I clove clothes pin crafts and decorating them is so fun. But this idea for using “clicker” words to embellish them has to be the easiest way to turn standard clothes pins into inspirational messages, names or whatever words you … Read More...
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A Great Collection of Ocean and Beach Themed Printables
Summer time is a great time for going to the beach or doing learning activities related to the beach and the ocean.
3 Dinosaurs has a huge collection of beach and ocean printable learning activities, including information on sharks, … Read More...
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20 STEAM Educational Gift Ideas For Kids
These gift ideas have been composed with STEAM or STEM Education in mind. Imagine the kids having fun with their toys whilst learning and using their brains? Toys don’t need to be mindless and boring, these are some of the … Read More...
A Few Fun Projects from the Latest Knitty
It’s time for Knitty Deep Fall (even though it’s not fall yet. So. Close.) and there’s some great stuff in there to get you through to prime knitting season.
The cover project, Astronomer’s Beret by Merri Fromm, is a lovely … Read More...
20 Paper Bag Crafts For Kids
These Paper bag crafts are perfect for kids. All of these paper bag activities are easy to follow and quick to make. Use these kids crafts for your lesson plans or classroom activities. Each of these kids craft projects is … Read More...
7 Summer Kids Crafts
It’s getting hotter as the race to lazy days in the sun is on. But what to make? Good, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve done a round-up of the best kids crafts during summer.
1. DIY Slip and … Read More...
Denim sea creature projects + tute
Cathy Perlmutter of Gefilte Quilt goes under the sea with three of her latest sewing projects. All employ raw edge applique on a denim ground. Notice she used buttons for octopus tentacles. Clever. All you need to get started is … Read More...
How to decorate wooden clothes pins with wood burned patterns
What a great way to practice different patterns and shapes when learning how to wood burn. Not only that you end up with a fun collection of pretty clothes pins. These would be great to keep on hand and use … Read More...
Project: Clothes Pin Wreath
This oh so fun wreath was made with 4 half sheets of patterned scrapbooking paper and 65 clothes pins. Erin Lincoln used a die cut that fits a cloths pin to make the work go faster but you could use … Read More...
DIY Marbled Clothes Pin
Learn how to make DIY Marbled Clothes Pins using this tutorial by Amy, the girl behind the blog Delineate your Dwelling! She has been on a marbling kick lately and has been making some gorgeously marbled projects!
I think these … Read More...
Upcycled Scarf Planter
Katie from Upcycled Treasures participated in “scarf week” (as opposed to “shark week”), and she gave new life to an old clay terra cotta pot by recovering it with a scarf she had! I think the finished result is so … Read More...
Technique: Ocean Wave Background
Using a spackling compound , stamping ink and a stencil you can make a cool water and wave card background. This look pairs perfectly with ocean and sea critter stamps. Find out how to make this background over at Jess … Read More...
Giveaway: Animal Knits for Kids Books
Congratulations to Patty!
Kids in garments that look like animals are always really cute, and this week I have a couple of fun animal knitting for kids books, perfect for a new parent, grandparent or someone who just loves to … Read More...
Tutorial: Bleach out a cool applique for boys shirts
Joy from XOXO Grandma shows how you can use a bleach pen to create cool applique graphics for boys’ t-shirts. Don’t worry if you can’t draw well. Her method has you tracing a printed image, and she even includes templates … Read More...
Tutorial: Wolf jacket DIY
Coats are more fun to wear when they turn you into a wild creature like a wolf. Tara from Girl Like the Sea shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can adapt a basic coat pattern to … Read More...
10 Cute Stuffies with Sewing Patterns And Tutorials
There’s nothing cuter than seeing a child carrying around their most beloved stuffed animal or softie, and bringing their little sidekick everywhere they go. We’ve got ten adorable little handmade stuffed toys for you today, complete with patterns and tutorials, … Read More...
7 Paracord Bracelet Tutorials
Paracord is a lightweight nylon rope, originally designed for use in the suspension lines of parachutes. Although, leave it to us crafters to use something like that for a crafting project! Today you can read up on how to make … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Collision Ware
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Collision Ware. Collision Ware is the artistic venture of artist and sewer Angie Diersman, who left her job to pursue making things full-time. And what adorable things she makes! Inspired by the wonderful … Read More...
Party Idea – Beach Party
This Beach party idea is a little extra special as it’s was for my little boy 🙂 The photos are looking a little old as this party was in 2009.
We created a Beach/Pool party for his 1st birthday party … Read More...