Things can get a little crazy in the classroom this time of year, but sometimes it’s good to embrace the madness and turn it into a learning activity.
These ideas for Halloween learning centers from Pocket of Preschool are charming … Read More...
Recycled cork wedding couple
I don’t have any reason to make these but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to. They are too cute. I might just make lots of little men and women using these designs. Pop on over to the blog Something … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Gauze fabric receiving blanket
A handmade baby gift doesn’t have to be labor intensive. (No pun intended!) Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can make gauze fabric receiving blankets that are sure to be a hit with new parents. The lightweight blankets … Read More...
Free Motion Embroidery Art Journal
This needlework tutorial is for a simple diary cover or journal. The tutorial is easy to follow with lots of photos to guide you along the way. This needlework project uses free form embroidery techniques but you can adapt it … Read More...
White Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats
This recipe is for White Christmas style Rice Krispie treats. They have been made extra special by having a Christmas tree theme to them. They are adorable to look at and even better to eat! These DIY Christmas treats… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Greek goddess Halloween costume
Ashley from Make It and Love It created this amazing Greek goddess Halloween costume for her daughter. Specifically, it’s an Artemis costume. I’m loving the gold bow and arrows! She has a tutorial showing how she made it. Her tutorial … Read More...
Photo Frames Wall Layout
This beautiful scrapbook layout looks like pictures frames hung on a wall. What a clever way to display photos! Using a classic grid design Elise used products from Pink Paislee for her page. I love the rustic touch the wood … Read More...
DIY Butterfly Catcher Costume
Fancy dress parties are super fun. If you are looking for a unique costume idea for your boyfriend, husband or friend, why not decide on that butterfly catcher costume. You can easily DIY it or get all the accessories needed … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Easy drawstring backpack
A drawstring backpack makes a great first sewing project for kids learning to sew! It’s an easy project to sew and is something kids can use. Cindy from Skip To My Lou has a tutorial showing how to sew a … Read More...
Colorful Corn Coloring
This stunning harvest corn looks like a painting but it’s actually a rubber stamp from Power Poppy stamps colored with Copic markers and colored pencils by Amy Shulke. She’s sharing some tips on how she gets realistic looks with her … Read More...
How to Get Better Portrait Photos
Wanting to get better portrait shots? The Creative Live blog has 5 great tips from posing, lights and flash suggestions and more to help you capture those special people in your life.
Visit their blog for more info.
-Heather
Stitch a Sweet Skeleton Cat
For my daughter’s birthday, one of her classmates (who is well-known for his offbeat gifts) gave her a skeleton cat like you might see around Dia de los Muertos.
I love these fancy skeletons, and you can cross-stitch your own … Read More...
Glass block black cat Halloween decoration
If you read this blog regularly it will come as no surprise that I love making projects that light up and Craft Blocks that are plastic “glass” blocks are a great base to make Halloween decorations that light up. This … Read More...
How to Make Yarn Wigs for Halloween
OK, this does not have to do with knitting at all, but we knitters do tend to have excess yarn hanging about from time to time, and one fun and seasonally appropriate way to use some of it is to … Read More...
Free Printable Color-in Bookmarks
This Free Printable bookmark sheet is very cute! Print off this sheet and allow the kids (or adults) to color in their own bookmarks. Once colored these bookmarks can be laminated for extra durability. Such a cute free printable file … Read More...
Felted Rabbit Tutorial
This DIY tutorial is for a felted rabbit. The tutorial is easy to follow and the bunny is truly adorable. You can see the full tutorial here. Felted bunny
DIY Crystal Soaps
Create these amazing Amethyst crystal soaps and use them as they are on use them for soap loaf embeds to create amazing soaps. This tutorial is easy to follow and the soaps are simply amazing. You can learn how to … Read More...
Classroom Halloween Party Ideas
These Halloween party ideas are perfect for the classroom. Thrivinghomeblog.com has put together an amazing list of Halloween themed activities, games and ideas. These Halloween Party ideas can be used in a classroom setting or for your own DIY Halloween … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern Batman Toy
What you need
Crochet hook size 9 
or I; 4-ply knitting worsted
type yarn in the following colors: 8 oz. of navy blue for boots, gloves, shorts, cape and mask; 2 oz. of Fisherman or light beige for head; 2 … Read More...
19 Last Minute Halloween Costumes
Here is another great roundup by Pastelsandmacarons.com If you haven’t got your costume sorted yet then take a look at this roundup of 19 Halloween Costumes you can make last minute. For the full list of Halloween costumes you need … Read More...