When my daughter was younger, she loved to play with the insides of the pumpkin when it was time to carve the jack o’lantern. In the years since she’s decided the inside of a pumpkin smells bad, but playing with … Read More...
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10 Fall Family Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This double page spread has fun fish tail strips bursting from behind a large photo, carrying them over to the other side with smaller strips as little borders around the group of family photos. Take a closer look on the … Read More...
Easy Hat Knitting Patterns Worked in the Round
I recently shared a collection of flat hat knitting patterns, so now it’s time to step it up a little bit and share some hat knitting patterns that are worked in the round. A hat is a great first … Read More...
12 Handmade Halloween Cards featuring Ghosts
From adorable and whimsical to hauntingly elegant, these handmade Halloween cards showcase the versatility of ghostly themes. Whether you’re a seasoned card maker seeking inspiration or someone looking to add a personal touch to your Halloween greetings, this collection offers … Read More...
Pumpkin STEM Activities for Kids
Last month I shared some fun apple STEM activities, but of course you can do a lot of the same things with our other favorite fall produce: the pumpkin. Here are some fun pumpkin STEM ideas for use in … Read More...
Haunted House Cross Stitch Patterns
I came across a super cool Stephen King-themed haunted house cross stitch pattern the other day and knew I just had to share it, along with some other fun options for haunted house cross stitch patterns.
This one, from Witchy … Read More...
15 Halloween Scarf Patterns You Can Crochet
Are you ready to get your crochet on this Halloween season? Look no further than these 15 spook-tacular scarf patterns! From gothic skulls to pumpkin pockets, these scarves are sure to add a festive touch to any Halloween costume.
Get … Read More...
Pumpkin Printables for Kids
I covered a bunch of apple printables (as well as crafts and sensory activities) so now it’s time to talk pumpkins! If you ask me, pumpkins are a little more fun (probably because of the carving, let’s be honest) … Read More...
Ghost Cross Stitch Patterns
I’m spending a lot of time this month sharing different genres of fall and Halloween cross stitch patterns, because it doesn’t have to be all pumpkins all the time (but we do love pumpkins and will be getting to them … Read More...
Play Like a Pirate with These Fun Pirate Activities for Kids
Sept. 19 is National Talk Like a Pirate Day, a holiday I’ve never completely understood, but why not have a day devoted to pirates? Kids seem to love stories of daring and plunder and adventure on the high seas, so … Read More...
Sock Yarn Mittens and Mitts Knitting Patterns
It seems like everyone loves knitting patterns using sock yarn that are for things other than socks. I’m the same way because I have a lot of sock yarn and am definitely not knitting that many pairs of socks! (At … Read More...
12 Camping and Hiking Scrapbook Layout and Mini Album Ideas
On this fun camping layout Jen mixed florals and plaid pattern papers to reflect both the boy and girl in the photos, adding trees and camping element stickers and dies for a terrific outdoor design. Visit the Scrapbook and Cards … Read More...
Fall Themed Knitting Patterns
There are all sorts of great things you can knit in the fall, from pumpkins to fun fall-themed hats (which we’ll get to), to home accessories and even sweaters with a fall twist. Here are a few fall-themed knitting patterns … Read More...
35 Advent Calendars You Can Make At Home
Are you looking for a fun and crafty holiday project? Make your own Advent calendar! An Advent calendar is a great way to get into the holiday spirit, and it’s a fun activity that you can do with your … Read More...
Card Making – 12 Handmade Witch Card Ideas for Halloween
This collection invites you to explore a magical fusion of creativity and spookiness. Each card, a testament to the whimsical and eerie, showcases the artistry of crafting witches and their mysterious cauldrons, spell books, and brooms.
Whether you’re an avid … Read More...
Rosh Hashanah Crafts for Kids
Rosh Hashanah is the celebration of the Jewish New Year, which takes place this year from Sept. 15-17 (2023). It marks the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve and is celebrated with blowing the shofar (a ram’s horn), … Read More...
Leaf Activities for Kids
Fall is right around the corner in the northern part of the world, which means it’s time for activities using leaves and learning about leaves. Here are some go-to activities and printables for fall that allow you to bring leaves … Read More...
Fall Leaf Cross Stitch Patterns
The only leaves that are falling where I live right now are the ones that turned brown and died in the heat, but I know that fall-fall is just around the corner so it’s time to get stitching with all … Read More...
Celebrate Fall with Leaf Knitting Patterns
I know it’s not technically fall quite yet in the Northern Hemisphere, but I like to use meteorological fall (which starts September 1) as my marker for bringing out the fall decor and maybe making some new pumpkins and leaves … Read More...
All About Sudoku for Kids
September 9 is International Sudoku Day, but this fun number game is great to play — for kids and adults — any day of the year.
If you’ve never played it before, Sudoku is a logic-based number puzzle game. It … Read More...