Alright my crochet queens… gather in.
I was not planning to buy yarn this week.
I went in “just to look.”
You know how that story ends.
Next minute? I’ve placed a $120 yarn order for Valentine’s Day. For myself.… Read More...
12 Ideas for Making Your Own Shaker Cards
I love an interactive card! They are so much fun to create and even more fun for the recipient to engage with. One of the easiest types of interactive cards to make is a shaker card, there’s no fancy … Read More...
12 Scrapbook Layout Ideas for Couples for Valentine’s Day and Beyond
Kirei’s wonderful layout is filled with traditional Valentine’s Day colors and design. There’s torn angled pattern papers, some with scallop borders, that create a unique background along with lots of flowers and hearts clustered around. I love how she made … Read More...
Serger vs. Regular Machine: Which is Better for Thick Fabrics?
Let me tell you about the time I almost killed my sewing machine trying to sew a canvas tote bag. I was feeling confident—maybe too confident—and decided to stack up multiple layers of canvas, interfacing, and webbing straps. As I … Read More...
A Black History Month Activity for Older Kids
I was looking around for some different activities for Black History Month this year, and I came across this post from Teacher Noire that includes lots of bulletin broad ideas and other activities from their Teachers Pay Teachers listings.
One … Read More...
Book Review – The Muppets Official Crochet Amigurumi
If you grew up laughing along with Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang, get ready to grab your hook—because The Muppets Official Crochet Amigurumi is here to bring that nostalgia straight into your yarn basket. Written by Drew Hill, this … Read More...
Printable Stickers for Journals and Planners – Valentine’s Day
There’s something about Valentine’s Day that just belongs in a journal. Maybe it’s the colours, the nostalgia, or the excuse to lean into sweetness without overthinking it. These Valentine’s Day digital stamps and printable paper stickers are designed exactly for … Read More...
Sassy Digital Stamp Printables for Valentine’s Day Card Making
Let’s be honest for a moment — if you’ve been married or partnered for more than five minutes, you probably don’t need another Valentine’s card covered in pink glitter declaring undying passion and eternal romance. Real love usually looks more … Read More...
Stop Teaching Kids to Be “Nice”: Valentine’s Day Is About Consent Too – With Free Coloring Sheet
Valentine’s Day has a funny way of sneaking expectations in through the back door.
It’s meant to be sweet — cards, chocolates, friendly notes, classroom treats — but somewhere along the way, many kids (especially girls) learn an unspoken rule: … Read More...
Free Vintage Valentine Digital Stamps for Card Making
There’s just something about vintage Valentine imagery that feels extra special. Maybe it’s the old-fashioned charm, the soft romance, or the reminder of a time when Valentine’s cards were carefully chosen, handwritten, and kept in drawers long after February had … Read More...
4 Ninja Slushie Recipes You Can Use in Winter (Immune-Boosting and Surprisingly Comforting)
I know what you’re thinking — slushies in winter?
Hear me out.
When the weather cools down and everyone around you starts sniffling, we tend to default to the same old routine. Tea. Soup. Maybe a smoothie if we’re … Read More...
5 Things to Make Your Boyfriend with Air-Dry Clay for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day gifting can feel a bit… awkward. You want it to be thoughtful, but not cheesy. Handmade, but not something that ends up shoved in a drawer out of politeness. And if your boyfriend is anything like most men, … Read More...
10 Ways to Gift a Photo of Yourself to Your Boyfriend
Gifting a photo of yourself is one of those ideas that sounds simple—but when it’s done thoughtfully, it becomes incredibly meaningful. The trick is turning that photo into something tangible, handmade, or useful so it feels intentional rather than awkward.… Read More...
Four Seasons Cross Stitch Patterns
I wanted to share a collection of cross stitch patterns celebrating spring (which will be coming for us in the Northern Hemisphere soon, I think), but of course that’s less relevant for half the world, and maybe you want to … Read More...
Shamrock socks to knit for St. Patrick’s Day
Need a little luck o’ the Irish in your knitting life? Look no further than these shamrock and four leaf clover sock knitting patterns, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond.
I love the simplicity of the shamrock socks with … Read More...
Free “I Tolerate You” Printable Valentine Card
Not every Valentine’s Day card needs to gush. Sometimes love looks more like shared snacks, inside jokes, and silently agreeing that yes… this person still gets on your nerves, but you’d choose them again anyway.
That’s exactly the spirit behind … Read More...
Heart Shaped Box Mini Scrapbook Album
I love albums that have a custom made box, it add such a wonderful design element as well as keeps your hard work safe and sound in it’s own space. This amazing Heart Shaped Mini Album project from Traci comes … Read More...
Cross Stitch a Set of Happy Little Jam Jars
I
don’t know why this cross stitch pattern delights me so much, but it does, so I have to share it with you.
Happy Little Jam Jars from Stitchrovia is exactly what it sounds like: a set of stitched jam … Read More...
The Easiest Coconut Rice Recipe (Fluffy, Fragrant, Never Mushy)
Coconut rice should be simple, but too often it turns out soggy, oily, or strangely bland. If you’ve ever followed an “easy coconut rice recipe” and ended up disappointed, the problem isn’t you — it’s the ratios.
This is the … Read More...
Sundrenched Duster – Crochet Pattern
If you’re searching for a light and airy layering piece that still feels polished, Knit Picks’ Sundrenched Duster pattern might be exactly what your needles need. This long, flowing cardigan-style duster is designed with warm-weather wear in mind, making … Read More...