Don’t forget to send Thank You cards for all the nice holiday presents you’ve received. Michelle used small ink pads in multiple colors of blue on one large Mandala stamp to get this lovely tone on tone Thank You card.… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Reading a sewing pattern
So you got a sewing machine for Christmas, and you ran out to the fabric store and got some pretty fabric and a pattern to use…. and then you get home and open up that pattern envelope, and none of … Read More...
Using Letter Stamps in Journals
Large letter stamps make the perfect titles for journal pages. I love how Nathalie stamped on pattern papers and cut them out for a kind of paper piecing technique on one of her layouts. And the solid stamps on the … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Bobble Apple Basket
No matter the time of year, no matter how hot it is outside… you can have a little bit of apple season in your home with this Crochet bobble apple basket. It’s a fun, if a little challenging, crochet … Read More...
How to make a folded straw heart for Valentine’s Day
I can’t wait to try this recycled straw folded heart tutorial. It is so detailed it takes up 2 posts. I will be using this for the Rainbow Heart a Day Challenge I posted about. Another great project to make … Read More...
Monster Blow Painting Book Activity
Monster Blow Painting is a super fun art project to do after reading the book Monsters Love Colors
. It is an easy activity for preschoolers and kids of all ages! You can see the full post with a clear … Read More...
Sewing pattern: DIY Carrot Candy Pouch
These felt carrot candy pouches are a quick 10 minute project! Brandy from Gluesticks has a tutorial showing how to make them. They’d be cute in Easter baskets this year! Or, fill them with stuffing instead of treats and you’ve … Read More...
How to make a ice cream cone pin cushion
I belong to a group on Facebook where we post stuff we are giving away. I scored these ceramic ice cream cones
that I new instantly I was going to make pin cushions out of.
Looking for more pin … Read More...
How To Write An Etsy Business Plan
Before you start any new business project you need to have a plan, I don’t just mean one in your head, one of those legit, on paper (or screen) business plans. Have you written a Etsy business plan for your … Read More...
Paper Jewelry Pendant
This idea from Dina is a fantastic way to get more from your cutting dies! She used several layers of die cut watercolor paper colored the top layer and sealed it to make a pretty paper pendant.
Sewing pattern: Tips for sewing faux fur
Faux fur
is a fun fabric to use for winter sewing projects! It just looks so cozy on pillows and other home decor projects, and it’s a cute trim to add to hats and other accessories. The deep pile can … Read More...
Punched Paper Ornaments
These quick and easy paper ornaments are made with just cardstock and punches. Add some cute photos and you’ve got the perfect decorations for Valentine’s Day. Hang them from your mantle, windows or make a banner for the wall.
A Perfect DIY Lantern Garland For Your Backyard
Get ready for the cutest DIY party decor! Today I’m showing you how to make a lantern out of felt. You can make tons of these cute little lanterns in no time, using nothing else but felt scraps. You … Read More...
Plant Markers for the New Year
This tutorial was the result of some weird search guesses from Pinterest for me. I had been looking for Ikea, Polymer Clay, Gardening and New Year Projects through the week. Pinterest had some wacky thoughts. One of them, though, was … Read More...
Piggy Valentine Cards
I’m seeing loads of adorable pigs stamps lately and that makes me smile because I love pigs! Their pink color goes really well with Valentine’s Day card like with these sweet set of cards from Nichol. She used new dies … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew leather lanyard
Like many people, I carry a key and a prox card around with me at work. My work-issued lanyard was functional, but not so attractive. And when you’re wearing something around your neck every day, it’s nice for it to … Read More...
Paper Scraps Layout
Don’t throw away all those pretty pattern paper scraps! This wonderful layout from Kathleen has lots of color, texture and layers and was made with only scraps of paper she had left over from other projects.
A Cute Way to Display a Little Cross-Stitch Project
I browse around on Pinterest a lot to find projects to share with you, and while this isn’t a cross-stitch pattern itself it is a really cute way to display a bit of cross stitch that you might want to … Read More...
How to make the easiest yarn hearts for Valentines Day
These are so easy you will be able to make one of these for everyone you know…and even people you don’t! How sweet is that!?
Pop on over to the blog Homegrown and Healthy for the easy tutorial on how … Read More...
Stampin’ Up Occasions Catalog 2019 Review
The brand new Occasions 2018 Catalog from Stampin’ Up is full of wonderful additions to the annual catalog. You’ll find themes like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day, Easter, Spring and birthday. With clear and cling mounted stamp sets with … Read More...