Threadbound Art is a small Etsy shop full of whimsy, with lots of animal patterns, and lots of geese in particular.
The farmhouse and country category is the largest as of this writing, and of the 16 patterns in it, … Read More...
As the temperatures start getting cooler as they are doing now where I live, all I want to do is knit blankets or be under knit blankets or be under a blanket while knitting it.
If you’re new to knitting … Read More...
Wendy pulled the pink and orange colors of her photo into her darling Pumpkin Patch layout. Her page had loads of texture with layers of torn Fall pattern papers that she inked on the edges for top and bottom borders. … Read More...
If you’ve ever stood at the fabric counter doing mental maths while trying not to look confused, you are definitely not alone. Fabric yardage conversions sound simple until you’re halfway through a project, your pattern says you need 5/8 yard, … Read More...
Thinking about starting a craft podcast? Here is a practical podcast equipment setup for beginners, plus episode ideas and tips for sharing visual projects with listeners.
There is something lovely about listening to another maker chat while your hands are … Read More...
Looking for a cute and creative Halloween costume for your little one? This DIY Pumpkin Costume from Heather Handmade is the perfect choice! Simple to create and absolutely adorable, this costume will make your kiddo stand out in the best … Read More...
It’s the time of the year to start bringing a little Halloween fun into every lesson plan you can, so here are some ideas for witch themed math activities your kids are sure to love.
Practice symmetry skills with this … Read More...
If you’ve ever sat down with photos, paper, and a cup of tea… only to stare at a blank 12×12 page like it personally offended you — you are not alone.
Learning how to make a basic scrapbook page can … Read More...
Make your own DIY Halloween earrings with these cute, spooky and wearable tutorials, including ghosts, pumpkins, bats, spider webs, shrink plastic earrings and polymer clay designs.
Halloween earrings are one of those little seasonal pleasures that let you join in … Read More...
If your craft supplies are slowly taking over the dining table, spare bedroom, sewing desk and possibly one perfectly innocent chair that hasn’t been sat on for six months, a rolling craft cart might be one of the simplest storage … Read More...
If there’s one thing quilters love almost as much as Halloween itself, it’s the chance to stock up on deliciously spooky fabrics before the season sneaks up on us. And if you’re anything like me, those October projects always seem … Read More...
Halloween crafting does not always need to involve yards of fake cobweb, glitter in places glitter should never be, or another pumpkin decoration that needs to be stored for eleven months of the year. Sometimes the best Halloween projects are … Read More...
Bacon in a cocktail sounds like a dare, doesn’t it? Then you add maple syrup, bourbon and orange peel, and suddenly it sounds a lot like the best bits of a lazy Sunday breakfast served in a glass.
The inspiration … Read More...
If you love those tiny crochet projects that use hardly any yarn but still look ridiculously cute, this little witch hat is worth adding to your Halloween list.
The Free Purple Witch Hat Keychain Crochet Pattern on CraftBits is worked … Read More...
There is something about a battered old skull that instantly makes a Halloween display look properly haunted. Pop one between a few dripping candles and dusty books, and suddenly the mantel looks as though it belongs to a witch who … Read More...
Elisabete used all digital stamps to create this cozy Fall scene card. This gal is enjoying a pumpkin spiced latte in an apple orchard surround by leaves and gourds. She used Copic Markers to color in the images and create … Read More...
These mini Halloween cross stitch patterns are a great way to add to your holiday decor in a hurry.
The 28 tiny Halloween cross stitch patterns set from Aliton Embroidery includes all sorts of fun designs, from mushrooms and cats … Read More...
Halloween bats are one of those projects that always look more impressive than the effort involved.
A bit of black felt, a few wing shapes, some wonky stitching, and suddenly your house looks like you planned your Halloween décor back … Read More...
If you want to feel personally attacked by a collection of knitting and crochet patterns as I was, check out the “90s Mod Inspired” pattern lookbook from Yarnspirations.
It’s actually a great collection of patterns for folks who want … Read More...
The Minnesota Stolen Neighbors Quilt has reminded many of us just how much a group of makers can achieve together. Its organisers brought contributions from across the country into a quilt containing 12,500 squares, which was unveiled at the Minnesota … Read More...
I love Halloween decorations that can sit alongside the things already in my living room. These Halloween book storage boxes do exactly that. Stack them on a coffee table and they look like a little collection of spellbooks ready for … Read More...
Making paper rolls is a fun and environmentally friendly way for children to express their artistic side. You can make a variety of decorative and functional items using a plain old cardboard tube and your desired toilet paper roll crafts, … Read More...
This one is such a fun little spooky bundle, especially if you love projects that are cute rather than creepy. The Bundle Halloween ITH Toy Machine Embroidery Designs from CatEmbroideryDesign is an instant digital download for embroidery machines, and the … Read More...
The notion of the importance of teaching kids how to write cursive seems to wax and wane. While some schools have taken it out of their curriculum, many still see the value of learning how to write and read script. … Read More...
The crew over at SVG Heart has gathered together 100 (yes, that’s right, 100) of their Fall and Autumn SVG cut files that they offer for FREE all in one place. You’ll find all types of styles from cute, sweet, … Read More...
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a quilt that makes you look twice. A woven ribbons quilt has that clever over-and-under effect, yet the “ribbons” are usually made from pieced fabric. Change the colours and the same design can feel … Read More...
When I first heard about the Stolen Neighbors Quilt, I pictured a group of quilters working on something enormous. Then I learned that the finished piece contains 12,500 squares. If you have ever tried to keep even a modest … Read More...
I love a handmade quilt, but I also know how many evenings go into making one. Sometimes you want that warm, layered look on the bed this weekend, while your own sewing project is still a very optimistic pile … Read More...
Mason jars are fun to craft with, use for storage or even use to hold gifts like baking mixes or sugar scrubs. But you can make your jars even cuter — no matter what you’re using them for — by … Read More...
Amigirumi may be more popular in crochet than it is in knitting; there are certainly more patterns for cute creatures, food and whatever else you can think of in crochet than there are in knitting.
But that doesn’t mean you … Read More...
These darling kiddos dressed up in costumes for Halloween are going to be adorable on your handmade cards this year! They are perfect for costume party invitation but you can also add them to scrapbook layouts of your kids (or … Read More...
There is a particular pleasure in giving a grandchild a present you can open together. I love a gift that gets tipped onto the kitchen table on Christmas afternoon and turns into painting, building, baking or a little bit … Read More...
There’s something so joyful about crafting a tiny bird from wool — soft, whimsical, and full of personality! This week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday features a charming Felted Birdie project from Fit To Be Loved, and it’s the perfect … Read More...
There’s something about vintage Halloween that just feels different.
Before everything was neon plastic and glow sticks, Halloween was paper-wrapped candy, hand-drawn pumpkins, black cats on cream cardstock, and just the right amount of spooky.
This new Freebie Friday … Read More...
People with Indigenous heritage throughout the Americas and the world might not always feel comfortable identifying as Indigenous or really know what it means or carry the traditions of their ancestors with them.
Anne Tenning, a member of the Stz’uminus … Read More...
Anya used the Pumpkins and Plaids collection from Simple Stories to create this amazing gatefold style mini album project for Autumn. This collection includes pattern papers, chipboard shapes, foam stickers, printed embellishments, cardstock stickers, enamel dots and more, all in … Read More...
If you’re a sucker for anything with a little texture and a bit of old-school sweetness, the Everly crochet baby blanket is going to be right up your alley. This pattern is described as being inspired by a “field of … Read More...
Every now and then, a craft idea comes along that makes you stop and say, “Now that’s clever!” This DIY macramé ghost wall hanging is exactly that. It takes a timeless craft like macramé and gives it a seasonal twist … Read More...
Stitching Elf Store is a small Etsy shop based in Ukraine with patterns that tend toward the floral, with lots of Christmas patterns and a few cats along the way, too.
The largest category in the shop is “flowery … Read More...
It’s one thing to follow a knitting pattern and get the fit that the designer wanted for that particular project. But it’s quite another thing to decide how you want your sweater to fit and making a project work for … Read More...
There is something especially lovely about a handmade Moses basket. Perhaps it is the traditional shape, the chunky crochet texture or simply the thought of a tiny baby—or a much-loved doll—being tucked inside something made stitch by stitch.
Crochet Moses … Read More...
If you love practical crochet projects you can actually use, this Free Cotton Companion Crochet Bag Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like a really handy one to save. It is a free download and includes both a roomy crochet bag … Read More...
Candy corn is one of those Halloween treats people seem to either adore or avoid like the neighbour handing out raisins. Whether you eat it by the handful or simply love its cheerful yellow, orange and white stripes, it makes … Read More...
Digital stamps give cardmakers a level
of creative freedom that traditional stamping simply cannot match. With just a few simple edits, you can resize images, remove elements, combine designs, and customize artwork to perfectly suit your project.
This process, often … Read More...
Caitlin made this fa-boo-lous Halloween card using a large pumpkin stack with crows stamp from Pink and Main. But before that she tried to make a similar card but just wasn’t happy with it and felt the water coloring she … Read More...
If you’re looking for a little burst of spring creativity, Gillian Gladrag’s Wet Felted Daffodil Flower Tutorial is an absolute joy to watch. It’s bright, cheerful, and brimming with that signature Gillian charm that makes even the most detailed felting … Read More...
Ali’s layout captures the essence of cozy! Her amazing background is created with strips of pattern papers in plaids and checks, all stitched together for a quilted feel. Her title has Fall leaves and there’s lots of chipboard shapes of … Read More...
P
acket ramen is one of those pantry staples that rarely lets you down.
It is cheap, quick and wonderfully comforting when you need something hot but have neither the time nor enthusiasm for a complicated dinner. Still, there is … Read More...
The crochet magic ring is one of those techniques that looks completely baffling until the moment it suddenly clicks. You wrap the yarn around your fingers, poke the hook through what appears to be a tangle, pull on the tail … Read More...
I have a pretty short attention span these days (I was going to say when it comes to cross stitch, but actually it’s everything) so I’m always on the lookout for little patterns that can add some cuteness to my … Read More...
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a Halloween costume that looks like you planned it weeks in advance, even when the truth is you were rummaging through the craft cupboard at 9pm with a cup of tea going cold beside … Read More...
A cardboard delivery box, a little leftover joint compound and a handful of Halloween candy are all you need to make this cheap textured ghost candy holder for the porch.
This project takes the same wonderfully imperfect ghost technique used … Read More...
Adding a bit of knitting to your fall decor is a lot of fun, whether it’s knit pumpkins or a bunch of adorable knit ghosts like these.
Knit ghosts can be super simple like this free ghost knitting pattern from … Read More...
Mindy’s amazing Jack O’ Lantern card is interactive, when you pull the tab at bottom of the pumpkin, under the stamped sentiment his mouth opens to reveal another sentiment inside. The pumpkin is die cut, with ink blending for shading, … Read More...
If your morning shower feels more like a chore than a treat, it’s time to shake things up—literally. These DIY shower jellies are bouncy, fun, and scented with natural essential oils that turn your bath or shower into a playful … Read More...
If you’re looking for craft or art ideas to satisfy your creative urges, these projects are fun, cute, and require only paper and glue to complete! There’s something for everyone: diy home decor, kids crafts, and paper crafts for adults, … Read More...
If children had an Olympic sport, destroying the knees of leggings in record time would be on the podium. It is always the same story: one tumble, one slide, one energetic afternoon outside, and suddenly there is a hole where … Read More...
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year (because it celebrates the time period when several countries gained their independence) and it’s a great time to bring in some Hispanic inspired crafts and foods. For an … Read More...
If you’ve ever wanted to bring a touch of Japanese artistry to your tableware, this project is the perfect place to start. Using koi wave pottery transfer paper, you can transform plain clay pieces into elegant sushi bowls and matching … Read More...
Homemade food gifts always feel a little more thoughtful than something grabbed from a shop shelf, especially when they are wrapped beautifully.
These free printable food gift tags are an easy way to finish jars of preserves, homemade biscuits, cakes, … Read More...
This is a fun little crochet home decor project with plenty of color and texture. The idea is simple: crochet a round doily using different colors in each round, then attach it to a pillow case for a bright, handmade … Read More...
There is something about Diwali decorating that gives colour permission to really show off.
Saffron orange, hot pink, turquoise, deep purple, marigold yellow, ruby red and flashes of gold can all sit happily together, and somehow the more vibrant the … Read More...
Long ago when I was in 4-H, the club made a quilt for our leader when she was having a baby. It was made of green and white blocks and some of the white blocks had four-leaf clovers cross stitched … Read More...
This one looks like a lot of spooky-season fun, especially if you are the kind of stitcher who likes having a whole batch of small seasonal designs ready to go. The Halloween Hand Embroidery Pattern Spooky Template for Beginners from … Read More...
Rustic design has been popular in paper crafting for while now and if you love that beautiful country homespun feel you’ll want to grab this collection of 20 different FREE landscape images. You’ll find rural images of farms, farm land, … Read More...
If you’ve got a basket of long skinny fabric scraps and no idea what to do with them, string quilt blocks are your answer.
String quilting is one of the easiest and most forgiving scrap quilt techniques. It uses narrow … Read More...
I don’t know why Pinterest just suddenly decided I needed to see all the content about task cards and task boxes for kids, but these ideas are great for the classroom to keep in centers or have on hand for … Read More...
This week on the Card Making blog is all about Ghosts, they appear to be the it thing for the Spooky Season this year. And what’s better than a handmade Ghost card, how about one that also lights up!? For … Read More...
Cross Stitch with Art is a Ukraine-based Etsy shop with more than 1,000 patterns covering a wide range of subject matter, from sarcastic (and stabby) animals to jokes about mental health, tarot cards, holiday designs and a lot more.
The … Read More...
If floral patterns aren’t quite your style, this free foliage embroidery pattern is a beautiful alternative. Leafy botanical designs have such an easy elegance about them, and they work especially well on knitwear, bags, scarves, and other accessories.
What I … Read More...
For the past few years I’ve taken part in a Christmas in July blog hop that encourages people to get a jump on their making for holiday gifts.
I love to use yarn I already have for these projects in … Read More...
If you’ve taken a few fun Fall photos and would like to keep them all in one handy and portable space try creating a fun little accordion mini album like this one from Sherry. Her covers are die cut scalloped … Read More...
Between extra handwashing, cleaning products, cooler weather and the general wear and tear of everyday life, hands can quickly go from perfectly fine to dry, tight and rather scratchy.
Mine usually reach the “why do my knuckles feel like sandpaper?” … Read More...
Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a small country in West Africa with a diverse population and ecosystem. It was the first colony in Sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence, in 1957. Let’s learn more about Ghana!
Ghana Basics
Ghana … Read More...
This Garage Door Halloween Decoration project is such a fun way to make a big Halloween statement without needing to decorate the whole yard. Instead of a small wreath or porch sign, this idea turns the entire garage door into … Read More...
There is something especially satisfying about turning an old, slightly worn quilt into a new Halloween decoration. Thrift-store quilts often have the loveliest stitched textures, soft faded fabrics, and just enough age to make a project feel instantly cozy. Even … Read More...
This year it seems like Ghosts are the popular icon for Halloween, especially if they are cute! I’ve been seeing so many new paper crafting supplies with adorable Ghosties this year! So if you’re ready to jump on this bandwagon … Read More...
I was recently approached by Alyssa, the cross stitcher behind the Etsy shop Stitchonomy, to take a look at her cross stitch pattern subscription club, known as The Pattern Club.
I took a look around and there’s a lot … Read More...
If you have ever fallen down a temari rabbit hole and found yourself staring at those beautifully wrapped thread balls wondering how on earth people make them so perfectly, Japanese Temari Handbook by Emi Horie is the kind of book … Read More...
There’s a lot to like about the Eloise Bandana from Katryn Seeburger. This cute little colorwork triangle can be worked as a bandana or kerchief size or a bigger shawlette.
It’s worked in two colors of fingering weight yarn so … Read More...
There is something especially lovely about a winter fabric collection that feels seasonal without immediately shouting Christmas. Woodland Whimsy by Jennifer Pugh for Wilmington Prints is filled with forest animals, mushrooms, classic plaids, dots and softly textured coordinating prints.
The … Read More...
There are crochet books that give you a collection of useful patterns, and then there are crochet books that make you want to disappear into the woods wearing a handmade cloak and carrying a basket of mushrooms.
Fantasy Crochet by … Read More...
Becki’s sweet family layout has wonderful Fall patterns with polka dots, leaves and plaids in warm colors. She matted and stacked her two photos to one side, adding a cluster of embellishments at the bottom corner. She laid down two … Read More...
Leif Erikson Day is celebrated on Oct. 9, and it’s a great time to learn more about the Vikings and why we still remember Erikson all these years later.
If you don’t know about Leif Erikson (sometimes spelled Eriksson), he’s … Read More...
Most crafters have at least one broken necklace sitting somewhere in a drawer, dish, jewellery box or tiny zip bag labelled “fix later.” Sometimes it is a favourite necklace. Sometimes it is a sentimental one. Sometimes it is just a … Read More...
You know that moment when you step back from a needle felting project and think, “It’s cute, but something’s just… off”? The shape is perfect, the colors are right, but the surface looks fuzzy, uneven, or a bit too “handmade.”… Read More...
There comes a point every September when perfectly sensible yarn colours suddenly stop being interesting and I want everything in black, pumpkin orange, poisonous green and the sort of purple that would look perfectly at home in a witch’s wardrobe.… Read More...
Moldable plastic is one of those craft supplies that looks spectacularly unexciting in the packet.
A handful of little white plastic pellets? Thrilling.
Then you put them into hot water, they turn clear, stick together and suddenly you have a … Read More...
There is something wonderfully satisfying about making soap that looks as though it came from a bubbling witch’s cauldron—especially when the actual process is far easier than anything involving potions, spells or an eye of newt.
These Witch’s Cauldron Halloween … Read More...
I am absolutely in love with these color-styled hidden storage books. They are one of those home decor finds that instantly make a shelf or coffee table look more styled, more thoughtful, and a little more expensive. Which color … Read More...
Brenda used dies from Simon Says to create this wonderful Haunted House card. She ink blended for the grass, added white paint splatter on navy for the night sky and used colored cardstocks for the house and ghost, adding some … Read More...
If you’re passionate about sewing, then you won’t want to miss the Books That Have a Sewing Theme post on Pink Hollybush Designs. This carefully curated list of books isn’t just about fabric and thread, it’s about the art and … Read More...
One of the fun things about knitters is that we will use a holiday theme on any kind of project. From Easter bunny socks to Christmas sweaters, there’s no combination of holiday motif and knitwear genre we won’t combine. … Read More...
The DMC Blue Vespa Intermediate Cross Stitch Kit immediately made me think of European summers, cobbled streets and the freedom of travelling somewhere new.
As I write this, my 19-year-old daughter is travelling around Europe and is just about to … Read More...
Get ready to add a touch of spooky charm to your home with the 31 Haunting Street Pattern Download by Cotton Street Commons! While this item hasn’t been reviewed yet, let me tell you why it’s worth considering.
Priced at … Read More...
I checked CraftGossip.com and CraftBits.com and did not find an existing roundup devoted specifically to Halloween bowling ball crafts. CraftGossip has covered plenty of recycled Halloween decorating ideas, but this wonderfully odd little corner of bowling-ball upcycling appears to … Read More...
Halloween food doesn’t have to be complicated—or require a trip to the gourmet shop. With a little creativity, you can take what’s already in your pantry or fridge and turn it into spooky, crowd-pleasing snacks. These hacks are quick, affordable, … Read More...
There are Christmas crochet projects that are practical, there are Christmas crochet projects that use up the yarn stash, and then there are the ones you make simply because they are ridiculously cute.
This crochet Santa spiral hanging ornament definitely … Read More...
This dripping “Inked Blood” font is perfect for your Halloween scrapbook layouts, imagine the creepy titles and spooky journaling you can print out with this one! This FREE design comes in all capitals with thick bold letters that have drippy … Read More...
If you’d like to branch out and use your scrapbooking supplies for a new art form maybe it’s time to try Art Journaling, you can use so many of the same supplies to create wonderful mixed media collage style designs. … Read More...
