Happy Father’s Day
Geometric Folk-Art Cross Embroidery Pattern
Howdy out there. I got a bug this weekend to stitch something up. Something free hand and different from what I usually do. I drew this folk-art inspired cross sampler and I thought I would share. You can download this [...]
Craft Book Review & Giveaway: Win a Copy of “Paper Blooms” by Jefffery Rudell
I’m a big big fan of paper crafts, and especially paper flowers (oh and paper dolls). It’s super exciting to open up the new book Paper Blooms: 25 Extraordinary Flowers to Make for Weddings, Celebrations & More by Jeffery Rudell [...]
Getting Crafty: Working with Flower Looms
A few weeks ago, I stumbled across a Ronco Flower Loom Set. Woo hoo!! And today, my daughter and I finally sat down to try to use the looms. Inside the “As Seen on TV” box, are four looms (2 [...]
Win a Copy of the New Craft Book “Adventures in Pompom Land”
The just-hit-the-shelves book Adventures in Pompom Land:25 Cute Projects Made from Handmade Pompoms by Myko Diann Bocek published by Lark Crafts is full of super cute, heirloom quality handmade pompom projects. I just recently got a hold of a vintage [...]
“Favorite Things” Tween Birthday Party
I love to throw kid parties. I love to pick a theme and shop for and make decorations. But throwing a party for tweens and teens can be hard. After all they much rather hang out, shop, listen to tunes, [...]
“Creative Lettering” an Awesome New Book: Review and Giveaway
Hand lettering is everywhere and growing more and more in popularity. And Creative Lettering by Jenny Doh , a new release from Lark Crafts, is a great start if you are looking for lettering inspiration. Whether you are a beginner or an [...]
Quick Hand Stamped Silly Valentines
I just finished stamping up a batch of silly Valentines (I can’t stop stamping stuff) and you know what? This is quick, easy, and fun. You can do it to ( carve erasers if you don’t have official rubber stamp [...]
Love Letter: Free Typewriter Hand Embroidery Pattern
Valentine’s Day is coming and embroidering is always something wonderful to do. I drew this pattern up , just for you. Mix and match to make it your very own (add a mustache, cross stitch heart, or X and O’s). [...]
I Want That: Typewriter Wonderfulness
I’m extremely fond of typewriters, and own a few that are actively used. Very soon I’ll be sharing a freebie typewriter embroidery pattern with you – stay tuned — just in time to stitch it up for your Valentine. But [...]