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Are you still looking to send out heartfelt greetings this festive season? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered with 12 enchanting last-minute Christmas card ideas that seamlessly blend creativity and simplicity. Dive into the joy of crafting with stamps and … Read More...
I think that many knitters have as a new year’s resolution or goal to use more of their stash whenever a new year rolls around. I say pretty much every year that I’m not going to buy more yarn (unless, … Read More...
Christmas time is a great time for sensory activities for kids. They’re likely to be home from school more than usual, and I always found sensory things a great way to fill some time so I could get a little … Read More...
Mosaic crochet is a technique that uses slip stitches to create a mosaic-like pattern. It is worked in rows, with each row consisting of just one color at a time. The result is a colorful and graphic design that is … Read More...
In Amigurumi Flower Babies, 
you will find a collection of 12 unique and adorable flower-inspired mini dolls to crochet. Each project is designed to be beginner-friendly, with simple techniques and stitches that are clearly illustrated with step-by-step instructions. The book … Read More...
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the Holidays and relax inside, maybe by the fire with a hot beverage and spent some time coloring in some coloring pages. Here are 6 different Christmas, Winter and Holiday themed … Read More...
A little while back I got a 40 peg Sentro circular knitting machine
, and while I haven’t used it that much, I am trying to use it more often and learn a bit more about what it can do.… Read More...
Heat an oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare your pan by lining it with parchment paper or use a springform pan or round tin for a round tray. Ensure that your cookie tray or pan has edges … Read More...
Design No 5218 is a baby cardigan pattern that can be knit in either a round or v-neck style. The Sirdar pattern uses Snuggly Baby Bamboo yarn, which is a natural fiber yarn that is perfect for keeping babies cool … Read More...
A very popular trend in scrapbooking during the Holidays is December Daily. You can create pages or mini albums ahead of time with a section for each day in the month of December to add photos and/or journaling for quick … Read More...
If we can do Christmas themed language arts activities, we can do Christmas math, too.
Kindergarten Worksheets and Games has a bunch of printable math worksheets for younger kids, including skip counting, greater than/less than, I-spy with counting and more, … Read More...
I keep picking cross stitch designers to feature at random from a list that I found online a while ago (with a few Etsy shops that I like thrown in) and it seems like most of them make lots of … Read More...
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his book has over 60 embroidery patterns with Christmas and winter themes. A winterhouse cottage, robins, a snowy owl, and a plethora of winter flowers — snowdrops, snowbells, camellia, peony, viola, pansies, iris, winter cherry, whitework heather, pink daphne, … Read More...
Looking to make a statement with your holiday decor? Let’s go BIG this Christmas by creating a giant wreath using a surprising base – a POOL NOODLE!
Why a Giant Wreath?
Size matters, especially during the holidays! A giant wreath … Read More...
The Red Heart Willow’s Cocoon is particularly popular due to the use of super bulky-weight yarn, which is soft to the touch and crochets quickly, making it an easy and fast project to make. The yarn used is also soft … Read More...
Whether you are creating handmade cards, scrapbook layouts, home decor projects or gift tags for Christmas these sentiments are sure to come in handy. There are 6 different “Merry Christmas” phrases in several different style that will work on just … Read More...
In the midst of the holiday rush there is always a few gifts we forget. Tthese slippers become more than just a practical accessory—they become a symbol of the care and attention you put into creating meaningful moment and no … Read More...
Change up your headband knitting routine with this fun lacy headband knitting pattern. I tend to knit headbands in stockinette or garter stitch pretty much exclusively, but sometimes it’s fun to throw in a different stitch pattern every now and … Read More...
I’ve spent a lot of time this year sharing patterns you can make with sock yarn that isn’t socks. We’ve covered gloves, mittens, cowls and shawls, most of which you can make with a single skein of … Read More...
There are so many fun ways to add a holiday spin to language arts learning, particularly sight words. These Christmas language arts activities make classroom time a little more fun as we head into the break, or give you something … Read More...
