May is Anxiety Awareness Month, and for kids it can be an especially anxious time with end of year tests and projects and things. But any time is a great time to talk to kids about anxiety and give them … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
Which one is your favorite?
Suncatchers for Kids to Make
Whatever side of the world you are on, this time of year feels like a time when we need to soak up all the sun we can. Bring a little sunshine into your home or classroom with these suncatcher crafts … Read More...
Easy Washcloth Knitting Patterns
There are so many washcloth knitting patterns (and dishcloth knitting patterns, though we’ll get to those separately) out there, and with good reason. These little projects are relatively fast and easy to knit, they’re a great way to learn new … Read More...
12 Mother’s Day Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This beautiful Mother’s Day layout has a wreath of lovely flowers all around the edges to frame the sweet photo. Behind and around the photo are labels, tags, a title and some birds. Learn more at the Paige Taylor Evans … Read More...
Learn About the Bahamas for Kids
My daughter has been a Girl Scout for many years, and one of their annual activities is World Thinking Day, a time when they learn about and share about different countries where there are Girl Scouts or Girl Guides.
The … Read More...
13 Handmade Graduation Card Ideas
All the shiny gold on this graduation card adds such a festive touch! I love how this idea, that uses products from Gina K., adds a personal touch with a banner of the graduates name. I spotted this design on … Read More...
Funny Dog Cross Stitch Patterns
Last month I shared a bunch of cat cross stitch patterns, so it seemed only fair that I add some dog cross stitch projects to the mix. I’d actually been saving up this punny hot dog pattern for a … Read More...
Wrap Yourself in Style: 20 Chic Wrap Skirt Sewing Patterns for Your DIY Fashion Adventures
Wrap skirts are timeless wardrobe staples that exude effortless elegance and versatility. Whether you’re strolling along the beach, attending a garden party, or simply running errands around town, a well-crafted wrap skirt can elevate your look with its flattering silhouette … Read More...
Animal-Inspired Sock Knitting Patterns
Admittedly this roundup of patterns is a little niche, but I was looking at colorwork sock knitting patterns and happened to find a lot that include animals or are inspired by animals, so why not take a walk on the … Read More...
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (or AAPI) Heritage Month in the United States, so it’s a great time to talk about how people from those parts of the world have shaped American history and culture.
AAPI Heritage Month began … Read More...
12 Scrapbook Layout Ideas for Women
This beautiful layout from Andrea has lots of texture and depth using chipboard frames and embellishments and stitching down the strips of pattern papers. She breaks down how she put it all together on the Scrapbook and Cards Today … Read More...
Cactus Cross Stitch Patterns
It’s the time of year when I can feel summer coming on even though we’re still firmly in springtime. It makes me want to start crafting projects with more of a summery feel to them, which is probably why I … Read More...
15 Desks You Can DIY From Doors
Are you looking for a creative and sustainable way to add a new desk to your home or office? Look no further than this roundup post featuring 15 DIY desks that can be made from doors. Repurposing old doors … Read More...
10 Non-Traditional Mother’s Day Card Ideas
If your Mom is a big dog lover then this cute card is perfect. Natasha created a bright background with paper strips adding stenciled pawprints overtop. And aren’t those stamped dachshunds too cute!? Watch her video tutorial on the Heffy … Read More...
Rainy Day Craft Projects for Kids
It’s said that April showers bring May flowers, but where I live the rainy season definitely isn’t over when April is. These crafts inspired by rainy days are great to make when the weather is awful, or they’re just cute … Read More...
Juicy Hooked Creations: Dive into 25 Mouthwatering Watermelon Crochet Patterns
Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant world of fruity crochet fun with our sensational roundup of 25 mouthwatering watermelon-inspired patterns! From rugs that look good enough to eat to adorable baby sets perfect for summer snuggles, there’s no … Read More...
Spring Printable Learning Activities
I know it’s been spring for a little while already, but when the weather starts warming I feel like we should just keep celebrating that with all the spring activities and projects. These spring printables will give you some easy … Read More...
Learning about Azerbaijan for Kids
Azerbaijan is a small country that straddles the line between Europe and Asia and has been an independent republic since 1991.
Azerbaijan Basics
Azerbaijan is part of the south Caucasus region and is bordered by Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, … Read More...
12 Pocket Page Scrapbook Layouts for Spring
Meghann used smaller pocket pages as a great way too add lots of photos to her double page layout. She used printed cards to add her personalize typed journaling with a few embellishments and a sticker letter title too. Find … Read More...
Easy Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns
I know I’ve said this before, but baby blankets are my absolute favorite gifts to make for new little people.
They always fit, and they’re always useful. They’re great TV knitting because they often include allover patterns that repeat. And … Read More...