Spring has arrived, and Easter is just around the corner, so I came up with this eggshell craft idea… This year, I'm joining in the fun of dying some colorful Easter eggs. Instead of the traditional Easter Egg Hunt, I transform them into Easter Eggshell Planters filled with green wheat grasses. The Easter Egg Planters...
You don't need an excuse to make this fashionable drapery neckline knit cover up. You know you need it in your wardrobe, so knit it up. It's ideal for summer beach cover-ups or as an extra layer in your casual OOTD. This is a simple knitting pattern that is suitable for beginners. All you need...
I promised to show you how to do the shape-bokeh light effect in the DIY Ghost Light Tutorial I shared earlier, and I didn't forget! Here is the tutorial with Shamrock Bokeh Lights in a background of green ambient. You may adapt the tutorial for any shape of bokeh lights you like. Happy St Patrick's...
Did you know that March is National Craft Month? Let's celebrate by getting extra crafty for the rest of the month. Come and join us in creating the adorable Happy Family elephant stuffed animal using this free sewing pattern and tutorial. It's going to be so much fun! I am hoping to share more different...
Wet felting is fun and today we are going to make some wet felted eggs. It is a beginner felting craft and all you need are some felting wool roving, dishwashing detergent (or soap specifically meant for wet felting), water, and bowls. How-To Wet Felting With Soap scroll ⬇️ to get the free printable needle felting...
This is a simple crochet flower brooch pattern that you can make several of. It's a great crochet pattern for repurposing scrap yarns into accessories and embellishments. If you like the simple crochet scrunchie pattern, you probably are going to like this crochet pattern of an easy flower brooch. It is a quick crochet project...
I thought I was going to stop making Valentine's projects for this year as it is just a few days away, but when I saw Martha Stewart's Felt Fortune Cookies in her book: Martha Stewart's Handmade Holiday Crafts: 225 Inspired Projects for Year-Round Celebrations and her website, I couldn't stop myself for not adapting the...
Why wait till February 14th, we can make every day as romantic as Valentine's Day. I designed and sewed a heart Chenille Valentine Pillow for my living room and couch. I can hug the pillow with love, just like hugging my loved one every day!!! Sipping a cup of coffee with some sweetheart sugar cubes...
Today is the first day of the Chinese New Year, I would like to wish all my Chinese readers and visitors a very Happy Chinese New Year and Gong Xi Fa Ca! 新年快乐，万事如意， 龙马精神，身体健康, 恭喜发财！ During the 15 days of the Chinese New Year celebration, the most common traditional event you will get to see...
I couldn't help not sewing these sweet little Macaron Coin Purses when one of Craft Passion's Facebook fans showed them to me. Thanks to XYZZhandmade for her inspiring handmade and some tutorial links in Japanese, this, this, this, and this. No, I can't read Japanese, but I can guess from the pictures how to sew...
I managed to knit another quick project over the Christmas holiday while spending time with friends and family. I knit this little fur capelet with the eyelash novelty yarn that I had leftover from the Slouchy Beanie Hat. Scroll down to get the free knit capelet pattern. I couldn't believe how cheap this yarn is...
Do you ever want a quick and simple knit beanie pattern to whip up in 2 hours? Super bulky yarn is a great way to cut down on knitting time, together with the simple knitting pattern, making this simple slouch beanie pattern perfect for last-minute knitting. Not to mention the soft eyelash yarn that keeps you...
The holiday season is the perfect time to get creative and add a handmade touch to your decorations. Why not join in the fun and make your very own Angel Ornament? Whether you’re crafting solo, with friends, or as a family project, this little angel will add a sprinkle of festive magic to your home....
I’m so excited to share something beautiful I just made recently—gorgeous poinsettia flowers crafted from fabric and wire! If you’ve been wondering how to make a fabric flower that’s perfect for holiday decorations, you’re going to love this project. Using just a few simple materials, you can create these stunning fabric flowers to brighten up...
Let's create a cozy chunky knit scarf using pom-pom or marshmallow yarn to stay warm during the cold winter. This simple pattern includes a video tutorial to guide you through the process. If you saw my green scarf before, this pink scarf is also made of similar chunky yarn, specifically pom-pom yarn. However, I approached...
This is a last-minute sewing project just before my departure to Taiwan, a purse organizer insert with an adjustable divider for my camera and belongings during the traveling. Actually, I can just buy a ready-made camera bag from the store, but I find them a little bulky. Well, because they give better protection with all...
How can one think of Thanksgiving without thinking of turkey!!! Here is the crochet pattern to make turkey coasters or hang them up as ornaments and decorations. Crochet turkey theme crafts to celebrate your Thanksgiving with. I was inspired by a flower potholder found on Pinterest to come up with this turkey coasters crochet pattern....
Today, I am very excited and feel honored to have Theresa here to show us how to make this beautiful locker hook trivet. It is such eye candy and perfect for your dining or coffee table. Theresa also included a video of another similar trivet tutorial. So, sit back and enjoy watching it. To see...
Seems like the spiders are bothering my Halloween crafts lately...hmmm... They had got to my pumpkin basket and mummy holder, and now they are irritating my poor candy corn memo holder. See how creepy and eerie my Candy Corn Memo Holder is... oh!!!! This candy corn memo holder is perfect for desk decor during the...
A great addition to any Halloween-themed office or study. Easy-to-follow instructions for making a Halloween mummy holder complete with a pesky spider. Remember the yarn wrapped recycle pencil holder I made? I used the same concept to make this mummy holder. Instead of yarn, this time I wrap the pencil holder with torn white fabric...
Want to frighten off your trick-or-treating guests? Hang these DIY ghost lights onto some bare tree branches in the dark during Halloween to scare them and have fun 🙂 I have been playing with glue and gauze pads for a few days. I did a few experiments to check out which glue makes the best...
It's that time of the year again, and the weather is starting to cool down, making indoor activities more appealing. How about making an adorable pumpkin basket with a sewing pattern and tutorial? It could be a fun project to prepare for the upcoming Halloween. Imagine the joy of seeing children carrying their pumpkin baskets...
This pear-shaped kiss lock purse or gamaguchi purse is another version of Mic-O-Pear coin purse I published a few days ago. Adapting the frame's vintage mama-look, I created this pear purse in a mod style, thus, named it Mod-O-Pear pear-shaped kisslock coin purse. The sewing method is a little different from Mic-O-Pear but the installation...
After weeks of fine-tuning and sewing to improvise the 3-D pear purse I designed more than 2 years ago, I finally pear-fected it.... here comes..... the "Mic-O-Pear", the pear-shaped gamaguchi purse sewing pattern. Why name it Mic-O-Pear? because it mimics the pear, lol 🙂 This pear-shaped gamaguchi coin purse has been on my to-do list...
Can't believe that I sewed this Butterfly Sleeve Blouse in less than 2 hours? from paper sketching to the finished blouse. It looks challenging but the truth is it is easy with only a few steps to follow. If you run through my following sewing pattern and tutorial, you will believe me that it is...
"It's Back To School time, boys and girls." This Zip-It-Up zipper pencil pouch would be of great help for them to keep their stationery in place. Not only that, but it is also a great topic for a "Show and Tell" session with their new classmates to demonstrate how the magic works with this zipper...
This is an easy tutorial and a great entry-level polymer clay craft for the beginner. Basically, anyone can do it and doesn't have to be skilled to handle clay. Even kids can do it but they will need an adult's help when baking/curing the polymer in an oven. [Update: Recently, I have found out that...
This bunny holder amigurumi is not quite a usual "amigurumi" that we stuffed with poly-fill. Click to view how it is done.
This is a rather quick and easy tutorial to make mini pom-pom with your own 2 fingers, some yarns and a pair of scissors. If you need some mini pom-pom to make, this is a quick tutorial to refer to. It started when I need some mini pom-pom urgently for a crochet craft and I...
If you have an old sweater that you are no longer wearing, let's repurpose it! Let's learn how to sew your old sweater into a kid's rompers. I sewed another pair of clothes for my daughter, and this time it is a romper with ribbon shoulder straps. What are rompers? Rompers are simply a top...
Today, we’re going to create an adorable "Zip-Itself" zipper coin purse using just a zipper and your favorite ribbon—any kind will work! Whether you want to go for a delicate lace design, a bright and bold pattern, or a fun print, this project is super versatile and perfect for using up leftover ribbon you have...
After making Pom-pom Shaun The Sheep and Shirley Sheep Earmuffs, I knew that Timmy will be my next sheep project. Here he is, presented in the form of a crochet stuffed animal, amigurumi Baby Sheep Amigurumi and I hope you all like it. All you need are some white, black, and yellow yarns and safety eyes...
This is the 4th shorts I sewed for my kids and it will be the last one until I sew this boy shorts pattern again from my old blouse. Though I still have some new ideas for making them a little different with some re-styling from the basic pattern but, I have to make a...
I am so addicted to sewing shorts for my kids with the fabrics I recycled from my old cotton shirts. This time, instead of sewing out of the same pattern repeats, I made some variations on the kid shorts sewing pattern for this girl shorts, by adding a knot or tie to the shorts' hem....
In addition to the shorts patterns, this is the toddler-size shorts sewing pattern, as promised. This pair of toddler knit shorts have the same original design as the kid shorts with graded measurements to fit around the age of 3. If you wish to sew the toddler shorts with the original design, please refer to...
Are you looking for short pants or shorts sewing patterns? Get the free sewing pattern for kid shorts (with pockets) for children aged three to twelve. Learn how to sew it with step-by-step instructions and photos. It is summer again in Northern Hemisphere countries... Be it to fight the heatwave or to get more sunlight...
Remember Jenny And Teddy Etsy shop that I mentioned in my How-To Amigurumi tutorial? Jane, the girl behind the shop who sells amigurumi patterns and the finished dolls. She is here to teach us how to crochet a little cutie baby chick amigurumi. Baby Chick Amigurumi Crochet Pattern scroll ⬇️ to get the free crochet...
I need to make some quick fabric covered buttons to embellish my recycle bag, and I am thinking of placing a mini ric-rac on it. Thank goodness, the button maker comes in handy to my crafty possess. Since July 4th is less than a month away, I am swirled in getting my fabric-covered buttons done...
Father's Day is quickly approaching. If you're looking for a quick DIY Father's Day gift to do with the kids, this "We Love Daddy" with handprints freezer paper stencil T-shirt would be a great gift for the daddy. Scroll down for the tutorials on how to make a stencil with freezer paper, how to stencil...
This free sewing pattern and tutorial will show you how to create a practical and stylish zipper pouch in the shape of a triangle. The three-dimensional triangular zipper coin purse is actually a tetrahedron, and its spacious interior makes it an excellent option for stowing spare change. After being inspired by the wrapped glutinous rice...
Basket weaving hasn't been so easy with this method: weave around a cardboard frame. Originally, I saw this easy basket-weaving method in a Japanese craft magazine; I searched around for the template but couldn't find it anywhere locally or online. So, I built it based on my dimensions. I would say that this is a...
I am honored to have Stacey from Fresh Stitches to be today's guest tutor. She is going to show us how to substitute Amigurumi yarn and also how to choose the correct hook for the yarn. I have touched a little about this topic in my recent amigurumi post of How To Amigurumi, and today,...
