My daughter is 14 and she’s never stayed up until midnight on New Year’s Eve. She finds it boring (and as a lover of sleep I can’t say I blame her!). But there are plenty of ways you can mark … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
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Winter Word Art Cross Stitch Patterns
When the Christmas crafting is done, we don’t have to stop thinking about winter. In fact, the winter season has barely started in the Northern Hemisphere, so we’ve got plenty of time to stitch up projects celebrating winter and snow. … Read More...
Kwanzaa Activities for Kids
Kwanzaa is a celebration that often gets overlooked at school for lots of reasons, not the least of which being its celebrated when most kids are not in school, the week after Christmas.
But it’s an important celebration for kids … Read More...
22 Layer Cakes That Will Wow Your Guests
Prepare to embark on a journey through a world of confectionery enchantment, where layers upon layers of flavor, texture, and creativity converge to create culinary masterpieces that are as stunning to behold as they are tantalizing to taste. In this … Read More...
Christmas Printables: Coloring Pages and Activities
Whether you have a long trip over the river and through the woods to your holiday gatherings, or just want to give kids something fun to do at home during their holiday break, these Christmas printable coloring pages and other … Read More...
Adorable Sheep Knitting Patterns
Have you been around the online knitting community long enough to remember the winter everyone was knitting Baa-ble hats? It was 2015, which feels like ages ago. I never got around to knitting one (you can still get the pattern … Read More...
12 Detailed Christmas Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Using mostly round elements Kersten create a Christmas tree shape on a stark white background. Each element is very different using photos, clusters of beads, 3D paper ornaments, die cut rosettes and more. Find all the details on the Pinkfresh … Read More...
Worsted Weight Sock Knitting Patterns
Every year when it starts getting cold, I think about the things I might want or need to make to help me get through the season without being so chilly. And probably every year I think about the fact that … Read More...
18 DIY Raised Planters For Your Garden
Welcome to a garden revolution! In this carefully curated collection, we’re diving deep into the world of raised garden beds. These 18 magnificent creations are not just your typical garden plots; they’re a game-changer, offering a host of benefits for … Read More...
12 Last Minute Christmas Card Ideas
Are you still looking to send out heartfelt greetings this festive season? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered with 12 enchanting last-minute Christmas card ideas that seamlessly blend creativity and simplicity. Dive into the joy of crafting with stamps and … Read More...
Christmas Sensory Activities for Kids
Christmas time is a great time for sensory activities for kids. They’re likely to be home from school more than usual, and I always found sensory things a great way to fill some time so I could get a little … Read More...
16 Shawl Mosaic Crochet Patterns
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 and graphic design that is … Read More...
Christmas Themed Math Activities
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...
Hat Knitting Patterns Using Sock Yarn
Christmas Language Arts Activities
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 Bear Cross Stitch Patterns
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...
11 Grid and Block Style Christmas Scrapbook Layout Ideas
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...
Easy Cardigan Knitting Patterns
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...
All About Andorra for Kids
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 Basics
Andorra is a principality located in the … Read More...
12 Christmas Card Ideas with Shimmer and Shine
A little shimmer can make a handmade Christmas card feel especially festive. It might be a shining greeting, a few metallic details around a stamped image or a patterned background that catches the light as you lift the card. These … Read More...