Knit a Sweet Blanket with a Pocket for Treasures
When my daughter was in early elementary school we were at Joann together (RIP) and she picked out some variegated pink and white blanket yarn for me to knit a blanket for her bed. Now probably 10...
View ArticleBreast Cancer Care Package In A Jar – A Thoughtful Pink Ribbon Gift You Can...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and every year it reminds us that small gestures can carry a lot of love. Not every support gift needs to be grand, expensive, or wrapped like it came from a...
View ArticleCute Halloween Scrapbook Mini Album
Traci used the “Hey Pumpkin” collection from Doodlebug to create a darling Mini Album for Halloween. The album measures 6″x6″ with rounded covers decorated with green spider web pattern paper and...
View ArticleDesigner Spotlight: And Wabi Sabi
The two largest categories in And Wabi Sabi’s online shop are funny and relatable quotes and whimsical animals, which I think tells you about all you need to know as to whether this cross stitch...
View ArticleStitch a Play Mat with a Gorgeous Butterfly
The butterfly on this piece — the Owl Butterfly Playmat by Sophie’s Stitches — caught my eye before I even knew what the project was. Now that I’ve give it a closer look I’m still not 100 percent sure...
View ArticleDIY Snowman Door Hanger Using Tulle and Fairy Lights
There is something about a snowman in a slightly wonky hat that makes a front door feel welcoming. Add a checked scarf and a gentle glow from fairy lights, and you have a Christmas decoration with...
View Article20 Non-Candy Halloween Treat Ideas for Kids, Classrooms and Trick-or-Treaters
20 Non-Candy Halloween Treat Ideas for Kids, Classrooms and Trick-or-Treaters Halloween treats don’t have to come wrapped in chocolate. Sometimes a sheet of ghost stickers, a little colouring kit or a...
View ArticleWhipped Manuka Honey Body Butter – Ultra-Rich DIY Moisturizer for Dry, Mature...
There’s something so soul-soothing about whipping up your own skincare, especially when it smells delicious and actually works. This whipped Manuka honey body butter is a total game-changer for dry,...
View ArticleHow to Wet Felt an Embellished Clutch Purse by Natasha Smart Textiles
If you’ve ever dreamed of carrying a handbag that’s truly one-of-a-kind, Natasha Smart’s Wet Felted Embellished Clutch Purse tutorial on YouTube will make your creative heart skip a beat. This project...
View ArticleBook Review: The Wandering Knitter
Knitting and travel are two hobbies that are highly compatible. Travel often involves waiting or time spent on planes, trains, boats, etc., time that can easily be filled by knitting, a portable and...
View Article12 DIY Halloween Mantel Decor Ideas for a Spooky Handmade Display
There’s something lovely about decorating one little corner of the house for Halloween. You don’t need a front garden full of skeletons or enough cobwebs to frighten the neighbours. A few handmade...
View ArticleStorage Solutions for Threads, Rulers and Quilting Notions (Without Turning...
If you’ve ever spent ten minutes looking for your seam ripper… only to find three of them later in the same drawer… You are officially a quilter. Notions multiply. Threads roll. Rulers slide behind...
View Article10 Easy Overnight Oats Recipes That Are Full of Flavour
I want breakfast to be easy, but I also want to look forward to eating it. A bowl of something beige and rather worthy doesn’t always tempt me away from my second cup of coffee. Give those oats a...
View ArticleBook Review: Irresistibly Cute Mini Amigurumi – 62 Tiny Crochet Projects
There is something slightly dangerous about a crochet book containing 62 tiny amigurumi projects. You tell yourself you’ll just make the little panda. Then perhaps the turtle. Then suddenly you’re...
View ArticleLearn about Greece for Kids
Greece is officially the Hellenic Republic, and it’s made up of thousands of islands as well as a mainland on the Mediterranean Sea. It’s considered the birthplace of western civilization, so there’s a...
View Article10 Cute Halloween Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Sophie’s darling doggy design has a mix of orange, yellow and purple with fun plaids and patterns. I love the repeating “BOO” words going down, all the colorful pumpkins and the torn paper for some...
View Article73 FREE Kooky Halloween Digital Stamps
They are creepy, kooky and spooky, I’m not talking about the Addams Family, it’s this collection of fun and funky Halloween images. This set of downloadable digital stamps features 73 different...
View ArticleSewing Pattern – Simple Shift Dress
Are you looking to make your first dress or just craving a quick, stylish sewing project? The Simple Shift Dress tutorial from Sew Essential is the perfect starting point! This tutorial walks you...
View ArticleCross Stitch Keychain Patterns
One little cross stitch project that’s fun to make, use and give as a gift is a cross stitch keychain. There are lots of different styles of keychain you can make with a cross stitch element, so let’s...
View ArticleDIY Pillowcase BOO Bags: A Halloween Pyjama Gift Instead of a Boo Basket
If you love the idea of a Halloween boo basket but would rather give something cosy and useful, this pillowcase BOO bag is such a sweet alternative. A plain white or cream pillowcase becomes a...
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