If you love crochet jewelry projects that feel a little bit pretty and a little bit unexpected, this Crochet Pretty Scallop Pattern Necklace is such a fun one to try. It uses simple supplies like crochet thread, a hook, 24-gauge … Read More...
Mini Mending Mondays: Save a Favorite Cardigan with a Small Darned Repair
There is always one cardigan that gets more love than the rest. It lives on the back of a chair, comes on every trip, and gets thrown on for chilly mornings, late-night tea, and “I’m just nipping outside for a … Read More...
Knits for the Table for Thanksgiving and Beyond
As we get into the part of the year with a lot of food-forward holidays, it might be time to start thinking about knitting some new things for your table. While a few of these are more fall/Thanksgiving focused, just … Read More...
Ghost S’mores Favour Bags: Easy Halloween Treat Gifts
There’s something about a marshmallow with a tiny ghost face that makes me ridiculously happy. Two eyes, one surprised mouth, and suddenly an ordinary packet of marshmallows becomes a whole gathering of little Halloween characters.
These ghost s’mores favour bags … Read More...
Clay Studio Series – YouTube Video Review Handmade Ceramic Pour Over – Coffee Meets Clay
For potters who also happen to be coffee lovers, this video is pure joy. The artist takes us through the full process of making a hand-thrown ceramic pour over on the wheel, showing just how beautiful and functional pottery can … Read More...
10 Halloween Wreaths You Can Make in an Hour
There’s always that moment when you look at the front door and realise the Halloween decorations haven’t made it outside yet. The craft supplies are there, the ideas are there, but somehow the afternoon you were going to spend making … Read More...
10 Ways to Upcycle Old Wool Scarves with Felting
There’s something comforting about a stack of old wool scarves — the kind that live at the back of your winter drawer, full of memories but not quite wearable anymore. Maybe they’ve gone fuzzy, shrunk a little, or just don’t … Read More...
BOO Halloween Mini Scrapbook Album
Traci used the BOO to You collection from Bella Blvd. to created this fang-tastic Halloween mini scrapbook album project. I love the cover, it’s shaped like the large BOO die cut letters she used, cut from fun pattern papers with … Read More...
From Trash to Illusion: Thomas Deininger’s Recycled Art Challenges Perception and Promotes Sustainability
If you’ve ever looked at a pile of junk and thought, “This is just trash,” Thomas Deininger might have something to say about that. Based in Rhode Island, this incredibly clever artist has a knack for turning what most of … Read More...
Fun Halloween Worksheets for Kids
After sharing some witch themed math activities, I found a bunch more fun printable worksheets with a Halloween theme for kids to try, so let’s take a look at some more low-prep Halloween learning fun.
Give kids practice measuring … Read More...
Free Printable Witch Hat Bag Toppers for Doritos
Halloween treat bags don’t always have to be filled with sweets. Sometimes a crunchy, savoury snack is exactly what your party table needs—and these little witch hat Doritos bags are such a fun way to dress one up.
The triangular … Read More...
Granny Square Along by Lori Holt: A Crochet Book for Lovers of Vintage Colour
There is something about a colourful granny square that never seems to lose its charm. Perhaps it is the familiar clusters of stitches, perhaps it is the endless colour combinations, or perhaps it reminds us of a blanket that lived … Read More...
10 DIY Scary Halloween Decorations for a Seriously Spooky Home
There is something wonderfully unsettling about a Halloween decoration that takes a moment to register. A strange face in a mirror. A doll sitting quietly where nobody remembers leaving it. Something pale hanging at the end of the verandah. Give … Read More...
Pumpkin Man Doughnut Treats With a Free Halloween Printable
There is something very satisfying about a Halloween treat that looks impressive but takes just a few minutes to put together. These little pumpkin men are exactly that sort of project. Print the characters, cut them out and add a … Read More...
How to Start Junk Journaling with Items You Already Have
Let’s just say this out loud.
You do not need to buy anything to start junk journaling.
Not a kit.
Not a bundle.
Not a $200 “starter haul.”
Not even those beautiful coordinated printable packs (tempting, I know).
If … Read More...
How to Make a Double Interactive Cauldron Card for Halloween
Wow, how amazing is this Cauldron card from Channin!? This fun and spooky Halloween design has two different interactive elements. The first is the cool shaker design inside the cauldron, the “frame” is die cut with a purple ink blended … Read More...
Knit a Leopard Print Shawl and Learn about Yarn Substitution
When I was looking around for free knitting patterns to share recently, I came across this fun leopard print wrap from Yarnspirations.
This fun bulky wrap gives you tons of practice with instarsia and makes a bold statement while keeping … Read More...
Book Review: Stitch Alphabets & Numbers
I came across a post recently from Lord Libidan wondering about where all the good cross stitch alphabets have gone. While you can find lots of fonts on Etsy (and I even shared a few good cross stitch fonts recently) … Read More...
Easy Aperol Spritz Recipe: A Classic Cocktail With Just 3 Ingredients
There’s something about an Aperol spritz that makes a simple afternoon catch-up feel a little more special. Perhaps it’s that gorgeous orange colour, or the oversized wine glass with a slice of orange tucked inside. Either way, it’s a lovely … Read More...
Cat-O-Lantern Quilt Pattern Review: A Cute Halloween Quilt for Cat Lovers
Some Halloween quilt patterns make me want to decorate the whole house. Others make me want to quietly add another project to the sewing pile and pretend it was always part of the plan. The Cat-O-Lantern quilt pattern from Fat … Read More...