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Sunday, July 26, 2026

How to Use a Gel Press for Mixed Media Scrapbook Backgrounds

How to Use a Gel Press for Mixed Media Scrapbook Backgrounds

If you’re not familiar a Gel Press is a large clear flexible printing plate, it reminds me of a clear stamp without a design, that you can use to create all different types of fun backgrounds for your paper crafts … Read More...



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Saturday, July 25, 2026

Sewing Pattern Saturday: Polly Tea Dress Sewing Pattern Review

I’ll be honest — I’m a bit in love with this one. The Polly Tea Dress is exactly the kind of pattern that makes you look at your fabric stash differently. You know those larger scrap pieces you’ve been hanging Read More...



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Friday, July 24, 2026

Designer Spotlight: Siren Stitchworks

Siren Stitchworks has cross stitch patterns that feel like old samplers (and some of them are in fact historical reproductions) even when they are modern designs. They have patriotic patterns, biscornus, pop culture patterns and more so let’s take a … Read More...



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Thursday, July 23, 2026

Learning about Sea Turtles and Turtle Printables

Sea turtles are a fun ocean creature that’s fun to learn about in summer, so let’s take a look at some learning activities related to sea turtles. 

We love to start with the parts of an animal, and Homeschool PreschoolRead More...



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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Cross Stitch a Gorgeous Cornucopia Wreath

I don’t know when or why I cam across this cross stitch pattern, but it’s been on my list to share for a while and today’s the day. 

This design from AllaboutxStitch features a giant, colorful wreath with all sorts … Read More...



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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

12 Easy Sewing Projects To Make With Fat Quarters

If your fabric stash looks anything like mine, there is probably a pile of fat quarters somewhere that started out as “just one cute bundle” and somehow turned into a whole little fabric library. No judgement here. I have absolutely Read More...



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Monday, July 20, 2026

Pencil Cross Stitch Patterns

Last year I shared my cute pencil cross stitch bookmark pattern, so I thought this year maybe I would look for more pencil cross stitch patterns to celebrate back to school or the writer in your life. 

If you’re … Read More...



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How to Use a Gel Press for Mixed Media Scrapbook Backgrounds

If you’re not familiar a Gel Press is a large clear flexible printing plate, it reminds me of a clear stamp without a design, that you can ...