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Are you ready to express your affection with a personal touch? Dive into the world of handmade Valentine’s Day cards, where creativity meets heartfelt sentiments. In this collection, we bring you 12 delightful ideas that blend the charm of handmade … Read More...
Even if you don’t live somewhere that gets a lot of snow, adding snowflakes to your classroom themes can be a lot of fun. They’re a great way to learn about symmetry, patterns and just to use in math learning. … Read More...
I keep picking cross stitch designers to feature at random from a list that I found online a while ago (with a few Etsy shops that I like thrown in) and it seems like most of them make lots of … Read More...
Polar bears might not be an animal you associate with Christmas, but they are a great choice for winter decor that takes you beyond the holidays. These polar bear cross stitch patterns are so cute, and they’d be great as … Read More...
There’s something special about a Christmas stocking. I used the same stocking throughout my childhood, and when my daughter was born I made her a stocking that she has used every year.
If you enjoy knitting, you can use … Read More...
Step into the enchanting world of rustic elegance as we explore the art of crafting Christmas tree ornaments using wood slices. Imagine the cozy, natural charm of a cabin in the woods during the holiday season, and now picture … Read More...
This cute Halloween layout has bright yellow with pinks and blue and even some florals added for a sweet design created with lots of fun die cuts. Visit the Paige Taylor Evans blog for more details.
Halloween is over, … Read More...
Scandinavian-style Christmas knits are becoming increasingly popular due to their timeless aesthetic, natural inspiration, and simplicity. The minimalistic and functional style of Nordic design is a refreshing contrast to the commercial and over-the-top Christmas decorations that are often seen in … Read More...
Bargello needlepoint
, which originated in sixteenth-century Italy, uses a basic stitch that is repeated repeatedly to make a distinctive geometric design in brilliant colors. Our moms and grandparents enjoyed it in the 1960s and 1970s, and it is currently … Read More...
This spooktacular design feature a sunburst pattern made from pattern papers, black and white twine and a photo. In the center is a spider web with a title and all around are clusters of dies. Take a closer look over … Read More...
The Nordic Hooded Jacket knit pattern is a great way to create a warm and cozy jacket for kids using Patons Astra yarn. This yarn is perfect for creating a jacket that will keep your child warm and comfortable in … Read More...
Fair Isle knitting is a classic in knitwear design, with colorful, geometric patterns that look intricate but are typically only worked with two colors per row or round. How often you change colors horizontally and vertically can make a big … Read More...
There are all kinds of coasters out there, but how many of them are made out of plastic canvas? Probably not many. But with this tutorial you can make your own and they’ll look great on your coffee table or … Read More...
This week’s designed spotlight is on Twin Peak Primitives, the design home for a duo of twin sisters from the Netherlands. Their work covers a lot of different subjects, including holidays, American patriotic designs, sampler-style stitches and more.
Since I’m … Read More...
Welcome to the One-of-a-Kind afghan crochet ePattern! If you’re looking for a modern and trendy afghan pattern, then this geometric granny square design is the perfect choice.
The One-of-a-Kind pattern features bold, geometric shapes worked into traditional granny squares, resulting … Read More...
Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of card making with CraftGossip’s collection of “12 Handmade Cards with Dark Backgrounds Using Stamps and Dies,” published on August 9, 2023. This curated showcase unveils a symphony of creativity where … Read More...
This cool by the pool layout has layers and blocks of pattern papers to create the background with tilted photos over top to add interest to the design. Visit the Artsy Albums blog for more info.
With all the high … Read More...
Are you looking for a creative, yet relaxing craft to occupy your free time? Look no further than sashiko and kogin embroidery!
These traditional Japanese embroidery techniques have been around for centuries and are still popular today. Not only are … Read More...
Looking to add a new dynamic element to your cards? I came across this amazing geometric wave design that was created by Catherine using circle dies over on the Stamp 101 blog.
Using concentric or stacking circles cut several from … Read More...
I’ve written nearly 3,500 posts for this site over the years (thank you for being here!) so a lot of times when I have an idea for a post I have to go back and see if I’ve done it … Read More...
