Learn how to make folded envelopes from any sheet of vintage paper, or any pretty paper that you like.
The process involves using a ruler and lots of trial and error, but the joy is in the process right?
Make … Read More...
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Learn how to make folded envelopes from any sheet of vintage paper, or any pretty paper that you like.
The process involves using a ruler and lots of trial and error, but the joy is in the process right?
Make … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
How pretty would these thread spool flowers be sitting on a shelf in your sewing space? They’d do double duty as decorations and sewing supplies. I’m loving the brights they used! I think they’d also be pretty from vintage spools, … Read More...
Are you tired of looking at the same old boring lampshade in your room? Are you looking for a creative way to add a personal touch to your decor? If so, why not consider a DIY lampshade project? Not only … Read More...
Giveaway- Cotton +Steel Coloring book
Leave a comment in today’s post by March 3rd, 2016 and you are in the running for this awesome coloring book!
Open to U. S. residents only please.
“75+ whimsical designs to color and love!… Read More...
Being sentimental is, more often than not, a common, understandable emotion. But sometimes that also means you wind up with a lot of stuff you simply don’t know what to do with. Throw it away? Never!
When it comes … Read More...
Giveaway- DIY Rustic Modern Metal Crafts: 35 Creative Upcycling Ideas for Galvanized Metal
Leave a comment in today’s post by December 18, 2015 and you are in the running for this cool book on crafting with new and recycled metal … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
The Liberty Craft Blog shares a tutorial for making the sweetest fabric trees you can display on your mantel. The trees are pieced from several prints (use your scraps), with pom pom trim and other trims sewn on for the … Read More...
This one is for my planner peeps! Stay on top of projects, homework and assignments with this full sheet of stickers. You could also use these free academic planner stickers in scrapbooks, journals, and smash books.
Free printable academic planner … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
The Pattern Pattern Etsy team shares a vintage project sheet on their blog for making this wrap-around cape. It’s made as a circle, with holes cut in for the arms. If you make it from a heavy fabric it would … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
You can make a mod shift swim cover up out of two towels. Catherine from Frisky Scissors shares a vintage project sheet from Martex towels telling how to do it. They’re made like a pillowcase dress, but out of absorbent … Read More...
Thanks to the increasing demand of modern-day technology and so many possibilities right at our fingertips, the days of using a globe are ever ceasing. If you still have a globe around and are looking for a great project to … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
A fabric covered hanger with a coordinating sachet makes a nice gift, perhaps as a bridal gift or for Mother’s Day or birthday. Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a vintage project sheet at the Pattern Patter blog for making … Read More...
These wonderful Artist Trading Cards from Susanne Rose use a variety of mixed media like Gelato sticks, stencils, stamping, gesso and vintage paper. Using vintage paper is one of my favorite things to add to a mixed media project, pages … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
This 1950s Peasant Apron is a free vintage pattern download, courtesy of the Vintage Pattern Collective at the Pattern Patter blog. It has a full skirt, with embroidered designs around the hem and waistband, and also on the straps and … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
A simple dress doesn’t have to look plain. The addition of trims and embellishments can add fancy detail to a plain dress. Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a vintage project sheet over at the Pattern Patter blog showing how … Read More...
If your looking to add a vintage feel to your holiday cards this year Dover Publications has some lovely vintage style winter and Holiday images to download for free, perfect for card making or coloring pages to keep the kids … Read More...
I’m loving these clever black & white printables from Kelly at Eclectically Vintage. Each one print out on a letter sheet and is suitable for an 8×10 frame. or just tack them up like she did! Looks great! Print them … Read More...
I am really excited to bring you a product review for a fantastic new paper crafting company called Fun Stampers Journey, a new “at home party” company. You can host a party in your home or join and become … Read More...
Metal die cuts are just for paper, you can also use them cut fabric , thin sheets of metal, felt thin chipboard and lots more. Using a pretty little flower and leaf die cut Betsy Veldman made a pretty little … Read More...
I’m thrilled to bring you a look at some fun and exciting new products coming out soon from Imagine Craft and Tsukineko!
Grab a cup of coffee and settle in, this post is chocked full of information, inspiration and … Read More...