Shelly from Coral & Co. shows how you can sew up a quick quilted pot holder. She designed it as a last minute Christmas gift to sew, but of course Christmas is not the only time we might need a … Read More...
As recycled crafters we tend to save things that are normally thrown out but if you are like me you can’t save everything. A New Year’s goal could be to reduce the recycling that enters your world to avoid this … Read More...
I’m a big fan of cowls over scarves because it feels like more of the fabric is up around your face where you need it, but a knit hood might be an even better idea.
This hood, call Friend of … Read More...
Learning about the water cycle is a pretty basic part of science, and it’s fun to talk about this time of year (if it’s cold where you are) because you can also throw in a bit about snow and the … Read More...
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern to make a men’s bow tie. It’s easy to sew and you can make one in any kind of fabric depending on how dressy a look you’re going for. The bow … Read More...
Make this personalized 2018 monthly calendar from scratch, and use your favorite photos and embellishments to make it truly special. You’ll learn how to draw up each monthly page, as well as pulling it all together into a very … Read More...
Bibi Cameron has a cool technique that I’ve never seen before. She uses pencil shavings to color and blend over top of stencils for some amazing cards. Just imagine all the pretty patterns, designs and color combos you could create! … Read More...
I figured out one polymer clay goal a few years ago: polymer clay dragon ornaments. Another one on my list – which many artists have no issues with but continues to elude me – is little bear figures. Good, … Read More...
The Papertrey ink team has gathered together some wonderful New Years resolutions for us crafty types. With ideas like create your own journal/planner and send out one hand made card a week there’s many ideas to get your creative juices … Read More...
While you’re pouring the bubbly, use these cards to note down your resolutions for 2018. These would make great journaling cards for a scrapbook page or Project Life spread too.
Source: Free Printable New Years Resolution Cards! ? Brite and … Read More...
This time of year is all about making old things new and giving a new look to things we might not have thought about before.
While this denim skirt makeover from Sulky was done with the decorative stitches on a … Read More...
I don’t know if you realize this but you can it appears put anything on a Sandwich and call it dinner. The more time poor I become the more I am liking it!. We seem to have so many nights … Read More...
This DIY Rustic table is made from some re-claimed wood and an old metal base. This base looks like it might have been off an old glass Coffee table. This table DIY table would look great in a hallway or … Read More...
You and your kids can work together on your New year’s goals and resolutions with these free printables. One version for adults, and another version for kids.
It’s a great way to get kids thinking about the past year, … Read More...
I don’t know how it is where you live, but in most of America right now, it’s pretty darn cold. Even here in the south it’s not supposed to get above freezing all week, so it’s time for those quick … Read More...
Not too long ago I shared a post from May Park about how she used a Christmas tree shape and filled them in with small stamps and different colored inks to created a lovely holiday card. She’s back with more … Read More...
Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can make a reusable grocery bag. This bag is roomy and boxy, so you’ll be able to carry quite a bit in it. When the weather turns warmer, it would also make a … Read More...
Gingercake shares her quick method for making fabric napkins with mitered corners. Just 9 minutes to make one! Her quick method is perfect for assembly-line style sewing so you can make a bunch of them at one time. A little … Read More...
I love the simplicity of this photo display. I also love how easy it would be to swap out the photo. I bet they would also look good as a whole set on a shelf or stacked. Pop on over … Read More...
I would guess at one point or another we have all made a yarn mandala, most likely with branches or popsicle sticks. This tiny mandala made with tooth picks and string is so delicate. Just by changing the traditional size … Read More...
There’s still a couple of days to enter to win this months Paper Pumpkin Kit giveaway! Click her to visit the original post and leave a comment there to win.
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I don’t know where in the winter (or summer?) holidays you are where you live, but we’re at that point in my household where we’ve done most of the fun out-of-the-house things we can and it’s too cold to play … Read More...
Designer Jill Foster used one Penny Black clear stamp set and make four totally different and totally adorable cards with one stamp set. She’s posted her cards as well as video tutorials for each card on their blog. To get … Read More...
I feel like this is something we have talked about before, but since I just bought my daughter a bunch of embroidery floss to go in her new sewing kit of Christmas, I need all the help I can get … Read More...
This fleece body pillow is perfect to provide support while sleeping, or just a soft something to lean against while lounging. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how you can make one. The fleece is soft and easy to sew, and … Read More...
I make a similar version of these for shows and they are a perennial favourite. You can update for each season’s colours and I have had my share of brides pick them for flower girl earrings. Whitney of Elm Street … Read More...
Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make a rice heating pad to soothe away those aches and pains. The heated pouch also just feels nice if you’re cold natured and you’ve got chills you just can’t get … Read More...
Don’t throw away all those pretty scraps of wrapping paper, bags, ribbon or gift tags from the holidays. Many can be reused on your next greeting card. Nina-Marie has some wonderful ideas to upcycle your wrapping leftovers for some fabulous … Read More...
Emily at Life Sew Savory shows how you can sew a simple little art tote for a child, so they can take their art projects with them wherever they go! The bag is big enough to hold 8.5″ x 11″ … Read More...
I happen to be someone who simply looks at thread and enjoys it on display. This jar is pretty all by itself. But if you would like more ideas on what to do with your scrap thread stash pop on … Read More...
This tutorial is for making a DIY candle without wax. I know what your thinking cray cray right? Well this tutorial actually uses supermarket Vegetable shortening. I am not sure WHY you would choose that over candle wax,
If you like to make your own party accessories these noise makers are a fun and pretty project that will kick the new year off in the recycled spirit. Pop on over to the blog Domestic Charm and check out … Read More...
This stunning handmade knit is perfect for the Sexy hot momma in you. You don’t need to be able to knit to appreciate the work in this handmade piece.
Beautiful, Feminine and incredibly Sensual, this Knitted Bohemian Off the Shoulder … Read More...
Conquer your fears of piecing curves and make a set of cute patchwork coasters in the process! Hayley at We All Sew showing how. It’s also a great scrapbusting project because you’ll start with 2.5″ squares for the patchwork. You … Read More...
Ring in the New Yer with a fun “2018” card. You can punch out your own custom letters and numbers using the Alphabet Punch Board from We R Memory Keepers perfect for date cards like this one. Find more info … Read More...
Get ready for the new year with this free printable 2018 monthly calendar. The handwritten months will wow you! Use in your office, kitchen and dining room, or as monthly openers for Project Life and Scrapbook albums.
Print on white … Read More...
One of my perpetual New Year’s resolutions has to do with winnowing down my yarn stash, both through getting rid of things that I don’t love or can’t imagine actually using, and through actually knitting with the yarn that I … Read More...
These Dips are all perfect additions to your party Grazing table. These dips are easy to make and full of flavor. Each of the links below will take you directly to the Dip recipe. Grazing tables are going to be … Read More...
Are just finishing a topstitching, and you’d like BOTH of your project sides to look clean and polished and without any visible thread tails? Not just the front, the backside too? Totally doable, even easy! Have a look at the … Read More...
Say “Thanks” for the awesome holiday gift you got with a wonderful thank you card using brand new Letter It products from Ranger Ink. Kelli Cool shares directions for this pretty two tone Thank you card over on their blog, … Read More...
Download this free New Year’s Eve Bingo game for kids. Perfect, kid-friendly entertainment for the new year. Download 14 unique game boards and help get the kids in the New Year spirit!
You’ll get the 14 individual cards for players, … Read More...
Everyone needs a little good luck for the New Year and a traditional token of it is the Japanese maneki neko figure, a cat with a paw raised. There are all sorts of traits you can add for your cat … Read More...
My everyday bag has to be big enough to carry all the stuff I might need when out and about, but for special occasions a wristlet is the perfect size. It’s big enough to carry phone and ID, but not … Read More...
Now’s the time to thank everyone for all those wonderful holiday gifts. Make a bunch of these lovely Thank You tags to pass out and say “Thanks!”. Amanda with Waffle Flower will show you how to make these cheerful tags … Read More...
Oh, the wonder of opening up the accessory box on a new (or new to you) sewing machine, and seeing all the different feet! Each one has a specific purpose, but they’re not labeled and it’s not super obvious what … Read More...
We often want to add letters to our cross stitch projects, whether to add a word or a date or a person’s initials. But it’s not always easy to find cross stitch fonts you like that will fit into the … Read More...
A fairy garden terrarium, using living moss from your own backyard, is a great way to bring the outdoors in, and makes a fabulous gift. You can see how to make one for your self or for a gift over … Read More...
This Rainbow is one of the cutest little felting projects I have seen. This felting tutorial shows you how to needle felt this adorable creation. The faces on this needle felting tutorial are adorable.
