Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More
From the category archives:
I was recently interviewed over at Todays Mama and talked about how yarn crafts are something I wish I was better at! So I’m sharing this easy to follow tutorial that I love from the Little Birdie Secrets for Crocheting a Flower. I’ve got all my supplies, some yarn and a crochet hook, and now [...]
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Scarves are not only functional, but super stylish. If you don’t have time (or inclination) to knit or crochet one, cut one instead. Seriously–it’s that easy.
Find a rayon/cotton knit or jersey knit–something that is soft and has a little stretch. If you find 60″ width fabric you can get four single-layer scarves out of one [...]
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This fleece scarf is as fun to make as it is to wear. It’s a great first-time-sewing project and perfect for the upcoming winter season. I made these with Halloween colors to help keep us warm as we trick-or-treat!
Supplies for Fringe Fleece Scarf:
1/4 yard of fleece (any color)
scissors
sewing machine or needle & thread
First, cut [...]
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Guest Post by Lyndsey of The Stationary Place
I’ve always loved paper. Stationery, patterned paper, note cards, letterpress – I think paper is gorgeous and I love all of its different uses.
More recently, I’ve been on something of a crafting binge – and for my last birthday I asked for a sewing machine. Much to my [...]
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As I’ve still got Disneyland on the brain, here’s a few fun Disneyland inspired projects I’ve found. I can’t wait to make the Pixie Hollow project below with a photo of my own little girl!
Pixie Hollow in a Jar by Zakka Life (pictured above)
Mickey Mouse Candy Bouquet by This Marvelous Life
Sew a Mickey Mouse Purse [...]
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Yay! I did it. I finished my baby’s quilt, only 15 months late. Remember this quilting post? I’ve made a quilt for all three of my babies when they’re born, something for them to always have that’s made from me! I love it and so does my baby!
This quilt has a sort of ‘nine patch’ [...]
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Do you have lots of old pillowcases that need to be turned into something else? If so, here’s a few fun sewing projects using pillowcases.
Travel Pillow for the car by Craft Addictions (pictured above)
Pillowcase Pocket for a small friend by Elsie Marley
10 Minute Pillowcase Apron by Betz White
Reversible Pillowcase Tote by Polkanuts
Pillowcase Smock by Family [...]
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Here are a two simple crafts you can do using items found in your own flower garden. Make these fun and fragrant flower sachets.
Instructions: Simple Lavender Sachet
If you have lavender, now is a great time to snip a few off and dry them.
Once your lavender is dry, you can gently rub the purple buds off [...]
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These hand-stitched cards are simple and fun to make. I’ve been stitching them for quite a few years now and have shared many patterns in my Card Patterns category. Today I’ve taken a video of me stitching a Gift Box Greeting Card for you to see just how easy it is. You can follow right [...]
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I’m happy to have Amy from Progressive Pioneer here as my guest today. Her blog is all about getting back to the basics of life. She’s sharing a great way to pack your kids lunch by using reusable items.
It’s back-to-school time! Instead of oodles of plastic bags and disposable accoutrements, how about a cute, [...]
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