October is a month that's full of fun activities; kids can have unlimited candies; adults need a shower of ideas on trickery costumes and food; some wants to turn the house into a creepy and horror place on the earth.... it is the best month to show off your creativity!!! Every year around this time,...
Welcome to the wonderful world of Fall, where everything is all about pumpkins! Today, we're going to have a blast making a super easy and quick pumpkin cage craft using wire. It'll only take about 30 minutes, or maybe even less. All you need is some black-coated aluminum wires or a similar bendable type and...
A few weeks ago I posted a blog post of a group of sock monkeys in the July 4th theme that consists of Captain America Sock Monkey, Mabel Sock Monkey, and Amery Sock Monkey. The blog post also consists of the information about the socks and the tutorial I used to make them. I have...
This fabric storage box is easy to DIY, get the details below, and make yours today. If you have materials and tools straying around the home, make these boxes to keep them and de-clutter your home. If you used carton boxes collected from the street, dress them up with this method and there will be...
I can't help myself without showing what I sewed a while ago for the upcoming July 4th celebration - The Captain America Sock Monkey and its teammates. I also sewed another 2 sock penguins with red, white, and blue socks; you can view a group picture of them by scrolling down below. In order to...
A warm greeting from the beautiful island of Penang, Malaysia!!! Today, I have a clay craft to share with you. These cute little clay piggy charms are made from extra-lightweight air-dry clay. Due to its lightweight and perfect size (1"), the clay charms are suitable to make into a keychain. Air-dry-able is great because you...
Let's crochet something easy today and use up the leftover yarn that keeps piling up in your stash. You can create a beautiful crochet coaster using our solid granny square pattern. This beginner-friendly project comes with a detailed tutorial, including step-by-step photos on how to crochet a coaster, so you have no excuse not to...
Since it is still Chinese New Year, I made two quick Chinese New Year paper-cutting decorations with the ScanNCut machine. With the cutting machine, I can easily repeat the cutting and make more of them. I gave them away to my friends and family members so that they would have nice red paper decorations to...
Oh my goodness, ¾ of January has just slipped away at the speed of light while I turned myself into a busy bee buzzing around between my craft room, office, and other daily chores. Finally, I have managed to squeeze in some time to share with you my latest creation. This free pattern makes a...
Learn how to knit pillow covers with button closures. The knit pillow is constructed by using seed stitches, and the star pattern is done by colorwork. Scroll down to get the pattern and how to knit it. How To Knit Pillow Covers scroll ⬇️ to get the free knitting pattern & tutorial A brand new year, a...
Ho Ho Ho!!!! It is 4 days to Christmas day and my kids are singing "Santa Claus is coming to town" to count down while I make a last minutes Christmas decoration, a Santa Wreath and painted paper mache letters to make up a word "NOEL". The wreath and letter combo is a great piece...
Soon it is Christmas again, and I am in the holiday mood already!!! This year I made a small decorative foil relief Christmas tree to decorate my Christmas corner. It is so beautiful as the centerpiece on a Christmas dining table or on the mantle of your fireplace. It is the 7th Christmas since I...
Ever since I saw a knitted Pouf (or Puff) from Pinterest, I was so inspired and wanted to knit one for my fireplace this Christmas. Here is the free knitting pattern on a knit pouf that you can make for your home too. I want colored cord or rope and not the natural color clotheslines...
Isn’t the holiday season the perfect excuse to dip into some fun DIY crafts? Christmas is almost here, and what better way to celebrate than by creating your very own DIY snowman ornament? Meet Pavel, the happiest clay snowman ornament around, made with no-bake, lightweight air-dry foam clay! This tutorial will show you how to...
Looking for a simple and quick last-minute Halloween treat to delight the kids? Try creating Halloween Bat Oreo Pops! These adorable treats require only a handful of ingredients to assemble. If you're short on time, you can skip adding the vampire teeth to speed up the process. My little ones are absolutely crazy about Oreo...
Edible crafts are such a fun thing to do especially when you have an interesting festival to celebrate soon... Halloween!!!! Look what I did to the baked mini donuts... I turned them into Halloween Donut Treats. We have Frankenstein donuts, Black Widow Spider donuts, Multi-eyed Monsters donuts, and Bloody-Mouth Monster donuts. These Halloween Donut Treats...
It is Halloween in 2 weeks from now, wow, how time flies when we are getting busy!!!! For this year's Halloween Treat Bags, I made some easy bat treat boxes for the trick-or-treat Halloween treats for the visiting kids. How To DIY Halloween Treat Bags These bat-themed Halloween candy bags are easy and quick to...
Welcome to this super cute and practical lunch box bag sewing pattern and tutorial! If you’re looking to make a versatile, stylish, and eco-friendly bag for carrying your lunch or snacks, you’re in the right place. This lovely lunch box bag with an adorable fabric design and unique drawstring cover will keep your meals secure...
The inspiration for this needle felted owl came from the amigurumi owl, Mr. Murasaki, designed and guest posted by AmiguruMEI for Craft Passion. Thank you AmiguruMEI for allowing me to make a needle felted version of Mr. Murasaki. Since it is the wool felted version of Mr. Murasaki, I called him Mr. Woolly Murasaki. The...
Get ready for a super fun sewing project with this adorable drawstring backpack pattern! This easy and quick project lets you create a lightweight, trendy bag that's just perfect for carrying your essentials. Whether you're off for a quick grocery run, taking a leisurely walk in the park, or need a versatile bag for your...
Need a last-minute Superhero Cape? Sew this quick Batman Superhero Cape and get it done in an evening. The Batman cape sewing pattern has inverted scallop edging (batwing) at the bottom and a velcro fastener at the collar. You don't need a drafted pattern to sew this Batman Superhero Cape (except for the Batman logo...
This real looking big apple amigurumi was crochet using a fingering/baby yarn, and the size is 3". You may change to bulkier yarn weight to make a larger apple or using finer lace thread to make a smaller one.
With a crumbly, crisp streusel topping encapsulating a zesty, moist apple fruit filling with chunky nutty pecans -- this fantastic recipe is the best apple crumble recipe for the apple season or if you're simply craving some warm desserts this fall! Have a love for savoring juicy apples and sinking your teeth into a crispy...
Sew a small zipper pouch with this free sewing pattern to make a credit card size zipper pouch. Keep your cards in a separate pouch to ease up your purse or wallet. Read more on how to sew a pouch with zipper. I have been using the previous zipper card pouch for quite some time,...
Swirling fresh blueberry puree into sour cream cheesecake batter to create the aesthetic marbling effect is both therapeutic and satisfying -- but what's more delightful is sinking your teeth into the light yet rich mini blueberry cheesecake that tickles the palates of cheesecake lovers and blueberry enthusiasts alike.
List down this easy-to-make Butterfly Fridge Magnet in your kid's Summer Holiday craft-to-do-list (more kid's crafts over here). It is quick to make and the butterfly came out so beautiful. Besides making the butterfly into a fridge magnet, you can glue it to other attachments as an ornament, eg: a butterfly photo frame, a butterfly...
Red Velvet cupcake is among the most used theme celebration cakes that I have come across, be it for the color theme of the national flag or the theme for a festival, eg. Christmas and Valentine's Day. These red velvet cupcakes are yummy yet quick and easy to bake, just add a little highlight on...
One of the ways that the granny squares can be joined together is by using the flat slip stitch. It produces lines that are flat but clearly defined, and these lines frame the squares. To this day, it remains one of my most favored granny square joins of them all. Scroll down to the "How...
Get the free crochet pattern and tutorial to make your own stuffed pig, Princess P, the amigurumi Pig.
Amigurumi Pig, Princess P, is about 5″ tall. She has a rosy chick. She likes to wear her favorite ballerina skirts and her little princess crown. Princess P (short for Peanut) is a sweet, well-mannered little girl.
After months of crocheting, I have finally finished the 336 granny squares blanket. First of all, before I am able to share the blanket's pattern, I would like to share with you how many non-repetitive granny square color combinations you can obtain out of a number of yarn colors. I used this blanket's granny square...
Tired of searching up and down for a beautiful free bag sewing pattern for your electronic gadgets? You have come to the right place. We have a tablet-size bag sewing pattern that is absolutely free for you. The size of this tablet carrier bag is suitable for keeping your iPad, Surface, Fire, Kindle, Galaxy Tab,...
After taking a 2-month break due to bad weather, Mandy and I are back to baking. This time, we want to make something fun using eggshells. Yes, we used eggshells to bake Easter cakes instead of pans! These mini rainbow cakes are shaped like eggs and are perfect for the upcoming Easter. We added some...
Celebrate this Easter with Japanese Sakura theme decorations. DIY this easy and beautiful Easter Eggs by using yarn and flower sequins. It is definitely a 5-minutes craft! Inspired by the cherry blossom (Japenese Sakura) that symbolizes the season of spring, I hereby combined both eastern and western spring to DIY Easter eggs with a Sakura...
With spring approaching and Easter less than a month away, let us welcome Ichigo-chan! Made from the Amigurumi Easter Bunny Crochet Pattern, she has got her ears perked up, ready to listen to all the plans you have for Easter.
The Origami Crane is one of the most popular origami and paper crafts. When others say about origami, this paper crane will come into the picture of the conversation. Today, we are showing you how to fold an origami paper crane. In ancient Japanese, crane or tsuru symbolizes honor, good fortune, loyalty, and longevity. The legend...
Every woman deserves a pretty scarf to make herself look beautiful. Knit an elegant-looking cowl scarf and wear it on the neck or stretch across the shoulder for an evening out or let it drapes around the arms for warmer coverage, or simply let it drapes on your chest... you choose your style. This scarf...
Every little girl's dream -- these adorable, beautiful, and delicious Hello Kitty cookies are perfect for a birthday bash or even as a great gift for your loved ones this Valentine's Day. These german cookies are soft and buttery, they have a crisp crust, but the insides of the cookie are soft, and they simply...
"Tweet, Tweet, I am an origami bird, I am blue in color and have big wings so that I can fly high in the sky, Unlike other normal origami birds, I am built in a three-dimensional structure. Come, let's learn how I was made. I wish you could create me in other colors too." Origami...
As Chinese New Year peeps around the corner of New Years, this unique cookie recipe is a twist on your traditional butter cookies -- burger cookies! These adorable hamburger cookies not only look cute but they will definitely be more enticing for children (my kids are a testament to that as they absolutely loved this...
Let's welcome the new year with some curled paper stars and wish upon a star that the new year will be a better year for everyone. Here are my New Year quotes to all my lovely craft sisters or brothers: Whatever you did last year, Do it better Go step by step, One day at...
A crisp crunchy edge surrounding a chewy texture in the center. A perfect balance of sweet brown sugar and molasses with the spice from the fresh ginger. A great recipe for classic ginger snap cookies to brighten up your holiday season with every bite you take! Less than a week to go before Christmas is...
Looking for a charming way to add holiday cheer to your home? This Burlap Christmas stocking pattern is just what you need! Whether sewing for your family or adding a personal touch to your festive décor, this tutorial will help you create a beautifully lined Christmas stocking with hidden raw edges. It’s easy to customize...
