It’s easy to sew a pillow (or two, or three) to match your decor. Susan at Organized 31 has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how. She made this pillow to match her daughter’s bedding set. It took her just 15 … Read More...
Coffee Traveler’s Notebook Pages
There’s not too many things better then Fridays and coffee, right? So Diane documented her love of both in these wonderful Traveler’s Notebook pages. I love how one page is just the photo scaled to size with a few embellishments … Read More...
Need Some Decor for Your New “Home School”? Basher Has You Covered
I have long enjoyed Basher Laboratories products. They make great books and toys for learning about science, math, grammar, history and more that have fun illustrations and are engaging for kids but also educational.
Right now they are offering a … Read More...
In Case You Need the Reminder: Stitching is Great for Stress Relief
These are really weird times we are living through right now, and while it might seem kind of weird to be talking about and promoting crafting right now, but I really feel like there’s no better time to start a … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Mandala Floor Rug
This Crochet pattern is for the Mandala floor rug. Very popular in Boho decor right now and can be made in neutral colors, natural colors and of course bright yarns too.
Best of all this pattern is part of the … Read More...
Don’t Stockpile Sanitary Products. Instead Buy These.
This week in the media it has been all about stockpiling and crazy hoarding scenes from across the globe.
Last week we wrote an article about alternatives to toilet paper, but since then the shortages have expanded. 3 days … Read More...
How To Make The Perfect Sandwich Bread Recipe
Brandi from Chicken Scratch Diaries has developed a DIY make your own sandwich bread recipe that is sure to hit your tastebuds. You can see the full recipe as well as Brandi’s tips on her blog here.
Kids Craft – Pipecleaner Finger Puppets
Well, the kids are home and boredom will start kicking in by week 2 of this homeschooling scenario. I can assure you now is the time to stock up on quick craft supplies. And these adorable little finger puppets require … Read More...
Triple Slider Gift Card Holder
When you pull the tab on the top of this card sections slide out to reveal a sentiment and a gift card. How cool is that!? Sandi has step by step photo directions on how to cut, score and assemble … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Marble maze fidget toy
Make a fun fidget toy to keep your kids’ or your own hands busy and your mind relaxed! This DIY marble maze tutorial by AppleGreen Cottage comes with a free template. This quiet fidget toy is easy to make from … Read More...
Bunny Trail Easter Layout
Trendy gingham, checks and plaid patterned papers all mix together beautifully on this sweet Easter layout from Kylie. She mirrored those patterns in her title and the borders of eggs, a bunny tag and a banner add some fun whimsy … Read More...
Book-Related Events and Deals for Kids at Home
I love how many people are stepping up to help in these weird times. A lot of children’s book authors have been reading from the books on Facebook and elsewhere, celebrities are reading books, authors are offering drawing lessons and … Read More...
Water Coloring Digital Stamps + Freebie
Kathy used opaque watercolors to color up this lovely digital floral stamp from Jane’s Doodles. In order to apply her stamp to the watercolor paper she used a tracing method and then water colored. The results are very bold and … Read More...
Weather Planner Pages
Some Odd Girl Stamps has some fun little weather digital stamps that are perfect for planners. They have different faces for different occasions to mark your calendar. And since they are digital you can color them to match any theme … Read More...
Stitch Some Cats on a Sweater
I love the happy little cats covering the Cascading Kittens sweater by Claire Slade. It’s a short-sleeved (though that can be adjusted), top-down, circular yoke sweater worked mostly in colorwork cats.
She used two colors of worsted weight wool but … Read More...
Crochet tp cozy that will make you giggle (hopefully)
Here is a throw back craft that is also a bit of pop art meets surrealism meets current obsession. I created this tp cozy that looks like a roll of toilet paper back in 2009 and I still keep my … Read More...
Baby Footprints Blanket Knitting Pattern
Who loves the tiny pitter-patter of Baby feet? Well, this adorable blanket is all bout 10 tiny toes on those tiny baby feet.
A cute blanket to make for your new little bundle of joy! This pattern is made using … Read More...
5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Make In A Breadmaker
Making fresh bread doesn’t need to be hard – supermarkets carry premix that you add straight into the breadmaker to knead and bake for you at the press of a button. You can also make your own bread mixes from … Read More...
Make Your Own Crock Pot Bread Recipe
Everyone is rushing out and buying bread machines but here is a great alternative to a breadmaker or breadmaking machine. The Crockpot! Hopefully, you already have one of these amazing babies and you can get straight to making your … Read More...
40+ Bread Machine And Breadmaker Recipes
These amazing breadmaker recipe roundup has been curated by 3 Boys and a Dog. This list of recipes is so big you are really not going to need another list. find your favorite recipes, print them off and get starting … Read More...