This purple celtic knot necklace is a tribute to a hope that lives deep in my heart: a world without Alzheimer’s. Mother’s Day has just passed, and while it’s a day filled with love and celebration for many, it’s also a bittersweet time for those of us who carry memories instead of moments. My husband and I both lost our mothers to Alzheimer’s several years ago, but not a day goes by that we don’t think of them; especially this time of year. Continue reading
Felt craft is a fun way to express yourself, whether cutting the felt by hand or on a laser like we’re doing today. If you saw our previous barn quilt paint by number, you’ll recognize this design because we’re reimagining it in felt! Continue reading
Made with real upcycled needles and thrifted yarn, this knitting needle necklace is a wearable celebration of the art of knitting. Designed to spark conversation and showcase your love for upcycling, it’s the perfect blend of craftsmanship and charm! Continue reading
Sweatshirt cuff replacement is usually a breeze with plain ribbing—but what if your sweatshirt has custom ribbing that’s irreplaceable? Continue reading
Ever wondered how to give your adorable crochet birds a real leg up on life? Today, we’re going beyond feathers and fluff to tackle a critical part of any crocheted aviary: the legs! I’m talking about crafting sturdy wire bird legs that will add both stability and personality to your handmade feathered friends.
On the 7th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… a crocheted swan that’s too fabulous for swimming! Okay, so she’s not technically one of the 7 swans-a-swimming (she’d ruin her yarn feathers), but this diva is the ultimate whimsical holiday showstopper. She’ll outshine your tinsel, charm your guests, and probably demand her own stocking.
With Christmas around the corner, I can practically hear the 12 days of Christmas rolling around in my head! Soon the sugar plums will be dancing around in there too :).
Whenever you do a craft for the first time, you sometimes have to flounder, learn from your mistakes and pivot to redeem the effort you put into the work. Such was the case with making these wire bird legs! Hopefully this experience will show you that you don’t always have to toss things and start again. Continue reading
Who needs Rudolph when you can deck your door with a budget-friendly Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer wreath made from thrifted and dollar store finds? Continue reading
This crochet mug cozy pattern is free and a timely addition to your DIY Christmas gift giving. Santa-inspired (and approved), it crochets up fast and is SO fun! Continue reading
If you’ve been searching for a creative way to organize your Thanksgiving table, look no further than this crochet corn pattern! This fun little project is the quirky, creative addition your yarn stash has been waiting for—plus, it’s way too cute, adorned with it’s pat of butter hat! Continue reading
Looking for creative Halloween gnome ideas? Try out this fun DIY for crafting your own spooky Halloween gnome using airbrush painting and stenciling techniques! Whether you’re looking to paint with an airbrush, try out a stencil pattern, or want a free printable gnome hat pattern, this tutorial has everything you need.
Whether you call it a ‘Koozie’ or a crochet can cozy, this Halloween-themed soda holder will have your drink looking festive! Plus, when it’s not in use, it adds a fun touch to your Halloween decor!
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I’m not one to decorate for Halloween these past few years but when I posted this can art recently, I was inspired by the herringbone pattern to try it on a crochet pumpkin. Continue reading
Do you have bags of buttons lying around that you don’t know what to do with? When the Do It Over Designers challenged us to come up with a metal upcycle, I knew I could kill two birds with one stone by making this suncatcher DIY. Actually, as you’ll find out later in the reveal, the whole purpose of this project is NOT to kill any birds :). Continue reading
With allergy season in full swing, why not reach for the tissue in a custom tissue box cover? When you go through as many tissues as we do, the box might as well be interesting to look at! Since we had so much fun with our DIY abstract art, we thought we’d use colourful felt again. Only this time, we’re going to appliqué it. And that’s nothing to sneeze at! Continue reading
We love exploring different materials with our xTool P2 laser, so DIY abstract art with laser cut felt is one we’re excited to try! Continue reading
Did you know you can use Canva for surface design and design your own fabric? With Canva, you don’t even have to know how to draw! Continue reading
Have you ever wondered how to design your own fabric and more, like the patterns you see on home decor, accessories and items all around you? If you love to craft, whether for personal use or as a side hustle, surface design can be a great skill to learn!
As a fashion designer by trade, I’ve always wanted to dip my toe into the surface design pool and explore this awesome skill! All it took was a free mini course that teaches the basics, and more practice on my own, to scratch this off my bucket list. Continue reading
Use this free crochet Christmas tree pattern to create a banner or tree ornaments. Leave them plain or raid your craft stash to joush them up! Continue reading
Are you tired of re-threading your serger every time you want to change thread colors? Learn this simple trick that will save you time and hassle. Follow our easy steps and never worry about re-threading again! Continue reading