You may already enjoy popular crafts like sewing, crochet or knitting. But are you itching to try your hand at some more unusual craft projects? If the answer is yes, then these ‘Out of the Box’ craft kits for adults may be for you! DIY Craft kits are a fantastic way to learn new skills and techniques when you want…
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If you want to stand out from the crowd this Halloween, I recommend skipping the store bought costumes and knitting or crocheting your own instead. There are some really amazing halloween costume patterns available on Etsy which will inspire you to get making! I don’t know why, but knitted and crocheted costumes always seem so much more amusing and whimsical….
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Make a cute patchwork cat toy with this free cat sewing pattern inspired by Jiji of Kiki’s Delivery Service. Are you a Studio Ghibli fan? A few months ago I drew a series of concept images for softie toys using Studio Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service as a source of inspiration. I drew Kiki, Tombo and of course Jiji the cat….
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Crochet a granny square cardigan to wear everyday. The easy instructions included will show you how to assemble a granny square cardigan no matter what your size. I’ve always wanted a granny square cardigan, they look so comfortable and comforting, perfect for the endless days of bumming around at home that we seem to be experiencing lately. I thought that…
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Customize a denim jacket with a cool collection of sew-on patches that reflect your hobbies and interests. Your unique patch denim jacket is sure to become a favourite eye-catching garment that is fun to wear. Whenever I’m op-shopping (thrifting) I always make a beeline for the craft supply section. Often I’ll find a decent amount of embroidery thread, zippers, and…
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Recycle your felt scraps by needle felting them into colourful new sheets of felt. It’s a great solution to reduce craft waste and an interesting way to restock your felt supplies with creative new material. Best of all it’s free! After years of madly crafting with felt fabric sheets, I have a massive collection of teeny tiny scraps that I…
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Print, cut and assemble a cute little 3D paper house craft project, right out of a fairy tale story. The printable template comes complete with a whimsical forest to set the scene. When I was a little girl I took immense pleasure from my coloring books, paper dolls and 3-D paper craft books. To this day I’m still that little…
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If you have a friend with a baby on the way, I have the sweetest little Baby Blanket & Hat knitted gift set to make using a brand new self striping yarn that creates floral patterns as you knit. Premier Bloom Chunky is printed yarn that creates a floral pattern and stripes when knitted. It gives the effect of stranded…
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