Get ready to elevate your accessory game with our exclusive roundup featuring 20 exquisite punch needle tote and bag designs. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just dipping your toes into the world of embroidery, these designs offer a … Read More...
Roundups of DIY ideas
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Learn about Bangladesh for Kids
Bangladesh, officially the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, is an south Asian nation and the eighth-biggest country in the world. Let’s learn more about this country, where the main ethnic group and language are both called Bengali.
Bangladesh Basics
Bangladesh is … Read More...
12 Wedding Scrapbook Layout Ideas
This beautiful wedding layout has lots of shiny gold frames and borders mixed with pinks and greens and lovely roses for a very romantic design. Take a closer look at the Anna Griffin blog.
It’s June so that means … Read More...
Knit Some Projects in Red, White and Blue
I always feel a little weird sharing patriotic (American) knitting patterns on this site, run by Australians and with a worldwide audience. I know a lot of our readers are American (like me!), and I also know that red, white … Read More...
Camper Cross Stitch Patterns
Recently I shared a post of camping cross stitch patterns, but if you’re more of a caravan type camper, this post is for you. Let’s check out some cute camper cross stitch patterns for folks who drive their campsite … Read More...
12 Handmade Nautical Card Ideas (Great for Masculine Cards!)
This stunning porthole card has wooden texture from an embossing folder, gold brads for rivets and silver cardstock for the die cut anchor that all give great shine and texture to the design. I came across this idea in the … Read More...
Fourth of July Crafts and Projects
Fourth of July and other patriotic holidays are lots of fun to make crafts for, and pretty easy to plan for since anything red, white and blue looks like it’s made for the holiday.
I’ve shared a lot of crafts… Read More...
Bluey Knitting Patterns
It seems the favorite kids show for both children and adults these days is Bluey, and while there are a lot more Bluey themed crochet projects than there are knitting ones, I was able to find a few Bluey knitting … Read More...
Activities to Do While Camping with Kids
I am not much of a camper, and the only camping I’ve done with my daughter is going to the lodge at the Girl Scout camp (which is indoors and climate controlled).
But I know a lot of people like … Read More...
12 Summer Fun Scrapbook Layout Ideas
All the cheerful stripes on this layout are broken up with a thin diamond shape and circle and layered with clusters of color coordinated embellishments. I love the retro feel of the new “Summer Vibes” collection. I spotted this idea … Read More...
Learning about Flag Day for Kids
Flag Day is sort of a weird holiday, but it celebrates the adoption of the official American flag back on June 14, 1777. Of course the flag has changed a lot through the years, because although there have always been … Read More...
Pretty Tank Top Knitting Patterns
After sharing some fresh T-shirt knitting patterns last month, let’s complete our summer knit wardrobes with some awesome tank top knitting patterns.
I love a good knit tank top because it somehow feels a little bit more dressed up than … Read More...
10 More Handmade Card Ideas for Father’s Day
If you’re Dad loves the ocean check out this amazing sea turtle Dad and child card from Andrea. She colored the stamped turtles with Copic markers and created her ocean background with inking, splatter, and glaze through a stencil. Learn … Read More...
Score Big with These Slam Dunk-Worthy Basketball Crochet Patterns
Get ready to channel your inner MVP as we present an exhilarating lineup of basketball-themed crochet patterns! Whether you’re a dedicated basketball fan or simply seeking a dynamic and playful project, this collection of 13 patterns promises to infuse your … Read More...
Pride Knitting Patterns
June is the month for Pride, and I’ve shared a lot of Pride related knitting patterns and rainbow-colored designs in the past (see for example, rainbow patterns one and two, and little Pride flags) but there’s always room … Read More...
Road Trip Printables
It feels like that time of year when people are starting to play and/or go on road trips, so it’s time for a roundup of ideas for things to do in the car.
I’ve shared some printables for roads trips… Read More...
Circular Knitting Machine Hat Knitting Patterns
A lot of people seem to make hats as their first projects when they get a new circular knitting machine. I did, too, though mine didn’t come out great because I didn’t really know what I was doing, I just … Read More...
Gardening Activities for Kids
I have started volunteering at our local botanical garden, and it’s so fun to do activities with the kids and show them all the different things that grow there. Whether you’re gardening at home or at school, getting kids involved … Read More...
Father’s Day Knitting Patterns
Gift ideas that are presented for Father’s Day often bother me because they assume that every guy plays golf, likes to grill, wears ties, etc. (I guess just like all Mother’s Day gift ideas include flowers, scented bath stuff and … Read More...
Add Texture to Scrapbook Layouts with Sewing, Thread and Twine
This colorful layout from Vicki uses stitching to separate this page into 4 blocks. She also wrapped and tied thread around one section and stitched around the view master wheel on another. The coordinating colors and threads help keep this … Read More...