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If we can do Christmas themed language arts activities, we can do Christmas math, too.
Kindergarten Worksheets and Games has a bunch of printable math worksheets for younger kids, including skip counting, greater than/less than, I-spy with counting and more, … Read More...
I’ve spent a lot of time this year sharing patterns you can make with sock yarn that isn’t socks. We’ve covered gloves, mittens, cowls and shawls, most of which you can make with a single skein of … Read More...
There are so many fun ways to add a holiday spin to language arts learning, particularly sight words. These Christmas language arts activities make classroom time a little more fun as we head into the break, or give you something … Read More...
Polar bears might not be an animal you associate with Christmas, but they are a great choice for winter decor that takes you beyond the holidays. These polar bear cross stitch patterns are so cute, and they’d be great as … Read More...
This adorable baby’s first Christmas layout focuses on the photos with only one journaling card and simple backgrounds and borders. Take a closer peek on the Creative Memories blog.
The Holidays are a busy time so you might be looking … Read More...
After sharing the pattern for a super simple boxy cardigan yesterday, I got to thinking more about cardigan knitting. I used to say that I didn’t like cardigans, but now I have a “house cardigan” that I wear as an … Read More...
I will admit that Andorra is a country I’ve only heard of and don’t really know anything about, other than that it’s in Europe. Let’s learn about Andorra together, shall we?
Andorra is a principality located in the … Read More...
Discover the secrets to infusing your Christmas greetings with that extra touch of magic. From shimmering foils to elegant metallic cardstock, the featured ideas employ various techniques to make your cards stand out. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a … Read More...
Holidays are a great time to pull in some themed STEM projects. Even kids who aren’t usually into science can get excited about making a reindeer fly or making a Christmas tree out of 3D shapes. Check out these fun … Read More...
This pretty page from Sophie has a wreath around the large circle made of winter botancils, including some stitching around the edges down the leaves. The sweet photo sits in the center with some hand written journaling behind. Visit the … Read More...
This is a post that was inspired by something I found when I was looking for something else.
I found this adorable Christmas tree light knit garland from Just Janine Treasures on Etsy and I knew I had to share … Read More...
Another use that could be made of Christmas mini cross stitch patterns is making them into gift tags.
It’s not too difficult to turn a little cross stitch project into a gift tag; just mount it to a paper tag … Read More...
There’s always room for more knit Christmas ornaments on the tree, and they make great little gifts or additions to gift bags to add some homemade goodness. Here are some fun Christmas ornament knitting patterns I’ve come across recently that … Read More...
Embarking on the art of card making opens a door to endless possibilities of creative expression. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just stepping into the world of crafting, there are numerous ways to create stunning and professional-looking cards. In … Read More...
I love mini cross stitch patterns any time of the year, but they’re especially nice as we head toward the holidays and you might want to make some last-minute gifts. Mini Christmas cross stitch patterns are super cute as ornaments, … Read More...
American Samoa is an unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States, so I’m not exactly sure it counts as a country, but we’re going with it anyway. Where I live there are a lot of Pacific Islanders (mostly from … Read More...
It’s that time of year when you might want to shop for something special for a knitter (or crocheter!) in your life, or when you might want to start dropping hints for someone who might want to buy something for … Read More...
This fun and festive layout uses a large colorful title and small sentiment strips stacked to one side to help set the Holiday mood. Visit the Simple Stories blog for more info.
The Holiday season is upon us and even … Read More...
Words add a great graphic element to any cross stitch design, but it can also be fun when the words take center stage in a project, as they do in these word art Christmas cross stitch patterns.
I love these … Read More...
I wanted to share some winter hat knitting patterns that weren’t too Christmas themed that you’d have to stop wearing them after the holiday rolls around. This way if you want to knit them as gifts you don’t have to … Read More...
