If you read this blog regularly you know how much I love things that light up. So when I got this light up paint by numbers canvas from Plaid I was so excited! As you can see I improvised a … Read More...
Free pattern: Ruffle sleeve baby onesie
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free sewing pattern for making a ruffle sleeve onesie. The long sleeve onesie can be made from knit fabric. Her free pattern fits babies 3-6 months and includes options for two ruffle lengths. … Read More...
Project: Elf Gift Tag
I love to see Holiday decor in non traditional colors, like this sweet elf tag in pastel blues and greens. You can visit The Classroom blog and watch Carolyn Peeler’s video on how to make it, click here.
-Heather… Read More...
Free pattern: Wine glass Christmas ornament
These wine glass ornaments by Stephanie from Swoodson Says are the best! Because wine. She shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog. Fill them with red or white wine (felt & sequins) depending on your preference. These would … Read More...
Knit a Sweet and Simple Gingerbread Man
This little knit gingerbread man from Knits’ End is just too cute!
I love the idea of a gingerbread man as an alternative to that weird elf everyone is always on about. Or if you have a child who loves … Read More...
Mason Jar Epsom Salt Christmas Terrarium
Free Mini Hogwart Charts
If you are a little Harry Potter fan or a big one you are going to love these Mini charts. The pattern/chart is available free. The tutorial isn’t in English bit it’s fairly obvious to anyone who is slightly experienced. … Read More...
5 Tips To Be A More Energetic Mom
This is the perfect article for me, not just because I am a Mom and I am tired, but because it’s Christmas time and I am sure 90% of Moms burn out at this time of year. Life is exhausting … Read More...
This is the Most Beautiful Balloon Arch EVER!
I think this is without a doubt the most beautiful balloon arch I have ever seen. Trust me I have seen a few. I love how it flows like dripping droplets of color. I hate to imagine just how long … Read More...
Tutorial: Winter Wonderland tote bag
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods created a winter wonderland scene on a thrifted tote. The dark blue canvas is the perfect backdrop for the snowy scene! Crochet doilies make beautiful snowflakes, and some vintage trim the snowy ground. She shares a … Read More...
DIY Modern Christmas Card
Use your electronic cutting machine (Cricut or Silhouette), and the free SVG cut file to make these modern Christmas cards in the colors of your choice.
There’s also a printable PDF template for the hard core hand cutters among us.… Read More...
Free Gingerbread Man Printable Coloring Gift Wrap
Wrap up some gifts while coloring too! The kids will probably love this gingerbread man gift wrap, and might actually be happy to help wrap some gifts.
The PDF files print up on letter sized paper, and you get a … Read More...
Tip: Add Puffy Snow to a Card
Heather Hoffman will show you how to use a “Snow Pen” and embossing heat tool to add fluffy, puffy snow accents to your winter and holiday cards. Click here for her card tutorial video.
-Heather
Use Cootie Catchers to Make Learning Math Fun
My daughter is in first grade and her class is a little obsessed with cootie catchers (aka fortune tellers). She likes to make them a lot, and other kids her grade and a little older do, too.
Which is just … Read More...
Giveaway: ColorSense
Chris is the winner!
This week’s giveaway is not a knitting book, but it is a book that might help you become a more adventurous knitter.
Choosing colors for a project can be really daunting — I read somewhere once … Read More...
Make a 2017 Calendar with this Free Printable
Grab this 2017 Calendar Free printable to remind yourself that good things are coming! A great way to start the new year with a fresh start.
Rachel provides the free graphic, and you can then head over to her printing … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur wrap with fleece lining
It’s fun to dress up for holiday parties, but how to keep warm when you’re going out on a cold winter night? Victoria from Dazzle While Frazzled shows how you can make a beautiful wrap to help keep you warm … Read More...
Stitch a Sweet Cardinal for Winter
This cross-stitched cardinal from Alita Designs doesn’t have to be a Christmas stitching project, though it certainly has a holiday feel without smacking you over the head with it.
It’s the sort of decoration that can be used for Christmas, … Read More...
Tutorial: Woebegone Pines fabric trees
Ann Wood shares a free pattern for her Woebegone Pines fabric trees. The little fabric trees mix natural materials with fabric scraps and hand stitched accents to create a worn but loved rustic feel. They would be beautiful Christmas decorations!… Read More...
Fingerprint Salt Dough Trees
Using your child’s fingerprint or footprint when making Crafts is the trend right now, but before you think “oh no not again”. Take a moment to truly understand how important that little fingerprint will be in 20 years from now. … Read More...