To me, nothing says Summer and warm weather quite like a delicious crochet watermelon. It’s iconic! Thinking of the sweet and juicy fruit puts my mind into a relaxing state, evoking thoughts of warm nights, picnics, and a refreshing … Read More...
Miss You Bears Card
These sweet little bears are here to tell someone how much you miss them. Ally used stamps from Gerda Steiner and Copic markers to color them. I love how she colored each bear with a different texture, it adds so … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Hanging mesh produce bags
These hanging mesh produce bags are an easy way to keep your produce fresh and within easy reach. Beginner Sewing Projects has a DIY sewing tutorial you can use to make them. The tutorial includes measurements to make them in … Read More...
Snow Fun Layouts
Even though Spring is quickly approaching I sure many of us are still working on Winter layouts. Danielle used some sledding photos for this fun and frosty Snow Fun double page spread. She stamped and colored images for accents on … Read More...
How to make a wire maze sculpture
This is meant to be a kid’s activity but I am so going to make this with a recycled wire hanger. I want to make it so I can add random items as I find them. Pop on over to … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Mermaid t-shirt dress
You can sew this adorable mermaid dress with just 2 easy seams! Heather from Heather Handmade has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how. She makes it super easy by starting with a purchased t-shirt, then adding the pretty mermaid inspired … Read More...
Wash Your Hands Cross Stitch Pattern
It seems like everyone has germs on their minds right now, and we’ve been told that the best way to prevent getting sick — whether from the flu or coronavirus — is to wash our hands frequently.
If your housemates … Read More...
Get Kids Moving with Bug Action Cards
These printable bug action cards from Messy Little Monster are a great way to build some movement into the day with little ones.
You can use them when they need to get their wiggles (hops, crawls, flutters, etc.) out indoors … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Kids pajama pants
Did you know you can sew a pair of pajama pants in an evening? They’re an easy sewing project that kids will love. Origamina has a free pattern you can use. These pants are made from knit fabric and have … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Raw uncured Llama polymer clay cane
No drama llama is still trending so when I was asked to make some Llama earrings for my niece, I thought I would make a cane and then I would have enough for a few different projects. Um it didn’t … Read More...
Our Review – On Guard DoTERRA Hand Sanitizer
Everyone is going crazy for Hand sanitizer right now due to the flu season and of course Coronavirus. So what is everyone doing? Well, our local Facebook group is filled with people requesting to buy/find Hand sanitizer as ALL our … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – How To Make Your Own Knitted Face Mask
Earlier this week we wrote an article about 7 DIY Facial masks you can make to help avoid the flu and other respiratory viruses. Some folks have requested a direct link to the knitting pattern that was featured in that … Read More...
Make Your Own DIY Crochet Face Mask Pattern
This face mask pattern is a great back up plan for the medical-grade respirator masks
. Even if they won’t protect you from getting the dreaded coronavirus they will surely start a great conversation. I am not going to … Read More...
Butterfly Box Card
How pretty and Springy is this card from Dina Kowal!? This box style pop up card opens up to reveal some lovely butterflies but still folds flat to fit inside an envelope. She’s sharing step by step photo direction as … Read More...
3D Flower Scrapbook Page
Steffi filled this lovely Spring Floral Layout with loads of 3D punched flowers. The colorful flowers really pop off the page because she curled the edges. I love how she grouped the flowers in color families, they are the perfect … Read More...
DIY Felt Heart Slippers
This felting tutorial shows you how to make your own Valentines-heart slippers in 10 minutes! take some ready mader slippers for the base and needle felt the design on to the top of the slipper. You can see the full … Read More...
Go on a Nature Walk and Build a Bird’s Nest
It’s just gotten warm again this week where I live, and we all want to just be outside all the time. It’s light enough in the evenings that we can go on little walks, so I think this would be … Read More...
Party Favor Easter Bunny Donut Cups
These bunny treat cups are made out of to-go cups! Decorate with felt and paint pens then fill with mini donuts
or popcorn! Perfect for parties or Easter Picnics. The best things about these party favors are the kids can … Read More...
Knit a Cozy Blanket Scarf
I feel like we all could use some cozy knitting projects right now. The Waterbury Plaid Blanket Scarf from Two of Wands is really more like a shawl, and its a fun technique involving knitting stripes and then weaving long … Read More...
Rainbow Stripe Card with Stencils
Colorful Rainbow patterns are still so popular and they add such a bright cheerful touch to any card. Lydia created her rainbow striped card by placing painters tape over top of a stencil to mask off different areas for ink … Read More...