Christmas postage has a sneaky way of becoming far more expensive than the gift inside the parcel.

You start with one innocent handmade ornament, add a little treat, perhaps tuck in a second gift for a sibling, and suddenly the … Read More...

There’s something about a crochet octopus that makes it very difficult to stop at one. Perhaps it’s the little face, perhaps it’s those curly arms, or perhaps it’s simply the excuse to use that lovely purple yarn that has been … Read More...

You know that odd little jar of thumbtacks that somehow survives every desk clean-out? The one that’s probably full of mixed colours, bent pins, a few mystery paper clips and at least one tack that stabs you every time … Read More...

A crochet vest is a rather lovely compromise when you want to make something for your wardrobe but aren’t quite ready to commit to a whole cardigan. You get the satisfaction of a handmade garment, with no sleeves waiting at … Read More...

This one has such a soft, dreamy feel to it. The Girl in Meadow Hand Embroidery Pattern, Floral Design (PDF) from ModaVationStitchery is a digital download on Etsy, priced at AU$3.29 on sale from AU$8.22, and the shop … Read More...

Quirky, fun, and full of personality—this DIY Face Planter Pottery Template is the kind of project that makes everyone smile. Planters are already a favorite for potters because they’re so versatile, but when you add a playful face into the … Read More...

There’s something rather lovely about a handmade gift that says, “I was thinking of you,” without needing a large box, expensive supplies or three weeks of frantic crocheting.

Our Christmas worry worm is a sweet little example. It has a … Read More...

There is something rather wonderful about a knitted crown. It takes a little yarn, a few pointed peaks and suddenly someone is in charge of the birthday cake. Whether they should be trusted with that responsibility is another matter … Read More...

There’s something about a little crochet baby bonnet that makes me put down whatever sensible project I’m supposed to be finishing and start rummaging through the baby yarn. Perhaps it’s the old-fashioned shape, or the thought of making something … Read More...

Inessa combine two of my favorite things, Disney and Halloween, in this adorable mini scrapbook album! She combined Classic Mouse and Halloween Boo collections from Simple Stories for this fun 4″ x 6″ album project. I love the bright and … Read More...

There’s nearly always a glass serving plate hiding on a thrift-store shelf. Sometimes it has a scalloped edge, sometimes a pretty pressed-glass border, and quite often it looks like something your grandmother would have brought out for Christmas afternoon tea.… Read More...

If you have been searching for a Knitted Knockers crochet pattern, you might be wondering whether you have landed in the wrong craft category. Despite the name, there is an official crochet version, so you can put your hooks … Read More...

There is something about a little pointed nose and a round, woolly bottom that makes a crochet hedgehog terribly hard to resist. I can be quite sensible about my project list until a woodland animal appears, and suddenly the half-finished … Read More...

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the … Read More...

Amy’s card captures all the fun of Fall on the farm with a field of wheat, sunflowers, pumpkins, a cute scarecrow and a big blue sky. Using stamps and stencils from Pretty Pink Posh she created her own stenciled plaid … Read More...

If you love adding little handmade touches to your Christmas decorating, this Christmas Poinsettia Candle Cozy from CraftBits is such a pretty project. It is festive, eye-catching, and just the sort of small crochet make that can add a lovely … Read More...

The Sandok Cable Sweater by Tuva Sandok falls firmly into the second category. With bold cables, … Read More...

Cute instead of creepy is really in for Halloween this year! This darling grid of happy ghosts and grinning pumpkins with tiny stars in white, pink and orange is perfect for creating cute and trendy Halloween paper crafting projects. You … Read More...

If you love simple handmade gifts that still feel festive and special, this DIY Christmas Cherry Body Scrub from CraftBits is such a fun little project. It is bright, pretty, and has that sweet cherry scent that makes it feel … Read More...

There is something wonderfully cosy about Christmas decorations made from old wool blankets and felted sweaters. The slightly faded checks, worn edges and mismatched colours give these stuffed Christmas trees the sort of character you simply cannot buy new.

They … Read More...

Some knitting websites make me want to buy yarn. Others make me want to rethink my entire wardrobe. My Favourite Things Knitwear falls into that second category, with the sort of understated garments that make a plain jumper look … Read More...

If you like your school work with a touch of creepy darkness you’re probably into Dark Academia. Books, home decor, clothes and so much more have turned to the dark side with a bit of Goth mixed with old British … Read More...

One section is called Dapper Doodads, which it looks like … Read More...

I usually start adult knitters on a garter stitch scarf worked with bulky yarn (like … Read More...

If your knitting basket contains three unfinished projects but somehow none of the yarn you need for the next one, this might be useful news. The Knit Picks Friends & Family Sale is offering 20% off sitewide with promo code … Read More...

If there is one thing that gets children giggling, it is giving an ordinary snack a slightly silly name. These “Ghost Poop” marshmallow bags turn a handful of white mini marshmallows into a funny little Halloween gift, with a smiling … Read More...

Paige filled her page with one of her own die cut title designs that says “Tricks and Treats”. The letters are cut from all different types of Fall and Halloween pattern papers and stitched around the edge of each one … Read More...

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the … Read More...

If you’ve ever fallen down a rabbit hole of perfectly stitched thread balls and thought, how on earth do people make those, this little roundup is for you. Temari has that magical combination of precision and charm that makes it … Read More...

These DIY Christmas earrings are festive, giftable, and fun to make, with tutorials using beads, polymer clay, wire, resin, faux leather, paper beads, and jingle bells.

Christmas earrings are one of those tiny holiday crafts that manage to do … Read More...

Every felter has their favorites — that one roving supplier, that particular batt that just feels right in your hands. But have you ever noticed how one batch of wool felts like a dream while another (supposedly the same breed!) … Read More...

If you’ve ever stood in your sewing room staring at a basket of fabric scraps thinking, “I should do something with these,” this article is for you.

Scrap quilts aren’t just practical — they’re often the most joyful quilts we … Read More...

There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a popcorn garland draped around a Christmas tree. It has that old-fashioned, handmade look that feels as though it belongs beside wooden ornaments, dried orange slices and the slightly wonky decorations the children made … Read More...

Betsy’s card pulls in a trendy teal color ( she says there are real pumpkins that come in a similar shade) to watercolor her die cut pumpkin focal image. The background is stunning with a crisscross leaf die and stenciled … Read More...

This Crochet Baby Beanie is one of those simple little patterns that makes a really lovely handmade gift. It uses soft Bernat Softee Baby yarn for the hat, a fluffy Pipsqueak edging, and an optional crochet flower on the … Read More...

There is something wonderfully practical about a pan of dessert bars. You bake one batch, slice it into squares and suddenly have something lovely to take to a potluck, share over coffee or put on the Thanksgiving dessert table. No … Read More...

Christmas crafting does not have to mean buying a whole trolley full of new supplies. Some of the prettiest handmade decorations can start with things you already have at home — cardboard tubes, old Christmas cards, glass jars, tin cans, … Read More...

There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about clay crafts, isn’t there? The cool, smooth texture in your hands, the way it slowly transforms with just a little pressure and imagination—it’s both soothing and creative. Today, we’re making DIY air dry clay magnets… Read More...

There comes a point with machine embroidery when changing thread colours starts to feel like a hobby all of its own. You sit down to make a personalised gift, load a lovely design, and then spend rather more time rethreading … Read More...

There comes a moment in every quilter’s life when the scrap bin starts judging you.

It’s overflowing. It’s slightly chaotic. And yet… you can’t throw any of it away because “that tiny floral might be perfect one day.”

If you’ve … Read More...

If you’re scrapbooking vintage family photos or creating a junk journal with an antique feel you’ll want to grab this collection of downloadable papers. There’s 14 different FREE high quality JPEG designs including florals, butterflies, text, book pages, keys, frames … Read More...