Monday, 31 August 2020

Grab Your Free Stamp Set

Scrapbook.com is giving you the opportunity to claim this free stamp set, (while stocks last)

At checkout, use coupon code FREE3762 and the price will be reduced to $0.00! You will still need to cover the shipping chargest. ThisRead More...



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All sorts of fun ways to use a chair other than sitting

I love re-purposing furniture in simple yet unexpected ways. This idea for flipping a chair upside down and adding a piece of wood across the rails to make a towel hanger and shelf is so charming. Pop on over to … Read More...



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How to use recycled crayons to batik

Doesn’t a rainbow of colors to make art with just make you smile? This pallet of color is made with scraps of crayons, recycled baby food jars and an electric skillet. Pop on over to the blog Smart Class for … Read More...



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$5 DIY Personalized Hammer for Father’s Day

This DIY personalized hammer is Such a great gift for kids to make for dad. Grab a Cheap hammer and an oil-based sharpie pen and write a cute sentiment on the hammer handle! See the full tutorial here. 



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Micro Boston Bag Zipper Pouch – Free Sewing Pattern

Micro Boston Bag Zipper Pouch - Free Sewing Pattern

How cute is this itty bitty bag!  The Mini Boston Bag looks just like a smart city bag, but on a much smaller scale.  Measuring just 4″ tall x 4 1/2″ wide x 1 3/8″ deep, it’s the perfect size … Read More...



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Dr. Fauci Talks about Coronavirus for Kids on BrainPop

There are lots of educational resources out there for teaching kids about the coronavirus and what they need to do to keep safe when going back to school or seeing their friends in other settings, but it’s always great when … Read More...



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Abstract Circles Card

Abstract Circles Card

By simply die cutting lots of different sizes of circle on different colors of cardstock and layering them Cherion designed an amazing abstract card. This modern looking card is simple to create but has a big impact. It’s also a … Read More...



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Ice Cream Pattern Papers

Ice Cream Pattern Papers

Nothing says summer more than ice cream. These yummy polka dot ice cream pattern papers are perfect for summer themed scrapbook layouts, cards and planner pages. They are FREE to download and print from Free Pretty Things for You.… Read More...



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Slip Stitches Make Lumaya Knit up in a Flash

I love slip stitch knitting patterns. They’re an easy way to add texture and color to a project and they make your work look more complicated than it is because it looks like you’re using more than one color at … Read More...



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A Rainbow Cross Stitch Leaf Pattern for Fall

I guess we don’t consider it to be “fall” until after Labor Day, but it feels like fall to me as soon as September hits (or after my birthday, Aug. 29, which is close enough).

It makes me want to … Read More...



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Book Review- 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids

Bring back playtime, all the time!

Dive into a Bubbling Swamp World. Drum on an Outdoor Sound Wall. Explore the gooeyness of Glowing Slime.

With the one-of-a-kind projects in 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids, your family will rediscover the … Read More...



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Autumn felting kit – elf kit – fairy kit

The ultimate kit, that comes complete with 3 great tutorials!!
– Woodland elf in a choice of red or green
– Toadstools (to hang or stand)
– Ball making
There’s so much wool in this kit to make loads of … Read More...



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10 Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Designs

Below are 10 free Embroidery patterns for Halloween themed machine Embroidery. All of these patterns were free at the time of writing this article. If you have found some online and would like to share let us know and we … Read More...



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Ghost Stories Halloween Craft Paper

If you are planning some Halloween themed paper crafts then make sure you pick up this bundle of Ghost stories paper stack.  I really love the designs and variations of theme within the theme stack. You can purchase these stacksRead More...



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How To :Copic® Coloring: People

These beautiful patterns give you lots of advice, tips, tricks and instructions, all while you’re creating beautiful works of art to give to a special person in your life. You’ll learn how to color fabric textures, fabric folds, hair and … Read More...



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Christmas Quilt Block Pattern

This Christmas quilt block set is a little high in price, BUT if you are planning on using all 12 designs in your Christmas holiday quilt it is a great bundle. You can also purchase these blocks individually via Etsy. Read More...



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Polymer Clay Halloween Cat Earrings

This polymer clay tutorial is all about Halloween. These clay earrings are made using a Halloween Cat cane, which means once you have mastered the cane you could literally slice out 100’s of these Earrings for gifts or for top … Read More...



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Beautiful Sequin Velvet Hairbow – DIY Sewing Tutorial

Beautiful Sequin Velvet Hairbow - DIY Sewing Tutorial

This velvet hair bow is made even prettier with sequins sprinkled on it!  Making Things is Awesome shows how you can create a beautiful sequin hair bow.  The texture of the velvet is the perfect backdrop for the sparkle of … Read More...



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DIY Washi Tape Accents

DIY Washi Tape Accents

Lilith used Washi Tape to create her own accents for this pretty floral layout. She created a large border across the top of her page with wide flower tape and created die cut tag shapes covered in pink and blue … Read More...



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Accordion Card in a Box

How sweet is this little box? Inside it holds a fold out accordion card and there’s also room for a chocolate square too! Over on the Stamp Once blog you’ll find step by step cutting and folding direction for making … Read More...



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Sunday, 30 August 2020

Best Fabrics for Sewing a Travel Wardrobe

Best Fabrics for Sewing a Travel Wardrobe

When sewing clothes to take with you on vacation, think about what kinds of fabrics will travel well in a suitcase.  After all, who wants to deal with wrinkly clothes or (even worse!) IRONING while on vacation?  So Sew Easy … Read More...



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35+ Pumpkin Themed Kids Craft Ideas

 

It’s not Halloween without the making of at least one Pumpkin craft and of course eating something that is pumpkin spice. No matter the day, the activity these pumpkin crafts are easy to make. I have curated a list … Read More...



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Sewing Pattern – Girls Winter Pea Coat

This Dakota coat is the most gorgeous little overcoat and is practical all year round you will not want to miss out on.
With a little help from the digital PDF sewing pattern with easy to follow step-by-step video and … Read More...



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15 Beautiful DIY Candles

These homemade DIY candles are stunningly beautiful and are all very easy to make. If you haven’t made your own candles before then now is a great time to give it ago. All of these handmade tutorials are easy to … Read More...



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Kids Dress-Up Mermaid Skirt DIY Sewing Tutorial

Kids Dress-Up Mermaid Skirt DIY Sewing Tutorial

Kids’ costumes are so cute, but rarely are they made to be worn for longer than a couple of hours.  But these mermaid skirts that Heather Handmade created for her daughters are super cute, and also made to be worn … Read More...



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22 Chocolate Crochet Patterns

 

Chocolate is like brown liquid gold to lot’s of people, it is the sweet variation of “coffee” it makes everything better and helps calm, satisfy and is indulgent. So  I decided to create this crochet pattern roundup consisting of … Read More...



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Book Review – Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids

In Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids, you’ll find an amazing collection of more than 40 hands-on art activities that make learning about math fun!

  • Create fine art-inspired projects using math, including M. C. Escher’s tessellations, Wassily Kandinski’s
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Book Review – Milk Soaps: 35 Skin-Nourishing Recipes

Handmade soap is made extra-special with the addition of milk! Soaps enriched with milk are creamier than those made with water, and milk’s natural oils provide skin-renewing moisture and nourishment. In Milk Soaps, expert soapmaker Anne-Marie Faiola, author of … Read More...



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Dino-Mite Quilt Free PDF Pattern

Finding quilt patterns for Boys is harder than it should be, but we found this Dinosaur Quilt that is not only adorable, blocky and colorful but it is free too.  This Dinosaur pattern is, of course, suitable for any gender … Read More...



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Spotlight Coloring Technique

Spotlight Coloring Technique

Add some interest to you next stamped card with the Spotlight Coloring Technique. Instead of coloring the entire image you can choose just a section to color in. Echo used a heart shaped die to cut out part of a … Read More...



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Fabric Heritage Layout

Fabric Heritage Layout

Ana used linen fabric as the base and layers on this wonderful vintage layout. Buttons, thread and lace add to the texture and antique feel. Additional papers and embellishments from 49th and Market go perfectly surrounding the vintage photograph.

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Saturday, 29 August 2020

Easy explosion box card for father’s day

It is simple and easy craft. Handmade explosion box card is fun to make and great for older Children to create something special. You can see the full tutorial here. 



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Sweet Baby Layout

Sweet Baby Layout

I love this adorable baby layout from Erica. She was able to get several photos on the page still  having lots of white space and room for cute embellishments, a tiny title and a little journaling. I love the color … Read More...



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Cupcake Coloring Page

Cupcake Coloring Page

Grab your colored pencils or markers and print out this yummy Cupcake Coloring page. It’s FREE to download from Crafting with Sarah and would make a perfect birthday card front too.

Click here for the download.

-Heather



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Just CrossStitch Halloween 2020

Scary ghouls, silly ghosts and everything in-between—grab your black and orange floss, because it’s time for Halloween! This special Halloween issue from Just CrossStitch includes 50+ patterns that are sure to get you in the spooky spirit. Find frame-worthy pieces, … Read More...



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Engraved Wedding Song, First Dance Lyrics

Wow, love this idea! My wedding song was…. let me think and get back to you on that.   Oh Love is All around us.

This custom engraving made with your own lyrics/text makes a great gift for an engagement anniversary, … Read More...



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Plastic Canvas Flower Coasters Pattern

13 stunning floral coasters are stitched on 10-count plastic canvas using 6-strand embroidery floss. Each flower is realistically depicted in breathtaking colors. A white picket fence caddy holds 8 of the 4″ square coasters. A butterfly hovering above the fence… Read More...

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Annie’s Bead Kit Of The Month Kits – 50% Off

Everyone loves a discount and we couldn’t help but share this one with you.

is a monthly subscription that includes all the beads, findings (clasps, wire, etc.), and instructions you need to make beautiful jewelry pieces and sets.

Each kit … Read More...



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Knitting Pattern – James Stay-On Shoe

An amazing baby shoe/ankle style bootie that really does stay on. Check out the video on Instagram to see the shoes in action.

This is a really cute shoe that stands up to kicking, crawling and pulling for reliably warm … Read More...



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16 Easy To Make Homemade Dog Biscuits

We are getting  Puppy! and that means I have another little mouth to worry about. Hopefully, this one will appreciate my home cooking a little more than the current mouths in this house. These Dog biscuits are SO easy to … Read More...



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Stamped Face Mask

Stamped Face Mask

Now that wearing face masks is part of our new normal people are finding fun ways to incorporate them into their wardrobes. You can make your own with fun fabrics (I sewed mine with Star Wars fabric :)) You can … Read More...



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How to Sew Reusable Snack Bags and Sandwich Bags – Tutorial

How to Sew Reusable Snack Bags and Sandwich Bags - Tutorial

Have your kids ready for lunch at school with these reusable snack bags! Stop using plastic or paper packaging for sandwiches or snacks and replace them with a more sustainable alternative.
This DIY reusable sandwich bag tutorial by Hellosewing is … Read More...



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Portrait of Blooms Layout

Portrait of Blooms Layout

What an inspiring layout! Terhi Koskinen created this stunning layout using her own portrait and lots and lots of flowers. She designed this head full of blooms by fussy cutting all the images from pattern paper and wow, that must … Read More...



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Portrait of Blooms Layout

Portrait of Blooms Layout

What an inspiring layout! Terhi Koskinen created this stunning layout using her own portrait and lots and lots of flowers. She designed this head full of blooms by fussy cutting all the images from pattern paper and wow, that must … Read More...



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Wood Crochet Napkin Ring Pattern

These napkin rings are perfect for summer! Just crochet a few rows, then stitch directly on a wood ring. Voila, ready for your summer table. You can grab this free pattern by signing up to their newsletter.



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