The Ukranian woman who stood up to a Russian soldier and told him to take the sunflower seeds so he would grow flowers after he died in her country immediately became an icon of the cause of the Ukrainians.… Read More...
Effortless Earwarmer Knitting Pattern
I seem to be on a bit of an earwarmer/headband kick lately. The thing is, they’re a great early project for people learning to knit — or learning to knit in the round — and they are faster to knit … Read More...
How to Make a Patch on an Embroidery Machine
Add some whimsy to your clothing or anything else, with your own patches. Learn how with this tutorial from the Machine Embroidery Geek. It is easier than you may think.
You do need special supplies, but the tutorial has … Read More...
Little Mermaid Pop Up Card
The new Platform Pop Up Dies from Lawn Fawn makes a super fun card that pops up with areas to create a scene in the center and a base that can be decorated all around plus it folds flat for … Read More...
Easy Felt Easter Bunny Flatware Holders
These Easter Bunny flatware holders whip up in no time, and since they’re made from felt, they cost just pennies apiece! There’s a tutorial and free pattern over at Happier Than a Pig in Mud. Each one takes one … Read More...
Good Times Masculine Starburst Layout
The new No Limits collection of products from Cocoa Vanilla is perfect for masculine layouts like this one from Mandy. She used a large open cut Starburst die, cutting it from white paper and placing it over a rainbow striped … Read More...
How to make a popsicle stick lantern
It’s always fun when you can make a project that you can then customize with your own art or your kiddo’s art. Being that this project uses tracing paper you can trace all sorts of things to make this fun … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Worksheets for Preschoolers
These fun worksheets from Team Cartwright are great for little kids wanting to get a little St. Patrick’s Day learning fun.
They include pattern practice, cutting, coloring, number matching and a memory game.
These are great to make a themed … Read More...
Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend Marker Tips
Some of my favorite alcohol based markers are the Tri-Blends from Spectrum Noir. They take the guess work out of picking colors to blend, they take up less space and are less expensive than buying 3 markers. Close to … Read More...
Mixed Media Mini Booklet
This wonderful little mini booklet from Yvonne has a dressmakers theme with rounded front door cover tied with a button and cloth and there’s even a hidden pocket inside. I love the vintage, rustic look with old dress patterns, fabric, … Read More...
Niffler Knitting Pattern
This one is a little more lighthearted than we’ve been here lately but when looking through Ukrainian designers on Ravelry I couldn’t help but share this adorable Niffler knitting pattern.
Inspired by the creatures in Harry Potter, this little one … Read More...
Saint Patrick’s Day Mini Quilt Pattern
It’s time for a fun mini quilt for Saint Patrick’s Day. This easy and free pattern can be found over on Fort Worth Fabric Studio and it’s a great stash-buster for all of those green fabrics you have.
The tutorial … Read More...
Stained Glass Blue Dream Catcher
This detailed tutorial shows you how to make these stunning blue dreamcatcher stained glass suncatchers. I have always wanted to try making some feathers so I really enjoyed looking over this stained glass tutorial. I am not really fan of … Read More...
20 Ideas For A Pop Star or TikTok Party
If you’re looking for a creative way to help your child celebrate an important milestone such as a birthday, you will love this creative party idea! This upbeat and playful idea is perfect for teens or a younger kid who … Read More...
Vintage Shawl Collars and A Blazer
“Shawl Collars and a Blazer to Knit and Crochet by Alice Sichel and Elena G. Malo (Alice Sichel, Elena G. Malo, Knit, Crochet, Knit and Crochet, Leisure Arts, 50th Year Anniversary, 50 Year Anniversary, Cardigan, Blazer, Shaw, Fashion, DIY,… Read More...
Easter Treat Holder with Punch Art
I love punch art, seeing someone combine or use parts of punches or die cuts to create something totally new. Angie used parts of a lady bug and different flower punches from Stampin’ Up to create an adorable bunny shape … Read More...
Rainy Days Layout
After the rain comes the rainbows! Karen used a large cut file of clouds over blue watercolor for the background of this fun layout that goes so well with the cute photos of kids playing in the rain. Clusters of … Read More...
Sunflowers for the Ukraine. Some gorgeous free tutorials for wet or dry felters!
I’m sure we are all at a loss as to how we can share our love and support for Ukraine. Many of us will have helped financially if we can, signed petitions and joined in local events. But for … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Printable Activities
Real Life at Home has a great collection of St. Patrick’s Day worksheets and activities to use in the classroom, homeschool or with an individual child at home.
These are generally suited from preschool to second grade depending on the … Read More...
Knit a Headband with a Twist
I shared a blue and yellow headband from Talya in Love in my roundup of Knit for Ukraine knitting patterns, but I wanted to pull out another pattern of hers since she’s a Ukrainian designer.
Her Headband with a … Read More...