Everything You Want to Know About Working With Kraft-Tex
What is Kraft-Tex? Kraft-Tex is a rugged paper that looks, feels and wears like leather, but cuts, sews and washes like fabric. It is supple and lightweight, yet strong enough to...
DIY Gift Ideas
DIY Gift Ideas
Make your gifts extra special by making them handmade. From making your own soaps or coasters / mug rugs, to making something special for Mom or Dad on their special day. Browse through our ideas, inspirations and projects for making handmade gifts.
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10 Weekend Sashiko Projects
In a fast-paced, plugged-in world, it’s so easy to lose track of how the things we use everyday came to be. Even though today’s versions are largely machine made, human...
How to Marble Fabric and Projects to Make
Marbled fabric is easier to make than you might think as long as you have the right materials and a patient instructor. You can achieve a variety of effects when...
Quick Beaded Gifts
If you have beads and some basic tools, you can be ready with a unique and personal gift in minutes. I made all of these projects with beginner-level beading skills...
Handmade Bird Ornaments
There is something about little handmade bird ornaments that suggest spring, but also are great for a Christmas ornament. I have a year-round tree, and now have a variety of...
Gift Guide for Makers
Is there an artist on your gift list? Are you a maker looking for suggestions for your own Santa list? Out of ideas for gifts to make yourself? Sometimes it’s...
Charming Mug Rug and Wine Coasters
Quick and easy, make a mug rug for your cup of coffee or tea, as well as a wine coaster where everyone can keep track of whose is whose! If...
How to Make a Needle Case
Learn how to make a needle case that can hold all of your hand sewing needles! Make a second needle case for your sewing machine needles! A perfect project to...
The Ultimate Guide to Making Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are expensive, so I thought, "I can make them at home!" But it wasn't that easy. There are a ton of different recipes for bath bombs, and some...
Wood Burning Fun!
Wood burning is a fun and easy way to add texture and designs to any wood finish -- even write personal sayings or quotes! Wood burning started in the early...
