March 2 is officially Read Across America Day as it celebrates the birthday of Dr. Seuss, but many schools do a full week of celebrations that might be Seuss-themed, reading themed or both.
Last year I did a bunch of … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
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12 Pet Lovers Scrapbook Page Ideas
This amazing layout has lots of heart with several “love” sentiments but the stand out is the stunning quilted paper squares that create a calico cat face! Learn more about how Heidi created this design on the Paige Taylor Evans … Read More...
Gingham Knitting Patterns
I have to admit that I have done gingham/plaid/buffalo check in crochet before, but never in knitting. This might be the year to change that, so come along with me while I explore some gingham knitting patterns.
The first one … Read More...
18 DIY Cloches You Can Make For Your Home Decor
Step into the enchanting world of DIY cloches, where creativity meets functionality to elevate your home decor and garden aesthetics. In this roundup, we bring you a curated selection of 18 imaginative and practical DIY cloche projects that can transform … Read More...
12 Postage and Mail Inspired Handmade Card Ideas
There’s a recent trend in card making using Postage inspired stamps, dies and stencils. This includes techniques like creating your own faux postage stamps, adding wax seals to cards and envelopes and other mail themed designs. This … Read More...
Learning Activities Using Shamrocks
A while back I shared a roundup of shamrock themed math activities, and I thought it was time to share some more fun learning activities that you can do with shamrocks because they’re such a fun shape.
Make a … Read More...
Get Cozy with 25 Fair Isle Beanie Crochet Patterns – Your Winter Wardrobe Will Thank You!
Welcome to our collection of 25 Fair Isle Beanie Crochet patterns! Fair Isle crochet, also known as stranded crochet, is a technique that involves carrying multiple strands of yarn and crocheting with them in a specific pattern to create beautiful, … Read More...
25+ Other Ways To Eat Graham Cracker Cereal and Crackers
If you are from another country or planet and can’t buy Graham crackers, then we have added a recipe below for making your own Graham crackers and our very own Cookie recipe too.
If you live in Australia and you … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activities
Teachers are always looking for ways to infuse a little more fun into learning, and St. Patrick’s Day gives us a great opportunity to do that, with clover, leprechauns, and everything green. And there are so many fun STEM learning … Read More...
10 Travel-Themed Quilt Patterns for Bon Voyage Gifts and Adventure Lovers
Looking for the best travel-themed quilt patterns to sew for someone heading off on an adventure? This roundup of travel-inspired quilt designs is full of creative ideas for bon voyage gifts, vacation memory quilts, and handmade projects for people who … Read More...
Celtic Inspired Cross Stitch Patterns
If you want a cross stitch pattern to honor your Irish heritage, or something to decorate for St. Patrick’s Day that isn’t all shamrocks and leprechauns (though those things are totally fine, too!) check out this little collection of Celtic … Read More...
10 DIY Quilts You Can Make In 3 Hours!
Embark on a fast pace quilt journey with our curated selection of 10 delightful quilt patterns and tutorials, each designed to be completed in just three hours. Whether you’re a quilting enthusiast seeking a speedy project or a beginner eager … Read More...
12 Valentine’s Day Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Scrapbooking may not be as popular as it once was, but that won’t stop us from continuing to celebrate this beautiful and creative art form! While digital photos and social media albums might be taking over, there’s something truly special … Read More...
Presidents Day for Kids
Presidents Day is an American holiday to honor and remember the leaders of the nation. It’s a combination of the celebrations for the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, both of whom were born in February. While they are … Read More...
Easy Headband Knitting Patterns
I used to always say that knitting a scarf was the ideal first knitting project, because it gives you a lot of time to learn the basics and it doesn’t matter if it ends up a little wonky at the … Read More...
12 Handmade Spring Floral Card Ideas
Winter is winding down and all the paper crafting companies are beginning to release there Spring collections with wonderful new stamps, dies, stencils, pattern papers and more. I’m seeing lots of lovely cards with beautiful floral designs popping up everywhere. … Read More...
Passover Cross Stitch Patterns
It’s been a few years since I tried to find Passover cross stitch patterns (I did find one that said it was for Passover all those years ago!) and it turns out there are a few more options available now … Read More...
12 Mesmerizing Mosaic Crochet Beanie Patterns That Will Blow Your Mind
Mosaic crochet is a technique that uses slip stitches to create a mosaic-like pattern. It is worked in rows, with each row consisting of just one color at a time. The result is a colorful graphic design that is eye-catching … Read More...
Get Ready to Ruffle: 20+ Gorgeous Women’s Dress Patterns That’ll Make You the Queen of Ruffles!
Are you ready to add a touch of flair and femininity to your wardrobe? Look no further than this curated collection of ruffle dress patterns, featuring everything from charming Ladies Ruffle Baby Doll Dress Pattern to elegant DIY Maxi Chiffon … Read More...
Clover Cross Stitch Patterns
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, so I think it’s time to start stitching up some clover! Four-leaf clovers bring you luck, but shamrocks are three-leaved and more of a symbol of Ireland. Whichever way you stitch it, … Read More...