Wax seals have been having a moment lately. I know they’ve been around for hundreds of years and have bursts of popularity from Harry Potter (his Hogwarts letter was sealed with red wax) and again when vintage and mixed media … Read More...
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Designer Spotlight: Stitch and Poke Company
Get your salty cross stitch patterns right here, from Stitch and Poke Company on Etsy.
There’s literally one about staying salty, which is about 8 inches on 18 count fabric, and looks great on dark colored fabric.
I first … Read More...
What’s Your Favorite Thing You’ve Ever Knit?
I’m not sure this is a question I could answer, but what’s your favorite thing you’ve ever knit?
One of my favorites is definitely the Color Belt Sweater (Ravelry link) from my Colorwork Knitting book, because I’d had … Read More...
Summer Reading Printables and Tips for Parents
Now that my daughter is a teenager, we don’t really do summer reading as a formal thing anymore. Her school used to take part in a program and she was usually one of the top readers in her grade, and … Read More...
15 Fun And Silly Crochet Scarf Patterns
Welcome to our collection of 15 Fun and Silly Crochet Patterns for Fun Scarfs! If you’re looking for a playful and unique way to add some personality to your wardrobe, these crochet scarf patterns are the perfect solution. From avocados … Read More...
Book Review: Knitting with Disney
I love going to my local library and checking out knitting books I might have missed when they came out. This week I found Knitting with Disney: 28 Official Patterns Inspired by Mickey Mouse, The Little Mermaid, and More.
By … Read More...
13 Grid and Block Style Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This sweet layout uses a grid of pattern paper rectangles to create the background, adding a photo, strips of journaling and embellishments over top. Visit the Simple Stories blog for more info.
If you’re stuck for a scrapbook layout design … Read More...
10 Dragon Kids Crafts
Looking for a fun and imaginative way to keep your kids entertained for hours on end? Why not introduce them to the exciting world of dragons with these 10 dragon kids crafts. From simple paper crafts to more advanced projects, … Read More...
Beginners Guide to Wax Seals
I love wax seals, they make me think of medieval times or Harry Potter with the red seal on the back of his Hogwarts acceptance letter. Wax seals are making a come back and are perfect to add an elegant … Read More...
Lion Card for a New Baby
This sweet lion is ready to roar a big welcome for a sweet new baby. Tina used stamps and dies from Papertrey Ink to create her card design. You might think a lion would be for a baby boy but … Read More...
Freebie Round Up: National Coloring Book Day
As a kid one of my favorite things to do was color, I remember laying on the living room floor with my mom and we would color in my coloring books for hours. So of course I’m excited to celebrate … Read More...
30 Bookmarks To Cross Stitch For Kids
We’re back with another exciting roundup of bookmarks, and this time, we’re focusing on those that are perfect for kids! After the tremendous success of our previous bookmark roundup, we’ve listened to your requests and created a collection specifically … Read More...
DIY Book Nook Kits
Book nooks are little miniatures that sit amongst your books, a window into a diorama world. We all know hidden inside every book is a story and adventure, well these book nooks bring stories to life.
Featured above is the … Read More...
Niffler Knitting Pattern
This one is a little more lighthearted than we’ve been here lately but when looking through Ukrainian designers on Ravelry I couldn’t help but share this adorable Niffler knitting pattern.
Inspired by the creatures in Harry Potter, this little one … Read More...
HTVRONT Easy Press Heat Press Machine Review
The HTVRONT Heat Press is an iron press that makes it quick and easy to apply heat vinyl to fabric surfaces for custom designs like T-shirts and Tote Bags. It measures 10″ x 10″ to cover large areas for even … Read More...
Birthday Card with Wax Seal
Wax seals are fun to close envelopes with (which always make me think of Harry Potter’s Letter to Hogwarts :)) but you can also use them as embellishments on cards too. Bobbi used pretty pink wax and a lovely rose … Read More...
16 Cross Body Bags You Can Crochet
Yes, cross-body bags are a great option for busy moms or anyone who needs to keep their hands free while still keeping their belongings secure. These bags are designed to be worn across the body, allowing you to move freely … Read More...
Halloween Potion Science Lab
Halloween is the perfect time to do some spooky science in the form of “potion making.”
Science Sparks has a great roundup of Halloween science activities, from the classic vinegar and baking soda explosions to chia seed “spider slime” and … Read More...
DIY Weighted Blanket Sewing Tutorial
Many people like to use a weighted blanket to help ease anxiety or to help rest their bodies. Mama Smiles has a tutorial showing how you can sew your own weighted blanket. She made hers from some fun Harry Potter … Read More...
Broomstick Bookmark Knitting Pattern
These little broomstick bookmarks would be so fun to make as favors for a Harry Potter party
or to give away in treat bags at your Halloween party.
They use tiny bits of worsted weight yarn and work up in … Read More...