Did you know July 11th is the start of shark week? What a great opportunity to teach your kids all about sharks. A big scary animal that is totally misunderstood. Sharks have survived 5 mass extinctions – including the … Read More...
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Did you know July 11th is the start of shark week? What a great opportunity to teach your kids all about sharks. A big scary animal that is totally misunderstood. Sharks have survived 5 mass extinctions – including the … Read More...
This sweet little lion is ready to let someone know how special they are on this adorable card from Tatiana Trafimovich. She used products from Crafty Mercari to create it. I love the rustic wooden panel, it’s the perfect background … Read More...
Did you snap lots of cute photos on the 4th of July? Lydia has a cute page idea combining music sheet paper with stripes. Sticker letters spell out USA along with red, white and blue embellishments for her design. I … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Is there any fabric more summery than linen? This frayed edge linen dress is a summertime classic. I Can Sew This shows how you can sew you own linen dress. It’s actually quite easy and you don’t even need a … Read More...
Digital stamps are so fun to use, you can print them over and over, adjust their sizes, flip them around and they also don’t require any storage in your craft room. But you do need a printer to print them … Read More...
If you’re looking to branch out and not scrapbook the same old things this summer check out this creative list of 50 ideas of photo to take this summer and what to do with them. The folks over at Close … Read More...
by Sarah White
I don’t have the greatest level of comfort when it comes to math, but I know that it’s necessary when it comes to knitting, especially if you want to design or make patterns your own.
The Plain Summer V Top … Read More...
by Angie McKain
Sunburn.
Ugh.
We’ve all been there and we all know how much it stinks.

I want to preface this all by saying, if you’re going to be out in the sun, you should definitely be using sunscreen with an SPF … Read More...
by Mel
by Sarah White
Most of the time when we think of coding we think of using a computer, but the basics of coding are just a series of instructions that need to be followed in order.
Teaching kids about algorithms can be done … Read More...
If you are looking for a traditional basket quilt block then this tutorial is for you. This traditional block is not as hard to assemble as it looks and Adventures of a DIY Mom helps guide you through the entire … Read More...
Instead of sending someone a traditional greeting card think outside the box with other paper crafting project ideas like tags. This funny and snarky collections of die cut tags is held together with a jump ring and uses stamps from … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Don’t spend a fortune on dog toys – make your own from upcycled materials! Heather Handmade created this fun dog bone toy from old jeans, with an empty water bottle inside to make a crinkly sound. You can easily replace … Read More...
Looking for the perfect scrapbook page background? Try creating your own with stencils. Lilith used a lacy tile stencil from Altenew to create her layout background by ink blending 2 blue stamping inks over top the stencil on white cardstock… Read More...
Spring is finally here and we’re all preparing for the prospect of blooming flowers, and more sunny days! These DIY napkin rings, made from 100% cotton, are the perfect addition to a bright spring tablescape full of flowers … Read More...
I adore Jane Austen novels and I think I’ve seen most every movie and TV show based on her works. So of course I feel in love with these beautiful Jane Austen inspired paper crafting projects. Stampington and Company have … Read More...
When creating a mini album it’s easier to keep the look cohesive by using the same colors and patterns through out like Jenn did on this stunning Beach themed mini album. Using blue, cream and sand colors with lots of … Read More...
Perfect for the fourth of July or any other patriotic holiday, this beautiful hand embroidery design from Albion Gould can be made in almost no time.
To make this pattern, you will need a Cricut maker, but all of the … Read More...
Cuddle your sweet one in softness and texture with this Crochet Baby blanket. It is a stunning blanket that mixes stitches to create a unique woven look. Don’t be afraid of the texture, it is just as easy as … Read More...