Candy hearts are a fun and familiar part of Valentine’s Day celebrations, but did you know that they can also be used as a teaching tool for math? This printable math activity from Buggy and Buddy is a great example … Read More...
Easy Long Cardigan Knitting Pattern
I love a good long cardigan as an extra layer when it’s cold inside. The Rathnelly cardigan from Patons uses a fuzzy, bulky yarn for extra coziness.
It’s a pretty simple drop shoulder design, worked mostly in Stockinette Stitch with … Read More...
Gnome Love Valentine’s Day Card
I love the rich pink and purples on this Valentine’s Day card from Ashley! She used Distress Oxide Inks and a blending technique to create the beautiful background that shows through behind the die cut letters. And how cute is … Read More...
11 Free Sketch Heart Pattern Papers
This pretty pattern papers are covered in hearts with a sketchy hand drawn feel. There are 11 different papers you can use on Valentine’s Day scrapbook layouts, planner pages and greeting cards. They are all FREE to download from Free … Read More...
How to make a paper whistle
Some people can whistle and some cannot. This fun paper project will make it so everyone can whistle. This might be a fun project to make for Valentine’s Day to give or make with all your friends. Pop on over … Read More...
How to do the Quilt As You Go Direct Join Technique
Lately I have been doing some more quilt-as-you-go projects. They are fun and easy and a little bit different than traditional quilting. If you have a lot of qayg blocks but are not sure how to join them to make … Read More...
Book Review – Puppet Mittens You Can Knit
Puppet Mittens Knit Book– Knit puppets for play or mittens for warmth. In this book, you’ll find 10 projects to create for yourself, your child, or any family member.
Puppet mittens will keep their hands cozy through the cold… Read More...
30 DIY Dinosaur Party Ideas You Can Make At Home
Dinosaurs are such a classic theme when it comes to Birthday parties, I think there is one point in every child’s life when they LOVE dinosaurs. Both my children went through these phases but never seemed to be picked as … Read More...
Crystal Plate and Stained Glass Hanging
Do you see what the centre is? an old crystal plate! what a great way to incorporate something recycled into a new glass art piece. You could use crystal from a thrift store or perhaps you have some sentimental pieces … Read More...
Felt Tooth Fairy Pillow Free Sewing Pattern
Losing a tooth is a huge deal for a kid, especially when they get to leave it out for the tooth fairy! You can sew an adorable felt tooth fairy pillow for your child to use. A Beautiful Mess has … Read More...
Heart Pocket Cards
How pretty is the peach and gold color combination on these sweet Valentine’s from Jamie!? She used gold foiling on vellum tags tucked inside the pocket card that has a heart shaped opening, adding stamped sentiments to the tag and … Read More...
Spectacular Love Layout
I love the Spectacular pun on this sweet layout from Natalie! The heart shaped glass are the “specs”, get it? 🙂 Along with the puny title, a cute photo and doily borders she created her own banner flags with foil … Read More...
Wet Felted Valentines Cushion Tutorial!
Have you been finding it hard to discover valentines themed projects this year? Me too, there’s not much out there, especially for the wet felter! This one is a project with a difference so I hope you really like it!… Read More...
Knit a Brioche Headband to Keep the Wind Off
I love a good headband/ear warmer. I don’t like to wear hats (not because my hair is ever fixed, I just don’t like the feel of something squeezing my head) so a warm headband is a great way for me … Read More...
How to make a unicorn Valentine box
This is just darling and while meant for kids I find it a bit artistic in a cubist style. I really think there is art in this construction. Well however you happen to like it and need to make one … Read More...
Eye of God Plastic Canvas Patterns
Do you remember when you were a child in summer camp or Sunday school and you would make those beautiful eye of god craft projects? I think I still have one tucked away some where. Now you can replicate that … Read More...
Star Galaxy Afghan Pattern
I am really loving Mary Maxim for patterns at the moment as they have dug up some vintage patterns and the detail in the designs is amazing. I love this Space blanket and any space crazt kid is going to … Read More...
Accordion Card for Valentine’s Day
This sweet accordion card has lots of pockets to tuck inside lots of cute tags and is a special project to create for someone special on Valentine’s Day. I love the pink and red with pops of black color combo! … Read More...
Love Letter Envelope Pillow with Pocket – Free Sewing Pattern
This Valentine pillow looks just like a love letter! The front of the pillow looks like the front of an envelope you’d send in the mail. The back has folded flaps and a functional pocket where you can tuck a … Read More...
Create a Photo Waterfall Layout
One way to add lots of photos to a layout is with a “waterfall”, this is an interactive element that flips through a stack of photos when the tab is pulled. Carol created one on her lovely Be YOU tiful … Read More...