The other day I mentioned how much I don’t want to be knitting a sweater when the weather starts getting warm, but I also need a little help staying warm because I’m always cold.
Lace scarves are another fun answer … Read More...
Crafts and Activities for Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi)
May 5 is a Japanese holiday known as Kodomo no Hi or Children’s Day. (It used to be just for boys, and girls still have their own holiday on March 3, but this one has officially been for all children … Read More...
5 Free Rose Corner Embroidery Patterns for Handkerchiefs and Linens
There is just something timeless about a rose embroidery corner.
Maybe it is because these little floral corners feel so beautifully old-fashioned. They remind me of embroidered handkerchiefs tucked into drawers, pretty pillow slips edged with lace, and table linens … Read More...
How to Sign Your Clay Work: Tips for Polymer, Pottery, Ceramic and Air-Dry Clay Artists
When you spend hours shaping, smoothing, and perfecting your clay piece, it deserves one final touch — your mark. Signing your clay work is more than just “claiming it.” It’s about adding authenticity, preserving your creative legacy, and making each … Read More...
Homemade Pop Rocks Recipe – DIY Fizzy Candy Science You Can Eat
When I was a kid, nothing felt more magical than tearing open a pack of Pop Rocks and waiting for that crackle and fizz on my tongue. It was like fireworks in your mouth! These days, you can recreate that … Read More...
Lava Stitch – Crochet Tutorial
Introducing the captivating Lava Stitch tutorial – a delightful 2-color crochet stitch pattern that adds a touch of texture and excitement to your projects. With its intriguing design, the Lava Stitch creates a dynamic interplay of colors, making it perfect … Read More...
How to Make Felted Soaps in a Tumble Dryer – Fast and Easy Wet Felting Tutorial
There’s something irresistibly cozy about handmade felted soap. Maybe it’s the soft woolly texture or the fact that it gently exfoliates while you wash — like a built-in washcloth that gets smaller as your soap does.
But here’s the best … Read More...
Clay Studio Series – YouTube Video Review: Marbling Air Dry Clay
If you’ve ever wanted to give plain air dry clay a little extra flair, this YouTube tutorial by Jana Storm is a fantastic place to start. In this video, she shows how to create a beautiful marbled effect using just … Read More...
Easy Quilt Layouts for Beginners (Simple Designs That Always Look Beautiful)
If you’re new to quilting, choosing the right quilt layout can feel more confusing than sewing the blocks themselves. You’ve pieced your squares, pressed your seams, and suddenly you’re standing there thinking… How do I arrange this into an actual … Read More...
FREE Layered Easter Wreath Cut Files
I hope you took some wonderful pictures on Easter and are ready to scrap them all! Here’s something pretty to add to your pages, a lovely layered Easter Wreath. This set of FREE SVG cut files has multiple layers you … Read More...
Book Review: Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism
The term Asian American covers a huge number of people from different nations, cultural backgrounds, languages and food traditions. While we might think of Chinese, Japanese and Korean people first, it also encompasses native Hawaiians and people from the Pacific … Read More...
Best Paper to Use for Junk Journal Printables
Choosing the Right Paper for Printable Journal Pages
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t sound exciting… but makes all the difference.
Paper.
If you’ve ever printed beautiful junk journal printables and thought:
- Why does this feel thin?
• Why are
Sewing Pattern Saturday: Dandelion Romper
Some baby sewing patterns just feel special the moment you see them, and the Dandelion Romper is one of those. It has that lovely mix of sweetness and simplicity that works beautifully for little ones without tipping into overcomplicated or … Read More...
Cozy Oversized Hexi Cardi – Free Crochet Pattern
If you’ve ever fallen down the “crochet hexagon cardigan” rabbit hole, you’ll know there are hundreds of versions out there — all built around the same classic granny hexie base, each one with its own twist. This one is mine … Read More...
How to Make a Floating Floral Card
How stunning is this floral card from Yana!? It appears that the flowers are actually floating, and they sort of are. To achieve this amazing look she began with a white cardstock base and the same size of folded and … Read More...
Win a $100 Etsy Voucher – The Craft Giveaway Everyone Will Want In On
If you love handmade finds, beautiful craft supplies, creative tools, patterns, kits, and one-of-a-kind goodies, then this giveaway is definitely for you.
We’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a $100 Etsy voucher, and honestly, I can … Read More...
Knit a Stunning Wedding Dress
I wasn’t that into knitting when I got married, but it never would have occurred to me at the time to knit a wedding dress. Now I’m a little sad there weren’t a lot of homemade elements in our celebration, … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Dots and Spots Shop
Dots and Spots Shop on Etsy has a lot of pop culture cross stitch designs and kits, as well as covering animals, holidays, and more.
The biggest category (other than kits, which we’ll get back to in a minute) on … Read More...
2 Free Zinnia Machine Embroidery Designs to Brighten Up Your Next Project
If you love bright floral machine embroidery designs, these two free zinnia patterns from Ann The Gran are really sweet. Both designs are by Fable Kreations, and both have that cheerful garden look that works beautifully for spring and … Read More...
Sign Board Shaped Mini Album
How sweet is this Sign Board Mini Scrapbook Album project from Becki!? She used dies for the frame of the sign board, cut from brown cardstock and the dies add the woodgrain. The cover and each page has this fun … Read More...