OK, I know I’m a little late to the season on these, but honestly, it’s only just now starting to feel like fall where I live and I’m ready to welcome it with open arms and all the crafts, even … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
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35 Christmas Gnomes To Crochet
The holiday season is a time of joy, merriment, and, for many, a return to cherished traditions. Among these traditions is the art of crafting, where imagination and skill unite to create heartfelt and memorable decorations. As the days grow … Read More...
11 Kids in Costumes Halloween Scrapbook Layout Ideas
I love the mix of cute and spooky on this digital Halloween layout! There’s creepy eyes and tiny spiders but there’s also flowers and cute photos for a wonderfully balanced design. I spotted this page on Ellen T.’s Scrapbook.com gallery.… Read More...
12 Cute Handmade Cards for Halloween
The article presents an array of adorable Halloween cards that will inspire your crafting endeavors. From whimsical ghosts to charming pumpkins, each card showcases the artistry and ingenuity of the creators. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting, these … Read More...
Learning about Afghanistan for Kids
I decided I wanted to start a series on the countries of the world for kids, which you can use as unit studies in a classroom or at home, or just as a way to teach your kid (and yourself!) … Read More...
20 Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments
Christmas is a special time of year, and there’s no better way to make it even more special than by creating your own Christmas tree decorations. The versatility of salt dough makes it a perfect material for making homemade … Read More...
Candy Corn Learning Activities
Love it or hate it, candy corn is a graphic shape and fun colors that’s a great theme for learning activities around Halloween. Whether you use actual candy in your activities or just candy shaped or colored objects, there are … Read More...
20 Side Dishes To Go With Stew
Stews are a classic comfort food that always hit the spot. But let’s be real, a bowl of stew on its own can get pretty boring after a while. That’s why side dishes are crucial to mix things up and … Read More...
13 C2C Crochet Blanket Patterns Just For Halloween
Halloween, the spookiest time of the year, is fast approaching, and what better way to celebrate this ghoulish holiday than with cozy and creative crochet projects? Among the many crochet techniques available, Corner-to-Corner (C2C) crochet has gained immense popularity, particularly … Read More...
Fall Literacy Activities
Bring on the fall leaves, pumpkins and apples as we help little ones learn to recognize letters and get ready for reading with these fall literacy activities.
Practice letter recognition by feeding the scarecrow straw with the letters of the … Read More...
12+ Autumn Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This wonderful double page Autumn spread features a large photo with a few embellishments on one side and pocket pages with photos and journaling on the other. Take a closer look on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog.
Autumn is … Read More...
Pumpkin Knitting Patterns
There are so many great pumpkin knitting patterns out there, and it looks like I haven’t done a roundup of pumpkin knitting patterns in a few years, so it’s high time for another one.
The Lancaster Pumpkins from Cuddle Bunny … Read More...
Jack o’Lantern Cross Stitch Patterns
The other day I shared some cross stitch patterns for pumpkins, but if you’re ready to stitch up some fun for spooky season, here’s a little collection of jack o’lantern cross stitch patterns to get you started. (Of course, … Read More...
Easy Scarf Knitting Patterns for Beginners
I don’t suppose it’s always true, but a lot of times it seems to be true that people’s first real knitting project is a scarf. I teach a basic garter stitch scarf when I’m teaching people how to knit, and … Read More...
Fall Math Activities
Adding a seasonal spin to classroom learning makes it a little more fun for everyone, so here are some fall math activities to get younger kids engaged in learning the basics.
Make fun fall shapes like an apple, a scarecrow … Read More...
12 Autumn Card Ideas Featuring Animals and Birds
From acorn-shaped card bases adorned with adorable foxes to scenes of stamped pumpkins and leaves, these cards are a visual feast of autumnal delights. The compilation promises inspiration for crafters of all levels, providing a delightful array of designs … Read More...
Easy Halloween Crafts for Kids
These easy Halloween crafts are great for decorating the classroom or using around the house in the fall.
Ghosts are a fun and easy shape to make in lots of different ways, but I like the way this one allows … Read More...
13 French Knot Ribbon Embroidery Tutorials
Today I want to talk about one of my favorite stitches, the French knot. This stitch is a simple yet effective way to add a touch of personality to your needlework projects. Whether you’re making miniature flowers or filling in … Read More...
Easy Pumpkin Crafts for Kids
Pumpkins are such a fun and easy shape to use for all sorts of craft projects. Even little kids can make super cute crafts with pumpkins like these.
For the littlest kids, this mess-free pumpkin painting project from Teaching 2 … Read More...
Pumpkin Cross Stitch Patterns
I feel the urge to rush fall along this year and kind of want to head right into spooky season (thus the posts about haunted houses and ghosts!) but I know we should also take a moment to give … Read More...