It’s the time of the year to start bringing a little Halloween fun into every lesson plan you can, so here are some ideas for witch themed math activities your kids are sure to love.
Practice symmetry skills with this … Read More...
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by Sarah White
It’s the time of the year to start bringing a little Halloween fun into every lesson plan you can, so here are some ideas for witch themed math activities your kids are sure to love.
Practice symmetry skills with this … Read More...
If your craft supplies are slowly taking over the dining table, spare bedroom, sewing desk and possibly one perfectly innocent chair that hasn’t been sat on for six months, a rolling craft cart might be one of the simplest storage … Read More...

There is something about a battered old skull that instantly makes a Halloween display look properly haunted. Pop one between a few dripping candles and dusty books, and suddenly the mantel looks as though it belongs to a witch who … Read More...
If you love those tiny crochet projects that use hardly any yarn but still look ridiculously cute, this little witch hat is worth adding to your Halloween list.
The Free Purple Witch Hat Keychain Crochet Pattern on CraftBits is worked … Read More...
Halloween crafting does not always need to involve yards of fake cobweb, glitter in places glitter should never be, or another pumpkin decoration that needs to be stored for eleven months of the year. Sometimes the best Halloween projects are … Read More...
Bacon in a cocktail sounds like a dare, doesn’t it? Then you add maple syrup, bourbon and orange peel, and suddenly it sounds a lot like the best bits of a lazy Sunday breakfast served in a glass.
The inspiration … Read More...
If there’s one thing quilters love almost as much as Halloween itself, it’s the chance to stock up on deliciously spooky fabrics before the season sneaks up on us. And if you’re anything like me, those October projects always seem … Read More...
If you’ve ever sat down with photos, paper, and a cup of tea… only to stare at a blank 12×12 page like it personally offended you — you are not alone.
Learning how to make a basic scrapbook page can … Read More...
Make your own DIY Halloween earrings with these cute, spooky and wearable tutorials, including ghosts, pumpkins, bats, spider webs, shrink plastic earrings and polymer clay designs.
Halloween earrings are one of those little seasonal pleasures that let you join in … Read More...
Elisabete used all digital stamps to create this cozy Fall scene card. This gal is enjoying a pumpkin spiced latte in an apple orchard surround by leaves and gourds. She used Copic Markers to color in the images and create … Read More...
by Sarah White
If you want to feel personally attacked by a collection of knitting and crochet patterns as I was, check out the “90s Mod Inspired” pattern lookbook from Yarnspirations.
It’s actually a great collection of patterns for folks who want … Read More...
by Sarah White
These mini Halloween cross stitch patterns are a great way to add to your holiday decor in a hurry.
The 28 tiny Halloween cross stitch patterns set from Aliton Embroidery includes all sorts of fun designs, from mushrooms and cats … Read More...

The Minnesota Stolen Neighbors Quilt has reminded many of us just how much a group of makers can achieve together. Its organisers brought contributions from across the country into a quilt containing 12,500 squares, which was unveiled at the Minnesota … Read More...
Halloween bats are one of those projects that always look more impressive than the effort involved.
A bit of black felt, a few wing shapes, some wonky stitching, and suddenly your house looks like you planned your Halloween décor back … Read More...
I love Halloween decorations that can sit alongside the things already in my living room. These Halloween book storage boxes do exactly that. Stack them on a coffee table and they look like a little collection of spellbooks ready for … Read More...
Making paper rolls is a fun and environmentally friendly way for children to express their artistic side. You can make a variety of decorative and functional items using a plain old cardboard tube and your desired toilet paper roll crafts, … Read More...
by Sarah White
The notion of the importance of teaching kids how to write cursive seems to wax and wane. While some schools have taken it out of their curriculum, many still see the value of learning how to write and read script. … Read More...
When I first heard about the Stolen Neighbors Quilt, I pictured a group of quilters working on something enormous. Then I learned that the finished piece contains 12,500 squares. If you have ever tried to keep even a modest … Read More...
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a quilt that makes you look twice. A woven ribbons quilt has that clever over-and-under effect, yet the “ribbons” are usually made from pieced fabric. Change the colours and the same design can feel … Read More...
I love a handmade quilt, but I also know how many evenings go into making one. Sometimes you want that warm, layered look on the bed this weekend, while your own sewing project is still a very optimistic pile … Read More...