I love the farmhouse-style decor look, not only because it looks rustic but because it allows for imperfections. Imperfections are a part of life and smooth unmarked wood is not how I see life. I love wood with knots, … Read More...
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I love the farmhouse-style decor look, not only because it looks rustic but because it allows for imperfections. Imperfections are a part of life and smooth unmarked wood is not how I see life. I love wood with knots, … Read More...
If you are looking for a project that is a little bit different but still uses up some of your fabric stash, then look no further and these lovely Scandinavian stars. You can get the free tutorial over on the … Read More...
These DIY craft tutorials are all for wall tapestries that have been woven. Textured wall tapestries are very popular right now, so getting the kids involved in making their own is a great creative lesson.
The process of making your … Read More...
DIY Pallet wood projects for outdoor spaces are an ideal and budget-friendly way to create the oasis you have always wanted in your yard. Free pallets can usually be found on your local giveaway websites, behind businesses and sometimes you … Read More...
This roundup is for 45 and growing, patterns for crochet that use the bobble stitch. I have had a few people email me and tell me it is called “puff “stitch. I think the new terminology is definitely bobble stitch, … Read More...
Channin used stamps and dies from Honey Bee to create this festive Birthday Card. This card has so much movement looking like the bike is riding into the scene filled with packages in the basket and balloons floating above. The … Read More...
This layout from Yarleys is a great reminder we should always be scrapbooking about ourselves and not just those around us. For this wonderful page she started by painting her background in rainbow colors and then adding a large graphic … Read More...
I have always been intrigued by the art of Sashiko, but I have never had a chance to learn more about it. This article from Koekoek was just what I was looking for.
It is a nice introduction to this … Read More...
Looking for a stunning table topper pattern? Look no further than this beauty from Robert Kaufman Fabrics. All I can say is wow! It is a rainbow of colors turned into a prism and it is a free pattern.… Read More...
As a crochet enthusiast, I have always enjoyed making baby blankets for friends and family members. There is something special about creating a handmade item that will wrap a little one in warmth and love. Now that my own children … Read More...
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I love this Safe Space cross stitch pattern from 8 Bit Stitch. It’s the perfect way to embrace inclusion and be crafty at the same time.
It includes lots of rainbow colors in a heart shape and comes out to … Read More...
Who needs paintbrushes when you have cotton balls. I love these cotton ball art projects for a few different reasons, first I love that kids get to use something that is outside the box when it comes to … Read More...
For those of us who love felt appliqué, it is always nice to learn a variety of stitches. This article from Beth Colletti Art & Design has a complete list of the essential stitches that we should all learn. Not … Read More...
Hey quilters! Have you heard about Bargello quilts? They’re not only super pretty, but they’re also incredibly versatile and easy to make! No matter what size quilt you’re looking to make, from a tiny wall hanging to a big … Read More...
It’s never fun to have to make a sympathy card but letting someone who is grieving know you are thinking about them is so important. Kari has created this beautiful card for the loss of a pet. She used a … Read More...
Ink blending is a popular and fun way to add color to cardstock. It’s perfect for creating card backgrounds but you can also use this technique to color your stamps too. Mona Toth heat embossed her stamped images with … Read More...
I am a firm believer in everything has a place, and everything should be in its place. So it is no wonder I love wall hooks, hooks for bags, hooks for coats, and wall hooks for keys. Organization at … Read More...
I love the rainbow splashes of color all over this fun slimline Pelican Birthday Card from Lynn! She used Zig Clean Color Markers with a blender pen to watercolor her stamped images. And for the background she ink blended her … Read More...
Mug rugs are those easy little projects that make great gifts or sellable items. They don’t take too much time to make and are a handy way to use up smaller pieces of fabrics. These Dresden mug rugs from Terri’s … Read More...
It’s summer time and many of us are heading out on vacation, doing some traveling and maybe hitting the beach. The beach is one of my favorite places to visit so I thought I’d share some of my … Read More...