These DIY advent calendars are sure to inspire your creativity this holiday season. I think advent calendars are becoming less popular but I am on a mission to keep this tradition alive. I love a handmade DIY advent and … Read More...
An In-Depth Look at Designing Intarsia
I’ve done a bit of intarsia designing (it’s one of the genres of knitting covered in Colorwork Knitting) but I always find it fascinating to learn about how other designers go about making their projects.
Hands Occupied has just … Read More...
Download this Great Editing Checklist for Kids
One of my jobs throughout my career has been as a professional editor, so I think it’s really important to teach kids to critically read their own writing and know how to edit themselves.
This Reading Mama has a couple … Read More...
How To make Acrylic Pour Handmade Cards
I’m seeing the acrylic pour technique popping up on mixed media art projects, it adds a really interesting marble effect. Janette has used this same idea for card making and it’s so beautiful. It makes terrific backgrounds or use it … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Polar bear plush softie
This free plush polar bear sewing pattern and tutorial is the perfect DIY gift for kids (and adults!). Fluffmonger shares the free pattern for Mr. Foofs. You can customize his adorable self by adding a cowl to keep his neck … Read More...
Pumpkin Spice Latte Coloring Pages
Snuggle up on the couch with a blanket, warm drink and some autumn themed coloring pages to pass the time this Autumn.
Featuring everyone’s favorite fall drink (Pumpkin Spice lattes of course!), these adult coloring pages are free to … Read More...
Peplum Top Crochet Pattern
Accessorize this adorable high neck Crochet top with a statement necklace to really dress it up, or throw it on with some jeans for a casual, relaxed look. This boxy crochet shirt is flattering for everyone, and we really loved … Read More...
Voting activities and free printables
Never too early to start the kiddos on the act of voting! Pop on over to the blog Lucky to be in the First for a whole great collection of voting crafts and free printables. It’s always a good … Read More...
White and Translucent Bubble Cane
When I was growing up (in polymer clay) we called all of the white and translucent canes that you’d layer over the rest of your canes “ghost” canes because the effect is like that – a design ghosting over the … Read More...
Needle Felted Essential Oil Diffuser Ornament
This little needlework project is so adorable. It is a mini needle felted Christmas tree that is used as an Essential oil diffuser. You can learn how to make your own needle felted tree here. It is a great … Read More...
Homemade Air Fresheners Made with Gelatin and Fragrance Oils
These DIY homemade air fresheners are super easy and cheap to make. A great safe substitute for burning scented candles. This DIY tutorial shows you how to make your own scented fresheners for your home. See the full recipe here… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Sashiko coin purse
This sashiko coin purse is a pretty way to carry your change (or other small items), and it’s a great scrapbusting project, too! Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations shares a sewing tutorial showing how you can make one. Pull out … Read More...
Christmas Holiday Penguin Shaker Card
Glitter makes the perfect snowy background for this cute Penguin shaker card! And I love the tip of using two markers to color the sentiment for a nice two tone look.
Visit the Hobby Craft blog for step by step … Read More...
Football Layouts
For so many Fall means time for football, right? If your kids play or you’re going to see your favorite team be sure to scrapbook those memories with a football themed layout. Karen will take you through the steps she … Read More...
Who’s Ready for Christmas Cross Stitch?
I am not one of those people who likes to rush the holiday season (maybe because I’m a knitter and I like to believe there’s still a long time to knit some gifts for people), but I know a lot … Read More...
In Case You Want to Knit Some Lounge Pants
I’ve only ever knit pants for babies (there’s a pattern in my book Quick and Easy Baby Knits). But this time of year, when it’s just starting to get cold, I start to feel like I’m going to want … Read More...
DIY Gingerbread Scented Christmas Slime
This slime recipe is for a Christmas themed Gingerbread Slime. I love gingerbread but unfortunately, I am the only one in my house so I very rarely buy it otherwise I will eat it all. This DIY slime recipe … Read More...
Easy DIY Donut Stand For Your Party
This DIY Donut stand is so easy to make. For this DIY Donut stand all you need is some basic tools and a ready-made A-frame board. This A-frame board is from k-mart and cost $5. This stand is so quick … Read More...
Free Christmas Lollipop Wrappers
Just because you are time poor doesn’t mean you can’t give out adorable Christmas treats. Buy some lollipos and print off these Lollipop holders. The kids can help you cut them out too. Great for a classroom activity as well. … Read More...
Woodland Animals Winter Scene Card
How adorable are these woodland critters having fun in the snow?! This adorable scene card from Christiana uses new stamps from Hello Bluebird.
She’s got a how to video over on her blog, Christy Get Crafty. Click here to watch.… Read More...