If you want to add a little crafty flair to your holiday table or Thanksgiving decor, check out these cute and easy to stitch turkey cross stitch patterns.
Gobbles the Turkey from Wild Violet is mostly worked in shades of … Read More...
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12 Autumn Scrapbook Mini Album Ideas
Autumn is such a special time of year—filled with vibrant colors, cozy moments, and memories worth preserving. Whether it’s capturing the changing leaves, fall festivals, or those quiet moments by the fire, creating a scrapbook mini album is a beautiful … Read More...
Fall Printable Books for Kids
I love little printable books for kids. There seem to be books on just about every theme you can think of that people have made, and they allow kids to practice a little bit of vocabulary/reading, number recognition, color recognition … Read More...
Acorn Learning Activities
There are so many fun objects that can be used as inspiration for learning activities in the fall. We’ve covered apples and pumpkins; another favorite is acorns. The squirrels in our neighborhood have been super busy so it must be … Read More...
13 Halloween Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This spooktacular design feature a sunburst pattern made from pattern papers, black and white twine and a photo. In the center is a spider web with a title and all around are clusters of dies. Take a closer look over … Read More...
Halloween Toys to Knit
I love knitting pumpkins and other fall and Halloween decor, but one thing that’s extra fun to knit this time of year, especially if you have little kids, is Halloween dolls and toys. These are fun to tuck into Halloween … Read More...
Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day
I can’t really figure out why, but the second Tuesday in October is celebrated annually as Ada Lovelace Day, a day to recognize the accomplishments of women in STEM and encourage women and girls to explore STEM careers. (It’s definitely … Read More...
15 DIY Halloween Treat Bags and Boxes Ideas
From charming treat holders made of black cardstock to elaborate big boxes for special Trick or Treaters, the ideas showcased in this collection cater to various skill levels and preferences. The projects feature double-sided pattern papers, decorations, and innovative designs … Read More...
Cross Stitch Patterns to Welcome Fall
OK, I know I’m a little late to the season on these, but honestly, it’s only just now starting to feel like fall where I live and I’m ready to welcome it with open arms and all the crafts, even … Read More...
35 Christmas Gnomes To Crochet
The holiday season is a time of joy, merriment, and, for many, a return to cherished traditions. Among these traditions is the art of crafting, where imagination and skill unite to create heartfelt and memorable decorations. As the days grow … Read More...
11 Kids in Costumes Halloween Scrapbook Layout Ideas
I love the mix of cute and spooky on this digital Halloween layout! There’s creepy eyes and tiny spiders but there’s also flowers and cute photos for a wonderfully balanced design. I spotted this page on Ellen T.’s Scrapbook.com gallery.… Read More...
12 Cute Handmade Cards for Halloween
The article presents an array of adorable Halloween cards that will inspire your crafting endeavors. From whimsical ghosts to charming pumpkins, each card showcases the artistry and ingenuity of the creators. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting, these … Read More...
Learning about Afghanistan for Kids
I decided I wanted to start a series on the countries of the world for kids, which you can use as unit studies in a classroom or at home, or just as a way to teach your kid (and yourself!) … Read More...
20 Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments
Christmas is a special time of year, and there’s no better way to make it even more special than by creating your own Christmas tree decorations. The versatility of salt dough makes it a perfect material for making homemade ornaments. … Read More...
Candy Corn Learning Activities
Love it or hate it, candy corn is a graphic shape and fun colors that’s a great theme for learning activities around Halloween. Whether you use actual candy in your activities or just candy shaped or colored objects, there are … Read More...
13 C2C Crochet Blanket Patterns Just For Halloween
Halloween, the spookiest time of the year, is fast approaching, and what better way to celebrate this ghoulish holiday than with cozy and creative crochet projects? Among the many crochet techniques available, Corner-to-Corner (C2C) crochet has gained immense popularity, particularly … Read More...
20 Side Dishes To Go With Stew
Stews are a classic comfort food that always hit the spot. But let’s be real, a bowl of stew on its own can get pretty boring after a while. That’s why side dishes are crucial to mix things up and … Read More...
Fall Literacy Activities
Bring on the fall leaves, pumpkins and apples as we help little ones learn to recognize letters and get ready for reading with these fall literacy activities.
Practice letter recognition by feeding the scarecrow straw with the letters of the … Read More...
12+ Autumn Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This wonderful double page Autumn spread features a large photo with a few embellishments on one side and pocket pages with photos and journaling on the other. Take a closer look on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog.
Autumn is … Read More...
Pumpkin Knitting Patterns
There are so many great pumpkin knitting patterns out there, and it looks like I haven’t done a roundup of pumpkin knitting patterns in a few years, so it’s high time for another one.
The Lancaster Pumpkins from Cuddle Bunny … Read More...