Thought I would share some printables and lesson plans for older kids. My daughter hates Math. I don’t know if this is because we ask her to work on it or if she really just hates it. I can’t really … Read More...
Freebie: Star Wars Paper Snowflakes
I’ve seen lots of ideas for paper cutting snowflake but these Star Wars snowflake patterns from Anthony Herrera Designs are totally EPIC!! He generously has provided on his blog free downloadable pdf files so you can cut your own! … Read More...
Winter Olympics – Printable Cupcake Wrappers
Celebrate the Winter Olympics (Starting February 7th) with this free Cupcake wrapper Printable. Having a fun party or Viewing party is a great way to expose the kids to different cultures, different sports and with a little effort different cuisines … Read More...
Monster Crochet
I don’t have a little one to make this cute monster cap for, but I bet a lot of my readers do! Isn’t it scary-cute? Anne Granger offers her pattern and tutorial on her blog so you can make one … Read More...
Tutorial: Chinese New Year Candy Box Charm
A quick video tutorial for the upcoming Chinese New Year – a traditional candy box made up as a miniature food charm. Have a watch!
Tutorial: Felt Hexagon Coasters
New to hexies? Instead of a bed quilt, why not start small with this Felt Hexagon Coaster project by Nancy of Do Small Things with Love. She’s a guest blogger today at Sugar Bee Crafts where she shares step-by-step how … Read More...
Inexpensive way to organize your craft supplies in the new year
Got some New Year resolutions?
Is one of them organizing your craft stash? If yes, then you’re in luck as Morena of CraftUnleashed shows you how to organize your stash into manageable chunks using ModPodge, some boxes, paint and candlesticks.… Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled burlap bag
Go to Steph Chows to find a tutorial showing how to make this cool bag out of a coffee sack and an old t-shirt. The construction is simple, with bias tape finishing the top edge and making the handles. It’s … Read More...
Coconut Milk Whip Cream
Are you like me and never seem to have whip cream around when you need it? Now I just need to keep some canned coconut milk
in the pantry and I’ll always be prepared. According to some of the comments … Read More...
A Sweet Story about Knitting for Babies
I don’t expect to see essays about knitting (with nary an animated gif in them!) at Buzzfeed, but this lovely story from Alanna Okun changed my mind a little bit.
Called “Babies Vary and Knitting Stretches” (a line from Elizabeth … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-Minute Infinity Scarf
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make her 10-Minute Infinity Scarf. It’s made from a lightweight jersey knit so it’s soft and has enough stretch to easily wrap it around your neck. You can wear it wrapped … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather laptop sleeve
For those lucky enough to have gotten a new laptop for Christmas, Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make a leather laptop sleeve. You can use her cutting dimensions to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Maternity sweater refashion
January is Refashion Month over at House of Estrela. Heather from Feather’s Flights guest blogs there with a tutorial showing how she created this maternity sweater out of a large sweater. The sweater was too big through the arms but … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Snowman Canvas
Brrrr, it’s really feeling like winter now! Stay in on those cold days and make something fun, like this cute stamped snowman canvas from the Scrappin’ It blog.
-Heather
A Little Clay Fun for the Winter
All of my timelines are filled with winter woes and snowstorms. Which lead to these Etsy finds:
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| Stitch Markers by theClaySheep | Happy Yeti by AnitasGatos |
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| Cardinal Earrings by noelletournesol | Clay Pen by andreascrafts |
Needle Felted Hearts tutorial
Kat of “Just Crafty Enough” takes us through the process of making needle felted hearts using cookie cutters. This is a good method to start your n needle felting adventure.
Project: Pop Up Card Box
Splitcoast Stampers has a tutorial for an adorable pop up card box for Valentine’s Day.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?
If you are looking for printables check out these Valentine’s day printables … Read More...
Kara Gott Warner Promoted at Annie’s
Kara Gott Warner, editor of Creative Knitting magazine, has been named the new editorial director of knit and crochet at Annie’s, the speciality publisher that owns that magazine.
Warner will stay on as editor but will also oversee the company’s … Read More...
After Christmas Wreath
Happy New Year Everyone!
This is a fun, colorful wreath tutorial that features a special folded ribbon detail – it really makes this decoration eye catching and unique. This design is surprisingly easy and you can use any combination of … Read More...
Candy Cane Ice Cream
My all time favorite ice cream is Peppermint or candy cane ice cream! I get excited when I see it at the ice cream stand. Now with all the leftover candy canes, I can make my own using this recipe … Read More...