Free Embroidery Pattern

Here is a simple embroidery pattern I designed. Feel free to use it to stitch to your heart's content. Just right click on the image and save it to your computer. You can resize the image prior to printing if you'd like another size. I just got a new iPhone and wanted to use my scanner app, so I thought this would be a good way to do so! Have fun!

A Gift from JMKit

I received this gift from JMKit yesterday. Yesterday was a really rough day to say the least and finding this in my inbox was a very welcome surprise.  This is my MiKit holding my two cats, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash.  Thank you JMKit for brightening up my day! :) 

If you're not already familiar with JMKit, do yourself a favor and visit their site.  You'll find tons of cute characters, free downloads and printables, games, and awesome merchandise.  So go already! :)

Strawberry Needle Book

I'm currently in three swaps on Cut Out + Keep, two Newbie/Veteran swaps and a Little Plushie swap. I'm finished with one of the Newbie/Veteran swaps and am one project away from being finished with the Little Plushie swap (I'll be posting pictures soon). The other Newbie/Veteran swap has proved to be a challenge for me as my partner's interests could not be more opposite from mine. However, I find these prove to be my favorite swaps. We do have a love of food in common, so I decided to play up that angle.

While searching the internet for ideas yesterday, I came across an awesome craft blog called Happy Zombie. I had decided that a needle book would be a fun craft project to make and Happy Zombie had the perfect free pattern on their site! A felt strawberry needle book! Go HERE to download your free copy of this pattern from Happy Zombie. It's a super easy project to make and the results are really cute! Here is my finished version:

Outside Cover

Inside "Pages"

I used 3D fabric paint in lieu of embroidering all the little seeds on the cover. I also used felt glue to attach the leaves onto the cover instead of sewing them on. I've just recently discovered Beacon's Felt Glue (available at your local Hobby Lobby in the craft felt aisle or online at several retailers) and think that it's the most amazing invention ever! I highly suggest investing in a bottle or two!

Cute Duck Plushie

I made this using a free downloadable pattern found HERE. Isn't she cute?

More Weekend Creative Goodness

I'm definitely addicted to free downloads! This "snail mail" stationery set is courtesy of Creature Comforts. The envelope is not included in the set, so I found a free envelope template. I can't remember which site provided me with this particular template, but Mirkwood Designs has just about every type of template you could hope for! I may have to try folding the Chinese takeout box next.



I listed a new resin ring on Etsy tonight.



The resin was cast in a two part mold. This type of mold enables the utilization of multiple types of deco (e.g. glitter, beads, sequins). I'm currently running low on resin supplies, but have no money to feed my addiction. There are so many techniques that I want to try. I'm dying for more kawaii stickers, especially ones depicting fairy tales! I also want to try using cupcake sprinkles instead of glitter and beads. Feel free to sneak some funds into my PayPal account! My e-mail address is listed in my profile!

Folding French Fry Boxes On A Friday Night

Yes, that's right! I spent part of my Friday evening learning how to make french fry boxes. It was actually very cathartic! My anxiety levels have been through the roof lately, and this little craft project actually calmed my nerves! Maybe it's a sign that I need to go put in an application at McDonald's or Burger King tomorrow. These little boxes would be the cutest party favor holders. If you would like to de-stress via the ancient art of french fry box folding just go HERE and download the free template.

Free Cupcakes!

I just found these free cupcake icons for Mac and I am so excited! I've been revamping my desktop into a world of sugary goodness. To download this freeware (Mac only, sorry PC users), go HERE.