One of the subjects that’s often covered in preschool is learning about the five senses. Understanding our senses helps us describe the world around us and our experience in it, and it’s fun to explore the senses in different ways. … Read More...
Knit a Sweet Blanket with a Pocket for Treasures
When my daughter was in early elementary school we were at Joann together (RIP) and she picked out some variegated pink and white blanket yarn for me to knit a blanket for her bed. Now probably 10 years later, it’s … Read More...
Breast Cancer Care Package In A Jar – A Thoughtful Pink Ribbon Gift You Can Make In Minutes
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and every year it reminds us that small gestures can carry a lot of love. Not every support gift needs to be grand, expensive, or wrapped like it came from a boutique gift … Read More...
Freebie Friday – Vintage Halloween Candy Wrappers (Printable Ephemera)
If you grew up in the 70s, 80s or even 90s, you probably remember when Halloween candy looked different. The wrappers were bold. Slightly spooky. A little dramatic. Not overly glossy or cartoonish — just good old-fashioned Halloween charm.
That’s … Read More...
Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Firm Felting with Armature
If you’ve ever wanted your felted animals to stand tall, stretch, or even strike a pose, this week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday is exactly what you need. We’re diving into one of the most useful techniques in needle felting — … Read More...
Cute Halloween Scrapbook Mini Album
Traci used the “Hey Pumpkin” collection from Doodlebug to create a darling Mini Album for Halloween. The album measures 6″x6″ with rounded covers decorated with green spider web pattern paper and another layer of orange paper with a large black … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: And Wabi Sabi
The two largest categories in And Wabi Sabi’s online shop are funny and relatable quotes and whimsical animals, which I think tells you about all you need to know as to whether this cross stitch designer is for you. But … Read More...
Stitch a Play Mat with a Gorgeous Butterfly
The butterfly on this piece — the Owl Butterfly Playmat by Sophie’s Stitches — caught my eye before I even knew what the project was. Now that I’ve give it a closer look I’m still not 100 percent sure what … Read More...
20 Non-Candy Halloween Treat Ideas for Kids, Classrooms and Trick-or-Treaters
20 Non-Candy Halloween Treat Ideas for Kids, Classrooms and Trick-or-Treaters
Halloween treats don’t have to come wrapped in chocolate. Sometimes a sheet of ghost stickers, a little colouring kit or a spooky bookmark makes a lovely surprise, especially when the … Read More...
DIY Snowman Door Hanger Using Tulle and Fairy Lights
There is something about a snowman in a slightly wonky hat that makes a front door feel welcoming. Add a checked scarf and a gentle glow from fairy lights, and you have a Christmas decoration with plenty of personality, without … Read More...
Whipped Manuka Honey Body Butter – Ultra-Rich DIY Moisturizer for Dry, Mature Skin
There’s something so soul-soothing about whipping up your own skincare, especially when it smells delicious and actually works. This whipped Manuka honey body butter is a total game-changer for dry, aging, or sensitive skin. It’s thick and creamy, but … Read More...
Book Review: The Wandering Knitter
Knitting and travel are two hobbies that are highly compatible. Travel often involves waiting or time spent on planes, trains, boats, etc., time that can easily be filled by knitting, a portable and productive craft you can do most anywhere … Read More...
Book Review: Irresistibly Cute Mini Amigurumi – 62 Tiny Crochet Projects
There is something slightly dangerous about a crochet book containing 62 tiny amigurumi projects.
You tell yourself you’ll just make the little panda.
Then perhaps the turtle.
Then suddenly you’re making a miniature donut, a bumblebee charm and an … Read More...
10 Easy Overnight Oats Recipes That Are Full of Flavour
I want breakfast to be easy, but I also want to look forward to eating it. A bowl of something beige and rather worthy doesn’t always tempt me away from my second cup of coffee. Give those oats a little … Read More...
Storage Solutions for Threads, Rulers and Quilting Notions (Without Turning Your Sewing Room Into Chaos)
If you’ve ever spent ten minutes looking for your seam ripper… only to find three of them later in the same drawer…
You are officially a quilter.
Notions multiply. Threads roll. Rulers slide behind furniture. And suddenly your “creative … Read More...
12 DIY Halloween Mantel Decor Ideas for a Spooky Handmade Display
There’s something lovely about decorating one little corner of the house for Halloween. You don’t need a front garden full of skeletons or enough cobwebs to frighten the neighbours. A few handmade decorations on the mantel can give the whole … Read More...
How to Wet Felt an Embellished Clutch Purse by Natasha Smart Textiles
If you’ve ever dreamed of carrying a handbag that’s truly one-of-a-kind, Natasha Smart’s Wet Felted Embellished Clutch Purse tutorial on YouTube will make your creative heart skip a beat. This project blends practicality with artistry, showing exactly how to turn … Read More...
Learn about Greece for Kids
Greece is officially the Hellenic Republic, and it’s made up of thousands of islands as well as a mainland on the Mediterranean Sea. It’s considered the birthplace of western civilization, so there’s a lot to learn about this ancient and … Read More...
10 Cute Halloween Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Sophie’s darling doggy design has a mix of orange, yellow and purple with fun plaids and patterns. I love the repeating “BOO” words going down, all the colorful pumpkins and the torn paper for some texture. Repeating a single word … Read More...
73 FREE Kooky Halloween Digital Stamps
They are creepy, kooky and spooky, I’m not talking about the Addams Family, it’s this collection of fun and funky Halloween images. This set of downloadable digital stamps features 73 different designs with silly witches, creepy skulls, cute black cats, … Read More...