Reading regularly during the summer is a great way to keep kids on track with their learning, and it’s just a fun thing for people of all ages to do, especially when the weather doesn’t cooperate with outdoor activities.
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How to Make Your Own Scrapbook Waterfall Element
If your looking for a way to include more photos, embellishments or journaling on a layout try adding a waterfall element. This fun interactive design has layers of flaps that flip up or down when the tab at the bottom … Read More...
DIY Plaster Mountain Landscape – Dimensional Wall Art You Can Make in an Afternoon
If you’ve fallen in love with the textured ghost paintings, you’ll be thrilled to know the same plaster compound technique works beautifully for all sorts of art styles — including stunning, layered mountain landscapes. This project blends earthy calm with … Read More...
Types of Cross Stitch Needles: Which Size and Style to Use
Most stitchers grab whatever needle is handy, but cross stitch needles actually come in different types and sizes — and knowing the difference between regular and petite tapestry needles can save your fabric from stretched, distorted holes.
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Bubblegum Milkshake Slushie: The Sweetest Thing I’ve Ever Put in My Ninja
I swear, every time I walk into the supermarket for “just bread,” I come out with at least one chaotic impulse buy. This time it was bubblegum syrup — neon, nostalgic, and absolutely begging to be tipped straight into the … Read More...
Learn Hairpin Lace Crochet The Easy Way With This Crochet Along + Pattern Ebook
Hairpin lace is one of those crochet techniques that looks wildly complicated until someone actually shows you what is happening. Then suddenly it goes from “absolutely not, thank you” to “oh… wait… I think I can do this.”
If you’ve … Read More...
How To Preserve Homemade Skincare Recipes Safely – A Handy Guide For DIY Beauty Makers
If you love making your own scrubs, creams, oils, balms, and fresh face masks, then this little guide from CraftBits is one of those practical pages worth bookmarking before your kitchen turns into a mini apothecary. And let’s be honest, … Read More...
FREE Flower Pot Shaped Card Template
It’s Springtime and that means it’s the ideal time to create cards with lots of flowers! This fun and FREE template allows you to make a fun flower pot shaped card with a top fold base, scalloped or flat edge … Read More...
Easy Crochet Hacky Sack Pattern For Beginners
This easy crochet hacky sack pattern is a fun little stash-busting project for beginners. Use cotton yarn, simple single crochet stitches, and your favourite filling to make a soft handmade footbag for outdoor play, juggling practice, or nostalgic handmade … Read More...
Crochet Birkin-Inspired Bag Pattern Review – A Designer-Style Crochet Handbag You Can Make Yourself
If you love designer-style accessories but prefer your handbags with a handmade twist, this Crochet Birkin 35 Inspired Bag PDF Pattern is a stylish project worth a look. It combines the satisfaction of crochet with the polished shape of a … Read More...
Knit a Pretty Floral Project Bag
The Clover Bag from Sarah Opie doesn’t strictly have to be a knitting project bag, but that’s how it’s shown in the photos on Ravelry and it’s really cute for that purpose so we’re going to go with that. I … Read More...
Book Review: Pride
Pride by Eric Huang, with illustrations by Amy Phelps, is a sweet introduction to Pride celebrations aimed at kids ages 5 to 7 (or kindergarten through second grade).
The story is narrated by Brian, a little boy who is getting … Read More...
GO! Baby Zoo Animals Die Review – A Sweet AccuQuilt Pick for Baby Quilts
There are some quilting tools that just make you smile before you have even threaded the machine, and the GO! Baby Zoo Animals die from AccuQuilt is definitely one of them.
This sweet little appliqué die cuts the pieces for … Read More...
How To Make An Air Dry Clay Paint Palette With Seashell Paint Wells
There is something ridiculously charming about turning a handful of shells into a working little paint palette. It feels coastal, handmade, slightly imperfect in the best possible way, and exactly the sort of project that makes you look at your … Read More...
15 Recycled Golf Ball Crafts For Garden Art, Gifts And Holiday Decorations
If you’ve ever found a forgotten bucket of old golf balls in the garage, shed, or bottom of a sports bag, this is your sign not to throw them away. Golf balls are one of those oddly perfect recycled craft … Read More...
Tatting Lacy Collar Review – A Delicate Vintage Tatting Project for Patient Makers
This tatting lacy collar project on CraftBits has a very classic, heirloom feel to it. The pattern uses Coats Chain Mercer-Crochet No. 40, a tatting shuttle, and creates a collar with a centre front depth of about 3 … Read More...
12 Monochromatic Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Andrea’s lovely lavender layout has a wonderful quilt inspired background with lots of triangles cut from floral pattern papers. She’s tucked in chipboard flowers and a title around the black and white photos along with thin strips for the journaling. … Read More...
Back-to-School Ready: DIY Drawstring Backpack Tutorial Your Kids Will Love
Back-to-school season just got a whole lot more exciting with this adorable and practical DIY kids’ drawstring backpack! Sweet Red Poppy has an easy-to-follow tutorial that walks you through creating a personalized backpack perfect for your little ones. This stylish … Read More...
Free Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern – 7 Point Star
Looking for a show-stopping crochet project that’s equal parts cozy and eye-catching? I think I’ve just found the one! This Free 7-point Star Blanket pattern is a total standout. It has that perfect mix of geometric charm and vintage flair, … Read More...
Pride Cross Stitch Patterns
I don’t feel like I’ve shared a lot of Pride cross stitch patterns over the years (though I do have this collection) but there always seem to be more great patterns for Pride each year, so let’s take a … Read More...