The first few days of back to school time are full of learning routines and learning about each other, especially for younger learners. There’s lots of time for games and fun activities as you ease into the year, and this … Read More...
Book in a jar makes a fun contest
When I first spotted these strips of book pages in a jar I just loved it a simply a great visual. But it it actually serves as a fun way to make a contest. You challenge people to guess what … Read More...
How to Make a Quilted Tote Bag
It is time to put your quilting prowess to work and make a beautiful quilted tote bag. Andy from A Bright Corner makes it easy with her tutorial.
This tote uses plenty of scrap fabrics and it easy to piece … Read More...
20 Autumn Crafts Using Real Fall Leaves
Do you know what makes a great craft material? Free material. So when you can go outside and pick up your own craft supplies from the ground, to me that is amazing. Make the most of these crafts made using … Read More...
Crochet Sloth Pattern
Unfortunately, I didn’t realize when I gave birth to my two children that they would turn into teenage sloths, They move at the pace of a sloth most school mornings, especially when being told they are running late and need … Read More...
Covid test kits for home
Note: These are tests that you buy to test yourself for Covid at home, not tests that you make yourself. Only tests done and kits created by medical professionals should be trusted.
Who would have thought I would ever … Read More...
Shimmer Watercolor Lotus Card
I love shimmer watercolor
, it adds a lovely colorful sparkle and works with so many different styles of stamps. Lydia used a pretty Lotus stamp from Ink on 3 and heat embossed it with black ink and clear embossing. … Read More...
Women’s Overblouse Top – Free Sewing Pattern
This overblouse top is great for a fall wardrobe, as you’re transitioning from warm summer weather to the cooler fall and winter days. You can wear it as a buttoned up top, or as a jacket over a tank or … Read More...
Red and White Doily Layout
The pattern paper background that Zsoka used on this page has a wonderful doily print that she incorporated perfectly into her design. My favorite aspect is her journaling, she wrote it around the outside scalloped of the doily all the … Read More...
Free Printable Self Care Planner
Instead of trying to work self-care into your busy schedule, why not make it a priority? With the help of this printable self-care planner, you can keep track of all aspects of your health and well-being in one handy … Read More...
Cinnamon Spiced Ribbed Sweater
This easy “knit-look” cropped sweater is both classy and stylish. It uses a combination of stitches to create a unique ribbed effect that’s absolutely eye-catching! Add on the rolled collar, rolled cuffs, and hem and you’ve just created a fabulously … Read More...
80’s Fashion Coloring Pages
*Gag me with a spoon!* As someone who was a teenager in the 80’s I love seeing these fun and funky coloring pages featuring 80’s fashions. I was a bit more punk and new wave then these designs but I … Read More...
A Sweet Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern
If you don’t like your Halloween designs too spooky, check out this super cute stitch from Mollie Johanson at the Spruce Crafts.
It features a sweet little pumpkin, bat, cat, ghosts and candy.
It’s worked on 16-count fabric and uses … Read More...
FREE Kawaii Foods Pattern Papers
Cupcakes and doughnuts and pies, oh my! These sweet cute/kawaii food pattern papers are perfect to create yummy scrapbook layouts, cards, party invites and planner pages. There are 4 patterns to choose from and they are all FREE for you … Read More...
Let’s Boo-gie Sweater Knitting Pattern
I’d say the Let’s Boo-gie sweater pattern is the Halloween equivalent of the ugly Christmas sweater, but there’s nothing ugly about this colorful circular yoke pattern.
It’s covered with ghosts, candy corn and classic Halloween colors, and the body of … Read More...
How to Make a Plastic Canvas Eyeglasses Case
Learn how to make this awesome plastic canvas eyeglasses case with this handy tutorial from Trinkets in Bloom. This case would make a terrific gift for a friend or for yourself. You could even make a big batch of … Read More...
Book Review – Sew Your Own Animal Dolls: 25 creative dolls to make and give
“Some of our most treasured childhood memories are of playing with our favourite dolls, and Louise Kelly’s sweet hand-stitched designs instantly transport us back to that imaginary world. The irresistible charm… is all in the details she adds to each … Read More...
20+ DIY Pumpkin Themed Centerpieces For Fall
This roundup of DIY tutorials is all about Pumpkins and centerpieces, all of these DIY crafts show you how to use a pumpkin as a table centerpiece for your Fall themed tablescapes.
It doesn’t matter if you have a large … Read More...
Card with DIY Key Chain
A beautiful handmade card is a gift in itself but this card from Lydia actually has a gift attached. She created a lovely stamped floral “skrinky dink” key chain as the focal point of her card that can be removed … Read More...
Sew Your Own Tie Top Curtains – DIY Tutorial
I’m always surprised at how hard it is to find the perfect curtains! But if you know how to sew (even just as a beginner), you can make your own. Farmhouse on Boone shows how you can sew your own … Read More...