Wet felting is the process of using hot, soapy water and friction to simulate layers of roving to bond together and become felted. Children of all ages treasure feeling wool slowly meld to become an object – it is quite … Read More...
DIY Homemade Dog Shampoo
These DIY homemade dog shampoo recipes are easy to make. Most of them use basic ingredients you probably already have at home making them some of the easiest DIY shampoo recipes around.
Weekly bathing can prevent itchiness, washing allergens … Read More...
Quilt Pattern – Patriotic Flag Quilt
This Patriotic flag quilt pattern is by Pat Sloan. You can visit her blog to grab the free pdf. I think this would make a cute lap blanket for military men and or women.
Audubon Bird Coloring Page
Print out and color up this lovely coloring page of Carolina Parakeets from famed naturalist John James Audubon. It’s FREE to download from Dover Publications, click here to get it.
-Heather
Sewing pattern: Scallop hem skirt
This red scalloped skirt is perfect for 4th of July, and the rest of the days of the year, too! Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can sew one. The scallop hem is such a pretty detail! I’m … Read More...
4th of July Stitching Cards
Here’s another way to celebrate the 4th of July: stitching cards! These are great because you can totally customize them so that stitchers of all ages and skill levels can use them with no problem. There are 10 different designs … Read More...
Kit Kat Candy Bar Flags
Easy and sweet edible craft for the 4th of July!
Sewing pattern: Gathered fabric headband
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make an easy gathered fabric headband! It takes less than 1/2 yard of fabric, or just large scraps left over from other projects. It’s quick to sew and easy to wear! … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Mer-kitty softie, with free pattern
These mer-kitties are the cutest! Half kitty, half mermaid, and totally adorable. Choly Knight from Sew Desu Ne? shares a free sewing pattern for making one. Her pattern includes machine embroidery files to stitch the details like eyes and mouth … Read More...
Handprint Flag Banner
This handprint flag banner is the perfect way to let your little ones get involved in your 4th of July festivities. Whether you make it ahead of time to use as a decoration or make it during your party, it’ll … Read More...
100 red, white and blue crafts
I have made a number of modular wood blog decorations and I think this super-cool scrap 2×4 flag is my next 4th of July decoration. The tutorial on how to make an easy flag block decoration can be found at … Read More...
Fun Activities for Learning about the Body
Kids seem to love learning about their bodies, and there are so many great hands on activities you can use and do at home to help kids explore and discover things about their bodies.
A Spectatled Owl has a nice … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Drawstring backpack, with free pattern
Chelsea from GYCT shows how you can make a simple drawstring backpack with a couple of deep pockets on the front. It’s an easy bag to make and a great first sewing project! The pockets are just the right place … Read More...
Shop Indoor Candles 30% OFF
I don’t know how I ended up on the candle fad but I did. I used to teach candle making classes twice a week and now here I am buying my own candles why? I blame TIME and CHILDREN. I … Read More...
17 Places to Sell Your Crafts
Here’s a list of 17 places you can turn to when you’re ready to become a handmade entrepreneur
. From marketplaces to online shops and even craft fairs, you can get started today making money doing something you love! Read the … Read More...
Scrapbooking & Cards Today Magazine Download
The Summer 2018 issue of Scrapbooking and Cards Today is now available. You can purchase a subscription or download the entire current magazine for FREE! Click here to download and also find links to extras like FREE sketches and cut … Read More...
Knit a Baby Hat with Style
I love knitting baby hats. They’re so quick and easy and you can do all sorts of techniques in them on a small scale. And babies look cute in anything, so you can make them a little more wild, colorful … Read More...
DIY Paper Star Fourth of July Parade Wands
You and your kids will love how much fun these shaker wands are to make and to wave! You’ll need nesting star dies, or a way to cut out star shapes to make this happen. They are super cute!
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Tutorial: Use your fabric scraps to brighten up a mirror frame.
Fabric scraps are not just for sewing! They can also be used around the home to add color and upcycle old boring furniture. This gorgeous mirror frame was given a new lease of life with small pieces of fabric remnants … Read More...
How To Make A Pop Up Frame Card
Olga used intricate frame dies and turned them into wonderful pop up cards. Visit her blog Building Your World to learn how to make on of these stunning cards yourself.
-Heather