Coloring pages are a simple art activity that can actually be used a lot of different ways, whether you color with crayons, markers, colored pencils or paint, cut out the shapes to use in a collage or make your own … Read More...
The Best Free Teddy Bear Knitting Patterns
Lots of people around the world are putting teddy bears in their windows so that kids walking or driving through the neighborhood can “hunt” them.
If you want to give your teddy bear a handmade twist, I’ve collected some of … Read More...
Free Pattern – Frontline Hero Bear
Yarn It Darn It has created the most adorable Amigurumi Frontline Hero Bear pattern! To make it even more amazing you can grab it for free by downloading this free PDF of the Hero Bear. Be sure to support … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Chunky Knit Dog Hat
Lockdown got you going a little crazy? How about this fun pattern
Hilariously adorable, and a little bit silly, this hat takes puppy cuteness to the next level! Heavenly soft and fashionably chunky, the suggested yarn is a dream to … Read More...
DIY Fabric Rag Wreath Tutorial
This fun tutorial is byTypicallysimple and there isn’t anything simple about it, it’s adorable! I love the color combination and the thin rag strips that have been used in this wreath. Lot’s of rag wreaths for for a thick … Read More...
6 Shawl In A Ball Patterns
These patterns are for using with Lionbrands Shawl In A Ball Yarn. Some of these patterns are crochet and some are knitting so I will share them on both our blogs.
Shawls have been a popular accessory for centuries, providing … Read More...
Book review – The Big Book of Crazy Quilt Stitches eBook
Crazy Quilt artistry was at its peak in the 1880s – and the stitches used then can still be used today! In the Big Book of Crazy Quilt Stitches, designer Patricia Eaton features 75 embroidery stitches and floral motifs. This … Read More...
Easter Bunny Shaker Card
Lisa used stamps and dies from Cas-ual Fridays to create this adorable Easter Bunny Shaker Card. I love how the shaker sections are paw prints from the rabbit! She’s sharing how to put it together over on their blog.
Stitch a Rainbow with a Message
Lots of people seem to be crafting rainbows these days as a symbol of hope in these trying times. Lucie Heaton has a free tutorial for a rainbow cross stitch pattern with the words Stay Safe on it.
This little … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Bunny ears Easter chair cover
This bunny ear Easter chair cover is so cute – and it’s also quite easy to make! DIY by Anna Craft has a free sewing pattern to make one. Made from fleece, it has long floppy bunny ears that are … Read More...
Home Decor Scrapbooking Idea
Tracy decided to take her scrapbooking off the page and create a wonderful mixed media home decor project. Using a round cork base she added paint, crackle, buttons and 3D flowers around her photo. This is a lovely idea for … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Trying To Turn Passion Into A Business
Meet Candy from BlueEyedStyle . This is her story, THIS is the reason why we should be support small handmade businesses during this time, actually anytime. You never know someones back story. Please read her story and take at look … Read More...
Woven Crochet Washcloth
This crochet washcloth is fun, colorful, and really easy to make in an afternoon. Also a great opportunity to try a combination of colors and patterns. See the crochet pattern here.
Kids Craft – Breathing Mask for Barbie and Ken from Napkin
Here’s how to make a breathing mask for Barbie or Ken from a paper napkin. Lot’s of lessons could be built around this activity including topics and discussions about viruses and Medical staff and teams.
Free Quarantine Coloring pages from Better Day Books
Looking for some fresh coloring pages to brighten your day? Well the lovely peeps over at Better Day Books have created some new original coloring pages that you can download for free. I bet these would look great in … Read More...
Knit a Comforting Shawl in Lace and Cables
As we were scrambling around that last weekend when we left the house somewhat normally (which was less than three weeks ago!) I decided I wanted to start a new knitting project that would be my “isolation project” (though the … Read More...
Explore Harry Potter’s World Online
I feel like this post should just say go check out the Arts and Culture section of Google right now and any time you or your kids need a break because there is so much cool stuff related to the … Read More...
20+ We Are Going On A Bear Hunt Crafts And Activities
Bear Hunts and Teddy Bear searches are going on around the world right now! It seems like every country and neighbourhood has its own bear hunt trail taking place. Do you have a teddy bear in your window? I have … Read More...
The Best Lockdown Online Yarn Sales
Buying yarn online has become the only option for so many people but it can be very overwhelming knowing which yarn is best and of course who has the best yarn sale going on.
As you can imagine lots … Read More...
Make Your Own Nourishing Lemon and Rose Massage Bars
Massage bars have been around for sometime now, I believe but correct me if I am wrong that LUSH is the first creator of this solid massage bars? They are made with low melt oils, so when they touch your … Read More...