It’s just about time to get out all your green (and rainbow colored!) craft supplies and start making St. Patrick’s Day crafts. Here are a few ideas to get you started, whether you’re making with one kid or a classroom.… Read More...
FREE Harry Potter Hogwarts Greenhouse Book Nook Cut Files
Book Nooks are all the rage and you can create them from a variety of mediums like wood or paper, you can buy kits, create your own with miniatures or die cut and assemble them like this amazing Hogwarts Greenhouse, … Read More...
Designer Spotlight: Needle Treasures Nook
If you like your cross stitch with a bit of a rustic look, you’ll want to check out the Etsy shop Needle Treasures Nook. This shop is based in Bulgaria and does a lot of projects shown as pillows, though … Read More...
Crochet A Flower Bouquet: 35 crochet patterns for handmade flowers and foliage
As someone who loves both crochet and florals, I was thrilled to discover Crochet Flower Bouquet by Susie Johns. This book is a perfect blend of creativity and craftsmanship, making it an excellent choice for crocheters who want to step … Read More...
Transform an Old Ottoman with a DIY Ruffled Slipcover
Is your living room ottoman looking a little worn out? Or maybe just the color or style of upholstery doesn’t match your décor any more. It may be tempting to chuck the old ottoman and buy another, but don’t send … Read More...
8 FREE St. Patrick’s Day Digital Stamps
Before you start cutting cardstock or pulling out your green markers for St. Patrick’s Day, you’ll want to grab this cheerful little set of free St. Patrick’s Day digital stamps. It’s one of those collections that instantly sparks ideas … Read More...
How to make matchbook style packaging for all sorts of tiny things
I love vintage matchbooks and their graphics, they are such a cool little bit of history. Even the concept of a matchbook is dated as there isn’t smoking in public places. So repurposing the packaging format to hold all sorts … Read More...
Book Review: Two Needles, Many Knits
When I first picked up Quayln Stark’s Two Needles, Many Knits I assumed it was a book that was all patterns using straight knitting needles. It’s not, but it is full of easy to follow knitting instructions and simple patterns … Read More...
Weather Observation in the Classroom
Whenever the weather would get even a tiny bit warmer in the spring, my daughter and I used to start looking for signs of spring like buds on the trees, grass turning green, the first bugs and little wildflowers.
One … Read More...
20 Crochet Bucket Hat Patterns To Make This Summer
Crochet bucket hats are having one of those lovely little comeback moments, and honestly, I am not mad about it. They are cute, practical, stash-friendly, and just retro enough to make you feel like you should be wandering through a … Read More...
Bohemian Patchwork Quilt: Coloring Book
The “Bohemian Patchwork Quilt Coloring Book” goes beyond being a creative outlet; it becomes a tool for self-care. As you engage with the 50 high-quality line art images, each thoughtfully curated, you not only unleash your artistic flair … Read More...
12 Scrapbook Layout Ideas with Texture and Dimension
This amazing layout from Paige has layer after layer of fringed papers for over the top texture! Using a tool like fringing scissors makes this process go faster, try it on cardstock as well as pattern papers. Her pastel color … Read More...
Sew a Patchwork Fabric Bin from Quilt Blocks
Small bins and boxes are a great way to get a handle on surface clutter on a desk or work surface. Loose pens and office supplies look messy when just sitting on your desk, but organized when they’re all collected … Read More...
Small St. Patrick’s Day Cross Stitch Patterns
There are cross stitch patterns of all sizes and for all skill levels of most kinds of motifs you’d want to make, and while there are plenty of detailed projects to make for St. Patrick’s Day, sometimes you don’t have … Read More...
How I Meal Prepped for an Entire Week with Just $30 (Yes, It’s Possible!)
If you’re like me, you’ve stared at your weekly grocery budget and thought, How am I supposed to stretch this into meals for an entire week? Spoiler alert: It’s totally possible, and I’m here to show you how I pulled … Read More...
Free Citrus Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
The Warm Citrus Dishcloth by Crystal Marin is a delightful addition to any kitchen, featuring cheerful granny squares with orange accents. Made with 100% cotton yarn, this beginner-friendly pattern measures 10.5″ x 14″ after blocking, making it the perfect … Read More...
12 Handmade Cards that Focus on Words and Sentiments
This beautiful card has a large die cut sentiment with pink ombre color added, it’s over top of a die cut frame to really draw in the eye. There’s also small die cut butterflies in white and pretty stamped flowers … Read More...
Book Review: Shining Bright, Shining Black
Kids and adults alike need more stories of Black excellence all year long, but especially during Black History Month it’s a great time to focus on current and historical figures whose stories should be shared.
Hexagon Knitting Patterns
Knitting squares, rectangles and triangles can get boring after a while, so why not throw in some different shapes, like hexagons?
I started thinking about hexagons because of Amy Gunderson’s Rainbow Remnants cowl (see it on Ravelry), which uses … Read More...
Duo Pillow Covers Crochet Pattern
These crochet covers are rather boho in their design, and be added onto any existing patterned cover.
If you’re looking to add a touch of elegance and charm to your home décor, the Duo Pillow Covers Crochet Pattern from Annie’s … Read More...