Now that we’ve celebrated our Mom’s it’s time to celebrate all the Dad’s and Father figures in our lives on Father’s Day. What better way to let him know how much you love and cherish him then with a handmade … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
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22 Sweets To Make Using Mango
Mangoes are the epitome of summertime sweetness, with their juicy and tropical flavor that’s simply irresistible. Whether you prefer them in a smoothie, a salad, or a dessert, there’s no denying that this fruit is a staple in any kitchen. … Read More...
Beach Cross Stitch Patterns
This is the time of year when I start wishing it were time for a beach vacation (and my daughter has decided she doesn’t like the beach so the answer to that might be about five more years). Whether you … Read More...
Patriotic Crafts for Kids
With Memorial Day right around the corner, it feels like we are hitting patriotic crafting season in the United States. We happen to have lots of patriotic holidays during the summer, so anything red, white and blue fits right in. … Read More...
Strawberry Activities for Kids
Strawberry season has already come and gone where I live, but I still think of strawberries as being a transition between spring and summer. They’re fun to talk about and explore any time of year, but if strawberries are in … Read More...
Knitting Patterns for Your Summer Picnic
I was thinking about sharing some patriotic knitting patterns going into Memorial Day/Flag Day/Fourth of July, but I’ve done plenty of those in the past (see: patriotic knitting patterns, and more patriotic knits and some more here).
But … Read More...
12 Beachy Scrapbook Layouts Inspired by Mermay
Here’s the perfect layout for Mermay, a darling girl dressed as everyone’s favorite little mermaid, Ariel! The bold pinks and reds bring a vibrant color palette, accented with flowers, shells and fun mermaid sentiments. I spotted this page on Jael … Read More...
America Cross Stitch Patterns
I feel like Memorial Day is the start of patriotic season in the United States. We have Memorial Day, Flag Day and the Fourth of July in a three-month span, and it feels like it’s always appropriate to have summer … Read More...
12 Mermaid Cards Ideas for MerMay
Each year on Instagram artists, creators and crafters participate in MerMay, sharing their creations that feature Mermaids along with the hashtag #mermay. I love all things fantasy and Mermaids are a personal favorite of mine so I look … Read More...
Outdoor Learning Areas and Ideas
When my daughter was really young, she went to an at-home daycare with a great backyard full of fun things for the kids to do. They had water tables and a sand area, birdfeeders and a place to do sidewalk … Read More...
Elevate His Style: Discover 23 Must-Have Crochet Patterns Tailored Specifically for Men
Finding crochet patterns for men can feel a bit like digging through the bottom of the yarn stash for that one missing ball band — possible, but not always pretty. So many crochet roundups lean heavily into florals, shawls, baby … Read More...
Mindfulness Activities for Kids
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...
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...