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We are constantly asked to showcase stitch tutorials and this week we were asked to share some techniques for leaves. This round up of techniques is by Needlenthread as everything covered. I don’t really have a personal favourite but would … Read More...
Use garden rocks to create this fun Rock Cactus pot. A great sensory idea for a kids activity and craft project. You can make these even bigger using large smooth rocks found in creeks.
Learn how to make these DIY Rope Tassel keychains with cotton rope, embroidery floss and a brass swivel hook using this fun tutorial by Sara Albers at the blog Alice and Lois.
… Read More...Sara says: I look at these rope tassel
Here’s a cute little gift idea. Using pattern paper, a stamped tag and some ribbon make up these adorable paper pouches perfect for holding lip balm or any other tiny tin or gift. Find the directions over on the Pootles … Read More...
Cori from Hey Let’s Make Stuff shows how you can make this woven ribbon tote. The bag is made from quilting weight cotton, embellished on the outside with stripes of woven ribbon. The size makes it a great bag to … Read More...
I’m pretty sure dinosaurs were a popular unit for a lot of us as elementary students. Here’s a polymer clay project from Sculpey that would be great for students doing their dinosaur unit. This project uses plain coloured original Sculpey … Read More...
Jennifer McGuire has a fun tip for adding strips to your stamped images. By inking up a solid stamp with a light ink and then stamping directly on the stamp with a large striped stamp (also called a “kissing” technique) … Read More...
These washcloths with scrappy patchwork binding are a fun and useful way to use up your smaller fabric scraps. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. It’s a good project to make in multiples, so make some … Read More...
Congrats go out to Barbara C. of Chanhassen, MN as she is the winner of the book Crafting With Nature: Grow or Gather Your Own Supplies for Simple Handmade Crafts, Gifts & Recipes
Congrats go out to Deby P. of South Bend, IN as she is the winner of DIY Statement Necklaces: Create Your Own Customizable Jewelry–For Less!
If you’re busy planning a graduation party, Wholesale Party Supplies can help! They’ve assembled a fabulous collection of grad party tips on their blog, featuring everything from food and decorations to party favors and cute photo booth props. Click here… Read More...
No bake, cheesecake, and s’mores, what more do I need to say?! Except yum of course. With warm weather comes barbecues, backyard fires and camping, which means we need to stock up on s’more supplies. There are some days though … Read More...
Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make a pencil skirt with a dramatic peplum hem. It’s fitted through the waist, hip, and thighs but then flares out beautifully at the bottom with a peplum. You’ll need a … Read More...
Before you know it berry season will be here. Some of you in warmer weather may already be there. There is nothing better than fresh berries, especially if you have been dining on frozen berries through winter. Alison at Pint-sized … Read More...
I came across this Free Crochet bacon and Eggs beanie pattern and I must say it’s really funny. I think it would be perfect for early morning outings. It would be my silent but highly visual protest of having to … Read More...
Get the kids involved with a shopping list. I used to do this when my kids were little. My list was images of the food and they had to circle what we needed and cross it off when we bought … Read More...
Learn How To Make Natural Pink Grapefruit and Clay Soap. This all natural Pink Grapefruit Soap recipe will leave your skin feeling silky smooth. You can learn how to make it here. Pink Grapefruit Soap Recipe
How you got patience? Then you might have just found your new craft – Rug Hooking.
This tutorial by Hookingrugs. The tutorial shows you everything you need to know to get started and more.
We are hoping to bring … Read More...
Here is a unique twist (ha ha an obvious pun) on sidewalk chalk. These ones have been made to look like popsicles using a popsicle mold. Any kind of rubber chocolate mould
will work to make sidewalk chalk into your … Read More...
I’ve probably mentioned that I’m teaching some fiber arts classes for kids this summer, and one of the projects we are going to tackle is making spool knitters and making knit cord.
Of course you can do the same thing … Read More...
