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It seems like everything is coming up apples, pencils and other back-to-school symbols these days, and these cute printables for teaching fractions from 123 Homeschool 4 Me are great to add to the mix.
Here you’ll find printable pencil puzzles … Read More...
Great for back to school or any other time of year, make a few of these adorable plastic canvas apple coaster. The free pattern is from Stings Away!.
This is an easy pattern. The blog post is short and it … Read More...
If creepy and spooky aren’t your jam for Halloween check out this slimline card from Amy R., it’s got a softer touch with vellum. glitter paste and cute pink ghosts. This card background is amazing with heat embossed spider web … Read More...
Little wizards will have so much fun making this no-carve Harry Potter pumpkin for Halloween.
Welcome to this link to a No Carve Harry Potter Pumpkin tutorial! Halloween is the perfect time to show off your love for the magical … Read More...
If you’ve traveled to a place that has lots of history you might want to try a vintage inspired theme for your scrapbook pages like this layout from Tracy. She used pattern papers that look like old books and vintage … Read More...
Wow! Is this cool or what? I could see using this technique and making all sorts of shapes. Pop on over to the blog Upcycle Us for a bunch more recycled magazine designs including this rolled magazine vase that … Read More...
It might be September and the fall knits are creeping in, but I can’t resist holding onto summer a little longer to share the Sarina Tank from Pacific Knot.
This pretty top is worked from the bottom up in the … Read More...
It’s so lovely to see butterflies flitting about in the summer and fall where we live. Capture a bit of that magic with the tropical blue butterfly cross stitch pattern from Craft with Cartwright.
This design is 95 by 102 … Read More...
Bracelets are fun to wear and you can wear a bunch of them together for a cool look. Bead bracelets are worn by both girls and guys and there is a great variety of models to choose from. We are … Read More...
This tutorial is for sea glass, not the kinds of glass we have been working with, but it is indeed glass.
I wanted to share it with you as sea glass projects are very popular right now and this tutorial … Read More...
Beaches are a great place to collect shells, but it’s not uncommon to find them covered in sand, seaweed, or other debris. Cleaning shells can be a tedious task, but it’s worth it to have beautiful, clean shells that you … Read More...
With a dozen different patterns in this new book from Annie’s, there is something for every style and preference. You can purchase this book here.
From our delightful Gnome Whimsy to our chic Angelique, there is a special beanie … Read More...
One of the easier quilt blocks to make, the four patch is a staple in many quilt patterns. This tutorial by April Rosenthal shows you how to make a perfect one.
With detailed step-by-step photos and instructions, the tutorial tells … Read More...
Cathy Z. used colorful ink pads from Gina K to create an awesome ink blended background for this spooky Haunted House Card for Halloween. The cool stamps she used are Gina K. too. And check out that gold heat embossed … Read More...
This fleece gnome makes an adorable decoration for Christmas or any other holiday! Sew Can She has a tutorial for making this easy gnome decoration. Just change out the color and print of fleece to suit the holiday or season … Read More...
Cathie has several different fun techniques using ink pads to add bold, bright colors to a layout. For the background she used ink and water on acetate for an ink smooshing technique, she colored stamped flowers with ink pads and … Read More...
This is a fun idea to make with kids at home or to include in a science center at school. These ocean zone bottles help kids learn about how little light there is the deeper you go in the ocean, … Read More...
These socks from Knitgrammer combine stripes and colorwork flowers for a fun summery design that is inspired by the Finnish fashion brand Marimekko.
The construction is quite basic: the socks are knitted cuff down and the pattern comes with a … Read More...
Make your own unique felt embroidered mandala with this tutorial from Shiny Happy World. You don’t even need a pattern with this method.
It is essentially doodling with thread, albeit a bit more structured because of the mandala design.… Read More...
Welcome to a delightful roundup of sweet summer strawberry cross-stitch patterns! Prepare to be enchanted by a collection that showcases the irresistible allure of rose-red strawberries. Each pattern in this roundup exudes the essence of summertime bliss, capturing the vibrant … Read More...
