In my house we have always relied on craft projects to get us through the summer (or any other time, let’s be honest). My daughter is 13 now and the projects have changed from making rainbow loom bracelets and perler … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
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12 Cat and Dog Card Ideas for Pet Lovers
If you have ever spotted a stamp that looks just like someone’s dog, you’ll understand why pet-themed cards are so much fun to make. A familiar floppy ear, a ginger cat or a cheeky little expression can turn a simple … Read More...
Sweet Sun Hat Knitting Patterns
I don’t really like wearing hats, but my husband wears his sun hat all the time, even when we’re just going on a quick walk around the neighborhood. I know I should wear one, too, but maybe I just need … Read More...
Hot Dog Cross Stitch Patterns
July 19 is apparently National Hot Dog Day (though it seems like it should be July 4th, what do I know?) but stitching up some hot dog cross stitch patterns is a great thing to do any time during the … Read More...
15 Pencil Pouches You Can Sew for Back to School
It’s almost back-to-school time and you know what that means – shopping for school supplies! Such a fun time of the year! Even if you no longer have kids in school or are not going to school yourself, it’s hard … Read More...
Activities for Learning about the Ocean
Learning about the ocean is always fun, but it’s a nice thing to do in the summer, especially if you have any vacations to the beach planned. But even if you don’t, these ocean animal activities are lots of fun … Read More...
Easy Musical Instruments for Kids to Make
Making your own musical instruments is a lot of fun and something that some kids will do on their own without prompting. But these ideas for musical instruments that kids can make will inspire you and them to make music … Read More...
12 Travel Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This fun double page spread has lots of tags which are such fun and easy embellishments for travel layouts. I love the coordinating ink colors around each tag! Visit the Close to My Heart blog for this and several more … Read More...
Book-Themed Bookmark Cross Stitch Patterns
I know I’ve shared a lot of bookmark cross stitch patterns before. I love them because they’re small and usually pretty easy projects that are useful, too. They’re great for beginners and make great gifts for book lovers along with … Read More...
10 Christmas in July Handmade Card Ideas
Christmas cardmaking always seems manageable until you sit down and count how many people are on your list. Suddenly, making “a few cards” becomes quite a project! These 10 Christmas in July handmade card ideas are a lovely excuse to … Read More...
Bastille Day Activities for Kids
Bastille Day is the national day of France, celebrated on July 14 each year. It commemorates the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, a major event of the French Revolution. The Bastille was a prison in Paris that … Read More...
One Skein Sock Yarn Shawl Knitting Patterns
One of our most popular posts here on the knitting page for years has been one about things to make with a single skein of sock yarn. Of course you can make socks, but the idea is to think … Read More...
Paper Bag Activities for Kids
Here’s another one of those fun made up holidays: July 12 is Paper Bag Day for reasons unknown. But if your household is like mine, you probably have everything you need to celebrate this holiday every day. I think I … Read More...
10 Bobble Stitch Slipper Crochet Patterns
Welcome to our collection of 10 bobble stitch slipper crochet patterns! Bobble crochet, also known as popcorn crochet, is a decorative and textured stitch that is created by making a series of closely spaced stitches that form a raised, bubbly … Read More...
Fun Cow Activities for Kids
Did you know July 11 is Cow Appreciation Day? I guess you might have if you’re a Chick-fil-A fan, since they give out free food on that day if you dress like a cow. For the rest of us, this … Read More...
12 On the Beach Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This pretty layout has a long skinny photo of the beach across the center with a title created with die cut letters on tall strips of different pattern papers that form pretty stripes for the background. Visit the Pinkfresh Studio … Read More...
Teddy Bear Activities
July 10 is apparently Teddy Bear’s Picnic Day, but we love teddy bears all year long. Whether the bears are having lunch or we’re going on a bear hunt, there are lots of fun bear activities to do with kids … Read More...
40 Quilt Patterns That Use Pre Cut Jelly Roll Fabrics
As a quilter, I am always on the lookout for ways to simplify my quilting process. That’s why I was drawn to the concept of a jelly roll. It is a bundle of pre-cut fabric strips that measure 2½” x … Read More...
Summer Poncho Knitting Patterns
I’m not proud to admit it, but I used to really dislike ponchos. I didn’t understand why you wouldn’t just wear a sweater instead. And while I still prefer the swancho (poncho with sleeves) concept, I’ve softened in my view … Read More...
Cross Stitch Birth Announcements
One of the most classic cross stitch gifts I can think of is to make a cross stitch birth announcement. These patterns that include the name, birthdate and sometimes other information about the new little one come in all sorts … Read More...