A lot of people seem to make hats as their first projects when they get a new circular knitting machine. I did, too, though mine didn’t come out great because I didn’t really know what I was doing, I just … Read More...
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Add Texture to Scrapbook Layouts with Sewing, Thread and Twine
This colorful layout from Vicki uses stitching to separate this page into 4 blocks. She also wrapped and tied thread around one section and stitched around the view master wheel on another. The coordinating colors and threads help keep this … Read More...
Garden Boots Shaped Mini Scrapbook Album
If you’ve taken lots of photos of your garden this Spring or even visited a Botanical Garden then you’ll need a special place for those picture like this amazing Garden Boot shaped mini album. This album created by Kelly uses … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: The World in Stitches
The thing that drew me to The World in Stitches’ Etsy shop was all the bright and cheerful color. The shop, which is based in the UK, has a header (as of this writing anyway) that shows four different colorful … Read More...
22 Sweets To Make Using Mango
Mangoes are the epitome of summertime sweetness, with their juicy and tropical flavor that’s simply irresistible. Whether you prefer them in a smoothie, a salad, or a dessert, there’s no denying that this fruit is a staple in any kitchen. … Read More...
Outdoor Learning Areas and Ideas
When my daughter was really young, she went to an at-home daycare with a great backyard full of fun things for the kids to do. They had water tables and a sand area, birdfeeders and a place to do sidewalk … Read More...
13 Handmade Graduation Card Ideas
All the shiny gold on this graduation card adds such a festive touch! I love how this idea, that uses products from Gina K., adds a personal touch with a banner of the graduates name. I spotted this design on … Read More...
Funny Dog Cross Stitch Patterns
Last month I shared a bunch of cat cross stitch patterns, so it seemed only fair that I add some dog cross stitch projects to the mix. I’d actually been saving up this punny hot dog pattern for a … Read More...
Add Chevron Stripes to a Sweet Vintage Sweater
You probably know by now that I am really trying to use my yarn stash, and that I have a lot of odd balls that don’t necessarily easily make a garment on their own. I’ve been thinking about just going … Read More...
Book Review: Stay Curious and Keep Exploring (x2)
I grew up with Mr. Wizard as my science icon on TV, and I still have a copy of his Supermarket Science book (my daughter was completely unimpressed).
Emily Calandrelli may be this generation’s Mr. Wizard. She an MIT engineer … Read More...
20 Ways To Use Mango In Savory Dishes
Hey there foodies! Summer is here and you know what that means, it’s time to get our mango on! I mean, who doesn’t love the juicy sweetness of a perfectly ripe mango? But before you go reaching for the sugar … Read More...
Review: Knit a Box of Socks
The thing about sock knitting is, if it grabs you, it’s probably going to really grab you. I don’t know a lot of knitters who are mild-mannered when it comes to sock knitting. They either never knit socks, they’ve knit … Read More...
12 Scrapbook Layouts with DIY Detailed Backgrounds
Eva transformed chevron pattern paper into diamond shapes for the amazing background she created on this layout. Each shape is decorated with flowers and sentiments. Learn more at the Pinkfresh Studio blog.
I love doing detailed work for my paper … Read More...
12 Super Cute Handmade Birthday Card Ideas
Did you know the Capybara is the largest rodent in the world? They are also one of the cutest and are really trendy right now. Davina used new Capybara stamps to create this adorable birthday slimline shaker card. Visit the … Read More...
12 Animal and Pet Scrapbook Layouts for Spring
This sweet dog layout has a pastel hearts background with layers of squares of paper, a journaling card, and spring images like sun and clouds, a kite and scooter all in soft coordinating colors. Visit the Spellbinders blog for more … Read More...
Sequin Fabric Sewing Inspiration and Tips
Sequin fabrics. They look so shiny and pretty wrapped around the bolts in the fabric store. They call to you, oh the pretty things you can sew from me! But sewing with sequin fabric is a lot different than sewing … Read More...
12 Handmade Spring Birthday Card Ideas
Michelle used a Letterpress plate for the beautiful wreath of flowers on this stunning Spring Birthday card. She used watercolor markers to color them in for a soft painterly look. Learn more at the Spellbinders blog.
Now that Spring is … Read More...
Double Knitting Patterns
One of the skills I want to use more this year is double knitting. This is a technique that uses slipped stitches in a particular way to make a double-sided fabric.
You can use it with a single color, or … Read More...
12 Spring Day Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Bike rides are the best on a Spring Day! This pretty page from Conny has lots of flowers and florals, plaid paper, torn and sewn cardstock for texture and fluttering insects. Learn more over at The Cherry on Top blog.… Read More...
Prepare to be Wowed: 18 Mind-Blowing C2C Blanket Patterns
When it comes to the world of crochet, few techniques have captured the hearts of crafters quite like Corner-to-Corner (C2C) crochet. Its unique combination of simplicity and versatility makes it a beloved choice for creating exquisite and pixelated designs. Whether … Read More...