Keeping it Real

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

6 Cozy Fall Decor Etsy Finds to Bring Handmade Charm to Your Home

While summer is - and always will be - my favorite season, there’s something about fall that makes me want to make home feel just a little warmer and cozier. The rich colors, softer lighting and natural textures of the season are perfect for adding small decorative touches—and you don’t need to completely redecorate to make a difference.


6 Cozy Fall Decor Etsy Finds to Bring Handmade Charm to Your Home

So I’ve put together six lovely fall decor Etsy finds that celebrate the handmade feel of the season. From pumpkins and mushrooms to stained glass and autumn leaves, each one brings something a little different to your home.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Pink Flower - free embroidery pattern

Hello, and welcome! Here's a new free small embroidery pattern - colorful, easy and perfect for beginners!


Pink Flower - free embroidery pattern


Monday, September 28, 2026

Welcome to The Really Crafty Link Party #527!

Hello, and welcome! I hope you've had a wonderful weekend and, as always, I'm so glad you're joining us for a new link party!

If you can, please try to visit at least a couple of other posts and/or leave a nice comment on other people's creations, and help spread the word on social media - the more, the merrier!


The really crafty link party, keeping it real, craft blog


As usual, the party will be open until Thursday and I will post the features on Friday, October 2nd. Please note that there's a 50 entries limit, so make sure you link up early!

Missed last week's features? Click the image below to check them out: 





And now, let's party!

Friday, September 25, 2026

The Really Crafty Link Party #526 featured posts!

Hello and welcome! It's Friday again, so it's time to share the features of this week's link party!



The Really Crafty Link Party #526 featured posts!


Thank you all for joining the party and sharing with us, it's always a pleasure and an inspiration to go through all your wonderful posts!

Scroll down to check out this week's features:

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Turn Yesterday’s Packaging into Today’s Perfect Gift Tag (with video tutorial)!

Hello, and welcome! Today I'm sharing here one of my favorite upcycling projects: creating gift tags out of materials that would otherwise be tossed out. 


Turn Yesterday’s Packaging into Today’s Perfect Gift Tag (with video tutorial)!


Because, really, have you ever looked at beautiful cardboard packaging, perfume boxes, or promo leaflets and thought - this is too pretty to send into the recycling bin? Well, the next time that happens, remember you can actually turn them into gorgeous, custom gift tags for your next present!

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

A fabric gift bag for dog lovers

Hello, and welcome! Today I'm sharing here a cute little tote bag, that I will be using as a gift bag:



A fabric gift bag for dog lovers


Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Fall Bliss - free cross stitch pattern

According to Google, the autumnal equinox occurs today which means that, if you're in the northern hemisphere like me, this is the beginning of fall - which, of course, inspired this week's free cross stitch pattern:


Fall Bliss - free cross stitch pattern