The Easter Bunny was created by crocheting a 3-stitch tube called an i-cord and then feeding wire through the centre. Additional wire forms the circular wreath – this time covered in a simple 3-ply rope technique. It’s a fun project … Read More...
Watercolor Floral Striped Card
Michele wanted to create a custom background that coordinated with her water colored floral stamps. So she used washi tape to mask off sections of watercolor paper and painted them in with her watercolors. The result is a colorful and … Read More...
6 x 6 Hiking Layouts
Flora created some 6″x 6″ hiking themed scrapbook pages using products from Crate Paper. This size page is perfect for 3″x 4″ photos and still leaves room for page titles and embellishments. The fun and trendy woodland and rainbow accents … Read More...
How To Embroider On Paper Towels
A Needlework reader wrote in and asked me to find a tutorial for Embroidering on a paper towel and or toilet paper rolls. Like a good Editor I set out on a mission to find a good tutorial and here … Read More...
Make You Own Rainbow Party Bread
Rainbow bread is fun to eat and the perfect addition to parties and after school snacks, but have you ever considered making it yourself at home? This recipe shows you how to make your own rainbow fairy unicorn bread. Call … Read More...
Mini Easel Card
Jennier D. is sharing how to create a mini easel card base using circle dies. Once you’ve created the base you can decorate it with as many layers of stamps and embellishments as you’d like. Hers are quite wonderfully detailed … Read More...
DIY sewing tutorial: Easy throw pillow
It’s easy to sew a pillow (or two, or three) to match your decor. Susan at Organized 31 has a DIY sewing tutorial showing how. She made this pillow to match her daughter’s bedding set. It took her just 15 … Read More...
Coffee Traveler’s Notebook Pages
There’s not too many things better then Fridays and coffee, right? So Diane documented her love of both in these wonderful Traveler’s Notebook pages. I love how one page is just the photo scaled to size with a few embellishments … Read More...
Need Some Decor for Your New “Home School”? Basher Has You Covered
I have long enjoyed Basher Laboratories products. They make great books and toys for learning about science, math, grammar, history and more that have fun illustrations and are engaging for kids but also educational.
Right now they are offering a … Read More...
In Case You Need the Reminder: Stitching is Great for Stress Relief
These are really weird times we are living through right now, and while it might seem kind of weird to be talking about and promoting crafting right now, but I really feel like there’s no better time to start a … Read More...
Kids Craft – Pipecleaner Finger Puppets
Well, the kids are home and boredom will start kicking in by week 2 of this homeschooling scenario. I can assure you now is the time to stock up on quick craft supplies. And these adorable little finger puppets require … Read More...
How To Make The Perfect Sandwich Bread Recipe
Brandi from Chicken Scratch Diaries has developed a DIY make your own sandwich bread recipe that is sure to hit your tastebuds. You can see the full recipe as well as Brandi’s tips on her blog here.
Don’t Stockpile Sanitary Products. Instead Buy These.
This week in the media it has been all about stockpiling and crazy hoarding scenes from across the globe.
Last week we wrote an article about alternatives to toilet paper, but since then the shortages have expanded. 3 days … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Mandala Floor Rug
This Crochet pattern is for the Mandala floor rug. Very popular in Boho decor right now and can be made in neutral colors, natural colors and of course bright yarns too.
Best of all this pattern is part of the … Read More...
Triple Slider Gift Card Holder
When you pull the tab on the top of this card sections slide out to reveal a sentiment and a gift card. How cool is that!? Sandi has step by step photo directions on how to cut, score and assemble … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Marble maze fidget toy
Make a fun fidget toy to keep your kids’ or your own hands busy and your mind relaxed! This DIY marble maze tutorial by AppleGreen Cottage comes with a free template. This quiet fidget toy is easy to make … Read More...
Bunny Trail Easter Layout
Trendy gingham, checks and plaid patterned papers all mix together beautifully on this sweet Easter layout from Kylie. She mirrored those patterns in her title and the borders of eggs, a bunny tag and a banner add some fun whimsy … Read More...
Book-Related Events and Deals for Kids at Home
I love how many people are stepping up to help in these weird times. A lot of children’s book authors have been reading from the books on Facebook and elsewhere, celebrities are reading books, authors are offering drawing lessons and … Read More...
Water Coloring Digital Stamps + Freebie
Kathy used opaque watercolors to color up this lovely digital floral stamp from Jane’s Doodles. In order to apply her stamp to the watercolor paper she used a tracing method and then water colored. The results are very bold and … Read More...
Weather Planner Pages
Some Odd Girl Stamps has some fun little weather digital stamps that are perfect for planners. They have different faces for different occasions to mark your calendar. And since they are digital you can color them to match any theme … Read More...