Looking to make a statement with your holiday decor? Let’s go BIG this Christmas by creating a giant wreath using a surprising base – a POOL NOODLE!
Why a Giant Wreath?
Size matters, especially during the holidays! A giant wreath … Read More...
Willows Baby Cocoon – Free Crochet Pattern
The Red Heart Willow’s Cocoon is particularly popular due to the use of super bulky-weight yarn, which is soft to the touch and crochets quickly, making it an easy and fast project to make. The yarn used is also soft … Read More...
6 FREE Merry Christmas Sentiments
Whether you are creating handmade cards, scrapbook layouts, home decor projects or gift tags for Christmas these sentiments are sure to come in handy. There are 6 different “Merry Christmas” phrases in several different style that will work on just … Read More...
Knit Some Slippers in 2 Hours For Last Minute Gifts
In the midst of the holiday rush there is always a few gifts we forget. Tthese slippers become more than just a practical accessory—they become a symbol of the care and attention you put into creating meaningful moment and no … Read More...
Twisted Lace Headband Knitting Pattern
Change up your headband knitting routine with this fun lacy headband knitting pattern. I tend to knit headbands in stockinette or garter stitch pretty much exclusively, but sometimes it’s fun to throw in a different stitch pattern every now and … Read More...
Hat Knitting Patterns Using Sock Yarn
I’ve spent a lot of time this year sharing patterns you can make with sock yarn that isn’t socks. We’ve covered gloves, mittens, cowls and shawls, most of which you can make with a single skein of … Read More...
Christmas Language Arts Activities
There are so many fun ways to add a holiday spin to language arts learning, particularly sight words. These Christmas language arts activities make classroom time a little more fun as we head into the break, or give you something … Read More...
Mastering Product Photography: Tips for Stunning Etsy Listings
Hey there, fellow Etsy sellers! As creators and artisans, we pour our hearts into crafting beautiful products. But how do we capture that beauty in our Etsy listings and entice potential customers? Great photos can be the difference to making … Read More...
Stamped Clay Christmas Tree Ornaments
You can add a handmade touch to your Christmas tree this year with stamped clay ornaments. Agnieszka rolled out air dry clay, cut circles using a round cookie cutter, inked and stamped a leaf pattern in the clay and … Read More...
How to make vintage glass glitter for (and from) Christmas decorations
Don’t throw that vintage broken glass ornament out! And you don’t have to be sad about it either. This is just the project to repurpose those tarnished and broken ornaments that didn’t make it through the year in storage. You … Read More...
Add Some Doodles to Your Cowl with this Fun Arctic Pattern
It feels like winter gets sucked up in Christmas trees and elves and doesn’t leave enough time for adorable winter animals, snowflakes and the like. But today we’re going to focus on a pattern that’s decidedly winter but not necessarily … Read More...
Polar Bear Cross Stitch Patterns
Polar bears might not be an animal you associate with Christmas, but they are a great choice for winter decor that takes you beyond the holidays. These polar bear cross stitch patterns are so cute, and they’d be great as … Read More...
Riverbank Tank Top – Crochet Pattern
When it comes to crocheting clothing, the Riverbank Tank Crochet Pattern stands out as a versatile and stylish choice. This intermediate-level pattern is a delightful journey for those looking to create a sophisticated piece of wearable art. Crafted by the … Read More...
11 Grid and Block Style Christmas Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This adorable baby’s first Christmas layout focuses on the photos with only one journaling card and simple backgrounds and borders. Take a closer peek on the Creative Memories blog.
The Holidays are a busy time so you might be looking … Read More...
Christmas Tutorial! Easy Needle Felted Fox by Fit to Be Loved
Here is a lovely, fun project for the beginner from the folks at Fit to be Loved! I just love their site, they have shared many easy to follow tutorials and this one is just as awesome as always!… Read More...
Christmas Tutorial! Needle Felted Santa Moon by Liongate Farm
How wonderful this decoration is, I just love finding something a bit different and this is definitely something I haven’t seen before. It’s also a lovely, strong and well formed ornament which will last for many years! You could personalise … Read More...
Easy Cardigan Knitting Patterns
After sharing the pattern for a super simple boxy cardigan yesterday, I got to thinking more about cardigan knitting. I used to say that I didn’t like cardigans, but now I have a “house cardigan” that I wear as an … Read More...
How to make a mini silver Christmas tree
I have a big aluminum Christmas tree but I won’t be putting it up this year. This mini aluminum Christmas tree is going to be made though. I will be using the great tutorial over at the blog Curbly on … Read More...
All About Andorra for Kids
I will admit that Andorra is a country I’ve only heard of and don’t really know anything about, other than that it’s in Europe. Let’s learn about Andorra together, shall we?
Andorra Basics
Andorra is a principality located in the … Read More...
Book Review – Wanderlust: 46 Modern Knits for Bohemian Style
I am absolutely in love with the boho style and this book “Wanderlust: 46 Modern Knits for Bohemian Style
” looks like it was made for me. The book explores 46 new knitting patterns that celebrate bohemian style, which … Read More...