Time flies when the kids go back to school. I can’t believe I only have two more years, before my girl goes to college. Any moment we spend together is precious to me. If your kids are little, spend time … Read More...
Gooey S’mores Pull Apart Bread
It’s hard to believe that school starts next week. Here is a snack that you can enjoy yourself while the kids are at school or to enjoy with your kids after school. A yummy way to discuss how their day … Read More...
Herbal Harvest Wreath
This is the season of harvest and you know exactly what I mean when I use the word foliage. There are so many different ways to use your Fall foliage, or even that left over from the end of Summer. … Read More...
Banana Chocolate Muffin Bites
Here is another way to use up those ripe bananas. These muffin bites are great for breakfast or snacks for lunch or after school. They are dairy-free and you can use whatever nut butter you like. These are made with … Read More...
Pom Pom Floor Rug
I remember when I was a child I loved making Pom Pom’s. The only problem was I had no actual use for all the pom poms I was making. Here is a fun tutorial of how to turn Pom poms … Read More...
Embroidered Desk Accessories
… Read More...School is in full swing and that means homework assignments are right around the corner. Why not encourage the kids to stitch up their own customized metal mesh desk caddy. Not just for kids, everyone needs somewhere to corral their
Free Crochet Pattern Boho Bag
Granny squares are on trend right now, and this little purse is perfect for the transition from summer to fall. Made with worsted weight yarn, a braided handle and clasps to join, it looks polished and playful. A free … Read More...
Making a Mint on Knit Taxidermy
There are a lot of interesting ways people have found to turn knitting into a business, but one of the most bizarre may be the story of Louise Walker, a 25-year-old British knitter who expects to make £80,000 this year … Read More...
Dog Cross Stitch Charts Patterns
Animal lovers often enjoy crafting things for or related to their animals, and I’m sure there are lots of great cross stitch patterns out there you can buy to make any kind of dog you want.
When you’re looking for … Read More...
Tutorial: Linen and flannel pot holder
Disclaimer: I received free ribbon from May Arts in exchange for writing this post. All opinions are my own.
When May Arts asked if I’d like to receive a sampling of their ribbon to review, I jumped at it. I’ve … Read More...
Make Your Own Montessori Sandpaper Letters
Montessori materials are beautiful and great for kids learning about letters, numbers and other basics, but they can be really expensive.
One of the classic Montessori early learning materials is sandpaper letter cards, which I found can run up to … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Halloween Fairy Cage
Shelly Hickox has info on a cool new tool from Sizzix call the Twist and Style. It twists wire so you can make projects like her amazing mixed media Halloween Fairy Cage. Shelly will show you how she made it … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy bow back knit dress for girls
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make this bow back knit dress for girls. It’s perfect for back-to-school time, and it’s easy to make! The scooped out back and bow is such a pretty and … Read More...
Clay Halloween Witch and Spider Pin
Halloween is creeping up on me and my studio and I admit I’ve ordered a little more orange clay than usual just so that I can make my share of pumpkins, jack o lanterns and candy corn. Sculpey
and Helen … Read More...
Technique: Rubber Stamping with Bleach
This lovely white card design was made not with ink pads but with bleach! Apply bleach with a brush to a rubber stamp and stamp it on cardstcok and watch the magic happen as the color fades away and leaves … Read More...
Tutorial: Worry eater doll
Bedtime can be scary for kids, but a worry eater doll like this one can help with the anxiety. Elina from Upcyclelina shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The worry eater has a big mouth with a … Read More...
DIY Hashtag Magnets
Hashtag Crafty! Grab some beads and get ready to make a seriously cool craft with this DIY by Menucha from Moms and Crafters!
Menucha used wooden beads to create these hashtag shaped magnets. These are perfect for the new school … Read More...
Meatball Pasta Bake
Back to school with an athlete also means team dinner. Simple and a pasta dish is the easiest to prepare and the kids love pasta. This dish would also work well for those busy week nights. Prep time is even … Read More...
Pumpkin Nutella Muffins
Give your chocolate chips a small break and add Nutella to your pumpkin muffins. A great breakfast or snack for your family for back to school and get ready for the fall season. Jocelyn from Inside BruCrew Life updated her … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered skirt with a tulle overlay
A simple gathered skirts gets much fancier – a whole lot more fun – when you add a colorful tulle overlay! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at Joann’s Creative Spark blog showing how you can make one. … Read More...