It’s kind of weird to people outside of the United States (and maybe within them, too) that the USA has a special holiday dedicated to its flag.
Flag Day is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated on June … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
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Cross Stitch Patterns to Celebrate Pride
Pride is right around the corner, so it’s time to break out all the rainbow colors and get to stitching. These patterns are great to give as gifts (including wedding gifts) or to have in your house to show your … Read More...
Lacy Top Knitting Patterns
I don’t know how the weather is where you are, but where I live it seems to have gone straight from April (cool, a little bit of rain) to July (hot and humid, though we’re also getting the kind of … Read More...
14 Handmade Graduation Card Ideas
Celebrate Success with Heartfelt Creativity: 14 Handmade Graduation Card Ideas
As the academic journey concludes, what better way to honor the graduate’s achievements than with a personalized touch? Crafting a handmade graduation card adds a unique and sentimental element to … Read More...
Fun Activities Using Magnetic Tiles
My daughter was obsessed with magnetic tiles
when she was younger. We probably had three or four sets and she could make balls and other shapes from the design books from memory. She would use them with animals and other … Read More...
14 Scrapbook Layout Ideas for Moms and Mother’s Day
I love all the bright rainbow of colors on this Mom digital scrapbook layout! I spotted this design on AmaneseFe’s gallery at Scrapbook.com.
I hope all the Moms out there had a wonderful Mother’s Day! I thought now would be … Read More...
25 New Crochet Scarf Patterns To Try
Crochet has been a popular pastime for generations and with good reason. Not only is it a relaxing and therapeutic activity, but it also allows you to create beautiful and functional items from just a few simple tools and materials. … Read More...
End of the School Year Classroom Activities
With the end of the school year coming up fast, you might be looking for some fun activities to do in the classroom to mark the occasion. These are also great to do with groups of kids such as Girl … Read More...
Super Mario Learning Activities for Kids: Printables & Crafts
If you have a Mario fan at home or in your classroom, their favourite characters can provide a cheerful starting point for learning. A familiar theme can make practising pencil skills, exploring numbers or tackling a writing activity feel more … Read More...
Knit Jewelry Knitting Patterns
The other day I saw this gorgeous knit wire pendant somewhere on the internet, and it got me thinking that I hadn’t written about knitting jewelry in a while.
While you can knit with wire to make bracelets, necklaces and … Read More...
50+ Quilted Tote Bag Patterns You’ll Love to Sew (Free and Paid Designs for Every Skill Level)
If you’ve ever told yourself, “I don’t need another tote bag”… and then immediately bookmarked three new patterns — this roundup is for you.
Quilted tote bags are one of those projects that are practical, giftable, scrap-friendly, and completely addictive … Read More...
Memorial Day Activities for Kids
Memorial Day is an important holiday that honors those who have died in warfare. While it often serves as a fun holiday that marks the beginning of summer, it’s actually quite a somber day, especially for those who have fallen … Read More...
15+ Food and Drink Scrapbook Layout and Mini Album Ideas
This grid style layout has room for lots of photos for favorite foods and little journaling tags to note more details. You’ll find this and 10 more food layouts from the design team over on the Get it Scrapped blog.… Read More...
15+ Mermaid Card Ideas With Stamps, Colouring and Sparkle
Mermaid cards are a lovely excuse to bring out those turquoise inks, purple markers and little sparkly embellishments you’ve been saving. There’s plenty of room to play with colour, whether you picture your mermaid swimming through a peaceful blue ocean … Read More...
Ways to Count Down to the End of the School Year
It’s a little shocking to me how little time in school my daughter has left for this school year. It feels like seventh grade has flown by and we’ll be done and into summer in no time.
If you want … Read More...
16 Sunflower Ribbon Embroidery Tutorials
Silk ribbon embroidery is a truly unique and fascinating needlework technique that has a rich history dating back centuries. It’s amazing to think about how this art form has evolved and been passed down through generations, and how it continues … Read More...
Teacher Cross Stitch Patterns
With the end of the school year coming up soon, you might be thinking about a gift to make and give to the favorite teachers on your list. A little teacher cross stitch pattern is a great way to show … Read More...
14+ Baby and Infant Scrapbook Layout Ideas
When taking so many baby photos I’m sure it’s hard to pick a favorite but try to chose just one and create a layout around it like this sweet page created by Debbi. You can take a closer look at … Read More...
Cozy Cardigan Knitting Patterns
As the weather gets warmer in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s easy to forget our Southern Hemisphere friends are dealing with the opposite weather pattern. As it gets colder there, knitters may well be thinking about big, cozy cardigans they can … Read More...
Star Wars Learning Activities for Kids
Whether you celebrate May the Fourth be with You, Revenge of the Fifth, or This is the May, Star Wars activities are super fun all month long (or any other time) and give you a great excuse to talk about … Read More...