by Elayne | Blog, Cross Stitch Finishing
Make Finishing Fun™ ~ A Valentine Finish For Hazel There’s something extra special about taking a sweet stitched piece and giving it a finish that feels just as thoughtful as the design itself. Today I’m sharing a Valentine finish for Hazel that combines painted wood,...
by Elayne | Blog, Patreon
A Simpler Patreon for Stitchers in the New Year This Christmas, I made a change to Patreon with one clear goal in mind: to give more to everyone, at a price that feels accessible and sustainable. Rather than separating content across tiers, I wanted every member to...
by Elayne | Blog, DIY Home Decor
Coffee Is a Hug in a Mug ☕ | Easy DIY Home Decor With Anabella’s There’s just something comforting about a warm cup of coffee — the ritual, the quiet moment, the feeling of home. That cozy feeling is exactly what inspired today’s easy DIY home décor project. This...
by Elayne | Blog, Cottage Keepsakes, What's New!
Cottage Keepsakes™: Where the Heart of the Home Lives There are certain places that stay with us forever. For me, it has always been the kitchen. As a child, it was where I watched familiar hands at work — rolling dough, stirring pots, setting ingredients out on worn...
by Elayne | Blog, What's New!
Today marks the start of Anabella’s 12 Days of Christmas, and we’re so excited to celebrate this festive season with you! Each day, we’ll be sharing a new special offer in our Etsy shop — focused on Christmas charts, winter stitching, cozy supplies, floss, and more. ✨...
by Elayne | Blog, DIY Home Decor
I had so much fun making this little Sweet sign for a friend who’s just as sweet as can be! 🍭 This project took me just 10 minutes (Terry actually timed me! 😄) — and I love how it turned out. 🖌️ Supplies I Used Bright White Chalk Paste Cherry Chalk Paste Transfer...
by Elayne | Blog, Cross Stitch Finishing, DIY Home Decor, What's New!
🎅 Basket of Blooms Santa – A New Make Finishing Fun™ Technique Using Chalk Couture™ Looking for a creative way to finish your holiday stitches? Our newest Make Finishing Fun™ project, Basket of Blooms Santa, combines beautiful cross stitching with Chalk Couture™ DIY...
by Elayne | Blog, Paper Crafting
Peace on Earth Handmade Card and Tag | Elayne Forgie The holidays are the perfect time to pause, create, and share something meaningful. This week, I designed a Peace on Earth handmade card and coordinating tag — simple, elegant projects that capture the calm and...
