Quilting is a great way to use up small scraps. Four-block quilts are perfect for using up those smaller pieces of fabric. You don’t need a lot of different fabrics to make a four-block quilt, and they are great practice … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
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14+ Handmade Butterfly Cards using Stamps and Dies
Embark on a whimsical journey through the enchanting realm of card making with the captivating article, “14+ Handmade Butterfly Cards using Stamps and Dies.” In this delightful collection, butterflies take center stage, gracing each card with their ephemeral beauty and … Read More...
Kite Activities for Kids
Kites are a lot of fun to make, to play with and to use in learning activities. With Go Fly a Kite Day (seriously) happening on April 16, it’s a great time to explore osme kite learning activities.
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As parents and caregivers, we are always looking for ways to engage and entertain our children while also providing them with valuable learning experiences. One way to achieve this is through sensory activities, which encourage kids to use their senses … Read More...
Printable Bookmarks for Kids
April 12 is DEAR Day, otherwise known as Drop Everything and Read, a concept made popular by Beverly Cleary’s Ramona books. (It’s April 12 because it was her birthday.)
Reading is worth celebrating all the time, and I thought it … Read More...
21 Delicious Spring Icecream Recipes
Spring is the perfect time to indulge in some ice cream, and with this list of delicious recipes, there’s something for everyone. We have tried to break it down for you, with citrusy and nutty flavors, and added some fruity … Read More...
White Work Embroidery Patterns
The white work embroidery is self-explanatory. The name alone hints at what this stitching is all about. It is the fine delicate embroidery done on white cloth with white thread, as seen on table linen, delicate lingerie, baptism dresses, bridal … Read More...
Sunflower Cross Stitch Patterns
I know sunflowers aren’t an early spring flower, but I guess it’s the sun being around a bit more that makes me start thinking about sunflowers.
Did you know sunflowers are typically yellow, but they can also be orange, red, … Read More...
How to Draw a Bird
There are all sorts of weird holidays out there, and recently as I was scrolling through a list of them I saw that April 8 is draw a bird day. I don’t know why, but it seems as good a … Read More...
Marble Runs and Other Activities with Marbles for Kids
I read that April 7 is National Marble Day, but of course any day is a good day to play with marbles. Making marble runs is a great STEM activity, and you can even pull in some art activities by … Read More...
13 Floor Pillows to Sew for Your Home
How can you add extra seating to a room without investing in a new piece of furniture? Floor pillows! These large pillows provide a soft spot for people to sit on the floor. They’re great for when the kids have … Read More...
Felted Knitting Patterns
As I have been writing pattern roundups recently, I feel like I am getting more felting patterns than I have seen recently. I don’t know if felting is coming back or if it’s just that I have been searching for … Read More...
Strawberry Cross Stitch Patterns
It’s not quite strawberry season where I live, but as soon as the weather starts getting consistently warm I start looking out for local berries. They’re my favorite sign that summer is coming and one of my favorite things to … Read More...
18+ Handmade Cards with a Focus on Backgrounds
Welcome to a creative journey through the world of card making, where backgrounds take center stage! In the blog post “18+ Handmade Cards with a Focus on Backgrounds,” crafting enthusiasts are in for a treat as they delve into the … Read More...
Printable Game Board Templates
Making your own board games for the classroom or the home is a great way to extend the learning or just personalize a game to make it about your classroom or family or your interests.
While it might seem difficult … Read More...
12 Easter Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This cute page has a wreath of bunnies backed with pattern papers and pom-pom tails. Visit the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog for all the details.
With Easter almost here it’s time to start working on those Easter themed layouts. … Read More...
Cross Stitch Quilt Patterns
I love it when two crafts combine to make something even more special than either one of them could do alone. One craft that shows up in a lot of other crafts is quilting, probably because the graphic, geometric shapes … Read More...
25 Crochet Patterns For Slippers That Look Like Shoes
Welcome to our collection of 25 crochet patterns for slippers that look like real shoes! If you love the comfort of slippers but want something a little more polished and put-together, then these patterns are for you. With a variety … Read More...
Ways to Use Plastic Easter Eggs in Learning Activities
With Easter upon us you might have an excess of plastic eggs in the classroom or at home. The good news is there are tons of different learning activities you can do with these simple plastic pieces. One year we … Read More...
Free Easter Basket Knitting Patterns
We’re getting pretty close to Easter but there’s still time to add a handmade touch to your festivities. Easter baskets are pretty easy projects to stitch up and they add an extra level of cuteness to your egg hunt or … Read More...