Leap day, that extra day added to February 29 every four years, exists for a very important reason: to keep our calendar in sync with Earth’s actual orbit around the Sun.
A year isn’t exactly 365 days long. It takes … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
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12 Scrapbook Layout Ideas for Couples
New Years is the perfect time to spend with your significant other, staying up late, kissing at midnight and spending New Years Day together. Learn more about this couples layout on the Cocoa Vanilla blog.
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching … Read More...
Learn About Argentina for Kids
Argentina is a large South American country (technically the Argentine Republic) that is in fact the eighth largest country in the world.
Argentina Basics
Argentina is the second-largest country in South America, after Brazil. It covers an area of 2,780,400 … Read More...
40+ Cevron Quilt Patterns To Make
Get ready to add a bold and dynamic touch to your quilting projects with our fantastic roundup of 40+ Chevron Quilt Patterns! Chevron patterns, with their timeless zigzag design, bring a modern and stylish flair to quilts, making them perfect … Read More...
How To Make A Industrial Desk – 15 Projects
When it comes to decorating your home or workspace, there are endless styles to choose from. But if you’re looking for something unique and edgy, then industrial style may be just what you’re looking for. This style originated in New … Read More...
Scarf Knitting Patterns Made with Sock Yarn
30 Crochet Patterns For Valentine’s Day
Love is a language that transcends words, and what better way to express it than through the art of crochet? As Valentine’s Day approaches, we invite you to embark on a journey filled with stitches, colors, and heartfelt creations. In … Read More...
12 Handmade Valentine’s Day Card Ideas with a Focus on Sentiments
This pretty card inspired by Valentine candy hearts has lots of fun sentiments on each heart and a big shiny gold sentiment in the center. Take a closer look on the Pretty Pink Posh blog.
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Black History Month Activities for Kids
February is known as Black History Month in the United States and beyond, and while of course Black people should be learned about and honored in our curriculum throughout the year, it gives us an opportunity to be more conscious … Read More...
20 Heart Themed Bags To Crochet For Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than by infusing your accessories with a touch of romance? Dive into the world of crochet with our handpicked roundup of 20 heartwarming bag patterns, curated to … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Art Projects for Kids
There are so many fun ways to make and decorate hearts and Valentine’s Day themed stuff! These projects are great to do with a class or at home, and they can be used to decorate the classroom or as gifts … Read More...
Use Your Yarn Leftovers on These Easy Scarf Knitting Patterns
I’m still deep in working on using my yarn leftovers, and if you are, too, I’ve got some more ideas for you. One of my favorite kinds of knitting projects for folks of all skill levels is scarves, because there … Read More...
Mardi Gras Activities for Kids
Mardi Gras isn’t a holiday that’s necessarily celebrated by a lot of kids, but it’s still fun to bring into the classroom if for no other reason than to bring some color in the middle of winter (beads, masks and … Read More...
Knitting Patterns that are Full of Heart
I’ve been writing here at Craft Gossip for a long time (something like 16 years!) and probably every year I’ve done at least one post related to Valentine’s Day knitting patterns. But every year it seems like there’s more to … Read More...
12 Valentine’s Day Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate love than by capturing those sweet memories in a scrapbook? Whether you’re reminiscing about past holidays or crafting new pages, we’ve rounded up 12 gorgeous Valentine’s Day … Read More...
Year of the Dragon Cross Stitch Patterns
The coming new year is the year of the dragon in Chinese astrology, so let’s celebrate with some year of the dragon cross stitch patterns.
The green dragon cross stitch pattern from Creative House Pattern (via Etsy) also features the … Read More...
12 Interactive DIY Valentine’s Day Card Ideas
This card is so pretty in peach with a dry embossed textured background, golf foiled sentiment and interactive shaker element. Take a closer look on the Honey Bee Stamps blog.
Let’s jump straight into this roundup of 12 cards.
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Valentine’s Day STEM Activities
Every holiday gives us an opportunity for new twists on STEM activities, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Whether you want to use candy in your experiments or use other materials, this roundup should get you thinking about fun STEM … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Language Activities
Valentine’s Day is a good time to get kids thinking about expressing their appreciation for other people, and lots of language arts activities this time of year center on that. For younger kids, using heart shapes to reinforce basic concepts … Read More...
Cute Animal Valentine’s Day Cross Stitch
This post needs to start with me asking you to help settle an argument going on in my mind: are gnomes animals? They’re not people, I guess mythical creatures? Maybe? I don’t know who to classify them.
It matters because … Read More...