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...
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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...
Use Welts to Add Color to a Circular Bag
One of the easiest ways to use a little bit of leftover yarn in another knitting project is to add stripes. The Lollipop Crossbody Bag from Ainur Berkimbayeva gives you a chance to use leftover yarn (or new yarn for … Read More...
Baby Stacking Toy – Crochet Pattern
The Baby Stacks Crochet Sunny Rainbow ePattern from Leisure Arts is a delightful crochet project that promises endless joy and entertainment for little ones. As someone who loves crafting handmade toys for children, this pattern exceeded my expectations in every … Read More...
Learning about the Weather with Kids
Springtime is prime time for learning about the weather where I live, because in the southern United States, spring tends to be the time with the weirdest weather. Kids need to know about storms and tornadoes so they can be … Read More...
12 Easter Scrapbook Layout Ideas with FREEBIES
This adorable Easter layout uses an adorable bunny photo filter on some little cuties along with some easy paper weaving to add nice texture and color with some added clusters of Springtime embellishments. Learn more at the Doodlebug blog.
The … Read More...
Unlock the Magic of Quilting: Sew a Puff Quilt with Creativebug’s Online Class!
Are you ready to embark on a cozy quilting adventure that will leave you snuggled up in warmth and charm? Look no further because Creativebug has the perfect online class just for you!
Join artist and quilter Faith Hale as … Read More...
9 St. Patrick’s Day Downloadable Images
I hope you’re having a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Be sure to take lots of photos of all the fun today and to help you create some awesome layouts here’s a wonderful group of downloadable images you can use!… Read More...
12 St. Patrick’s Day Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Maureen’s layout has pretty pattern papers with plaids, shamrocks, hearts and polka dot. There’s also a coordinating banner, heart and shamrock embellishment with an orange die cut title to stand out from all the green. I spotted this idea on … Read More...