I know, this doesn’t sound like a knitting book. Bear with me.
I was looking through the Publishers Weekly best books of the year lists and this one caught my eye in the children’s book list. I was a … Read More...
Easy Spiced Toffee Sauce Recipe
Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating! Peace, love, and joy to all! Time for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and holiday fun and food. This sweet treat will be enjoyed as a gift or as part of your dessert table this holiday season. … Read More...
Craft Stick STEAM Project
This craft project is more STEAM then stem allowing the kids to add color and design to their building project. STEAM is Art thrown in to STEM . The full tutorial is here.
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How To Hand Embroider On Stretch Fabric
Have you ever taken on a project only to be disgruntled by the end result? With a little practice and internet research you can find the right way to do things. How To Embroidery On Knit Fabric
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Crochet Pinecone Tree Ornament
Wanting a natural looking Christmas tree this year? Check out these Pinecones made out of Yarn. This free Christmas pattern is for a pinecone Christmas tree decoration. Christmas Pinecone Tutorial.
Looking for more Christmas themed Crochet Patterns? Check out these … Read More...
Handmade Gifts – Pumpkin Spice Latte Bath Bomb
I’ll forgive you for thinking this is a recipe for a decadent dessert, but it is indeed for Pumpkin Spice Bath Bombs. These luxurious bath bombs are [perfect for gift giving. Check out the full recipe here– Make them … Read More...
Happy Thanksgiving
Practice Cutting and Folding with the Christmas Tree Activity
When I first saw this paper Christmas tree craft from Krokotak, I thought it would be a great project for little ones learning to cut straight lines.
The tree is made by cutting strips, but not cutting all the way … Read More...
Easy Christmas Pudding Cookies You Can Make At Home
Christmas cookies that double as pudding? That look like ornaments? And… that can be put on a stick
? Yes, my lollipop stick obsession is well documented. So of course I love these Christmas Pudding Cookies from Bubble and Sweet. … Read More...
Great Giant greeting card idea- Send a Hug
This project combines so many cool elements- it is personal, it is crafty, and its BIG! You know what a fan of BIG and easy projects I am. Pop on over to the blog Paging Supermom for the tutorial on … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew felt peppermint swirl hair bows
Jessica from Cutesy Crafts shows how you can make these felt peppermint swirl hair bows – with no sewing required. All you need are a few colors of felt and some hot glue! These felt peppermint treats would also be … Read More...
Savory Potato Soup
Do you have leftover potatoes that you didn’t need to cook? This soup will take care of that. I’m all about comforting soups and chili through the cold months. Jessie at Life as a Strawberry shares how to make this … Read More...
Check Out This Lovely Stitched Nativity
Free Patterns.com is a free membership site with a ton of great patterns for all sorts of crafts. Their Christmas collection for cross stitch is wide-ranging, but I wanted in particular to point out the Blessed Creche pattern.
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Tutorial: Scrap fabric Christmas cards
Use your smallest fabric scraps to make beautiful Christmas cards! Simple Simon and Company shares a tutorial Skip To My Lou today showing how. AND they’ve got two free card designs you can download and print. The printable includes a … Read More...
Leftover Thanksgiving Pop Tarts
A savory pop tart is better than a sweet one. Here is a way you can take your Thanksgiving leftovers on the go. Unless you are going to cover it with gravy. Cleaner than a sandwich and still warm and … Read More...
How to make recycled trophy place card settings
I have a question for all of you parents with kids that have grown up through the “participation trophy” era, do you have a huge stash of trophies that you are looking to do something with? I don’t happen to … Read More...
A Great Idea to Teach Gratitude
With this being the season of gratitude, it is a perfect opportunity to teach your little ones how to show their gratitude to everyone in their lives. This idea from Homemade by Carmona is so perfect and could be a … Read More...
Book Review – Color By Number Around The World
Color By Number – Around The World
This is a great coloring book that edges in to Educational without the artist (young or old) even realizing what has been thrust upon them.
This book is also includes a full-color … Read More...
DIY Watercolor Envelopes
Christmas time is the perfect time to send traditional snail mail. How beautiful are these hand addressed envelopes. In this tutorial she shows you how to make the envelope but you will need the measuring tool. Alternatively you can purchase … Read More...
Make Your Own Wooded Wicks
Wooden wicks are easy to light, are known for their natural burning quality, versatility with different types of wax and the crackling campfire glow they emit when lit. Best of all, they’re not difficult to make and can save you … Read More...