Labor Day in the United States is generally just thought of as the last big summer holiday before we dive into back to school activities (though plenty of kids are back to school already) but there’s an important meaning behind … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
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11 Fall Leaves Handmade Card Ideas
Fall leaves are the perfect background for just about any Autumn card. On this cute design the leaves are foiled and an adorable stamped hedgehog peeks out from behind some sunflowers. Learn more on the Pink and Main blog.
Summer … Read More...
20 Must Try Maple Desserts
This roundup of recipes is all about Maple, Maple syrup
, and Maple Flavouring. I have recently started an addiction to maple after coming across this Zero Sugar Maple Syrup made with monk fruit. It is not my go-to … Read More...
10 Fair Isle Mitten Crochet Patterns
As someone who loves crocheting and keeping warm during the colder months, I am always on the lookout for new and interesting projects to try. That’s why I was so excited to discover these 10 Fair Isle mittens that you … Read More...
Get to Know Herringbone Stitch
There are several different knitting stitch patterns known as herringbone stitch, but the one I most commonly think of when I think of herringbone is the horizontal herringbone stitch. If you don’t know this one you can check it out … Read More...
12 Monochromatic Handmade Card Ideas
Welcome to a world where elegance meets simplicity in the realm of handmade cards. CraftGossip has curated a delightful collection of 12 Monochromatic Handmade Card Ideas, proving that sometimes, less truly is more. In this blog post dated August 17, … Read More...
14 Scrapbook Layout Ideas for Girls
This sweet layout captures all the joy of a summer day. Featuring a quilted background with stitched squares of pattern papers and two sweet photos of a girl enjoying the sunshine. Visit the Simple Stories blog for a closer look.… Read More...
Teacher Cross Stitch Patterns for Back to School
You might not want to stitch up a teacher cross stitch pattern for the first day of school to give to your new teacher, but if you start on these now they’ll be ready for the holiday season or whenever … Read More...
Games for the Beginning of School
Those first few days of school are not days for getting a lot done. They’re for getting to know each other, learning classroom rules, and getting back into the groove of being in a classroom all day long.
So why … Read More...
12 Sunburst Background Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This pretty in pink layout uses lots of pattern papers all with some pink in them. The Sunburst comes out from a large circle in the lower right corner for a nice offset to the design. I spotted this idea … Read More...
More Summer Top Knitting Patterns to Finish Out the Season
Whether it feels like summer is never going to end where you live or like it’s never going to come, we’re all wrong, but the season change probably isn’t coming as fast as we might hope.
If you’re clinging to … Read More...
Barbie Doll Clothes Knitting Patterns
Last week I shared some Barbie-inspired knitting patterns for humans, so it seemed only right to share some Barbie knitting patterns
for actual Barbie clothes as well.
For all the knitting I’ve done I only ever made a couple of … Read More...
Mushroom Cross Stitch Patterns
The other day I came across a mushroom cross stitch pattern that I have shared with you before (you can find it here!) and it got me thinking about more mushrooms.
To be honest I think about mushrooms a … Read More...
12 Handmade Cards with Dark Backgrounds Using Stamps and Dies
Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of card making with CraftGossip’s collection of “12 Handmade Cards with Dark Backgrounds Using Stamps and Dies,” published on August 9, 2023. This curated showcase unveils a symphony of creativity where … Read More...
Perler Bead Projects for Kids
Perler beads
are a super fun craft item for kids to use. Also known (by me, anyway) as melty beads, these colorful pieces of plastic are assembled into different shapes on a grid, then melted together by ironing on top … Read More...
10 Crochet Patterns for Adult Moccasin Slippers
Welcome to our roundup of 10 crochet patterns for Moccasin-style slippers! If you’re looking for a cozy and comfortable pair of slippers to wear around the house, then these Moccasin-style slippers are a perfect choice. Not only are they warm … Read More...
Celebrate National Twins Day
Did you know that August 5 is celebrated as National Twins Day? More generally, the first weekend of the month of August is Twins Days, which is a festival held in Twinsburg, Ohio, each year to celebrate twins of … Read More...
17 Handmade Butterfly Card Ideas using Stamps, Stencils and Dies
Embrace Elegance with 17 Handmade Butterfly Card Ideas: A Stamping, Stenciling, and Die-Cutting Extravaganza
Fluttering into the world of cardmaking, butterflies bring a touch of grace and enchantment to your handmade creations. In this roundup, we present 17 exquisite Handmade … Read More...
Watermelon Activities for Kids
Summer is the perfect time to eat, play with, craft and learn about watermelons
. This sweet treat is a favorite with kids and adults alike, the colors are fun to work with and it just feels like summer in … Read More...
Sock Yarn Cowl Knitting Patterns
Lots of you seem to be interested in patterns for things to make with sock yarn other than socks. Last month I shared a collection of shawls made with sock yarn, aiming for projects that could be made with … Read More...