If you’re not into creepy or scary for Halloween give this cute Halloween Coloring pages a try, perfect for younger kids too! Dover Publication has 4 too cute to spook coloring pages that you can download and print for FREE.… Read More...
How to Make Sticky Nature Cards
Sticky nature cards are the simplest kids craft to set up ever!
They’re portable, and a great way to record a day outside. You really can get the kids going on this in under a minute. In fact, if you … Read More...
Vintage Looking Photo Album
Sharon Payne Bolton created an amazing album using new photos but made it appear as if it was an old family heirloom. Printing her new photos in black and white or sepia tones gave them an aged look and using … Read More...
Mix it Up with the Mixage Sweater Knitting Pattern
It’s fun to combine different colors and patterns in the same project, and the bold mix of texture and stripes in the Mixage sweater from Jimenez Joseph is really cool. There’s a diagonal line — it’s actually a cable — … Read More...
Learn about Mummification with Apples
Apple crafts are a natural in the fall, and this is a cool science project for kids of a variety of ages.
Our Family Code has a post about mummification using apples that looks like a lot of fun. They … Read More...
Reversible Vinyl Tote Bag – Free Sewing Pattern
Get two looks from one bag with this reversible vinyl bag! When you want a more polished look, carry it with the vinyl side out. Or, for more casual style, use the fabric side. So Sew Easy has a free … Read More...
Awesome collection of repurposed Lego jewelry
The range of projects featured go from super simple DIY creations to extravagant and eclectic art pieces. All of the recycled lego jewelry is amazing. Pop on over to the blog Lego People to check out the crazy variety of … Read More...
Plastic Canvas Gift Card Holder Patterns
Gift cards are a booming business, and have been for quite some time. For friends and family who you just aren’t sure what to buy, they make an ideal present. They are given for all sorts of occasions too. Unfortunately, … Read More...
Autumn Leaves Free Quilt Pattern
I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for a fall scrap quilt pattern, and nothing says autumn more than the colorful foliage. The area where I live comes alive with all kinds of fall colors. Except for … Read More...
10 Fabulous Fall Tablescapes
This roundup by Our Crafty Mom shows you 10 amazing ideas for Fall tablescapes. Whether you are entertaining friends, family or just doing something a little special for yourselves, these ideas are sure to inspire your creativity.
You can see … Read More...
Quilting Pattern – Wonky Bird Coasters
This quilting tutorial is for a wonky bird coaster and it is perfect for using up scraps. A great little weekend project when you can steal a few hours to get into your sewing or quilting room and make something … Read More...
Book Review – Amazing Cardboard Tube Science
We all have a few hundred of these laying around right? I certainly can’t be the only person who saves cardboard tubes. It is like a parenting hack, you need to keep toilet roll tubes, straws, rubber bands and shoeboxes … Read More...
Knitting Pattern -Teddy in Sirdar Snuggly DK
Knit up this adorable Teddy by Sachiyo Ishii in Sirdar Snuggly DK and Snuggly Snowflake DK. These amazingly soft, snuggly yarns are ideal for all ages, and all garments and accessories; ensuring nothing but kindness to your little one’s sensitive … Read More...
7 Techniques with Watercolor Brush Pens (and a Discount!)
I recently got the chance to try out the Watercolor Brush Pens
from Chalkola. Last year I shared how you could use their Chalk Markers in your paper crafting (click here if you missed it) and now … Read More...
7 Easy Sugar Cookie Tutorials For Halloween
Sugar cookies are not only my favorite cookie to eat but they are my favorite party cookie too. I remember baking 50 Mermaid cookies for my daughter’s party, or 30 bats for my son’s superhero party. It has to be … Read More...
Back to School Layout
I love the all over pattern on this layout! Traci used an adorable all over school design pattern paper from Doodlebug for the base of this cute Back to School Layout. Over top she added a large white circle, placed … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Halloween Witch Upon a Star Scarf
Witch Upon a Star Scarf Crochet Pattern, You will have fun with this bewitching scarf! Design is made using worsted-weight yarn. The scarf is made first, and the witch head and star are added last. Finished Sizes: Scarf is … Read More...
10 DIY Sunflower Wedding Decorations
Sunflowers have got to be one of my favourite flowers. They’re bright, pretty, and remind me of happy days in the summer and spring. Picnics in a field, beach days, and sunny afternoons at the park.
There’s something undeniably joyful … Read More...
Book Review – Happy Homemade: Sew Chic: 20 Simple Everyday Designs
Are you a DIY sewer, with a passion for Japanese style? Look no further, Happy Homemade: Sew Chic is the Japanese Sewing book you’ve been waiting for—all new timeless and straightforward creations of Yoshiko Tsukiori, acclaimed Japanese fashion designer and … Read More...
Slimline Halloween Cards
Amy R used new stamps from Simon Says and trendy Slimline dies as well for these cute Halloween cards. I love the bright bold colors she used and these designs are perfect for non-scary cards to give to kids.