It’s hard to believe this beautiful ensemble is made primarily from junk mail. And that the artist who created it, Nancy Judd, has created outfits equally as stunning from rusty nails, newspapers, tin cans and Target shopping bags. Judd, who … Read More...
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Make a Homer Doughnut
Dadcando.com is a site dedicated to fathers, especially single fathers and non-resident fathers who have contact with their children. The site includes lots of hands-on practical projects that dads can cook, make and do with their kids (although it’s not … Read More...
Vintage Book Review- ADVENTURES IN CROCHETING – the third rerun
This ‘Plain Jane’ book is a true gem! The copy I have from my library is bound in orange with white lettering on the spine. This is no indication of the wealth of information that is within the covers. While … Read More...
How I Meal Prepped for an Entire Week with Just $30 (Yes, It’s Possible!)
If you’re like me, you’ve stared at your weekly grocery budget and thought, How am I supposed to stretch this into meals for an entire week? Spoiler alert: It’s totally possible, and I’m here to show you how I … Read More...
How To Make An Impact At Craft Fairs With Your Handmade Crochet
Craft shows or Craft Fairs provide a unique opportunity for artisans and creators to showcase their handmade products, connect with customers, and generate sales. However, standing out in a sea of booths and capturing the attention of potential buyers requires … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Notforgotten Farm
Notforgotten Farm is an Etsy shop dedicated to primitive needlework patterns and supplies. Based in Virginia, the shop has patterns for counted and uncounted cross stitch, embroidery, punch needle and appliques, as well as a couple of hand-sewing patterns. They … Read More...
Printables to Get Your Cross Stitch Life Organized
I think a lot of crafters this time of year are thinking about ways to get more organized, whether it’s decluttering craft supplies, organizing materials or doing a better job of keeping track of and/or finishing projects.
If you’re … Read More...
Easy Sewing for Picnics
Spring is here and that means afternoons in the park and outdoor adventures! What better way to experience the outdoor than with a picnic? Even a simple meal is made into something special when you’re eating it outside in nature.… Read More...
20+ Airplane Themed Quilt And Block Patterns
This Quilting roundup is filled with Airplane or as I prefer to say Aeroplane Quilting patterns. So first thing I had to do is google the difference between Airplane and Aeroplane.
Airplane’ is preferred by Americans while ‘aeroplane’ is the … Read More...
25 Amazing Gift Wrap Ideas For Brown Paper
If you haven’t already wrapped your Christmas gifts, then you are my kind of person. I am not that organized and still have quite a bit of shopping to do for Christmas.
I came across some of these Brown Paper … Read More...
How Much Yarn Do You Need?
We get lots of e-mails asking us about the yarn amount needed for individual projects, whilst it used to be commonplace to add how much yarn was needed, we are finding more and more patterns that do not state how … Read More...
50 Ways To Create A Keepsake Memory Item From Up-cycled Clothing
We often get asked for ideas on creating keepsake items using old clothing items from loved ones who have passed. It is such a nice way to remember someone and upcycle items that may have been dear to them such … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Smiley Face Tote
Smiles all around with this 90’s Vibe smiley tote bag. Do you know what makes me smile even more? A free crochet pattern that’s what. The Smiley Face Tote is a simple crochet pattern that uses medium-weight yarn.
As fun … Read More...
HoneyBee Black Friday Sales Preview
Honeybee Stamps is having a Black friday sale and you get to take a sneak peak of all the discounts on offer.
Check out their website for more details, but we have included the offers below also for you to … Read More...
Craft Artist Interview- Nicole Vasbinder: The Queen of Puff Puffs
WHERE ARE YOU: I’m in Petaluma, CA. It’s about 45 minutes North of San Francisco in the Sonoma Wine Country. It’s where American Graffiti and Peggy Sue Got Maried were filmed and while it has a small … Read More...
Craft Your Own Cookie
Are these not the sweetest thing you ever did see!? I was shopping one morning and came across these cookie crafting kits and just had to buy a couple to try and thought this would be great for a blog, … Read More...
30 Easy Christmas Gifts To Make For Your Neighbors
Do you know your neighbours? We don’t really know ours, a wave here and there but we always gift them a little something at Christmas time.
n this article, we’ve gathered a list of 25 easy, thoughtful and budget-friendly gifts … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – 1 hour Christmas Tote
This sewing project shows you how to sew a Christmas shopping tote. Perfect for those shopping sprees during the holidays or for a festive gift idea. And it is quick too! It’s fast to make up in just under an … Read More...
17+ Cherry Themed Crochet Patterns
All of these crochet patterns are centered around cherries, as you may have guessed. As a teenager, I had a fondness for cherry prints, and now that I’m in my 40s and searching for new hobbies and interests, I thought … Read More...
The Best Frugal Gifts To Buy Mom This Mother’s Day
It’s hard to believe, but Mother’s Day is just around the corner! It’s time to start thinking about the perfect gift for your mom, and how to show her how much you appreciate everything she’s done for you over the … Read More...