on 3 blog.
Sewing pattern: 3 ways to turn a narrow fabric tube right side out
Turning a narrow fabric tube right side out is not easy. Especially if it’s a long fabric tube! You can’t get your fingers inside the tube to get a hold of the fabric! There are ways to do it, though, … Read More...
A Starry Heart for Valentine’s Day and Beyond
Now that Christmas is over, I’m ready to break out all the heart shaped decorations and pink and red everything. But symbols of love don’t have to be pink and girly, they can be as bright as the whole universe.… Read More...
Easy Shabby Chic Look
Get that Shabby Chic look on your project by simply adding a light brush of white paint on the edges. It can added to the edges of paper, 3d flowers and embellishments, die cut shapes and more.
Sandi shares how … Read More...
This Colorful Shawl Will Get You Through Winter
When it’s cold and dark outside I really want to knit with bright colors. I love the two-toned cheerfulness of the Cityscape Shawl designed by Benjamin Matthews for Red Heart Yarn.
Using two colorways of the same colorful Colorscape yarn, … Read More...
How to make a giant dandelion
Dandelions are one of my favorite plants, they are kind of the mid-century modern flower of the lawn. This fun dandelion is made out of q-tips of all things! Pop on over to the blog The Chic Site for the … Read More...
Use Up Your Stash Knitting Cute Hand Warmers
I love a good stash busting project anytime, but this time of year they are especially welcome as we work toward resolutions of having less yarn around or using more of what we have.
The Peppermint Patties fingerless gloves by … Read More...
Calico Cat Valentine’s Day Card
Using the adorable new Nine Lives stamp set from Stampin’ Up I made this fun Calico Cat Valentine’s Day card. I thought it would be fun to make it appear the cat had been playing all over with the yarn.… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Scandi patchwork pillow cover
This Scandi style pillow makes a pretty accent for any room in your house! It looks like such a fun project. Sedef Imer from Down Grapevine Lane has a guest post at Diary of a Quilter with a tutorial showing … Read More...
Enjoy Your Life Page
This wonderful page from Caroline has such great depth and dimension from all the flowers and dies. It would be lovely framed on a wall. She made her page to remind herself in this new year to enjoy her life … Read More...