Hey there, crafty friend! I have been holding onto a happy little secret, and today I finally get to spill it. We have built a brand new website, and it is a completely free gift to our crafting community. It is called CraftingStepByStep, and the name says it all: every project is broken down into clear, simple steps, so you can make something beautiful, one step at a time.
Want to create layouts like this? Our monthly kits include coordinated papers, embellishments, and supplies to bring your scrapbook pages to life.
Grab your favorite drink and come along with me for a little tour. I will walk you through it stop by stop, and I have a feeling you are going to fall in love.
First Stop: Everything, One Simple Step at a Time
This is the part I love most. Every single tutorial is laid out step by step, with a photo or a short video and clear, friendly instructions for each and every step. No guessing, no confusing leaps. You just follow along, one step at a time, and watch your project come together. Whether you are on step one or step eight, you always know exactly what to do next. Take a peek at this How to Crochet a Tote Bag tutorial to see what I mean, or browse all 279 tutorials to find your next make.
Next Stop: So Much More Than Paper Crafting
Now, you know our little corner of the world will always be about scrapbooking, cards, and paper crafts, and that is never going to change. But here is the fun part: this new site branches out into so many craft areas we do not usually cover here on the blog. I am talking crochet, knitting, embroidery, painting, woodworking, pottery, jewelry making, macrame, and calligraphy, plus plenty of paper crafts and card making too. There are seventeen craft categories in all, so whatever mood you are in, there is something waiting for you. Feel like trying something totally new this weekend? Now you can.
Last Stop: Follow a Guided Learning Path
If you want to go a little deeper, the guided learning paths are just wonderful. Each one walks you through a whole skill from the very beginning, one step-by-step tutorial at a time, so you build real confidence as you go. Want to make your own amigurumi animals from scratch, learn knitting as an absolute beginner, or create paper flowers from scratch? There is a path for that, and it tells you exactly where to start and what comes next.
And because there is always something fresh to try, new tutorials land every single week, right alongside fun seasonal weekly themes over on The Crafter’s Weekly. You will never run out of inspiration.
Best of all, it is completely free, with no paywalls and no catch. So settle in and go have a good look around. I have a feeling you are going to love it as much as we do.
And while you are there, be sure to sign up for the free weekly newsletter and pick the crafts you love most, so a little inspiration lands in your inbox each week. Thank you, as always, for being part of this wonderful community. I cannot wait to see what you make.
Grab This Month's Kit
Every month we put together a box of coordinated papers, embellishments, and supplies that all work together. Open the box, start creating. It's that simple.