There’s something about a tiny water garden that makes you stop and look. It might be the reflection of a leaf, a little patch of moss around the edge, or simply the fact that an ordinary flowerpot has become something … Read More...
20 November Lesson Plan Ideas for Preschool and Elementary
November has a habit of sneaking up on us. One minute we’re clearing away the Halloween crafts, and the next we’re looking for meaningful learning activities that will fit around holidays, school events and a timetable that seems to shrink … Read More...
Free Felting Tutorial Friday: Wet Felted Wool Cookie Cutter Ornaments
If you’ve been looking for a fun and family-friendly way to introduce kids to the magic of felting, this week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday project is an absolute winner. These Wet Felted Wool Cookie Cutter Ornaments from Wee Folk Art… Read More...
Free Poinsettia Embroidery Design Review
If you’re putting together Christmas sewing projects, this free Poinsettia embroidery design from Ann The Gran is a really handy one to save. It’s a machine embroidery design from Contributor, sized at 3.64″ x 3.67″, with 14,949 stitches… Read More...
10 Knitted Christmas Bauble Patterns for a Tree Full of Handmade Charm
There’s always room for one more Christmas decoration, especially when it uses yarn you already own. That’s my reasoning, anyway. Those little leftover balls that aren’t quite enough for a hat suddenly look much more promising when you start thinking … Read More...
The Official Stardew Valley Crochet Book: That Rooster Had Me Hooked
Apparently, this is the year chickens took over my crafting attention. First came the emotional support chickens, then the pocket chickens, and now a rooster has managed to talk me into looking at another crochet book.
Honestly, put a crocheted … Read More...
Christmas on a Budget – 7 Christmas Table Decorations You Can Make from Paper to Save Money
Before buying Christmas table decorations, open the paper drawer.
Leftover gift wrap, scrapbook offcuts and plain cardstock can become name cards, little trees and festive table details.
You do not need a cutting machine or a coordinated craft kit. A … Read More...
Book Review: Stitches from the Yuletide by Kathy Schmitz
If you love Christmas stitching that feels warm, handmade, and a little bit nostalgic, Stitches from the Yuletide by Kathy Schmitz is the sort of book that instantly feels inviting. Just looking at the cover gives you that cozy December … Read More...
Thanksgiving Scrapbook Layouts That Tell the Story Around the Table
A handwritten recipe card can hold an awful lot more than the instructions for making stuffing. There’s the familiar handwriting, the ingredient crossed out and replaced, and perhaps a little note reminding everyone to double the butter. Some of the … Read More...
How To Make Christmas Resin Jewelry: Easy Handmade Pendants, Earrings And Gift Ideas
There is something wonderfully dangerous about Christmas craft supplies. You start out looking for one tiny piece of festive paper, and suddenly you are elbow-deep in glitter, ribbon scraps, old gift tags, and that mysterious packet of tiny bells you … Read More...
Christmas Bookstore Cross Stitch Design Review: A Cosy Find for Book Lovers
There are Christmas designs that make you think of decorating the tree, and then there are designs that make you want to pack a bag and move into the picture. This Christmas bookstore scene falls firmly into the second category.… Read More...
10 Easy Margarita Recipes for Taco Nights, BBQs and Summer Gatherings
There’s something about a margarita that makes a plate of nachos feel like an occasion. You can still be wearing your everyday clothes, the washing can still be waiting, but put a lime wedge on a glass and suddenly dinner … Read More...
IKEA KALLAX Room Divider DIY: Create a Cosy Corner With Storage and Style
Open-plan living sounds lovely until your craft supplies, the dining table and someone’s homework all start sharing the same square metre. Sometimes you don’t need another room quite so much as a little separation—a corner that feels like yours, with … Read More...
5 Christmas Sweater Knitting Patterns Worth Casting On
A handmade Christmas sweater can be wonderfully festive without looking as though you lost an argument with the decorations box. Although, if knitted trees and cheerful little lights are your thing, I’m certainly not going to discourage you.
The trick … Read More...
Easy Christmas Fabric Gift Basket Sewing Pattern (Perfect for Beginners)
There’s something quietly special about a handmade Christmas gift basket. Not loud. Not over-the-top. Just thoughtful, useful, and clearly made with care. This fabric Christmas gift basket is one of those projects that looks lovely on the day and keeps … Read More...
12 Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns for Cat Lovers
A Christmas tree covered in dangling decorations must look like a very generous present to a cat. Shiny things to tap, branches to investigate, a cosy hiding spot underneath—and then the humans have the cheek to say it’s only for … Read More...
Single and Loving It Spaghetti: Easy Bolognese for One
Some recipes are supposed to make somebody marry you. This one is designed to make you rather pleased you have the evening to yourself.
Welcome to Single and Loving It Spaghetti, part of my Just Me, Thanks series of … Read More...
Crochet Christmas Dove Ornaments With a Printable Gift Poem
There is something especially lovely about a handmade gift that comes with a few thoughtful words. These crochet Christmas birds pair a folded yarn ornament with a decorative poem card, turning a little crochet project into a keepsake.
The design … Read More...
DIY Fire Pit: 10 Backyard Ideas You Can Make on a Budget
There is something about a backyard fire pit that makes an ordinary evening feel like a little occasion. Pull up a chair, put the kettle on before heading outside, and suddenly nobody seems quite so interested in disappearing back to … Read More...
5 Christmas Ornament Quilt Patterns That Add Instant Holiday Charm
There are some Christmas quilt themes that feel timeless no matter how many holiday seasons roll by, and ornaments are right at the top of that list. They’re cheerful, colourful, easy to recognise, and wonderfully flexible. A quilted ornament can … Read More...