If you teach little ones or have a little one at home, teaching them how to use glue properly is an important skill for crafting as well as just regular classroom activities that use glue.
Mrs. Jones’ Creation Station has … Read More...
Skulls in top hats Halloween decoration
I know it’s just about the first day of school for most but that just means Halloween is just around the corner. These little skulls with top hats are just adorable. The tutorial for making the hat is great. Pop … Read More...
Must Have Back To School Supplies
Back to school supplies are the cause of 90% of Back to school stress! Okay, that is not actually a legitimate statistic but I am still sure it is accurate. We are often asked why do we need to buy … Read More...
20 Sashiko Projects – Book Review
Learn the stunning art of Japanese Sashiko stitching with this comprehensive tutorial guide that’s jam-packed with inspirational craft ideas. Sashiko, meaning “little stabs”, it’s a traditional Japanese sewing method that uses evenly spaced basic running stitches to create eye-catching geometric … Read More...
Jungle Birthday Card
I used the cute new More Jungle Littles stamps and dies from Hello Bluebird to created this fun birthday card. I wanted the card to have more dimension and the focal images to stand out so I created a more … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Girls knit nightgown
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a free sewing pattern for making a simple girls’ nightgown. It’s easy to sew, made from knit fabric with a simple A-line shape and a ruffle at the hem. Her free … Read More...
Travel Board
Display your vacation memories with a fun DIY Travel Board project. Leigh strung paper banners and photos framed like Polaroids on string across on her pretty background paper. You can also include things like tickets and other ephemera from your … Read More...
How to Tie Dye with Turmeric
Whether you are responding to the summer anthem of “mom, I’m bored,” planning matching t-shirts for an event, or just want to have a fun DIY project for yourself or a gift for someone you love, tie-dying is always the … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Hanging Storage Basket
If you’re like me, organization is key. My problem is that I always have little odds and ends, and nowhere to put them. That’s why these crochet baskets are a lifesaver for me.
These hanging storage baskets hang on the … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Marimekko Inspired Pillows
Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how you can create bold, colorful flower pillows inspired by Merrimekko. She has used Merimekko designs in other home decor projects, like decoupage benches and Christmas decorations. Now she’s got pillows inspired by a … Read More...
Inlaid Die Cut Shaker Card
Galina used several different techniques to create this sweet card. She cut a lovely floral wreath die in white and added colors to the different elements with markers. She then inlaid the die shape into her card front using it … Read More...
Summer Garden Layout
Kerri Bradford used stamps to create a pretty page for some of her summer garden photos. The calendar stamp is a great little way to mark the date of the photos.
Decorate the Classroom with About Me Buntings
About me activities are perfect for back to school because they give kids and teachers alike a chance to get to know each other.
It’s great for these sorts of projects to also be cute to display in the classroom, … Read More...
Top 30 $1 Fall Wreath Supplies
If you haven’t already started on your fall wreath creations then it’s time to get crafting! Fall and Halloween are sneaking up very quickly, let’s admit , it will be Christmas and the New year before we even realize it.… Read More...
Wagging Puppy Tails Card
When you pull the tab on this adorable interactive card from Nina-Marie the tails on the puppies wag, how cute and fun is that!? She used stamps and dies from Art Impressions to create it and she’s sharing a how … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Glitter pencil pouch
Glitter and clear vinyl make a sparkly pencil pouch with a mermaid vibe! Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to sew her clear vinyl glitter pencil pouch. So cute for back to school! Tweens would love this – though … Read More...
Bicycle Layout
I love the loose stacked look of the pattern papers behind the photo on this layout from Janna Werner. It’s a great way to add some depth and texture. The scatter of small elements and text on the mostly white … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Teen Entrepreneur and Artist Successfully Growing Her Etsy Business
This unique Etsy shop was started by an ambitious 13 old who wanted a way to send her dragon-themed products to dragon fans everywhere. Her business started first through a series charity fundraisers. Once it was clear that her product … Read More...
Check Out this Super Cute Pool Noodle Sidewalk Chalk Pencil
If you’re looking for a prop for first day of school photos or a fun way to decorate a classroom on the cheap, check out this adorable and easy to make pool noodle pencil.
I love how she added a … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Fabric scrap memory game
Matching scraps can be easily turned into a cute set of fabric cards for a memory game. Damjana at www.applegreencottage.com has made a great fabric memory game set that can turn into a cute diy birthday present for children and … Read More...