One thing I love most about Fall is the rich and beautiful colors that come along with the season. The textures, deep tones, and yummy smells are the perfect combination for a perfect day. This post shows some great ideas … Read More...
Learning Letters with a 3-Year-Old
Learning letters is one of the basics of early education, and incorporating letters into playful activities is a great way to start kids on the road to learning their letters without a lot of pressure.
The Measured Mom did a … Read More...
Knit a Sweet Cabled Cushion Inspired by Coneflowers
Summer may be nearing an end in the northern part of the world, but decorating with flowers and designs inspired by flowers knows no season.
I love this little coneflower cushion from the Feminine Touch Designs, which would be a … Read More...
Mini Pumpkin Scones
A fall flavor classic is pumpkin. People can’t get enough of the flavor and stock up on all pumpkin flavor items to get them through the next season. Here are some mini pumpkin scones that will get you through the … Read More...
Checkered Square Scarf
This checkered style scarf has lots of visual texture. This scarf is constructed in layers of DC rectangles (12 DCs wide and 4 rows high). You will need around 120 grams of fingering weight yarn. Obviously you can use … Read More...
Make 2 Tatting Shuttles In 2 Minutes For 2 Cents
You don’t always need the fancy things in life especially when it comes to craft. These shuttles are made using cardboard. They get the job done and are perfect for when you are starting out or left yours at home. … Read More...
Kids Craft – Cherry Blossoms
I love how delicate this cherry blossom craft looks. It replicates the Tree of Life symbol too.
… Read More...The concept of a tree of life is a widespread mytheme or archetype in the world’s mythologies, related to the concept of sacred
Tutorial: Slipcover for a slipper chair
Cristina from Remodelando la Casa shows how she created new a new slipcover for a slipper chair. The new fabric gives her chair a whole new look! A slipper chair is an upholstered chair but it has no arms, which … Read More...
Project: Paper Fall Wreath
Want a lovely autumn wreath for your door? No need to gather and dry leaves just grab your paper crafting supplies. The Crafter’s Companion blog has a fun idea for embossing, stamping and die cutting paper leaves and adding them … Read More...
Free pattern: Cute squid softie
I never thought I’d describe a squid as cute, but then I saw this big-eyed squid softie and that was the first word out of my mouth. He’s just so cute! Kerby Smith from The Digital Quilt shares a free … Read More...
DIY Craft Closet Makeover
Transform a junk closet into a beautiful craft space! head on over to Beneath my Heart to see all the steps plus materials and supplies for taking a closet from blah to wow!
You’ll learn how Traci transformed a closet … Read More...
Freebies: Over 25 Free Halloween Coloring Pages
As the weather starts to get cooler is a great time to stay inside and color. If you or your kids love to color then Crayola has got you covered for Halloween. They’ve got over 25 different coloring and activity … Read More...
Tutorial: Fall pillow with satin stitch applique
Accent pillows are an easy way to change up your decor for the season. This applique pillow by Emily from Nap Time creations is so cute for fall. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made it. … Read More...
IPA Queso Blanco with Hatch Chiles
Here is a dip to try this weekend while you watch your favorite football team. Or just make it to enjoy with the family while watching a movie. Sarah at The Gourmet Gourmand shares how to make this cheese dip … Read More...
Striped Disk Beads by Chestnut Ridge Designs
I’ve got a show coming up and I need more beads. To get my creative juices flowing I wander over to Pinterest to look around. I saw this striped disk bead tutorial from Chestnut Ridge Designs and thought I’d share … Read More...
Free pattern: Play All Day dress with raglan sleeves
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can make her Play All Day dress with color blocked raglan sleeves. The Play All Day dress is a free girls’ dress pattern that she shared last year. It’s quick to sew … Read More...
Apple Pie Spice
You can save some money by making your own apple spice. If you make apple pies often you know there are several spices that you need to measure out. The apple spice has it all in one. Stacie from Simple … Read More...
Polymer Clay Organization
Just like I have piles of clay and clay pieces, I have a good stash of tools of all shapes and sizes. Not the least of those are my cutters. Some of them – a couple plastic shoeboxes worth – … Read More...
Review: Cross-Stitch to Calm
Most needlecrafts are touted for their calming and meditative properties, but I think cross stitch might be even more relaxing than other crafts in a way because it is so slow. You have to have patience for a pattern to … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage bandana fabric pumpkins
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods used vintage bandanas to make these adorable fall fabric pumpkins. The bandanas give a vintage country or farmhouse feel to the fabric pumpkins. The sewing is super simple – you won’t even need a sewing machine! … Read More...