I’ll admit that while I have knit a few pairs of ankle socks or short socks in the past, I never really enjoyed wearing them until this spring.
Looking for more sock patterns to knit? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More...
Printable Times Table Spinners
Learning the multiplication tables is a big part of early math, because a lot of things build on knowing those basic calculations.
Flash cards can help kids practice these figures, but they aren’t the most fun way to learn.
These … Read More...
Tips for Changing Colors in a Cross Stitch Project
It’s pretty common to use the same colors in a cross stitch project as those that are used in the chart, but sometimes you might want to change a color or two in a design.
It’s not always as … Read More...
Knit this Fun Shawl that Thinks Outside the Box
There are some pretty common shawl shapes in the knitting world: rectangles, triangles, circles and half circles among them.
But there are lots of different shapes that can be used to make a shawl, including this kind of funky square-missing-a-piece … Read More...
8 Father’s Day Card Ideas
Is your Dad a bowler, golfer or your Hero? SugarPea stamps has 8 great ideas for Masculine cards to get you inspired to make the perfect card for your Dad this Father’s Day.
Sewing pattern: Packing cube to organize your suitcase
When you travel, is your suitcase a hot mess? These packing cubes will help organize your clothes and also allow you to pack more efficiently. Courtney at A Little Craft in Your Day shows how you can sew packing cubes… Read More...
Double Traveler’s Notebook Layout
I love how Khristina used two side by side pages in her Traveler’s Notebook to create one large layout. She used a large tropical leaf stamp in black for her all over background pattern adding colorful pattern paper and dies … Read More...
Polymer Clay Cake Toppers
Polymer is a pretty great jump right in medium if you want to try making cake toppers. For best practice, make the base of your topper something that is more food safe than clay (clay isn’t topic but it’s not … Read More...
Silk loop chain necklace Tutorial
It is a 10 minute DIY idea to create a beautiful statement necklace for Halloween that you can wear throughout the year too. You can see the full detailed tutorial here.
Looking for more Halloween Jewelry? Check out these designs … Read More...
6 Summer Scene Coloring Pages
Yippie, Summer is finally here! Take some time to relax in the warm weather and color up these fun Summer scene coloring pages. There are 6 to download and print, all FREE from Dover Publications.
Free pattern: Girls shortie leggings
These girls’ shortie leggings are perfect for layering under summer dresses! Girls can run and play and twirl and tumble without worrying about underwear showing. They’re easy to sew with a free pattern by Emily from Life Sew Savory. Her … Read More...
Stitch a Tree Perfect for an Owl Button to Live in
This little tree cross stitch design from Hawthorne Tree Designs is super cute. It’s one of her free charts, and it’s particularly adorable with the addition of a button shaped like an owl living in the tree.
Either way it … Read More...
Fun idea for embellishing a chain link fence with knitting and plants
What an interesting combination of elements! Generally speaking chain link fences aren’t considered pretty but add some knitting and plants and boy what change. This would be a fun idea to upcycle your swatches into plant pockets or in my … Read More...
Knit a Backpack to Store Stuff through the Summer
I was just thinking the other day that during the summer I should really carry a backpack instead of a purse. With all the things that get added to my bag this time of year — sunscreen, bottled water, a … Read More...
Practice Spelling Outdoors with “Magic Paint”
When kids are learning to write and to spell, it’s helpful for them to see and work with words in lots of different ways.
This idea for using “magic paint” on the sidewalk from Gift of Curiosity is a great … Read More...
Textured Cupcake Card
This yummy cupcake card from Lydia looks good enough to eat! She created her realistic frosting with texture paste using Re-Inkers to color it. This is a great way to get a custom color for your paste!
Sewing pattern: Denim tote from upcycled jeans
Turn those old jeans into a cute new tote! Trash to Couture has a great tutorial at Brother Sews showing how to do it. There’s a big pocket on one side and the corners are boxed. The denim is sturdy, … Read More...
Outdoor Hiking Page
Suzanna created this fun Summer Hiking Layout with lots of pattern papers and embellishments from Echo Park. All the trees, signs and compass are perfect for an outdoor adventure page!
Visit the Echo Park blog for a closer look at … Read More...
DIY Satin Fabric Flowers
These wedding flowers are so easy to make and the perfect way to add details to plain flower girl dresses or headbands. Such an easy way to bring down the costs of your DIY wedding. It is a cute way … Read More...
Simba Lion King Clipart
Who else is excited about the live action Lion King movie? I know I am! It’s probably my husbands favorite animated Disney movie and it’s also one my very faves too so I’m curious to see how this new one … Read More...