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A romantic strawberry milkshake slushie with chocolate drizzle
If Valentine’s Day had a flavour, this would be it.
Pink, creamy, strawberry-sweet, and finished with ribbons of chocolate sauce down the glass — this Valentine’s Day Ninja Slushie is the kind … Read More...
If you’ve ever wanted to capture the beauty of a wildflower meadow in clay, this Mandala Flower Meadow Rubber Texture Mat might just be the tool of your dreams. With one simple press, it leaves behind an intricate design full … Read More...
If you’re working on your New Years scrapbook pages for 2026 you’ll want to grab this fun 2026 FREEBIE! There’s fireworks behind the year with a sweet “is gonna be my year” sentiment below. This FREE download comes in different … Read More...
Hey there, fellow thrifting enthusiasts! If you’re passionate about discovering hidden gems and embracing sustainable shopping, then Thrifting – Shopping Tips & Tricks, Furniture, Clothing, Kids, Books, Art, Best Cities, Sustainability, Consignment, Vintage, Estate Sales, Auctions, Garage Sales, Flea … Read More...
If you’ve ever fallen down the rabbit hole of Japanese crochet patterns on Pinterest, you’ll know they’re in a league of their own—delicate, intricate, and downright addictive. Keiko Okamoto’s Amazing Japanese Crochet Stitches brings that magic straight to your … Read More...
Cute animals, lots of Christmas projects and nature scenes are among the fun things you will find from Maple Squirrel Stitch.
This Canada-based Etsy shop has been sharing cross stitch projects for three years, and has nearly 500 patterns as … Read More...
How adorable is Samantha’s Pop Up Box card for Valentine’s Day? This darling design features lots of moles, yes moles, (aren’t they cute?) digging in the dirt with lots of puny sentiments.
She stamped her moles, worms and flowers and … Read More...
Mardi Gras is a fun holiday that you can use in the classroom even if you don’t talk about what it is really about. Bringing in beads and the colors of purple, green and gold is great if it’s winter … Read More...
I feel like I have my yarn stash pretty well organized (I was going to say under control but we all know that’s a lie) but where I really struggle is keeping my knitting needles organized. It’s something I want … Read More...
If you’re looking to keep track of all your Winter memories in one place then check out this amazing Snowman flip album from Kathy. This mini scrapbook album has a wonderful shaker element filled with sequins on the cover with … Read More...
After writing about the same holidays for many years, it can be hard to find new things to share, so I love to come at holidays from different angles, which is what these funny Valentine’s day cross stitch patterns do. … Read More...
The pattern is for a feminine cross-body messenger bag, written in English using US terms. It doesn’t include charts, but it’s explained step by step.
The bag is unique and beautiful, created using shells and cluster stitches, with three … Read More...
If you’ve ever finished piecing and quilting a project, only to stare at the raw edges thinking now what?, you’re not alone. Binding a quilt is one of those steps that can feel intimidating, especially when it comes to … Read More...
How beautiful is this Valentine’s Day Card? There’s a lovely rose pattern background and a large LOVE word for the center. You can download this digital cut file and use your electronic die cutting machine like a Cricut or Silhouette … Read More...
I started to share one of these patterns before, but when I saw it was going to be a whole set I knew I needed to wait until they were all released to share because otherwise I’d just have to … Read More...
We humans often think of ourselves as far removed from animals, so different that they couldn’t possibly share anything that would help us live our lives better.
But as Kate Siber notes in her book (illustrated by Kaitlynn Copithorne) The … Read More...
Dry, itchy, flaky scalp. Sound familiar? Mine flared up every change of season—or after stress (aka teenage exam weeks)—and I’d tried all sorts of store-bought “miracles” that left me smelling like menthol and still scratching my head.
Then I gave … Read More...
If you’ve ever wanted to create painterly felt artwork that looks like a watercolor painting come to life, Gillian Gladrag’s Wet Felted Rose Tutorial is pure inspiration. This YouTube video captures her signature mix of creativity, charm, and expert technique, … Read More...
Winter has a way of creating memorable moments — from cosy days indoors and seasonal celebrations to outdoor adventures, snow play, and quiet family time. These are the kinds of memories that often get scattered across phones and cameras, but … Read More...
When working small cross stitch projects, it’s easy enough to follow along with the chart and always know where you are. You can start from the center and work out, or start from a corner and work across and up … Read More...
