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Let’s just say this out loud.

You do not need to buy anything to start junk journaling.

Not a kit.
Not a bundle.
Not a $200 “starter haul.”
Not even those beautiful coordinated printable packs (tempting, I know).

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There is something very satisfying about a Halloween treat that looks impressive but takes just a few minutes to put together. These little pumpkin men are exactly that sort of project. Print the characters, cut them out and add a … Read More...

There is something wonderfully unsettling about a Halloween decoration that takes a moment to register. A strange face in a mirror. A doll sitting quietly where nobody remembers leaving it. Something pale hanging at the end of the verandah. Give … Read More...

There is something about a colourful granny square that never seems to lose its charm. Perhaps it is the familiar clusters of stitches, perhaps it is the endless colour combinations, or perhaps it reminds us of a blanket that lived … Read More...

Halloween treat bags don’t always have to be filled with sweets. Sometimes a crunchy, savoury snack is exactly what your party table needs—and these little witch hat Doritos bags are such a fun way to dress one up.

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Wow, how amazing is this Cauldron card from Channin!? This fun and spooky Halloween design has two different interactive elements. The first is the cool shaker design inside the cauldron, the “frame” is die cut with a purple ink blended … Read More...

This fun bulky wrap gives you tons of practice with instarsia and makes a bold statement while keeping … Read More...

If you love a Christmas table that feels a little bit special, these free Nutcracker embroidery patterns from DMC are well worth a look. The collection includes a Nutcracker napkin pattern, Nutcracker tablecloth pattern, and Nutcracker table runner … Read More...

You know those little cotton drawstring bags that seem to accumulate in the craft cupboard? The ones left over from party favours, jewellery packaging or a project you were absolutely going to finish? They make surprisingly charming little Halloween ghosts.… Read More...

Some evenings, dinner needs to happen with very little enthusiasm from the person making it. You’ve worked all day, answered everyone’s questions, possibly started three different projects, and now somebody wants to know what’s for dinner. Preferably before you’ve even … Read More...

If you’ve ever spotted a plain glass platter at a thrift store and thought it needed a little personality, this is a lovely way to give it a seasonal makeover. A piece of Halloween fabric attached to the underside turns … Read More...

This Free Shock Wave Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like one of those wonderfully satisfying projects that gives big cozy payoff without fiddly detail. Mary Maxim lists it as a free download, designed as a crochet … Read More...

Some Halloween quilt patterns make me want to decorate the whole house. Others make me want to quietly add another project to the sewing pile and pretend it was always part of the plan. The Cat-O-Lantern quilt pattern from Fat … Read More...

There’s something about an Aperol spritz that makes a simple afternoon catch-up feel a little more special. Perhaps it’s that gorgeous orange colour, or the oversized wine glass with a slice of orange tucked inside. Either way, it’s a lovely … Read More...

If you’re creating paper crafting projects for your pooch you’ll want to grab this amazing collection of peeking dogs. These FREE cut files feature so many different breeds of doggies from small to large, all peeking over an edge making … Read More...

Some craft projects begin with beautiful supplies. This one begins with a plastic dustpan, which is probably not what anyone expects to see on your autumn decorating list.

But with a little paint, a wooden backing board and a handful … Read More...

If your usual breakfast is toast eaten while answering emails, this is a rather lovely excuse to slow down. Cheesy baked eggs combine a few familiar ingredients in a little ovenproof dish, with something crunchy alongside for dipping.

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There’s something about a pumpkin pie cooling on the kitchen bench that makes the whole house feel ready for autumn. Perhaps it’s the cinnamon, perhaps it’s the promise of dessert, or perhaps it’s knowing you’ve sorted one part of … Read More...

Oh my goodness, how adorable are these little witches!? This collection of 10 different digital stamps are FREE to download and use on your Halloween paper crafting projects. There’s a witch hugging her cat, stirring a cauldron, making potions, decorating … Read More...

If you enjoy seasonal stitching books that give you lots of smaller motifs to play with, Christmas & Winter Embroidery Patterns by De-ann Black looks like a fun one to keep nearby once the weather starts turning and the festive … Read More...

The GO! Diamonds in the Rough Wall Hanging Pattern shows just how dramatically clever colour placement can transform a traditional quilt block.

Designed by Lissa LaGreca of Lovingly Lissa, this 30-inch square wall hanging uses the GO! Double Star 10-inch … Read More...

There’s something about vintage Halloween that just feels right. Not the overly gory stuff — I mean the charming kind. Smiling pumpkins, old-fashioned witches, classic ghosts, and those nostalgic typography sentiments that look like they came straight from a 1920s … Read More...

Egg salad is one of those lunches we sometimes forget about until we have a few boiled eggs sitting in the fridge. Then suddenly it sounds like exactly what we want. Creamy filling, decent bread, perhaps a little greenery on … Read More...

Some dinners need three pans, a carefully timed oven schedule and someone willing to wash up afterwards. A big pot of chili feels much more forgiving. Put it in the middle of the table, bring out a few toppings and … Read More...

A Halloween table doesn’t need to disappear beneath a mountain of plastic spiders to feel festive. Sometimes a little haunted house, a pumpkin filled with flowers or a few softly glowing lanterns are enough to make an ordinary dinner feel … Read More...

There is something wonderfully satisfying about finishing a handmade Halloween gift with a tag that looks as though it has been pulled from an old witch’s cupboard.

These free printable grungy Halloween gift tags are designed for anyone who loves … Read More...

There is something wonderfully cheerful about a crochet bucket hat, especially when it has that granny-style texture that makes us all say, “Oh yes, I could make that in five colours from my stash.” And let’s be honest, any pattern … Read More...

If you’ve ever tried to squeeze the very last smear of toothpaste from a tube, rolled it from the bottom, folded it in half and then attacked it with the handle of your toothbrush, you’ll understand why toothpaste tablets have … Read More...

There are two kinds of thrift-store regret. Buying something you never use, and leaving behind a beautiful $3 candlestick because you couldn’t think of a project quickly enough.

Then, three weeks later, you find the perfect tutorial. Naturally.

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A bright, bubbly grown-up slushie that tastes like an Italian holiday in a glass

There’s something about an Aperol spritz that just lifts your spirits. Maybe it’s the colour, maybe it’s the fizz, maybe it’s the reminder that it’s okay … Read More...

We’ll get to all that, but since we’re mostly here for the patterns, let’s start there. 

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A bowl of fresh pico de gallo can make a very ordinary dinner feel a little more exciting. Tomatoes, onion, coriander, chilli and lime come together into a colourful salsa that is lovely piled onto tacos, spooned over nachos or … Read More...

Vicki’s darling doggie design uses strips of Fall pattern papers in three sections to spread out the color. In the center are the two photos, hanging die cut leaves and letters to spell out the title along with some pumpkin … Read More...

Sometimes the nicest thing you can do for someone is make them dinner. Nothing fancy, nothing that needs instructions longer than the meal itself. Just something warm, comforting and ready to eat when cooking is the last thing on their … Read More...

Halloween jewellery does not have to mean plastic pumpkin earrings, oversized orange beads, or novelty pieces that only come out for one night and then disappear into the back of a drawer until next October. Sometimes the prettiest Halloween accessories … Read More...

Christmas selling brings out a very specific kind of panic — even in confident sewists.

Suddenly, there’s pressure to be festive, affordable, competitive, and profitable all at the same time. You start second-guessing prices, comparing yourself to everyone else, and … Read More...

There is something rather lovely about a Halloween treat bag with a wonky little monster face. It doesn’t need expensive supplies or a cutting machine. Sometimes a paper lunch bag, a black marker and a few scraps of cardstock do … Read More...

Halloween treats are lovely, but Halloween treats tucked inside a pair of cosy socks? That’s a little gift with something to enjoy after the chocolate has disappeared.

These easy Halloween sock candy favours turn new fuzzy socks into colourful gift … Read More...

There is something wonderfully witchy about a hat floating in midair, especially when a shower of tiny golden lights hangs beneath it. It is Halloween decorating with a little less fright and a little more enchanted cottage.

These DIY hanging … Read More...

Nail stamping is one of those clever beauty craft ideas that looks far more complicated than it really is. At first glance, patterned nails can seem like something you would only get from a salon, but this CraftBits tutorial shows … Read More...

Lydia placed her Fall leaves under a trendy die cut arch with a clean white base that pulls focus to them. The die cut leaves were inked in rusty colors with touches of glitter for some sparkle. There’s also a … Read More...

If you share your home with a cat, then you already know the truth: they run the place. Whether they’re supervising your craft desk, refusing to look at the camera, or stretching themselves across your lap the moment you sit … Read More...